Area Obituaries
Daniel “Danny” D. Butzer, age 78
Orrville – Daniel “Danny” D. Butzer, age 78, of Orrville, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a sudden illness. Daniel was born on April 20, 1947, in North Lawrence, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Brown) Butzer. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1965. On September 1,…
Read MoreNancy C. Blacksten, age 81
DALTON – Nancy C. Blacksten, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2026. Born on January 19, 1945 in Dalton, OH to the late Duane and Mabel (Boughman) Frantz, she was a life resident of the Dalton area. Retiring from Flex Technologies, Nancy was a devoted mother who spent countless hours with her children…
Read MoreMichael B. Crilow, 48
Michael B. Crilow, 48, of Orrville, passed away on January 25, 2026 with his family by his side after a courageous 9 month battle with cancer. He was born in Millersburg on January 7, 1978 to Roger and Bonnie (Reidenbach) Crilow. In addition to his parents, he is survived by siblings, Troy (Christine) Crilow of…
Read MoreDebra Ann Hostetler, 64
Debra Ann Hostetler, 64, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in the arms of her husband Gabe. Debbie had recently entered hospice care after a nearly 15-year-long battle with ovarian cancer. Debbie was born on January 11, 1962, to John and Iva (Kauffman) Geiser in Ionia, Michigan. When she was just a toddler, Debbie…
Read MoreEsther Irene Neuenschwander, 87
Esther Irene (Good) Neuenschwander, 87, of Kidron, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1938 to Willis and Bertha (Eberly) Good of Dalton, OH and married Clarence Neuenschwander on June 10, 1962 and he survives. She accepted Christ in her youth and faithfully served Him by serving others.…
Read MoreHarold J. Nussbaum, 97
Orrville — Harold J. Nussbaum, age 97, of Orrville, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a period of declining health. Harold was born July 4, 1928, in Dalton, Ohio, to the late Levi and Nettie (Amstutz) Nussbaum, attended Dalton High School, and served in the United States Navy during…
Read MoreRonald Davidoff, 94
Ronald Davidoff, age 94, passed away peacefully at home during his sleep on January 18, 2026. He married the love of his life, Rita Contrael, on August 12, 1956, and together they shared 65 years of devotion and family life. Ronald was born on October 24, 1931, in Berzniki, Poland to the late Nikita “Nick”…
Read MoreKevin James “Shep” Yoder, 60
Orrville – Kevin James “Shep” Yoder, age 60, of Orrville, formerly of Dalton, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born on September 14, 1965, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Edra (Clark) Yoder. He attended Dalton High School and the…
Read MoreJohn E. Sprunger, 88
John E. Sprunger, 88, of Kidron, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born in Massillon on June 5, 1937 to the late Cy and Helen (Stockham) Sprunger and on March 23, 1958, he married Janet Boss, and she survives. John’s life impacted others as he consistently placed the interests and needs of…
Read MoreMichael C. “Mike” Wagner, 72
Orrville — Michael C. “Mike” Wagner, age 72, of Orrville, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a long period of declining health. Mike was born on December 31, 1953, in Orrville, to the late William and Wanda (Rose) Wagner and was a 1972 graduate of Orrville High School. He…
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