Area Obituaries

Donald Robert Martine age 59 passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2022. He was born April 2, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert Edson Martine and survived by mother, Gaye (a.k.a. Marti) Martine. He is also survived by sister, Jill Smith – Olesen (Thomas), nephew Andrew Smith (Kara), Alexander Oleson, uncles David Martine,…

A life well lived…. Melvin R. Wyss, 86 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born January 26, 1936 in Kidron to Frank and Ella Wyss, Mel devoted his life to his family and community, becoming the longest working barber in Kidron for 57 years, long serving Kidron Volunteer fireman with 58…

Tyler Robert David Lewis, 26, of Orrville passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born June 18, 1996 in Wooster to Gary Lewis and Nicole Weaver. Tyler had worked as a mason.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, football and was an avid Saint’s fan, playing his play station and listening to music. He is survived…

Elaine (Beiler) Stoltzfus was born to David S. and Mary M. Beiler on May 28, 1941, in Morgantown, PA, and peacefully slipped into the presence of Jesus on Sept. 22, 2022 at her home in Kidron, OH following a time of illness. Elaine graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School in Lancaster, PA in 1959 and married…

             “Together Again” DALTON – Arthur Stanley Berg, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2022, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. Born on June 16, 1937 in Wooster, OH to the late Rev Marion and Clara (Imhoff) Berg, he…

ORRVILLE, OH — Rita K. Pontius, age 77, of Orrville, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Rita was born on February 2, 1945, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Keller) Scott. She enjoyed food and flower gardening, was known for her…

Barbara A. Judd, 88, of Brewster, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her home. She was born in Strasburg on February 18, 1934 to the late Adam and Nellie (Robinettte) Mann and married Robert L. Judd on June 16, 1952.  He died September 17, 1979. She was a member of the Salvation Army.…

Levi S. Miller, 80 of Navarre passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022. Levi is survived by his children, Mark L. Miller (Angie) of Canton, Candi L. Leeman (Doug) of Navarre and Carrie L. Webb (Aaron) of Mentor; grandchildren, Hannah Miller, Athena Schaller (Scott), Andrew Leeman, Hunter Leeman (Courtney), Jon Leeman (Marissa), Alley Leeman,…

Rittman — John W. Zimmerly, age 88, of Rittman, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Summa Health System Barberton Hospital, following a period of declining health. John was born on April 28, 1934, in Sterling, Ohio, to the late Noah and Elva (Blough) Zimmerly and graduated from Norwayne High School.  He received his bachelor’s degree…