All Obituaries

Hazel B. Smith 75, of West Salem died on June 28, 2022 at The Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Hazel was born in Freeport, Ohio on March 18, 1947 to parents Frank & Jennie (Capalingo) Pemberton. Hazel worked at the Food Bank for 10 years. She was a member of Souls Harbor Apostolic Church in West Salem. She enjoyed listening to Christian music and reading her Bible. She loved her flower garden and her house plants. Hazel leaves behind her children...

Lorraine G Hewitt 75 of Ashland died Monday June 20, 2022 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. She was born July 11, 1946 in Cleveland the daughter of Douglas and Marjorie (Woodman) Fairchilds. Lorraine served in the US Army. She had been employed at Costal Federal Bank  and Horry County Dept of Human Services both in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Lorraine enjoyed reading, a doing cross stitch and was an avid NASCAR fan. She is survived by her sons; Bryan Charles Bookout and...

Charles L. Young, 78 of Medina died June 15, 2022 at Medina Hospital. He was born November 7, 1943 in Wooster the son of  Kenneth and Mildred (Lang) Young. Charles served in the National Guard. He was a self-employed painter. Charles was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a past member of Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and  Fraternal Order of Eagles where he served as past president for the State of Ohio. Charles is survived by daughters; Lynette Cross and Cindy Faulk,...

Beth Ann Bowman, 55 of West Salem died Monday evening at Akron General Medical Center. Beth Ann was born October 17, 1966 to the late Karl and Betty (DeLancy) Bowman. She graduated in 1988 from Ida Sue then Beth Ann started working at the Nick Amster Workshop in Wooster. She was a member of the Church of the Open Door in Lodi and James Stevenson American Legion Auxiliary Post 499.  Beth Ann had participated in the Special Olympics. Beth Ann is survived by her siblings; Monte...

Brian R. Bergholz, 70 of West Salem died Monday June 13, 2022 at Akron General Hospital. Brian was born April 29, 1952 in Fairview, Ohio to the late Roger and Lois (Annable) Bergholz. He graduated from Rocky River High School in 1970. He married Suzanne (Shultz) Bergholz on March 14, 1980. He retired after 35 years as a Respiratory Therapist from Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Brian enjoyed spending time with his wife, cooking, his cats and dogs. He was a wonderful husband, father...

Terry W. Gentry, 65 of West Salem died suddenly at his home on May 17, 2022. Terry was born December 18, 1956 in Cleveland the son of Alvin and Joycelyn (Hoy) Gentry. He graduated from Lodi High School. Terry had been employed at Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Terry was a wonderful care giver to his wife, Bonnie. He is survived by his wife; Bonnie (Anderko) Gentry whom he married December 18, 1999, step daughters; Jennifer (Jim) Miller and Dawn Nevins,...

Billy Joe Russell, 92 of West Salem died on May 8, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  Joe was born on January 18th, 1930 in Pardee, VA to parents William & Pearl (Falen) Russell. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. Joe married his wife Maxine A (Winebrenner) Russell on November 26, 1971. He was self employed for 30 years as a plumber, owning Joe Russell Plumbing. He enjoyed going out on the boat and fishing, hunting,...

Ruth I Kline, 94 of Wooster died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster. Funeral Service for Ruth will be on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Rev. Kenneth Thomas officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial in West Salem Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be sent to LifeCare Hospice 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 or Aukerman Church of God 12292 Franchester Rd. West...

Merle D Osborn, 92 of Grafton died on April 15, 2022 at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville, Ohio. He was born to parents Clarence and Ethel (Kramer) Osborn in Wooster, Ohio on January 24, 1930. There will be a memorial service for Merle on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 2:00 pm located at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Pastor Jamie Rickard officiating. Inurnment will be at West Salem Cemetery, West Salem, Ohio. He retired from Industrial Construction Union # 310....

Congress–Stanley M. Kirkpatrick, 80, of Congress died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, at his beloved residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1941 in Newport, Ohio to Myron and Juanita (Travis) Kirkpatrick. He married his highschool sweetheart Sue (Clason) Kirkpatrick on December 14th, 1963. Sue and Stan were married for 59 years before his passing. They are members of Congress Community Church. Stan graduated from Northwestern in 1959. He then went on...