Area Obituaries
Carl E. Forrer, Esq., 75
ORRVILLE — Carl E. Forrer, Esq., age 75, of Orrville, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a short illness. Carl was born on January 11, 1947, in Orrville, to the late Dorance and Lola (Carr) Forrer. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1965, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts…
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Smithville — Marie Ann Chenevey, age 85, of Smithville, formerly of Orrville, earned her sparkling wings on Monday, November 21, 2022, at her home in Smithville, in the arms of her granddaughter Amy, and with her family by her side. Marie was born on December 15, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Armando…
Read MoreMattie B. Troyer, 90
Mattie B. Troyer, 90, of 9271 SR 241, Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Holmes County on July 25, 1932 to the late Benjamin D. and Mattie (Miller) Kauffman and on December 6, 1951 she married Nelson A. Troyer. He died on July 27,…
Read MoreShirley A. Majors, 85
Shirley A. Majors, 85, of Brewster, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar. She was born in Massillon on January 30, 1937 to the late George and Mary (Steffey) Gessaker and married James C. Majors on March 30, 1957. He died December 17, 2007. Shirley assisted her husband, Jim,…
Read MoreKent W. Eberly, 60
Orrville — Kent W. Eberly, age 60, of Orrville, passed away Thursday evening, November 17, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center, following a recent stroke. Kent was born on October 5, 1962, in Orrville, Ohio, to Roger and Ruth (Shifferly) Eberly and married Cathy Curie in 1985 in Orrville, and they have been happily married…
Read MoreKirk R. Lower, 65
Orrville — Kirk R. Lower, age 65, of Orrville, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Kirk was born on August 15, 1957, in Barberton, Ohio, to Kenneth and Roberta (Miller) Lower. He graduated from Chippewa High School and worked as a maintenance man for Gerber’s…
Read MoreKerri B. Male, 46
Orrville — Kerri B. Male, age 46, of Orrville, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Aultman Orrville Hospital, following a period of declining health. Kerri was born on October 17, 1976, in Massillon, Ohio, to Garry and Patty (Layfield) Miller and married Samuel Male on February 17, 2001, in Canton. She graduated from…
Read MoreDonald James “Jim” Musser, 82
Orrville — Donald James “Jim” Musser, age 82, of Orrville, died Monday, November 14, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, following a short illness. Jim was born on September 11, 1940, in Wooster, to the late Donald and Margaret (Murphy) Musser, graduated from Orrville High School in 1958, and served in the United States…
Read MoreCharlene “Hap” Gessling, 76
Charlene “Hap” Gessling DALTON – Charlene Sue Gessling, 76, went to heaven at the Cleveland Clinic on November 10, 2022 after a brief illness. She was known to everyone as Hap. Charlene was born to Herbert and Helen (Shilling) Klever on November 16, 1945 and married her first love, Jerry Dale Amstutz on July 1,…
Read MoreElaine (Immler) Puskar, 94
Elaine (Immler) Puskar, 94 September 7, 1928 – November 9, 2022 Elaine (Immler) Puskar, 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. She was a life resident of the Akron area, most recently residing at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Barberton. Elaine was a 1946 graduate of Norton High School. After graduation, Elaine went to nursing school…
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