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Joyce L Farner
Dec 31, 2025
Joyce L Farner 68, West Salem returned home to Jesus on December 31, 2025 at her home surrounded her family. She was born on March 31, 1957, in Lodi, Ohio to parents Gordon and Opal (Norris) Senz. She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1975. She was the Co-Owner of Heavenly Delight in West Salem for 25 years and a...
Pasha Seifried
Dec 30, 2025
Pasha Seifried, a Russian Blue cat, pedigreed as Tylona’s Koenigsee, died a few days short of his 16th birthday on December 30th, 2025 in Wooster, Ohio. Pasha was named after a character in Doctor Zhivago. He was born in Milan, Michigan. Even at his first drive home, he did not enjoy long car rides! Fortunately, his family eventually discovered he...
Leora Ward
Dec 29, 2025
Leora “Lee” Faye (Way) Ward left her earthly home on Monday, December 29, 2025 to join her Lord in her heavenly home. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Heavenly Father and holding hands with her soulmate, Roy “Toot" Ward Jr. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem, Ohio.
She was born in...
Andrea Lynn Nelson
Dec 25, 2025
Andrea Lynn (Miller) Nelson, 65, passed away on December 25, 2025, after several years of declining health.
Andrea was born on December 19, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Donald and Janice Miller. She attended Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Ohio, and Medina County JVS, and went on to spend her life doing what she loved—working as a beautician. Andrea worked at...
Kathryn Kelling - Owen
Dec 16, 2025
Kathryn “Kay” Kelling – Owen 87, died on December 16, 2025 at McMullen Assisted Care in Loudonville, Ohio. She was born May 17, 1938 to parents Clifton and Eleanor (Knoble) McDowell in Elyria, Ohio. She graduated from Firelands High School. Kay worked at Buehler’s in Wooster. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. From the fruits of her labor she canned...
Deborah S Glancy
Dec 1, 2025
Deborah S. Glancy, 72 of Brunswick died on December 1, 2025 at Brunswick Pointe. She was born on August 5, 1953 in Berea, Ohio to parents Howard and Edna (Jones) Glancy. She graduated from Strongsville High School in 1971. She was a homemaker and she had a special gift for flower arranging especially wedding flowers. She also worked at Slansky’s...
Trisha Lynn Rutter
Nov 28, 2025
Trisha Lynn Rutter (nee Tomes), age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 after a very long and courageous battle with health issues. She was born in Lodi, Ohio, to Herbert and Ryta Tomes.
Trisha met the love of her life in 1985, Tom, with whom she shared a devoted marriage and raised Samantha Lynn. Family was always at...
James R Lewis Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
James R. Lewis Jr. 79 of Lodi, Ohio died Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Lodi Community Hospital surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to parents James and Emma Jean (Shively) Lewis Sr.
He retired from Universal Forest Products in Lodi. Jim enjoyed collecting trains.
He is survived by daughters; Pam Frederick, Tammy Catherman, Cynthia Minor, Kristen (Russ) Felix and...
William John Graf Sr.
Oct 26, 2025
William John Graf Sr., 81, of Homerville, Ohio, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, born December 14, 1943, died October 26, 2025 entering into heavenly service after a prolonged illness.
William is preceded in death by his wife, Johnda Cay Graf, parents Robert and Dorothy Graf, brother-in-law Dan Aneshansley and cousin Steven Santa.
He is survived by his wife Penelope Graf (Steele), daughter Laura...
Brittany Alexis Shalosky
Oct 24, 2025
Brittany Shalosky beloved granddaughter, daughter and sister pass away on Oct 24, 2025 at home. Born December 25, 1990 in Columbus oh to mother Deborah Shalosky. Brittany's had a beautiful smile, loving and caring personality and was generous to both people and animals She will be greatly missed by those who knew herSurviving family membersGrandmom Sue Herrel Mother Deborah Shalosky...
Richard C McCullough
Oct 19, 2025
Richard C. “Dick” McCullough, 98 of West Salem died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home.
Dick was born January 7, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to parents; Clyde and Anna (Strednack) McCullough.
He honorable served in the US Army during WWII.
Dick and his brother; Jack were owners of McCullough Barber Shop in West Salem for over 70 years.
He received his 75-year pin...
Richard Cadwallader
Oct 7, 2025
Richard M. Cadwallader, 99 formerly of West Salem went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2025 in Porter, Maine. He was born September 17, 1926, in Akron, Ohio the son of Raymond W. and Eva (Theiss) Cadwallader. He leaves sons: Mark R. Cadwallader of West Salem, Ohio, Joseph L . Cadwallader and Bonny of Ashland, Ohio, William T....
Vickie S (Dull) Briggs
Oct 7, 2025
Vickie S. Briggs beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025, at home with family at her bedside, at the age of 58 years old. She was born on July 7 th , 1967, in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of Bernard and Roberta Dull. Vickie was a woman that served Jesus in all aspects of her...
Charles B Dunn
Oct 1, 2025
Charles “Charly” Bernard Dunn passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at Burbank Parke Care Center with his wife Susie by his side.
He was born on January 30, 1932, in Bridgeport, Ohio to the late Albert C. and Virginia (Renner) Dunn. His siblings lovingly called him “Bernard.” Charly and his wife, Susan (Ewing) were married on...
Kenneth R Nichols
Sep 29, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Nichols, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 21, 1938, Kenny grew up in the Lodi area and graduated from Sullivan High School. He and his beloved wife, Janice, built a home for their family in Nova, Ohio, where they enjoyed...
Terrance Lee Pummell
Sep 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Terrance “Terry Pummell”
Terrance “Terry” Pummell, 74 of West Salem, Ohio entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2025 at Jag Healthcare of Burbank, Ohio surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on October 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, Ohio. Terry was the beloved son of Walter and Susie...
Donald Lee Cherry
Sep 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Cherry
Donald Cherry, 66, of Wooster, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2025, at Life Care Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 25, 1958, Don was a proud 1977 graduate of Northwestern High School. On September 23, 1978, he married his high school...
James M Reichard Jr.
Sep 18, 2025
James M. Reichard Jr, 76 of West Salem died Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 at Medina Hospital.
James was born on February 15, 1949 to parents; James and Alma (Votruba) Reichard Sr.
He graduated from Parma High School. James retired from A & AT after 43 years. He was a Boy Scout leader of Troop 452...
Kathy S (Booth) Slone
Sep 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathy Sue Slone
March 13, 1951 - September 14, 2025
Kathy Sue Slone, of Seville Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Following a brief and unexpected, illness, Kathy passed away gently under the loving care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice surrounded by her family and holding the hand of her...
Karen M Cahal
Sep 13, 2025
Karen Cahal of Spencer, Ohio, born February 24, 1959, sadly passed away on September 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 36 years Gary, her beloved children Jessica and Grayson, and cherished grandchildren Brayden and Jacelyn.
Karen’s life was filled with warmth, kindness, and the simple joys that brought her...
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