All Obituaries

Dennis E Warner, 75 of West Salem died January 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at LifeCare Hospice. He was born July 13, 1943 to parents Lester and Doris Warner. Denny graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1961. He then married his wife Maretta March 7, 1971. They had two children together; Jennifer (Vinny) Turner, Wooster and Scott Warner, West Salem. Denny also leaves behind three grandchildren; Jayla, Jalyssa and Tevin; one brother, Lester Warner Jr.; many nieces, nephews and...

Donald F Miller, 80 of West Salem died Friday morning at Smithville-western Care Center in Wooster.   Funeral Services will be Friday January 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Pastor Matt Potosky officiating.  Visitation will be received at the funeral home two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial in South View Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Matteson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 314, west Salem, Ohio  44287...

On Thursday, December 27, 2018, Ann Marie “Cookie” Pedersen, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully from health complications at age 67. Ann Marie was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Albert and Albina (Krulek) Kukta. She attended the University of Akron for physical education and worked for Gowe Printing for many years.  Later on until present she worked for Great Western Reserve.   She was a wonderful mother and devoted her life to her...

Charles “Gene” Eugene Boatner, 89 of Wooster went home to be with Jesus and join his wife Marilyn on Thursday December 20, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.   He was born June 3, 1929, the son of Thomas E & Lillie (Williamson) Boatner, in Texas.  His family moved to Oklahoma shortly after Gene was born before eventually settling in Congress, Ohio. As part of the US Army Gene was stationed in Japan during World War II from 1946-1948.  After his time in the...

David L Flinn, 70 of Wooster died Saturday December 8, 2018 at University Hospital in Cleveland due to injuries  from an automoblie accident. Funeral Service will be noon on  Thursday December 13, 2018 at Mohican Church of the Brethren with Pastor Paul Bartholomew and Chaplin Philip Klinefelter officiating. Friends will be received  two hours prior to the services at the church.  Burial in Congress Cemetery with military rites conducted by James Stevenson American Legion...

Beulah P. Tucker, 90 of West Salem formerly of Amherst joined her beloved husband Fred on November 28, 2018 at her home.   There will be no services.    Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be shared at mattesonfh.com.   Beulah was born May 7, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of Lewis & Ida (Asbury) Fowler. She married Fred Tucker  on February 14, 1959 who preceded her in death on...

Richard F Cooke Jr., 72 of Cinnamon Lake died Sunday morning  November 18, 2018 at his home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at St Stephen Catholic Church, 44 Britton St., W. Salem with Father Thomas Stock officiating.  Friends will be received at the Matteson Funeral Home  in West Salem on Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Burial in West Salem Cemetery with military rites conducted by James Stevenson American Post...

Max L Flinn, 90, of West Salem passed away November 7th, 2018 at Burbank Parke Care Center. Max was born in Mineral Wells West Virginia April 25th, 1928 to parents Selvin & Loie (Robinson) Flinn. He attended Parkersburg Schools in West Virginia until he relocated to the Congress area in 1944. Max graduated from Congress High School in 1947 and then started his self-employed career of farming. He married Lois (Coultrip) August 5th, 1956 who preceded him in death June 9th, 2008. Max...

Marilyn Amber (Yeagley) Boatner, 84, of Wooster peacefully went to be with Jesus surrounded by her husband Gene and all of her children in her home on November 2, 2018.   Marilyn was born on April 28th, 1934, in Canaan, Ohio to the late Orlo and Edna Yeagley;  she was one of 14 children.  On June 3rd, 1951 she married Charles “Gene” Boatner, who survives.  This year they celebrated their 67th year of marriage.   Referred to by everyone who loved her...

Gavon A. Mullet, 41, of West Salem passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home.  Gavon was born August 27, 1977 in Millersburg, Ohio, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed son of George and Cindy (Stallman) Mullet.  He married Kelsey Cleaver on September 17, 2011 in Smithville.  He attended Wooster City Schools and Green Local Schools, where he graduated from Smithville High School.  He was employed by Seaman Corporation. Gavon was a devoted father to...