Wayne County Board of Elections holds public certification
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CERTIFICATION The Wayne County Board of Elections will hold a public certification for the May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election at 1 p.m. Friday, April 10 at their offices in the Vanover Building, 200 Vanover St., Suite #1, Wooster, Ohio. The equipment used to vote and tabulate results will be tested at this…
Read MoreGerald P. “Jerry” Dianiska, 88
ORRVILLE — Gerald P. “Jerry” Dianiska, age 88, of Orrville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Orrville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a period of declining health. Jerry was born on March 12, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Paul and Emily (Zur) Dianiska. He graduated from West Tech High School in…
Read MoreMary L. Lehman, 84
arly on April 4, 2026, Mary L. Lehman of Mt. Eaton went to be with the Lord after a brief period of illness at the age of 84. Born July 19, 1941, to Eli and Edna Kandel, Mary spent most of her life in the Wayne/Holmes County area. On November 22, 1962, at the age…
Read MoreAllen W. Slabach, 89
Together Again Orrville – Allen W. Slabach, age 89, went home to be with the Lord and is together again with the love of his life Etta Mae, on Sunday March 26, 2026, after a brief period of declining health. Allen was born on October…
Read MoreWilliam “Billy” Samuel Dalessandro
In Loving Memory of William Samuel Dalessandro With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce that William “Billy” Samuel Dalessandro went to be with the Lord on Easter, surrounded by his loving family at home. Some people leave behind memories. Billy left behind a presence. The kind of presence that made a room…
Read MoreGeneva Ann Horst, 88
Orrville — Geneva Ann Horst, age 88, of Orrville, formerly of Dalton, died peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Maple Terrace in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Geneva was born on March 14, 1938, in Weilersville, Ohio, to the late Benjamin and Anna (Buchwalter) Smucker and graduated from Smithville High School and attended…
Read MoreJames “Ed” Jones, 75
Orrville – James “Ed” Jones, age 75, of Orrville, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence, following a period of declining health. James was born on March 13, 1951, to the late Leonard and Mildred (Colquit) Jones. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1969 and worked as a painter for Bob Weaver Painting…
Read MoreEsther Corrine Amstutz, 79
Esther Corrine Amstutz, of Dalton, Ohio, departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2026 following a short period of declining health. She was born on September 9, 1946 to the late Lester D. and Caroline (Nussbaum) Amstutz and died at the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 20 days. She is survived by 2…
Read MorePhilip D. Nussbaum, 63
Philip D. Nussbaum, 63, of Apple Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home. He was born in Orrville on September 10, 1962 to the late Allen and Verda (Geiser) Nussbaum. He graduated from Waynedale High School in 1980 and lived all his life in Apple Creek. He worked on the…
Read MoreKaren Louise Simpkins, 77
Karen Louise Simpkins, 77, of Orrville, passed away March 27, 2026. Karen was born February 8, 1949 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Clifford and Wilma {Carnahan} Valentine. She married Sid Simpkins on July 24, 1970. Karen enjoyed puzzles, watching baseball and basketball. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Karen will be deeply missed by her…
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