Area Obituaries
Audrey L. Smith, 57
Parker, AZ – After a courageous battle with cancer, Audrey L. Smith, age 57, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 20th, 2024. Being formerly of Orrville and Dalton, she died at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. Audrey was born on July 7, 1967, in Orrville, to the late Russell and…
Read MoreJerrold L. “Jerry” Gerber, 62
Jerrold L. “Jerry” Gerber, 62, of Wooster, passed away on December 10, 2023 from cancer. He was born in Orrville on August 27, 1961 to the late Lester R. and Betty J. (Fahrni) Gerber. He attended Dalton Local Schools and worked for Gerstenslager/ArtiFlex for over 25 years. He enjoyed going to festivals, rib fests, carnivals,…
Read MoreDonald R. “Chuck” Gatti, 73
Donald R. “Chuck” Gatti, 73, of Mount Eaton, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his home. He was born in Salem, OH on June 5, 1951 to the late Joseph and Leona (Faust) Gatti and married Barbara J. “Jeanie” Beachy on April 12, 1975 and she survives. Chuck was…
Read MoreColter David Schumm, 4 months
MASSILLON — Colter David Schumm, age 4 months, of Massillon, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Akron Children’s Hospital, following a surgical procedure on his heart. Colter was born on May 13, 2024, in Akron, to Dakotta and Blaire (Limbach) Schumm. He loved his “fur brothers”, Tuff and Duke, dancing to Purple Monkey in a…
Read MoreRonald N. Ray, 62
Ronald N Ray, aged 62, of Marshalville, Ohio passed away on September 20th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Ron was known for his generous and kindhearted nature. Ronald attended Norton High School and went on to work at Sandridge Foods and United Tube, where he was respected for his dedication and work ethic. Ron was…
Read MoreNancy Lee Finley, 76
Nancy Lee Finley, age 76, of Dalton went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton on February 4, 1948. She was a 1966 graduate of McKinley High School and 1970 graduate of Malone. She was…
Read MoreGloria Ann Yoh, 74
Gloria Ann Yoh, 74, of Kidron and formerly of Smithville and Moreland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. She had been battling cancer for the past year. Gloria was born on Nov. 2, 1949 in Wooster to Dean H. and Verena M. (Tschiegg) Bricker and was a 1968 graduate of Triway…
Read MoreSara Jane (McCullough) Hostetler, 90
Sara Jane (McCullough) Hostetler went to her heavenly home on September 4th, 2024 after a period of declining health. She was born on February 12, 1934, in Canton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Jeannette McCullough, and graduated from McKinley High School in 1952. She is survived by Donald Edward Hostetler whom she married on…
Read MoreWendell R. Hostetler, 95
Orrville – Wendell R. Hostetler, age 95, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Wendell was born in Orrville, Ohio, on October 25, 1928, to the late Melvin J. and Elizabeth Burkholder Hostetler. He married Phyllis A. Hoover of Rittman, Ohio on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1953. Wendell studied at Goshen College…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” N. Bartleson Jr., age 87
Dalton — William “Bill” N. Bartleson Jr., age 87, of Dalton, formerly of Orrville, passed away peacefully with his daughter, Hailey, by his side on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health. Born on August 21, 1937, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son…
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