Area Obituaries

Ann Vagilla left for a long awaited shin-dig put on by friends, and family that she hasn’t seen in a long time.  She left in a flash, quick and on her terms just as she lived her life.  She was a fierce woman, determined to lead a life as a wife, mother with her own…

Orrville — Timothy David Chomyak, age 59, of Orrville, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, following a period of declining health. Timothy was born on March 5, 1964, in Orrville, Ohio, to David and Karen (Cepull) Chomyak and graduated from Orrville High School in 1983.  He married Lori Sprunger on February…

DALTON – Patty M. Johns, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Born January 22, 1949 in Cleveland to the late Walter and Catherine (Hogan) Baisch, she had been a resident of Dalton since 1987, previously of Kidron. Patty had attended the University of Toledo and had served as director of Wayne…

COLUMBUS — Marvin S. Hilty, age 93, of Columbus, formerly of Orrville and Belle Center, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home in Columbus. Marvin was born on December 18, 1929, in Massillon, to the late Noah and Elizabeth (Raber) Hilty, attended Fountain Nook School (Township #7) and graduated from Sterling High School in…

DALTON – Ronald L. “Ron” Ott, age 84, passed away on July 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Born on July 6, 1939 in Dalton, OH to the late Walter and Sylvia (Berg) Ott, he spent the majority of his life in the Dalton area.  Ron retired from Roadway Express as a truck…

Wyatt David Stoller, 15 months, was gathered into Jesus’ arms on the evening of Friday, July 14, 2023, following an accident. Wyatt was born on April 13, 2022, to Nelson and Jessica (Steiner) Stoller.  He will be deeply missed by siblings Connor, Emmett, and Chloe.  Additionally left with aching hearts are grandparents, Rod and Jill…

ORRVILLE — Brian Paul Lough, age 42, of Orrville, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following complications from a fall. Brian was born on November 8, 1980, in Orrville, to Rhonda Frazier and Ronald Lough and graduated from Orrville High School in 1999. He worked as a Robot Operator and Group…

ORRVILLE — Janice Carol Lehman, age 76, of Orrville, formerly of Lake Harmony in Dalton, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Aultman Orrville Hospital, following a sudden illness. Janice was born on January 12, 1947, in Massillon, to the late Fred and Lena (Hoover) Wolfe, graduated from Perry High School in 1965, and attended Malone…

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln Our dear mother, Sheila M. (Fahrni) Stockburger sadly passed away on July 6th, 2023, at the age of 70 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. Sheila was born April 3rd, 1953 in Massillon, OH, the…