Area Obituaries

NORTH LAWRENCE – David J. Mumford, age 71, passed away after a short illness on August 27, 2021. Born on March 1, 1950 in Peterborough, England to the late Thomas and Audrey (Foster) Mumford, he was a resident of North Lawrence for 9 months.  Previous to that, he and his wife, Janice had lived in…

Salem – Harry L. Neuenschwander, age 85, of Salem, passed to Glory on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home. Mr. Neuenschwander was born on July 16, 1936 in Kidron, OH, son of the late Jacob and Lydia Amstutz Neuenschwander and lived in this area most of his life. He worked as a farmer and…

Wayne N. Miller, 79, of Millersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born in Wooster on March 30, 1942 to the late Noah D.M. and Saloma (Coblentz) Miller, and married Lydia Ann (Hochstetler) Miller on May 30, 1962 and she survives. He…

                Together Again Fredericksburg — Donald D. Paige, age 82, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Orrville, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, following a long period of declining health. Don was born on July 13, 1939, in Tuppers Creek, Kanawha County, West…

Ethan J. Yoder, 29, of Orrville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born in Wooster on March 9, 1992 to Brian and Clara (Detweiler) Yoder and had been employed by Keim in Charm. Ethan enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, kayaking, and spending time with his dog, Susie. He is survived…

DALTON – James L. Clark, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2021. Born in Dalton, OH to the late Cloyce and Marie (Masters) Clark, he was a life resident and graduate of Dalton High School. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, James retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service. He…

                        “Together Again”   Dalton – Justine A. Borton, age 84, passed away on August 18, 2021 surrounded by family. Born on October 28, 1936 in Quaker City, OH to the late Emile and Mary Catherine (Anderson) Boulet, she was a 6-year resident of…

Columbiana – Brenda Slabaugh, age 62, of Columbiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home with her husband Phil and her son Jordan present. She was born on June 28, 1959, in Millersburg, OH, a daughter of Arlene Miller and the late Elwyn Miller. Brenda was a 1977 graduate of Dalton…