All Obituaries

Brian Lee Buxton, 41 of West Salem went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2023 at his home. He was born February 26, 1981 in Wooster the son of Raymond and Rose (McCoy) Buxton. He was Rejoicing that God had saved him. Brian said, “Whenever I get to heaven, I’m going to play golf with my dad.” Brain was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Braves and Michigan which was his favorite team.  He loved the Puppet ministry, investing in the young people and...

Our beloved mother & wife Susan Carol “Sue” Schaad age 73 of West Salem Ohio passed away on Saturday January 28, 2023 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Robert William “Bill” Schaad and her children Susan “Sue” Seifert (Michael) of Mechanicsville VA, Melyssa “Miss” Murphy (Golden) of Lodi, OH and Stephen Schaad (Beth) of Polk OH. She is also survived by grandchildren; Cody,...

Laura Ellen (Helbert) Luhring died on January 22, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1940. She was born in Loudonville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Markley) Helbert. She graduated from Northwestern High School Class of 1958. She continued her education at the Samaritan School of Nursing in Ashland, OH. Where she graduated from in 1961. Laura began her career as a registered nurse in the Samaritan Hospital Ashland, Ohio, emergency department for two years. She...

Daniel W. Freitag 76, of West Salem died Sunday Jan 22, 2023 at his home. He was born September 19, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Edwin and Betty (Nieberding) Freitag. Dan graduated from Black River High School in 1964. He served in the United States Navy. Dan then married his high school sweetheart Jane Huggins on August 5, 1968. Dan and his wife were owners of Elite Transportation since 1994. He enjoyed hosting parties for his friends and family, grilling, visiting with everyone...

Diane G. Cogar 63 of New London died on January 19, 2023 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Diane was born in Medina, Ohio on Novemeber 14, 1959 to parents Erso and Dorothy (Walden) Cogar. She attended Buckeye High School in Medina. She was a Manager at Cub Foods in Aurora, Colorado. She enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets, drinking coffee, watching Joel Olsten and loved her children and grandchildren. She leaves...

Joseph C. Coffee Sr. of 80, of Wooster died on January 17th, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Everett, Ohio to parents Dennis and Dolores (Shrieves) Coffee on November 5th, 1942. He married Sandra (Zornes) Coffee on June 13th, 1972. He worked for GTE for 25 years in Medina. Joe enjoyed fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife; six children: Theresa (Steve) Walker, Joe (Tammy) Coffee Jr., Tony (Gabriella) Coffee, James (Terri) Coffee, Laura (Dennis) Wallace...

Richard (Dick) Junior Ferrell, 84 of Wooster, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023, at his home. Richard was born to parents William and Elsie (Miller) Ferrell on February 16, 1938 in Chester, Ohio located in Meigs County. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1956. Soon after graduation he married his highschool sweetheart, Karen Jean (Peacock) Ferrell on August 2nd, 1959. In 1962 he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. After the service he worked at Diebold in...

Vickie Lynn Wilcox, 64 of West Salem passed away on January 12 th , 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital. She was born on July 14 th , 1958 in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of Calvin and Ina (Durham) Wilcox. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1976. Vickie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend to all. She loved to laugh, spend time with her family, work on puzzles, and watch game shows and sports. She adored all animals, except snakes. She also loved to...

  Together Again Judi Shell, 87 of Burbank, Ohio passed away at Hospice Life Care surrounded by Family on January 4th, 2023. Judith was born in Cleveland Ohio to parents Arthur Henry and Elizabeth (Betty Young) Stark of Cleveland, Ohio. Judi graduated from Bay Village High School, then attended Carnegie Mellon University and graduated with a Fine Arts Degree with a focus in Sculpture! Judi married her husband, Dennis B. Shell in 1964, after meeting him in Westlake Porter Public...

James M. Sargent Jr., 46 of Wooster died at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, Ohio on December 29, 2022 with his fiancée and sister by his side after a battle with cancer. James was born to parents James M. and Kathleen (Ballantyne) Sargent Sr. on August 6, 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1994. James worked as a machinist at GoJo after many years at ArtiFlex  where he worked in various roles. He enjoyed fishing, corn hole, golfing, camping and...