Area Obituaries
Esther F. Graber, 88
Together Again Esther F. Graber DALTON – Esther F. Graber, age 88, passed away on January 31, 2024. Born in Baughman Twp. on April 23, 1935 to the late Ray and Fannie (Plank) Shisler, she was a life resident of Dalton. A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, she had…
Read MoreRobert J. “Bobby Mac” McGuire, 71
Orrville — Robert J. “Bobby Mac” McGuire, age 71, of Orrville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Aultman Orrville Hospital. Bob was born on October 8, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to the late John “Jack” and Elizabeth “Beth” (Wells) McGuire and graduated from Orrville with the class of 1970. He married Janice M. Badertscher…
Read MoreEdna J. Drew, 96
Edna J. Drew DALTON – Edna J. Drew, age 96, passed away on January 28, 2024. Born in Orrville, OH to the late Lester and Rebecca J. (Berg) Poorman, she was a life resident of Dalton and a 1945 graduate of Dalton High School. She retired from First National Bank in Dalton after 27 years…
Read MoreDonald C. Hauenstein, 88
Donald C. Hauenstein DALTON – Donald C. Hauenstein, age 88, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on the family farm in Dalton on February 21, 1935 to the late Carl O. and Wilma (Edie) Hauenstien, Donald graduated from Dalton High School and was a life resident of the Dalton area. He retired as a…
Read MoreMattie M. Troyer, 86
Mattie M. Troyer, 86, of 10839 Lautenschlager Road, Apple Creek, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Holmes County on March 17, 1937 to the late Monroe J.C. and Ella (Yoder) Miller and on February 7, 1957 she married Dan A. Troyer. He died…
Read MoreJohn E. Weaver, 91
John E. Weaver, 91, of 5319 S. Kansas Road, Apple Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Wayne County on April 2, 1932 to the late Emery and Sara (Yoder) Weaver and on December 9, 1952 he married Anna Miller. She survives. He…
Read MoreLydia E. Hostetler, 51
Lydia E. Hostetler, 51, of 11663 Harrison Road, Apple Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, January 27, 2024 at her home. She was born near Fredericksburg on January 2, 1973 to Ervin W. and Elizabeth U. (Miller) Hostetler and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her parents, she…
Read MoreLavina Ruth Showalter, 85
DALTON — Lavina Ruth Showalter, age 85, of Dalton, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at The Inn at University Village in Massillon, where she has resided for the last two years. Lavina was born on January 27, 1938, in Creston, to the late Harvey and Sylvia (Krabill) Graber and graduated from Norwayne High School in…
Read MoreThomas Nussbaum, 92
Hillsborough, NC — Thomas Nussbaum (91) of Hillsborough, NC passed away January 14, 2024. The son of Simon and Sarah Nussbaum, he was born April 23, 1932 in Kidron, Ohio. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1950 and worked for Ressler Plumbing and Heating in Orrville. In his early twenties, Tom felt moved to…
Read MoreGeorge R. Amstutz, 92
Dalton — George R. Amstutz, age 92, of Dalton, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence in Dalton surrounded by his family. George was born on September 3, 1931, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late Leonord and Sarah (Nussbaum) Amstutz. He attended Smithville High School and went on to proudly serve in…
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