All Obituaries

Duane Richard Piatt, 69 of Lodi formerly of west Salem passed away after a long battle with Cancer surrounded by family. Duane was born May 30, 1952 in Lodi the son of Elmer and Charlotte (Karns) Piatt. Duane was a hard worker at Johnson Brothers Rubber Company in West Salem for 40 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Duane is survived by sons; Joe (Crystal) McCoy, Chad (Amber) Piatt and Charles (Alisha) Piatt, sister; Pat Heilman, numerous grandkids and great...

Tammy S Crosby, 53 of Ashland passed away Monday September 20, 2021 in Elyria Medical center in Elyria. Tammy was born on June 24, 1968 in Medina, Ohio the daughter of Sylvia Grubbs and Ed Bohl. Tammy was a stay at home mom and wife. She loved having family get together, spend time with her husband and kids and grandbabies. Tammy is survived by her husband ,Steven Crosby who she married March 24, 2001, her children, Connie (Robert) Bowles, CJ(Matt)Yenni, Tim(Renee)Robinson,...

Diana J. Norton died in her home on September 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lodi, Ohio on March 13, 1951 to mother, Mary V. Riegel (Hartman). She also had been raised by her foster parents: Jacob and Dorothy Boltz. Diana attended Wadsworth and Highland schools and then graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1969. She found great joy with sharing time with her family. She especially had an everlasting bond with her sisters that she loved dearly. Diana also...

            Thelma Louise Barnes (Hayes), age 77 of West Salem went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17th 2021 following a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.             Thelma was born on April 24th to Earl and Marjorie Hayes as the youngest daughter within her family of six siblings.  She was happily married to Alan D. Barnes who preceded her...

Linda Crebs, 72, passed away on September 11, 2021. Linda was born on May 13, 1949 to the late James and Margaret Burden in Wooster Ohio. Linda is survied by her mother, Margaret Bailey, daughters Wendy (Tim) Grimwood, Robin (Dana) French, Tammy (Matt) Boehringer, step children Lori (Martin) Riffel and Steve Crebs.  Sister Brenda Maston, Sister-in-laws Linda Burden and Lenore Burden her grandchildren and many loving friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl (Dood) Crebs,...

Rosalee Dempsey, 73, of West Salem, OH went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2021. Rosalee was born on August 24, 1948, in Midkiff, WV to Ronald and Dessie Lovejoy. Rosalee was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Salem for 46 years and worked 28 ½ years as a Nurse's Aide at Brethren Care Village in Ashland, OH. Rosalee is survived by her husband of 56 years Roger Dempsey, daughter Lora (Mike) Lanham, grandchildren Vicki (Brandon) Kindall, Kyri and Kohl Lanham,...

Troy L Ramsier, 59 of West Salem died in his home unexpectedly on September 5th, 2021. Troy was born at Wooster Community Hospital on July 22, 1962 to parents Larry and Betty (Schondel) Ramsier. He is retired from Grafton Correctional Institutions. He enjoyed riding motor cycles and wood working. He leaves behind children: Troy L (Brystle) Ramsier, Larry L (Heather) Ramsier, Laurie A Ramsier (Earnest); mother: Betty Tschiegg; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and sister:...

John Z Janowiak, 58 of Rittman died Tuesday evening at his home. John was born October 19, 1962 in Cleveland the son of John and Mary Sue (Bobo) Janowiak Sr. He had been employed for the Carpenters Local 373. John enjoyed fishing and hunting. John is survived by his daughter; Jennifer (Justin) Taylor of Hilliard, grandchildren; Austin Zimmer and Wyatt Taylor, mother; Mary Janowiak of LaGrange, sisters; Karen (Scott) Trowbridge of Tennessee and Janet (Jim) Lynch of LaGrange. His father...

David L. Hastings 76, of West Salem died August 30, 2021 at Danbury in Wooster after his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. David was born to parents Don and Ruth Hastings on February 3, 1945 in Lodi, Ohio. During his life he farmed, worked for CSX Transportation and was a Congress Township trustee for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, watching his grandchildren show at the fair and being a 4-H advisor. Dave leaves behind his wife: Kim (Harrison) Hastings who he married on January 12, 1980; 6...

James R. Crebs Jr., 54 of Ashland, Ohio died on August 27, 2021 in his sister’s home in Nova. He was born in Lodi to parents James R. Crebs Sr. and Rita (Shadley) Crebs on December 10th, 1966. He was worked at Sandridge Foods and Sealy Mattress. He loved his family, friends, karaoke, fishing, riding his motorcycle, country music and his dog “Elvis”. He also enjoyed showing off his dance moves. He leaves behind his siblings: Jackie (Shelton) Cary, John Crebs Sr., Lynn...