Area Obituaries

Dalton — Eileen Horst, age 97, of Dalton, formerly of Smithville, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, after three days of declining health. Eileen was born on January 2, 1926, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Herman and Erma (Brenneman) Brenner, attended Wadsworth High School, marrying LaVerne D. Horst on…

Kenneth R. Hendrix, 65, entered his heavenly home Sunday, September 24, 2023 while at home, surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, facing each challenge with strength and dignity. Kenny was born October 18, 1957, to Alberta Hendrix. In 2009, he met his forever valentine, Ella Kay. They were married on…

ORRVILLE — Carol K. Bishop, age 86, of Orrville, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, following a short period of declining health. Carol was born on April 2, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Wilma (Galowicz) Skabar and graduated from Orrville High School in 1956.  She…

Wooster — Edgar Cody “Ted” Moore, age 87, of Wooster, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence, from metastatic prostate cancer. Ted was born on March 4, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Cody) Moore. He attended Lake Wales High School in Florida and graduated from Aiken High School in…

Lauraette Ava Kirk, of Wooster, OH known lovingly as Ava, was called to her heavenly home on September 2, 2023, after a valiant battle with complications from diabetes. Born on November 5, 1962, in Huntington, WV, Ava was a beacon of love, faith, and optimism that shone brightly throughout her 60 years on Earth. Ava…

Roy K. Franks, 55, of West Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Aultman Orrville Hospital. He was born in Wooster on June 17, 1968 to Robert and Kaye (Seely) Franks Sr. and married Mary Beth Farnsworth on December 21, 2005 and she survives. He graduated in 1986 from Smithville High School/Wayne…

ORRVILLE — Donald Dean Hershberger, age 63, of Orrville, formerly of Kidron, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health. Don was born on April 3, 1960, in Orrville, to the late Noah and Mary (Miller) Hershberger and graduated from Dalton High School in…

Henry E. Miller, 73 of Orrville went home to be with Jesus on September 18, 2023. Henry was born on June 9, 1950 to Emmanuel and Mary Miller of Ethridge, Tennessee.  He was born into a large family with 10 sisters and 2 brothers.  He married Malinda Miller on May 22, 1976 and was a…

Ryan T. Treisch, age 38, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Ryan was born on May 3, 1985 in Orrville, OH, to Thomas and Shauna (Schopfer) Treisch. He married Bess McGinty on February 27, 2010. He was a life resident of Dalton, graduating in 2004 from Dalton High School. He achieved the rank of…