Area Obituaries
Terry L. Hostetler, Sr., 77
Terry L. Hostetler, Sr., 77, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Massillon on October 5, 1945 to the late Gerald and Mabel (Judd) Hostetler and married Linda Lint on December 12, 1964 and she survives. He retired from Technibus in Canton. In addition to…
Read MoreTimothy B. Childers, 45
Timothy B. Childers, 45, of Navarre, passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 3, 2023 at his home from natural causes. He was born in Massillon on December 2, 1977 to Delmas and Jean (Cochran) Childers and was a life resident of the area. Tim was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed woodworking and was a talented…
Read MoreJuan M. Arriaga, 30
Juan M. Arriaga DALTON – Juan M. Arriaga, age 30, passed away on June 21, 2023. Born on January 19, 1993 in Maravatio Michoacan Mexico, he came to the United States in 1998. A graduate of Orrville High School and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, Juan was a resident of Orrville for 14 years. …
Read MoreFather Paul J. Wysocki, 84
Williamsfield — Father Paul J. Wysocki, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in his farm home in Williamsfield, Ohio. Fr. Paul was born on August 20, 1938 in Carbondale, PA to the late John and Vida (Vauter) Wysocki. Fr. Paul was a graduate of St. Gregory Seminary in Cincinnati. He attended Borromeo Seminary…
Read MoreHarvey A. Lehman, 94
Harvey A. Lehman, 94, of Orrville, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Harvey was born to Albert and Anna (Hochstetler) Lehman in LaGrange County, Indiana on February 28, 1929. He grew up on a farm in Indiana and on May 9, 1947 married the love of his…
Read MoreWoodrow “Les” Leslie Wilson, 85
ORRVILLE — Woodrow “Les” Leslie Wilson was born July 23, 1938 in Ankeny, Iowa to Woodrow and Viola (Love) Wilson at home. His parents were tenant farmers and moved frequently. He enjoyed fieldwork and often did so after school. While living in Perry, Iowa, he drove school buses during his high school years. He graduated…
Read MoreRonald John Williams, 66
Orrville — On Sunday, June 25, beloved husband, father, brother, pastor, and friend, Ronald John Williams, age 66, entered Glory after a period of declining health. Ron was born on January 29, 1957, in Reno, Nevada, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Locher) Williams. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1975, and Bluffton College…
Read MoreMagaleen “Maggie” (Westmoreland) McDonald Bryant
WOOSTER — Magaleen “Maggie” (Westmoreland) McDonald Bryant, age 95, of Wooster, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at The Avenue at Wooster, following a period of declining health. Maggie was born on December 4, 1927, in Prospect, Tennessee, to the late Jordan and Emma (McWilliams) Westmoreland. She married George Bryant in August of 1975, in Orrville.…
Read MoreP. Nelson Kreider, 87
Waynesboro, VA — P. Nelson Kreider, age 87, of Waynesboro, VA, formerly of Walnut Creek, OH, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, following a short period of declining health. Nelson was born on January 7, 1936, in Palmyra, Missouri, to the late John Franklin and Mattie Mae (Hinkle) Kreider and…
Read MoreRuth Elaine Eberly, 84
Orrville — Ruth Elaine Eberly, age 84, of Orrville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Accord Care Community in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Ruth was born on October 14, 1938, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Albert and Nellie (Hoyer) Shifferly and graduated from Orrville High School in 1956. She went…
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