Area Obituaries

John Willour Buchwalter December 19, 1934 – July 14, 2025 John Willour Buchwalter, 90, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 19, 1934, to Carl Buchwalter and Audrey Willour Buchwalter, John lived a long, fascinating, and purpose-filled life marked by his humor,…

Louis Owen Cober, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in his home at OrrVilla Retirement Community. Born on October 16, 1934, in Upland, CA, Louis was the only child of the late Albert and Geneva (Zook) Cober. While studying at Messiah Academy he met Ruth Musser from Mount Joy, PA, and they married…

Orrville – Theresa Ann Troyer, age 44, of Orrville, formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Aultman Orrville Hospital following a sudden illness. Born on December 27, 1980, in San Diego, California, Theresa was the beloved daughter of Douglas R. and Nancy L. (Mussetter) McManes. She grew up in…

Shon Allen Brown, 56, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Shon was born on Jan. 8, 1969, in Dennison, OH to his mother Dixie Brown. He was a journeyman tool and die maker and had worked for Luk in Wooster. On July 27, 2013, he married Sharon Ickes and…

Nicole Lynn Campbell, age 48, of Wooster, entered into rest on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1977, in Ashland Ohio to Dennis and Cindy (Cross) McKay and has lived in the Wayne County area for the last 13 years. She married Richard S. Campbell on July 8, 2015, in Myrtle…

Brenda Kaye Holt, 53, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at her home. Brenda was born April 29th, 1972, in Wooster to Kenneth and Marilyn {Benchoff} Zimmerly and graduated from Wooster High School. She married Ed Holt on October 3, 1992. He survives. Brenda worked for Rubbermaid several years. She enjoyed 4-H…

Ryan Allen Thompson, 46 years old, died suddenly from a heart attack on July 7, 2025. Ryan’s family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his passing. Ryan was born in Wooster, Ohio on August 20, 1978. He grew up in the Apple Creek area with his sister, Julie Pittman and his brother, Todd…

Amy Anne (Gerber) Burger, age 71, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. She was born April 26, 1954, in Massillon, OH to the late Marjorie (Sprunger) and Kenneth Gerber of Kidron, OH. She was a graduate of Dalton High School and The Ohio State University.  She married her high…

Georgette Greegor, 63, of Dalton, passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1962, to Charles and Dorma (Justice) Crites. Georgette, or ” Mrs. G “ to her loving students, was a Paraprofessional at Dalton Local Schools. She was a member of the Massillon Ladies Pool League for 35 years. Georgette…

Orrville – Louis O. Cober, age 90, of Orrville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after a period of declining health. Friends may call on August 2, 2025, at Amherst Community Brethren in Christ Church , 8650 Beatty St NW, Massillon, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Celebration of…