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Area Obituaries

Hershberger, Eva M.

Eva M. Hershberger, 3 month 21 day old daughter of Mary Swartzentruber and Marty Hershberger, of 5150 Township Road 606, Fredericksburg, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Akron on August 12, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Ivan and Erma Swartzentruber and…

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VanLear, Laurel (Lisic)

Orrville — Laurel (Lisic) VanLear, age 74, of Orrville, died Monday, November 29, 2021, her residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Laurel was born on June 3, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, to Francis and Betty (Melonas) Lisic and graduated from Ellet High School in 1966. She enjoyed volunteering at Oak Hill Presbyterian…

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Schlabach, Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth M. Schlabach, infant daughter of Martin and Fannie (Hershberger) Schlabach of 265 N. Swinehart Road, Orrville, died shortly after birth Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Aultman Orrville Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by siblings, Martha, Annie, Merlin, Levi, Robert and Laura Schlabach; grandparents, Levi and Kathy Schlabach of Apple Creek…

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Geiser, Jean L.

Jean L. Geiser, 74, of Kidron, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with sepsis. Jean was born in Orrville on April 5, 1947 to the late Dean and Bonnie (Hochstetler) Hochstetler.  She was a graduate of Orrville High School and married the love…

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Seifried, Ryan E.

ASHLAND — Ryan E. Seifried, age 49, of Ashland, formerly of Orrville, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland, following a long period of declining health. Ryan was born on September 9, 1972, in Orrville, to Paul and Sylvia (Sladek) Seifried, graduated from Orrville High School in 1991, and worked…

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Christman, Donald E.

Donald E. Christman, 61, of North Lawrence, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Massillon on March 30, 1960 to the late Erwin and Alberta (Ritchie) Christman.  He married his high school sweetheart Valerie Pickens on Aug 29, 1981. He was employed for many years at YRC.  He…

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Erb, Clyde

Clyde Erb, 77, of Kidron, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Accord Care Community in Orrville. He was born Berlin on August 12, 1944 to the late David and Saloma Erb and married Joann (Lehman) Erb on August 17, 1968 and she survives. He was a retired driver for K and M Builders…

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Hostetler, Lydia Ann

Lydia Ann Hostetler, 99, of Apple Creek, was called Home and passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born in Charm on October 19, 1922 to the late John J. and Mary S. (Miller) Schlabach and enjoyed life on the farm before the family moved to Wayne County. On October 1, 1949,…

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Duncan-McIntire, Virginia May

Orrville — Virginia May Duncan-McIntire, age 81, of Orrville, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, following a period of declining health. Virginia was born on November 28, 1939, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Pearl (Deibler) Boyes. She married the late Robert McIntire Sr. She enjoyed gardening,…

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Good, Lydia Ann

WEST SALEM – Lydia Ann Good, 71, of West Salem, Ohio departed this life November 15, 2021, following a period of declining health. She passed away peacefully at home, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born in Ashland on October 25, 1950 to the late Elam and Lydia (Imhoff) Weaver. She accepted Christ in…

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