All Obituaries

Linda L. Ruegsegger, 85 of West Salem died on the morning of April 12, 2024 at West View Manor in Wooster Ohio. She was born on May 22, 1938 to parents Edwin and Gertrude (Gerhart) Brinkerhoff in Massillon, Ohio. She married her husband Tom Ruegsegger on December 27, 1958. He died previously in 2020. One of Linda’s greatest passions in life was her horses. She loved everything to do with the horses, from taking care of their daily needs to showing and competing with them. She shared...

Miles D. Crumley, 95, of West Salem peacefully passed away at LifeCare Hospice Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024. Family and friends can gather Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Congress Community Church. Calling hours will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM., followed by a Celebration of Life Service. Memorial contributions may be given to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio  44691 or Congress Community Church, 10691 Franchester Road, West Salem, Ohio 44287. If you have a photo or a memory...

James “Jim” Carroll Devore, 84, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.  Jim was born August 20, 1939 in Marshallville, Ohio to the parents of Richard Carroll and Anna Eileen (Ault) Devore.  Jim married Jo Ann (Norris) on April 7, 1962.  Jim is survived by his wife, Jo; children David (Michele Matteson) Devore of Ohio and Barbara (Bill Bradley) of Indiana; three grandchildren, Matt (Cilla) Tuckson, Victoria Devore (Andrew Liggett)...

Charles Darrell Adkins, 87, of West Salem died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born October 19, 1936 in Widen, West Virginia to parents Bayless and Carlie (Lewis) Adkins. Charles married Ruby (Dorean Smith) on November 30, 1957. She survives. He retired from the US Air Force on October 1,1976 after he had served proudly for 20 years. Charles then worked for Gerstenslager Company in Wooster, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Clarice Anne Burge was a Devoted Mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandmother, artist, lover of all living things and friend.  Born January 10,1931 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio to Clarence and Wilda Carleton, she passed peacefully on March 24, 2024 at the age of 93 in her adopted state of Virginia.   She is survived by her children Patrick Burge  and Helene Willson of Stewart, Ohio, John and Claudia Burge of Wooster, Ohio, Kathleen and Richard Pantaleo of Harrisonburg,...

 Lorena S. Crosby, 74 of Ashland, Ohio formerly West Salem, Ohio died Monday, March 11, 2024 at UH Samaritan Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born April 2, 1949 in Wooster the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (Bates) Yoho. Lorena graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. She married Phillip Crosby Sr on August 2, 1968. He survives. Lorena had been employed at Premium Building Products in West Salem for 10 years and then she retired from Walmart in Wooster where she...

Dorothy “Jane” Bisbee, 76, of 1700 East Smithville Western Road, Wooster, Ohio died Thursday March 7th 2024 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio where she was a patient for the past two weeks.  Born in Ashtabula June 25th, 1947 the daughter of James S. and Emma G. Remaley who preceded her in death.  Jane was a long-time resident of North Kingsville, while also living in Panama City, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky for 19 years with the love of her life, Wayne...

Herbert H. Norton 76 of Ashland died on Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home. Herbert was born to parents Clayton & Dorothy (Trigg) Norton on June 9th, 1947 in Lodi, Ohio. He graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1966. Then directly after graduation he was drafted in the US Army and served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict. After he came home Herbert worked at Gowe Printing in graphics for 20 years. Then at Premium Building Products in West Salem. When his kids were in school...

Christopher A. Lisy passed from this life on February 17, 2024 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 18, 1976 in Cleveland to Anthony & Denise Lisy. Chris was a long-time employee of Big Lots, Inc., serving as an IT Customer Service Representative. He was an avid board game player and reader. He also enjoyed acquiring collectibles especially Lego and Star Wars memorabilia. His favorite annual tradition was attending Origins Game Fair. He is survived by his father Tony Lisy and...

Roger A. Parsons 73 of West Salem, Ohio died on February 13, 2024 at UH Samaritan Hospital of Ashland. Roger was born on August 26, 1950 in Meigs County, Ohio, son of Dorsa and Jessie Parsons. On September 19,1971 he married Nancy Blake in Akron, Ohio together they had two children. Nancy died August 12, 1986. November 14, 1987, he married Rebecca Carpenter who survives. Also surviving are his children, Angela (Duane) Brant and James (Connie) Parsons; grandchildren: Jarrod and Joshua Brant,...