Marcia Ann Rodgers, 85
ORRVILLE — Marcia Ann Rodgers, age 85, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a short period of declining health. Marcia was born on July 25, 1940, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Owen and Ruth (Critchfield) Waefler and graduated from Orrville High School in…
Read MoreWilliam G. Wentsch, 83
Marshallville — William G. Wentsch, 83, of Marshallville, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home on Fulton Road, following a period of declining health. William was born June 18, 1942, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late George and Jeanette (Jones) Wentsch. On July 5, 1964, he married Ricky Foxx, who survives. He graduated…
Read MoreDr. Marchelle L. Suppan, DPM, MBA, 71
Orrville – Dr. Marchelle L. Suppan, DPM, MBA, age 71, of Orrville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 24, 2026 following a period of declining health. Marchelle was born on September 2, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, to Raymond and Jeannette (Ogden) Suppan. She graduated from Orrville High School, Class of 1972,…
Read MoreDean Hicks, 69
Dean Hicks, 69, of Apple Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born in Orrville on July 8, 1956 to Jerry and Marjorie (Moser) Hicks. Dean retired from Waynedale Local Schools in 2024. He is survived by his wife, Alma Hicks; daughters, Ashley (Matthew) Hoover, and Lauren Lytle;…
Read MoreLarry “Hop” Jenkins, 77
Larry “Hop” Jenkins, 77 of Massillon, died May 16, 2026, following an extended illness. Larry was born on May 24, 1948, in Massillon, to the late William and Catherine Jenkins. Larry graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1967 before working at Superior’s Brand Meats and retiring from Schantz Organ Company in Orrville. Larry “Hop” was…
Read MoreKatie E. Schmucker, 78
Katie E. Schmucker, 78 of Kidron, died Monday, May 18, 2026 from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born near Fredericksburg on April 30, 1948 to the late Emanuel J. and Mary M. (Mast) Miller and Married Melvin E. Schmucker on September 26, 1968 and he survives. She was a member of the Old…
Read MorePam S. Null, 72
Marshallville — Pam S. Null, age 72, of Marshallville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Pam was born on April 11, 1954, in Wadsworth, OH to the late Richard and Glenna (Clapper) Wertz and graduated from Smithville High School. She married Jon C.…
Read MoreRuth E. Moyer, 91
Ruth E. Moyer, 91, of Dalton and formerly of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Steubenville on July 14, 1934 and was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married Edward K. Moyer on June 9, 1956 and he survives.…
Read MoreFire, smoke damage downtown Dalton businesses, residences
Photos by Heather Immler / DGKN, Jacob Layfield and Christina Layfield DGKN staff report DALTON Fire and smoke damaged businesses and residences Friday evening downtown displacing residents. No residents or first responders were injured. Some pets reportedly died in the fire. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist residents. Many fire departments responded…
Read MoreGary Lee Richard, 61
Gary Lee Richard, age 61, of Warsaw, Indiana, a cherished husband, father, brother, pastor, counselor, and friend, went home to the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 20, 1964 in Wooster, Ohio to Paul and Joanne (Begly) Richard. He married Ann McCrum on May…
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