All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Fryman 77 of Cuyahoga Falls died May 22, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born June 5, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Mike and Nellie (Samborski) Petrik. Patty graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1963. She was a teacher, volleyball coach and then retired from Allstate Insurance Co in 2006. Patty loved traveling with her niece Sharon. They would travel to New York, Chicago and New Orleans to spend time with Patty’s...

Marvin L. (Butch) Weisgarber Jr.79 of West Salem died Friday May 19, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. He was born September 12, 1943 in Massillon the son of Marvin and Juanita (Hayes) Weisgarber Sr. Marvin married Connie on December 16, 1995. He retired in 2004 from Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad after 36 years. Marvin was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Marvin and Connie spent many winters in Florida.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing tennis. Marvin is...

Donald G. Prochazka, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging, North Canton, Ohio on Tuesday May 16, 2023. He was born in Berea, Ohio on December 20, 1928 to Joseph and Mary (Svetlik) Prochazka. He graduated from Berea High School in 1946.  He worked as an airline mechanic for American Airlines in Cleveland where he met his wife Ruth Phillipson. They were married on November 6, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio and remained married until Ruth passed away on August...

Moses M. Moore, 83, of West Salem Ohio, formerly Akron, passed through the everlasting gates of glory on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the comfort of his home with his family. Moses was born March 24, 1940 in Nebo West Virginia to the late Lee and Obelia Moore and lived most of his life in West Salem Ohio. Moses married Sharon Nichols in 1981, they have been happily married for 42 years and she survives. Moses was a member of the Mohican Brethren Church of West Salem, and retired from Morton...

Charles A. Dotson, age 62, of West Salem, OH, passed away at home on Monday, April 17, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Columbus, OH on February 28, 1961 to Howard and Ruth (Martin) Dotson. He graduated from Galion High School in 1979. He then joined and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1979 until his retirement in 2002. Technical Sergeant Dotson distinguished himself by meritorious service as a communications and Navigations Systems Specialist, 445th...

Mary A. Forbes 87 of West Salem died Thursday April 13, 2023 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1935 in Spencer, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Pearl (Fortune) Warner. Mary married Glen E. Forbes on June 15, 1955. He survives. She was a member of the Truth Baptist Church in West Salem. Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardening, hand embroidery, bird watching and babysitting the grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband Glen of 67 year of marriage,...

Diana L Palmer 65, of Burbank died on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at her home  after a long battle with a variant of ALS known as Progressive Bulbar Palsy. She was born on December 7, 1957 in Wooster, Ohio to parents Leo & Nellie (Rhein) Domanic. She married the love of her life Terry Palmer June 11, 1977, exactly one year after they met. She retired from Akron Children’s Hospital as a registered medical assistant in late 2019. Diana loved all kinds of crafting, her flower...

Michael D. Swanson, 60 of West Salem died Monday April, 10, 2023 at his home. He was born May 21, 1962 in Lodi, Ohio the son of Roger and Anna (Johnson) Swanson. Mike graduated in 1980 from Northwestern High School. He had been employed at Parobek Trucking Co., where he was a truck driver. Mike enjoyed fishing and garden tractor pulling. He is survived by his sons; Ben (Amanda) Swanson of Medina and Brandon (Cassie) Swanson, nine grandchildren, a brother; Bob (Brenda) Swanson of Ashland...

Timothy John Ingraham Sr. 81, of West Salem died on April 4, 2023 at the Good Shepard in Ashland, Ohio. Tim was born to parents Gilbert and Alice (Norris) Ingraham on January 20, 1942 in Lodi, Ohio. He served in the Army in 1961. Tim married the love of his life, Karen L (Reinke) Ingraham and they had 58 years of marriage together. Then he worked for General Motors at Brook Park where he retired from after 32 years of employment.  Tim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed...

Peter John Lipian (72) of Wooster Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 28, 2023.  Mr. Lipian was born in Cleveland, Ohio, grew up in Broadview Heights Ohio and was a graduate of Brecksville High School.  He was a loving husband of Cheryl Lipian, brother, brother-in law, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, friend, and a Christian mentor to many.  Over his many years, he was...