Area Obituaries

John William “Mesz” Mess passed into God’s care on December 9th, 2025 at the age of 81. John was a man of humor, faith, and endless curiosity. He loved spending time with his wife and family as well as gardening, cooking, reading (especially history & his Bible), playing with new technology and especially enjoying any…

Timothy Blaine Garman, Jr., 53, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly at his workshop while doing what he enjoyed on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Tim was born on Sept. 7, 1972, in Massillon to Timothy Sr. and Bonnie (McPherson) Garman and was a 1991 graduate of Wooster High School. On July 26, 1997 he married Rachel…

With a heavy heart our son Nathan Allen Little went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 12, 2025. He went peacefully, surrounded by family. Nathan was 40 years old. He is survived by his parents Dennis and Suzanne (Baxter) Little, sibling Karrie (Drew) Teague and bonus siblings Kalicia McGowen, Crystal and Donnie…

ORRVILLE – Linda L. Lehman, age 83, of Orrville, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home, following a courageous nine-month battle with cancer. Linda was born on January 30, 1942, in Wooster, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary (Buchman) Johnson. She graduated from Wooster High School with the Class of 1960…

ORRVILLE – Robert L. “Bob” Markley, age 81, of Orrville, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, following a period of declining health. Born on July 17, 1944, in Wooster, Bob was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Cunningham) Markley. He graduated from Orrville High School…

Ruthella Magdalene Zimmerly, age 93, passed away on December 8th, 2025 in Wooster Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family. Ruthella was born to Omer and Ella (Amstutz) Sprunger. She was the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings and their spouses, Ira (Kathleen) Sprunger, Martha (Al)…

Orrville — Kenneth E. “Ken” Stuter, age 82, of Orrville, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a brief illness. Ken was born on May 15, 1943, in Massillon, to the late C.E. “Gene” and Martha (Beechy) Stuter. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1961 and went on…

Christopher (Chris) Lawrence Kahrig, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2025. Chris was born on July 15, 1970, in Canton to the late Francis and Mary Kahrig. Chris grew up in Perry Township and was a 1988 graduate of Perry High School. Chris owned Kahrig’s Construction and Remodeling and worked construction jobs with…