Area Obituaries
Robert W. Troyer, 85
Robert W. Troyer, 85, of 13257 Harrison Road, Apple Creek, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Holmes County on September 24, 1940 to the late William A. and Fannie D. (Mast) Troyer, and on March 17, 1966 he married Edna J. Hershberger,…
Read MoreChad David Seifried, 50
Chad David Seifried, 50, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 following a year-long battle with cancer. Chad was born on October 14, 1975 in Fridley, Minnesota. He grew up in Orrville, and after attending Orrville High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, spending the next 10 years serving his country. Following his…
Read MoreJoyce Pauline Gerber, 88
Dalton– Joyce Pauline Gerber of Dalton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2025, following a period of declining health. Joyce was born on January 15, 1937 to the late Iris Pauline (McIlvaine) and William Walter Bell. Her childhood was shaped by her father’s military service, and she grew up in many places, attending 11…
Read MoreElliana Evelyn Mae Lax, 2 months
Orrville — Elliana Evelyn Mae Lax, age 2 months, 4 days old, of Orrville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Aultman Orrville Hospital. Elliana was born on September 11, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio, to Ashlea Morgan Lax. Elliana was only here for a moment, but she filled that moment with a lifetime’s worth…
Read MoreSusan Lynn Ellis, 57
Rittman — Susan Lynn Ellis, age 57, of Rittman, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman, following a period of declining health. Susan was born on January 5, 1968, in Orrville, Ohio, to Byron and Lois (Geiser) Gerber. She graduated from Orrville High School in 1986. On…
Read MoreBrandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle, 41
Wooster – Brandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle, age 41, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a brief period of declining health. Brandon was born on October 29, 1984, in Orrville, to Dennis and Jody (Wharton) Sidle. He was a 2003 graduate of Smithville High School and worked as…
Read MoreCarol Kuhlins, 85
Carol Kuhlins MASSILLON – Carol Jean (Barnes) Kuhlins, aged 85, passed away on November 11, 2025. Born on January 18, 1940 in Massillon, OH to the late William and Agnes (Miller) Barnes, she was a 1958 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and resident of Dalton and Tuscarawas Township. She always seemed to be…
Read MoreJerald “Jerry” Hostetler, 81
Jerald “Jerry” Hostetler, beloved husband, father, brother, and teacher, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 16, 1944 to Marvin & Doris (Newcomer) Hostetler. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1962 and continued his education at Goshen College in Goshen,…
Read MoreEli L. Miller, 80
Eli L. Miller, 80, of Kidron, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born near Charm on May 13, 1945 to the late Levi C. and Clara M. (Miller) Miller and married Sarah Alice Miller on November 16, 1965 and she survives. He was a member…
Read MoreMarilyn S. “Mari” Head, 82
Massillon – Marilyn S. “Mari” Head, age 82, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Aultman Massillon Hospital, following a period of declining health. Born on February 22, 1943, in Wadsworth, she was the daughter of the late Everett Haywood and Katherine Mary (Pickett) Gibbs Sr. Mari graduated from Wadsworth High…
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