Area Obituaries

Mary A. Manley, 94, of Dalton, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1930, to the late Howard and Emma (Kuntz) Wetzel in Massillon, OH. A 1948 graduate of Washington High School, Mary was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Barbara's, where she served as one…

Janice (Douglas) Grim, 91, a lifelong resident of Dalton, passed away on January 17, 2025. Janice was born in Massillon on July 16, 1933 to the late Merl and Alice (Nussbaum) Douglas.  She graduated in 1951 from Dalton High School and went on to graduate from the College of Wooster in 1956 with a Bachelor…

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Otto (née Kozarevich) July 28, 1929 – January 12, 2025   Dorothy Otto, a woman of extraordinary warmth, charm, and resilience, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted caretakers. Her radiant personality and unforgettable smile leave a legacy of love that will forever…

DALTON – Harry Weibel, 90, of Dalton, Ohio, hung up his walking shoes and reflective jacket on January 15, 2025 and met Jesus Christ his Savior. He was an Akron native born to Harry and Ruth and welcomed by his older sister Jean. In his youth, Harry could be found spending time with friends and cousins…

Smithville — Verna E. Marthey, age 95, of Smithville, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at The Avenue at Wooster, following a period of declining health. Verna was born on December 10, 1929, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Hubert and Verna (Null) Paridon and graduated from Doylestown High School.  She married Donald P. on May…

Ralph George Fogal, age 99, of Lake City, IA, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Accura HealthCare Center in Lake City, IA. Ralph, son of Wesley Philip & Ethel Emma (McKee) Fogal, was born April 22, 1925 at home on a 67-acre farm, three miles outside of Greenville, PA. He was the youngest of four…

DALTON — Glenn M. Steiner, 81, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Glenn was born in Dalton, Ohio, on March 22, 1943, to Marvin and Mary (Eberly) Steiner. On March 18, 1967, he married Arneda (Shank) Steiner, who survives him. A memorial service will be held at Smithville Mennonite Church…

Wooster — Marsha L. Lehman, age 51, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Phoenix AZ. , following a sudden period of declining health. Marsha was born on November 3, 1973, in Orrville, Ohio, to Ray and Patricia (Moser) Lehman and graduated from Waynedale High School in 1992. She worked as a customer…