All Obituaries

Arnold W Wacker, 76 of West Salem died June 6, 2019 at his home. He was born to parents Albert and Bethel (Gingery) Wacker on April 20, 1943. Arnold graduated from Black River High School in 1961 where he met his wife Margaret. He married his high school sweet heart July 6, 1962. Arnold enjoyed restoring tractors and houses. He was employed at Formrite Tube Company in Medina for over 20 years and then was an owner operator of HobNob in Lodi for 10 years. Arnold leaves behind his wife...

Howard E Canfield Sr., 66 of Sullivan died June 1, 2019 at his home. He was born November 13, 1952 in Lodi the son of Howard & Mary (Norris) Canfield. Howard served in the US Army from 1971 to 1973 stationed in Korean during the Vietnam War. He retired from Premium Building Products after 34 years of service. He was a member of the Wellington American Legion and the VFW. Howard in survived by his children, Howard (Misty) Canfield Jr of Sullivan, Brent (Shannon) Canfield of...

Timothy J Checkelsky 54, of Ashland died May 21, 2019 at his home in Ashland. Timothy was born March 14, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of James and Arlyn (Huston) Checkelsky. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1983 Timothy was a chef at many places including; Lornhorn Steakhouse in Wooster, Hawkins and Jonny’s Angels in Sandusky. He enjoyed bowling where he had many 300 games. He was also a very good karaoke singer. Timothy is survived by brothers, James (Gretchen)...

Daniel J Mulligan, 58, of Lexington, Kentucky died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born March 21, 1961 in  Columbus, Ohio the son of James and Ruth (Brown) Mulligan. Dan graduated from Black River High School in 1979. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and putting model airplanes together. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Jesse) Heater of West Salem, Kellee (Jonathan) Hory of Bellville and Danae (Jonathon)...

Howard Kolp Jr. of West Salem died at his home on Sunday May 5th, 2019. He was born June 3rd, 1928 in West Salem to parents Howard and Leola (Kamp) Kolp Sr. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence (Sherrick) Kolp whom he married August 28th, 1950. Howard served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952 – 1954.  He retired from Gerstenslager Co in Wooster after forty-three and a half years where he worked as a tow motor operator. He was a member of the Mohican...

Thomas W Dunn 52, of Wooster, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital. Tom was born May 19, 1966 in Lodi the son of  William and Cheryl (Grissinger) Dunn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being an outdoorsman. He was a lifetime member of the NRA a member of Ivory Mountain. Tom is survived by his mother, Cheryl Dunn and life partner Allen Wilkes of Wooster; his life partner Brenda Amos; brothers Jimmy (Crystal) Dunn of Rittman; Mike Dunn of West Salem; four...

Gwendolyn (Midge) Taylor, 80, of Ashland died April 14, 2019 at Crystal Care Center in Ashland. Gwen was born August 9, 1938 in Jodie, West Virginia, an old coal mining town, the daughter of James and Clara (Lowe) Simms. She married her husband Paul Taylor March 4, 1957, who died January 13, 2018. She was a homemaker. She was a member to the First Baptist Church in West Salem. Gwen also enjoyed puzzles and reading. Gwen leaves behind daughter, Pamela Connell of Ashland; 3 grandchildren,...

Adalou Glenn Cadwallader, 80 of West Salem died Wednesday April 10, 2019 at her home.   She was born September 2, 1938 in Lima, Ohio the daughter of Frank & Louise (Allen) Olderman. She had been employed at the Lutheran Social Services  in Ashland and Applewood Assisted Living in Mansfield where she was a residential manager. Adalou was a member of Christ the Cornerstone Community Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Ashland Business...

Miyah M Rasmus, 15 of Ashland and formerly of West Salem went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2019. Miyah was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 29, 2003. She was the daughter of Michael and Tina (Marsh) Rasmus. She was a member of the New Beginnings Crossroads Fellowship where she enjoyed the night services. Miyah also enjoyed spending time with her family and singing with her friends in the choir. She attended Black River High School. Miyah was extremely excited to be a mother and...

Robert E Barr, 88 of West Salem died Thursday evening  April 4, 2019 at his home in West Salem. He was born August 18, 1930 in Ashland Co the son of Charles Henry and Sarah (Dixon) Barr. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Rosa (Miller) Barr on February 16, 1951. She survives. He retired from Gerstenslager Company in Wooster where he was  a maintenance and tool repairman. Bob was a former  member of the Town & Country Fire Department ...