Area Obituaries

ORRVILLE — Cynthia Ann Troyer, age 64, of Orrville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Cindy was born on February 28, 1959, in Aurora, CO, to the late Mark and Betty (Seward) Cook Sr.  She married Willis…

Fredericksburg — Kathie Suzanne Caulier, age 68, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Kathie was born on January 20, 1955, in Massillon, to William and Suzanne (Steed) Stocker, graduated from Orrville High School and Wayne County Career Center in 1973.  She married…

ORRVILLE — George A. “Tony” Koladin, age 86, of Orrville, formerly of North Lawrence, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his residence, following a short period of declining health. George was born on May 2, 1937, in Barberton, to the late John and Sarah (Brown) Koladin, graduated from Barberton High School in 1955, and attended…

DALTON — Lowell J. Oswald, age 87, of Dalton, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a period of declining health. Lowell was born on June 21, 1936, in Apple Creek, to the late Levi and Ruby (Mast) Oswald and graduated from Apple Creek High School in 1954.  He married Janet…

Joyce (Howell) Smart, age 93, of Orrville, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Meadow Wind Health Care in Massillon, following a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on January 13, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1556 Rex Drive, Orrville, with Pastor Kristen Buchs officiating.  Friends may call following…

Robert “Jeffrey” Lewis, 78, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born on Sunday, October 28, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert and Mildred (Zimmer) Lewis. Jeff proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1971. He attended City Church AC and enjoyed spending time with his family. Jeff…

ORRVILLE — Judy Steele, age 81, formerly of Orrville, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a short period of declining health. Judy was born on September 2, 1942, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Woodrow Johnson and Mildred Sill and attended Tallmadge High School. She was self employed, running her own cleaning…

Orrville – William “Bill” Edward Shoup, age 91, of Orrville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, at the OrrVilla Maple Terrace assisted-living facility. Bill was born on March 23, 1932, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Lee and Irene (Simpkins) Shoup and graduated from Orrville High School in 1950.  He married Dorothy M. (Steiner)…

Dalton — Kathryn Hofstetter, age 66, of Dalton, formerly of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic, following a sudden period of declining health. Kathryn was born on July 17, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ivy (Saunders) and the late Bill Hanna. She graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School and was a…