Area Obituaries

Alvin Jerone Walker, a resident of Dalton, OH, passed away on July 16, 2021 . He was born in Lynchburg, VA on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, resulting in the nickname Bunny. Al was a caring man who was generous with his time, knowledge and expertise in many areas. While spending most of his adult…

Orrville — James L. Gerber, age 92, of Orrville, formerly of Dalton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, July 17, 2021, at his home in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Jim was born on October 30, 1928, in Dover, Ohio, to the late Louis and Selma (Beer) Gerber, graduated from…

Orrville — Frank M. Heater Sr., age 82, of Orrville, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Frank was born on January 30, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Sadie (Carr) Heater. He worked as a Driver for Salvation Army. He enjoyed playing…

Orrville — Rita Robinson, age 93, of Orrville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home in Johnstown, following a period of declining health. Rita was born on December 3, 1927, in Shiloh, Ohio, to the late Fred and Bertha (Dewiel) Reber and graduated from Shelby High School in 1946.  She married…

DALTON – Pamela S. Bailey, age 69, passed away on July 9, 2021. Born on May 1, 1952 in Canton, OH to the late Bernard E. and Betty (Meyers) Moczek, she was a resident of Dalton for 10 years, previously of Massillon.  Pam had worked for many years as a cook at Campos Restaurant in…

Doug Brigham, age 53, of Orrville, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home in Orrville. Doug was born on March 13, 1968, in Massillon, to Francis Brigham and Lois (Cormany) Eastwood and graduated from Orrville High School in 1987. He worked as a laborer for Slesnick Iron and Metal in Canton and loved to…