Dalton, Orrville, Waynedale swimmers stand out at state
PHOTO PROVIDED Dalton sophomore and All-Ohioan Grace Hostetler placed 16th in the 200 freestyle and 11th in the 100 freestyle at the state swim meet. Swimmers representing Dalton, Orrville and Waynedale competed at the 2026 Division II Ohio State Swim Meet. Grace Hostetler, Rozlyne Teague, Caelea Cochran, Emma Nickles, Zoe Kovacs, Maddison Kraft and Anna…
Read MoreFlorence H. Duemmel (nee Carder)
Florence H. Duemmel (nee Carder) passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2026. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, she was an avid reader and lover of cats, the Cleveland Guardians and traveling in their RV. She is preceded in death by parents Edison & Izola Carder, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by…
Read MoreBarbara J. “Jeanie” Gatti, 70
Barbara J. “Jeanie” Gatti, 70, of Mount Eaton, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. She was born in Wooster on July 16, 1955 to the late Roman and Sarah (Schlabach) Beachy and married Donald R. “Chuck” Gatti on April 12, 1975. He died September 24, 2024.…
Read MoreFannie N. Keim, 89
Fannie N. Keim, 89, of Apple Creek, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after a period of declining health. She was born January 6, 1937, in Stark County, near Brewster. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, sending cards, and visiting. She was a people person and had…
Read MoreRobert L. “Bobby” Butzer, 75
Orrville– Robert L. “Bobby” Butzer, 75, of Orrville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Robert was born May 17, 1950, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Robert G. and Betty J. (Lehman) Butzer. He was a 1968 graduate of Orrville High School. On…
Read MoreDiane Marie Coslin (nee McCullough)
Diane Marie Coslin (nee McCullough) passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in hospice care in Minneapolis, MN. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George E. Coslin, in 2021. Diane was born on April 13, 1942, in Dalton to the late Pat and David McCullough. She graduated from Dalton High School and…
Read MoreLarry A. Meszaros, 85
DALTON – Larry A. Meszaros, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Hettie (Bennett) Meszaros. A graduate of Coventry High School, he was a resident of Dalton for 55 years, retiring from Local #18, District 6 of the Operating…
Read MoreAnna E. Weaver, 95
Anna E. Weaver, 95, of 5319 South Kansas Road, Apple Creek, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health. She was born in Lagrange County, Indiana on September 16, 1930 to the late Emanuel and Susie (Mast) Miller, and on December 9, 1952 she married John…
Read MoreHenry L. Zook, 83
Henry L. Zook, 83, of Wilmot, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born at home on September 10, 1942 to the late Levi H. and Katiann (Hostetler) Zook and had lived his entire life at the family home. He is survived by a sister, Mary Zook; brothers,…
Read MoreKatie A. Grossniklaus, 90
Katie A. Grossniklaus, 90, of Winesburg, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Katie was born on May 25, 1935 in Trail, Ohio to the late Menno and Lydia (Miller) Hershberger. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin,…
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