Area Obituaries
Emma G. Wenger, 98
Emma G. Wenger, 98, of Orrville, peacefully passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at Orrvilla. She was born in Wooster, OH on April 30, 1926, to Joseph M and Annie (Good) Wenger. Orrvilla was truly home. She treasured her many friends there. Her growing up years and early adult life were lived with her parents…
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Jacob A. Yoder, 90, of 10093 Zuercher Road, Dundee, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Wayne County on February 21, 1934 to the late Andrew C. and Anna (Yoder) Yoder, and married Jemima E. Mast on December 1, 1955. She died on October 24,…
Read MoreJoyce Caroline Bigler, 86
Joyce Caroline Bigler, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 86. Joyce was born in Clark, Ohio on April 14, 1938 to the late Arthur and Mary {Moore} Michel. She graduated from Big Prairie-Lakeville High School in 1956. On October 20, 1957 Joyce married Paul Bigler at…
Read MoreGeorge E. Kelbly Sr., 87
NORTH LAWRENCE — George E. Kelbly Sr., age 87 of North Lawrence, Ohio, passed away May 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. George was born October 21,1936 in Marshallville, Ohio, to John and Emma (Butzer) Kelbly and graduated from Smithville High School in 1954. He married the love of his life…
Read MoreLonnie Jay Brown, 59
Orrville – Lonnie Jay Brown, age 59, of Orrville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his residence on Sunday,May 12, 2024, following a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Lonnie was born on August 17, 1964, in Orrville, Ohio, to Neil and Barbara Brown, and was later adopted and…
Read MoreCloanna L. Raines, 84
DALTON – Cloanna L. Raines, age 84, passed away on May 7, 2024. Born on October 9, 1939 in Hewett, WV to the late Clifford and Sylvia M. (Hager) Ball, she was a resident of Dalton for 12 years, previously of Massillon. Cloanna retired as a cook from Brewster Park and had previously worked with…
Read MoreMarilyn S. Rossiter, 84
Marilyn S. Rossiter, 84, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Marilyn was born in Dalton, Ohio on April 28, 1940 the daughter of the late Floyd and Opal (Legge) Graber. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Dalton High School. She worked for Dalton Local Schools and then…
Read MoreMattie E. Weaver, 87
Mattie E. Weaver, 87, of 10265 Winesburg Road, Dundee Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born near Mount Eaton on January 2, 1937 to the late Ezra and Ada (Kurtz) Miller. She married Eli D. Weaver on November 12, 1959. Eli died May…
Read MoreGary T. Bossler, 87
Gary T. Bossler, age 87, died on May 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in his home. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Altoona, PA, and moved to Canton, OH the day after his high school graduation. After serving in the US Army, he married Lois Irene Bossler (Merriman) on February 14, 1961.…
Read MoreMichael Chaboude, 57
NORTH LAWRENCE – Michael J. Chaboude, age 57, passed away on April 30, 2024. Born in Orrville, OH on February 10, 1967 to Charles and Judy (Horst) Chaboude, Michael had been a lifelong resident of the Dalton area graduating from Dalton High School, class of 1985. He worked at Lehman Awning for 35 years until…
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