Ann I. Welby, 67
Ann I. Welby, age 67, of Orrville, formerly of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home, of ovarian cancer. Ann was born on March 14, 1957, in Santa Barbara, California, to the late Robert and Audrey (Schwinefus) Welby and graduated from Santa Barbara High School with the class…
Read MorePhyllis Gay Coburn, 82
Orrville–Phyllis Gay Coburn, age 82, of Orrville, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Massillon, following a period of declining health. Born on September 18, 1942, in Missouri Branch, West Virginia, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Thomas and Fannie (Music) Crum. She graduated from Fort…
Read MoreJames O. Oswald, 80
Orrville — James O. Oswald of Orrville passed away on February 24, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1944 in Berlin to the late John and Ida Lenhart Oswald. He was a forty-year member of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Ruth Ann Mast Oswald,…
Read MoreDalton resident needed to fill opening on Board of Public Affairs
DALTON RESIDENT NEEDED TO FILL AN OPENING ON THE BOARD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS The Village of Dalton currently has an opening on the Board of Public Affairs. Interested residents will need to write a letter of interest and drop it off at Village Hall or email to [email protected].
Read MoreDovey Georgia “Jo” Bateman, 90
Smithville – Dovey Georgia “Jo” Bateman, age 90, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Born on February 21, 1934, in Tariff, West Virginia, Jo was the beloved daughter of the late Kenna and Gertie (Conley) Boggs. On July 3, 1954,…
Read MoreRoss “Marvin” Thaxton Jr., 80
Wooster—Ross “Marvin” Thaxton Jr., age 80, of Wooster, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. Ross was born on May 27, 1944, in Middleport, Ohio, to the late Ross and Alma (Knight) Thaxton. His father owned several coal mines, and his mother was an LPN nurse. The…
Read MoreTwila Marie (Conrad) Lehman, 90
Twila Marie (Conrad) Lehman, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with her family at her side at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, Wooster, OH. Twila was born at home near Smithville, OH on October 9, 1934, to Orie and Goldie (Byler) Conrad. Twila had a gracious, loving, and kind spirit as she sought…
Read MoreLocal swimmers advance to state meet
From left, Dalton freshman Grace Hostetler, Orrville senior Aleah Daugherty and Waynedale junior Anna Pittman. DGKN contributor Wayne County will be proudly represented at the Division II State Swim Meet in Canton this week, as three local swimmers have qualified to compete at Canton Branin Natatorium. Dalton freshman Grace Hostetler, Waynedale junior Anna Pittman, and…
Read MoreCatherine M. Miller-Kiner, 91
Dalton – Catherine M. Miller-Kiner, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on October 1, 1933, in Holmes County to the late John P. and Alma (Wolgamot) Carillon, Catherine’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication. Catherine spent her golden years…
Read MoreThomas A. Carns, 72
Orrville – Thomas A. Carns, age 72, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home, following a period of declining health. Born on October 22, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thomas was the son of the late James Henry Carns and Lilly Mae Carns. On January 19, 1974, he married…
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