Area Obituaries

Orrville — Margaret L. “Peggy” Collins, age 68, of Orrville, formerly of Beech City and many locations as a Navy wife, died Thursday, January 28, 2022 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Peggy was born on May 16, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late George Henry and Lois Blanche…

Orrville — John F. Bellman , age 86, of Orrville, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Summa Barberton Citizens Hospital, following a period of declining health. John was born on October 1, 1935, in Holmesville, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Iota (McCune) Bellman and served as a Private in the United States Army during…

Orrville — Marna B. Ballard, age 78, of Orrville, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville, following a short period of declining health. Marna was born on August 17, 1943, in South Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Ray and Callie Bailey, and graduated from East Bank (WV) High School.  She…

Wooster — Curtis Scott Singer, age 57, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his residence, following a brief period of declining health. Curtis was born on June 30, 1964, in Orrville, Ohio to the late Edwin and Betty (Swerline) Singer. He graduated from Orrville High School and worked as an insurance agent …

Toledo — David B. Amstutz, age 72, of Toledo, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Toledo, following a short period of declining health. David was born on March 21, 1949, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Mary (Zook) Amstutz and graduated from Central Christian High School in 1968 and Eastern…

Lawrence Davis Jr, age 77, of Canton, Ohio passed away early Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Lawrence, known as Larry to most, was born December 24th, 1944 to the late Lawrence Davis and Marilyn (Stebler) Davis. Larry joined the United States Navy and went on to serve in the United States Navy Reserve. Following his service…

Orrville — Ralph Lloyd Nolt, age 87, of Orrville, died Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home in Orrville, following a short period of declining health. Ralph was born on April 21, 1934, in Marshallville, Ohio, to the late John and Mellie (Berg) Nolt. He attended Dalton High School, and served stateside in the United…

                   Together Again Melinda Marie Amstutz, 93, of Dalton, passed away Friday morning at West View Healthy Living, Wooster, surrounded by family.  She was born in Dalton to the late Otto and Elizabeth (Zimmerly) Kamp and was a life resident of Wayne County, Ohio.  Marie graduated from…