Katie 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,…
Read MoreElaine G. Forrer (Schaffer), 95
Together Again DALTON — Together Again — Elaine G. Forrer (Schaffer), 95, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1930, in Wooster, where she was raised and later graduated from Wooster High School. Elaine dedicated 25 years of service working in the cafeteria…
Read MoreJohnny A. Neff, 77
MARSHALLVILLE — Johnny A. Neff, age 77, formerly of Marshallville, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born on January 8, 1949, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to Lloyd Neff and Edith (Neil) Keenan, graduated from Gauley Bridge High School in 1966, and served as a Petty Office…
Read MoreCraig Smith Schopfer, 75
Craig Smith Schopfer, 75, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born in Massillon, Ohio, and raised in Dalton, Ohio, Craig built a life defined by love, laughter, and generosity. He loved the people in his life more than anything and made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He never met a…
Read MoreLois E. Santmyer, 75
DALTON – Lois E. Santmyer, age 75, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born at home on Christmas morning, 1950 to the late Allen and Ida (Wertz) Cunningham. A resident of Dalton for 50 years, she retired from Heartland Behavioral Healthcare and had worked at Apple Creek Developmental Center. In addition to her…
Read MoreBetty Geiser, 85
Betty L. Geiser, 85 of Kidron died on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Aultman Hospital, Canton due to sepsis and a shower of clots (thromboembolic shower) in her brain. She was born in Kidron, Ohio on March 17, 1941 to Paul and Gladys (Nussbaum) Keiner. Her siblings are: Roger Lee (Eunice) Keiner, Ann (Gordon) Weaver…
Read MoreCOUNTY NEWS Hearings on license plate tax for roads
DGKN staff report The Wayne County Engineer has requested that the commissioners hold two public hearings regarding a proposed $5 permissive license plate tax aimed at funding critical road full-depth rehabilitation, according to a Wayne County government news release. The hearings will take place April 29, and May 6, immediately following the commissioners’ regular sessions…
Read More2 fire levies on ballot in Sugar Creek Twp.
DGKN staff report SUGAR CREEK TWP. Voters in the township will have fire levies to consider on the ballot at the May 5 primary/special election. The Northern Sugar Creek Township fire levy is up for renewal this year. This levy is a 2.9 mil, 2 year levy for the years 2026 and 2027. The existing…
Read MoreDalton Firefighters Association donates over $81,000 to benefit local fire, EMS services
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DALTON FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION DGKN staff report On April 16, the Dalton Firefighters Association presented a check to representatives of the Wayne County Regional Training Facility, a local fire, safety, and EMS training center whose mission is to prepare first responders to keep the community safe, according to information provided by the association.…
Read MoreCarolyn M. Shoup, 86
Carolyn M. Shoup, 86, of Wooster and formerly of Apple Creek, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Wadsworth on September 7, 1939 to the late Leo and Rosella (Lehman) Amstutz and married Vernon R. Shoup on February 20, 1959. He…
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