Area Obituaries

DALTON – Ned A. Mishler, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2023. Born on September 19, 1963 in Orrville, OH, he was a lifelong resident of Dalton.  A graduate of Dalton High School, he was an Eagle Scout and had worked for Linde and its former companies for many years as a welder.…

Celia Barbara Gerber Lehman of Maple Terrace, Orrville and formerly of Kidron, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, having spent ninety four years on this earth. Celia was born at home to a farm family on April 9, 1928, consisting of parents, Fairy (Amstutz) and Grover Gerber, and three older…

Gary A. “Smitty” Smith, 86, of Strasburg passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1936 in Lewisville, Ohio and was a son of the late Charles and Sophia Kestner Smith. In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by his daughter, Colleen…

Kenneth Edward Bixler, 79, of Holmesville, OH went home to be with his heavenly father on January 31, 2023. He was born near Apple Creek, OH on June 30, 1943, to the late Reuben and Elma (Nussbaum) Bixler. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Richeson) Bixler on June 22, 1964, and was dedicated…

Orrville — Dolores “Dee” Werner, age 92, of Orrville, formerly of New Castle, PA, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health. Dee was born on May 7, 1930, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Steve and Mary (Nemeth) Wheale and graduated from…

ORRVILLE — Edward York, age 92, of Orrville, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Orrvilla Maple Terrace in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Edward was born on September 18, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, to the late Tom and Lillian (Kelly) York.  He married Carmella Mongelluzzo on November 19, 1952, in Hempstead, NY. He…

WOOSTER — Elizabeth A. Martin, age 80, of Wooster, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Elizabeth was born on January 7, 1943, in Massillon, to Vernon and Irene (Yoder) Lehman, graduated from Orrville High School in 1961, and earned a nursing degree from Goshen…

ORRVILLE – Roy A. Whited, age 92, passed away on January 23, 2023. Born on August 9, 1930 to the late Roy and Gladys (Farr) Whited in Bellevue, OH, Roy had been a resident of Orrville for over 50 years.  A veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army, Roy was a truck…

WOOSTER — Ronald Dean Fike, age 88, of Wooster, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Ron was born on July 22, 1934, in Smithville, to Frank and Daisie (Gray) Fike. Ron graduated from Smithville High School in 1952, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree…