Area Obituaries
Robert L. “Bobby” Butzer, 75
Orrville– Robert L. “Bobby” Butzer, 75, of Orrville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Robert was born May 17, 1950, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Robert G. and Betty J. (Lehman) Butzer. He was a 1968 graduate of Orrville High School. On…
Read MoreDiane Marie Coslin (nee McCullough)
Diane Marie Coslin (nee McCullough) passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in hospice care in Minneapolis, MN. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George E. Coslin, in 2021. Diane was born on April 13, 1942, in Dalton to the late Pat and David McCullough. She graduated from Dalton High School and…
Read MoreLarry A. Meszaros, 85
DALTON – Larry A. Meszaros, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Akron, OH to the late Joe and Hettie (Bennett) Meszaros. A graduate of Coventry High School, he was a resident of Dalton for 55 years, retiring from Local #18, District 6 of the Operating…
Read MoreAnna E. Weaver, 95
Anna E. Weaver, 95, of 5319 South Kansas Road, Apple Creek, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home following a period of declining health. She was born in Lagrange County, Indiana on September 16, 1930 to the late Emanuel and Susie (Mast) Miller, and on December 9, 1952 she married John…
Read MoreHenry L. Zook, 83
Henry L. Zook, 83, of Wilmot, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born at home on September 10, 1942 to the late Levi H. and Katiann (Hostetler) Zook and had lived his entire life at the family home. He is survived by a sister, Mary Zook; brothers,…
Read MoreKatie A. Grossniklaus, 90
Katie A. Grossniklaus, 90, of Winesburg, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Katie was born on May 25, 1935 in Trail, Ohio to the late Menno and Lydia (Miller) Hershberger. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin,…
Read MoreElaine G. Forrer (Schaffer), 95
Together Again DALTON — Together Again — Elaine G. Forrer (Schaffer), 95, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1930, in Wooster, where she was raised and later graduated from Wooster High School. Elaine dedicated 25 years of service working in the cafeteria…
Read MoreJohnny A. Neff, 77
MARSHALLVILLE — Johnny A. Neff, age 77, formerly of Marshallville, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born on January 8, 1949, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to Lloyd Neff and Edith (Neil) Keenan, graduated from Gauley Bridge High School in 1966, and served as a Petty Office…
Read MoreCraig Smith Schopfer, 75
Craig Smith Schopfer, 75, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born in Massillon, Ohio, and raised in Dalton, Ohio, Craig built a life defined by love, laughter, and generosity. He loved the people in his life more than anything and made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He never met a…
Read MoreLois E. Santmyer, 75
DALTON – Lois E. Santmyer, age 75, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born at home on Christmas morning, 1950 to the late Allen and Ida (Wertz) Cunningham. A resident of Dalton for 50 years, she retired from Heartland Behavioral Healthcare and had worked at Apple Creek Developmental Center. In addition to her…
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