David G. Howman
Sep 27, 2026
David G. Howman, 85, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2026, in Wooster. He was born on July 4, 1941, in New Pittsburg, Ohio, to True and Alice (Glasgow) Howman.
David graduated from Northwestern High School in 1959. In 1960, he served in the Army Reserve, where he received a sharpshooter award. He went on to build a...
Robert L. Pritt
Sep 24, 2026
Robert L. Pritt passed away on September 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1952, in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia to parents; Weitzel and Cora (Walden) Pritt.
Robert was a hardworking man who built a life centered on family, faith, and the satisfaction of honest work. He worked 31 years at Permold Industries,...
Dorothy J. Spring
Sep 23, 2026
Dorothy J. Spring, of Polk, Ohio, passed away at her home on September 23, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1930, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to parents; Clyde and Violet (Teeter) Grumbling.
Dorothy was a graduate of Ashland University, where she earned her bachelor degree in education. She went on to serve as a third-grade teacher with the South Central School...
Bobby A Smith
Sep 23, 2026
Bobby A. Smith, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2026, at his home in West Salem, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 20, 1935, in West Salem to parents; Wilbur and Nina (Harpold) Smith, a community that remained central to his life.
A graduate of Northwestern High School, Bobby built a life grounded in hard...
Nyla E Kovalik
Sep 20, 2026
Nyla (Derr) Kovalik, 83 years old of West Salem, Ohio passed away on September 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1943 in Wooster to parents Fred & Mildred (Condry) Derr. Nyla graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962. She married Paul Kovalik October 14, 1973.
As a child she was a 4-H member...
Lucille L.A. Pritt
Sep 19, 2026
Lucille “Lucy” Lou Ann (Walden) Pritt, age 71, of West Salem, Ohio, loving wife, mother, and grandmother gained her wings on Saturday, September 19, 2026 while surrounded by family.
Born on April 24, 1955 in Medina, Ohio, Lucy was the 4th of five children born to the late Elmer M. and Helen M. Walden. She was raised in Mallet Creek, Ohio...
Stephen Anthony Doerfler
Sep 18, 2026
Stephen Doerfler of Wooster, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18th at the age of 73. He was born on February 12,1953 to Wilfred and Nellie Doerfler in Lyons, Kansas.
After graduating from the Wayne County Career Center in auto-mechanics, he worked his way up to a managerial position at Agency-Rent- A-Car and then...
Phyllis Marie Collins
Sep 7, 2026
Phyllis Marie Collins, née Powell, 88 of Wooster passed away on September 7, 2026, at Smithville-Western Health Care Center in Wooster. She was born on May 4, 1938, in Cleveland.
Phyllis graduated from Olmsted Falls High School and went on to build a life marked by care for others, both at home and in her work. She was a homemaker who...
Jason Alan Jordan
Sep 5, 2026
Jason A. Jordan
January 23, 1980 – September 5, 2026 Jason Jordan, 46, passed away on September 5, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and many friends and coworkers who will remember him fondly.
Born January 23, Jason was a 1999 graduate of Northwestern High School. He was employed with Panther in Medina, where he spent the last 20...
Emmet J Sauers
Sep 5, 2026
Emmet J. Sauers, 11, of Wooster, passed away on September 5, 2026, in Wooster after a tragic accident. He was born on November 21, 2014, in Wooster.
Emmet was a fifth grader at Triway School, and in his young life he brought a bright and memorable spirit to those around him. He held an orange tip belt through the Ohio Academy...
Mary Kathern Gray
Aug 31, 2026
Mary Kathern Gray passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on October 9, 1938, in West Union, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of Charles and Letha (Niday) Hines. She will be remembered for the many simple and meaningful ways she shared her time and talents throughout her life. She enjoyed painting freehand oil paintings, going...
Michelle Dawn Maynard
Aug 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michelle Dawn Maynard
December 30, 1972 – August 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michelle Dawn Maynard, who passed away on the morning of August 28, 2026.
Michelle was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her....
Joseph Ray Grogan
Aug 26, 2026
Joseph Ray Grogan, affectionately known as Joe, passed away on August 26, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Webster Springs, West Virginia to parents; Marquerite Gay (Armentrout) and John Vincent Grogan Sr..
Joe graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Taylor, Michigan, and went on to build a strong work...
Robert C. Cole
Aug 21, 2026
Robert C. Cole, 94, of Lodi, Ohio, passed away on August 21, 2026 following a 12 week illness.
He was born February 4, 1932, in Ruggles Township, Ohio, on the Cole family farm to the late John D. and Gladys (Pickworth) Cole, then the family moved to their farm in Homer Township. Robert graduated from Homerville High School in 1950 and...
Dylan Robert Lee Midkiff
Aug 20, 2026
Dylan Robert Lee Midkiff, 19, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2026.
Dylan was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and later moved to West Salem, Ohio, where he attended Northwestern High School. He was a proud member of the Class of 2026 at the Wayne County Career Center, where he studied Diesel Mechanics.
Dylan was a hard worker...
Harold Wayne Smith
Aug 19, 2026
Harold Wayne Smith, 69 of West Salem, Ohio, went to be with his lord on August 19th, 2026. He was A loving husband, grandfather, and friend. He loved deeply and will be profoundly cherished in our memories.
Harold was born April 15 th , 1957, he grew up in the Village of West Salem, Ohio Where he spent most of his...
Charles C. Clark
Aug 17, 2026
Charles C. Clark a simple man from a small town, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on October 23, 1942 in Lodi, he was a man who never needed much. He believed in working hard, loving his family and the simple things in life. He found joy...
Allen F Hines
Aug 13, 2026
Allen F Hines, born on January 11, 1963, in Lodi, Ohio, passed away at his home on August 13, 2026.
Allen was the beloved son of the late Frederick and Marjorie Hines. He is survived by his sister, Judy Reed, and Brian Reed, nieces; Jessica (Bobby) Griffith, Kelsey (Mat) Schaefer and Allison (Zach) Noble, great nieces and great nephews..
Allen’s journey began...
Michelle A Strachan
Aug 8, 2026
Michelle A (McDaniels) Strachan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Wayne County Care Center in Wooster. She was born on March 11, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, and throughout her life touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Michelle’s early years were shaped by her deep family bonds and her...
Robert Vincent Webb Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Robert Vincent Webb Jr. was born on September 29, 1974, in Medina, Ohio to parents; Robert and Janet (Crabtree) Webb. On August 5, 2026, at the Ohio State Richard M Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, he passed away, leaving behind a legacy punctuated by devotion, hard work, and unwavering love for his family.
He was known to his mother, nieces and...
