Area Obituaries
Shirley Ann Spears, 86
Orrville — Shirley Ann Spears, age 86, of Orrville, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a period of declining health. Shirley was born on April 8, 1937, in Olivett, Ohio, to the late Howard and Goldia (Davis) Gill and married William Robert on April 8, 1956, in East Richland, Ohio.…
Read MoreRobert C. “Bob” Croskey, 73
ORRVILLE – Robert C. “Bob” Croskey, age 73 Years, formerly of Orrville, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his cabin in Bowerston, following a period of declining health. Bob was born on June 21, 1950, in Wooster, to the late Carl and Phyllis (Philips) Croskey Jr., graduated from Orrville High School in 1968, and served…
Read MoreCarole Ann Leeman, 80
Carole Ann Leeman of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on November 10, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 24, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Kyle and Hazel Woods. Carole was a beloved wife to Fritz Leeman for many years. She also loved being a grandmother,…
Read MoreSarah (Yoder) Miller, 87
Sarah (Yoder) Miller, 87, of Mt. Eaton, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence after a period of declining health. She was born on February 24, 1936 to the late Andrew J.C. and Mary Ann (Kurtz) Yoder and on January 24, 1957 she married Moses N. Miller who preceded her in death…
Read MoreJoseph Yoder Jr., 81
Dalton — Joseph Yoder Jr., age 81, of Dalton, formerly of Orrville, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence in Dalton, following a period of declining health. Joseph was born on April 24, 1942, in North Canton, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Sue (Wengerd) Yoder. He married Ruby…
Read MoreHarold H. “Coop” Cooper, 85
Smithville — Harold H. “Coop” Cooper, age 85, of Smithville, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Danbury Senior Living Wooster, following a long period of declining health. Harold was born on August 17, 1938, in Wooster, to the late Samuel and Hazel (Houmard) Cooper, attended Smithville High School, and served as a Sergeant in the…
Read MoreJane Rossiter, 57
DALTON – Jane Rossiter, age 57, passed away on November 2, 2023. Born on May 15, 1966 in Dalton to David L. and Emma R. (Poorman) Rossiter, she was a graduate of Dalton High School and was awarded a certificate for kindness. Jane worked for many years at Nick Amster Workshop in Wooster and was…
Read MoreCraig P. Brown, 72
Wooster — Craig P. Brown, age 72, of Wooster, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a period of declining health. Craig was born on July 20, 1951, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Herman and Ester (Hoover) Brown and married Barbara Vance on September 20, 1987, in Wooster. Barbara survives. He…
Read MoreJanett May Fink, 88
Rittman — Janett May Fink, age 88, of Rittman, formerly of Marshallville, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, following a brief period of declining health. Janett was born on October 26, 1935, in Lakeville, Ohio, to the late Harold and Cecil (Morris) Swain and graduated from Jeromesville High School…
Read MoreRyan David Findley, 45
Ryan David Findley, 45, of Pau, France and formerly of Orrville passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023 after a courageous 9-year battle with colon cancer. Ryan was born in Wooster, Ohio, March 22, 1978, to Linda (Gavin) Combs and David “Rick” Findley. A 1996 graduate of Orrville High School, he was active in band,…
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