All Obituaries

George Harrison Miller, 73, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2021 after a valiant fight with lung cancer.  George will be honored this coming summer with a celebration of life, family and friends will be notified with further details.     George was welcomed into life by Harrison and Lorene Miller on November 28, 1947 in the small town of Thompkinsville, Kentucky.  George is survived by his faithful wife Theresa Hegarty-Miller, adored sister Wanda Daniel,...

Janet F. Metheney 87, of West Salem died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Anna Maria of Aurora. She was born on June 2, 1933 in Confluence, PA. She was the daughter of Sylvester & Edna (Ruby) Skinner. She married her husband Paul Metheney on September 22, 1949. During her younger years she enjoyed taking care of her family and her home. Janet retired from General Electric in Oberlin and then later in her life she drove truck over the road with her husband, Paul. She enjoyed sewing quilts,...

Brett Michael Lycans, 30 of West Salem died Saturday February 13, 2021 due to injuries sustained from an accident. He was born January 17, 1991 in Wooster, Ohio to parents Todd and Vonda (Smith) Lycans. He attended Northwestern High School. He had been previously employed by CM Plumbing of Wooster. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outside and he loved spending time with his daughter Chloe. He is survived by his parents: Todd (Tracy Kovacs) Lycans and Vonda Lycans; daughter: Chole Lycans...

Irene M Balyint, 91 of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away February 9, 2021 at her home. She was born August 23, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Stanley and Marie (Tomechko) Longava. Irene had worked as a beautician for Beauty Salons in Parma for 20 years. She will be deeply missed by her children; George (Ginger) Balyint, Paul (Bev) Balyint and Debbie (Roger) Beagle; 8 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by all. Irene was...

Jack (Alex) Davisson, 69 passed away Friday February 5, 2021 at Admiral’s Pointe in Huron. Jack was born June 24, 1951 in Cornstalk, West Virginia the son of Hammon and Viola (Crookshank) Davisson. Jack (Alex) was a Marine Veteran and was faithful man and believed strongly in Semper Fi – Faithful and leave no man behind was his motto. Jack brought joy to everyone he met and was loved by all. He is the beloved husband of Sandra Davisson who survives they were married April...

Mary Ellen Worcester (nee Saunders), 81, of Lodi, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 31st, 2021 after a few years of declining health caused by MS.  Mary was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1940.  She was the beloved wife for 50 years of Ernest Worcester, who was also her devoted caregiver for the last 6 years.  Mary is survived by her loving children Tracy (and Rick) Wasmer, James, Heath (and Jessica) Worcester, and Amanda (and Paul) Barstow.  She is also survived...

Iletha R Shaw, 53 of Rittman died Thursday January 28, 2021 at her home. She was born January 9, 1968 in Ashland the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Graves) Tanner. She had been employed at Merryweather Foam in Barberton. Iletha enjoyed hunting, fishing and date night with her boyfriend, Mark. She is survived by her children; Christopher Sparks, Scot Sparks and Cassie Sparks all of West Salem, Boyfriend; Mark McCaman of Rittman, 22 grandchildren, a great grandson, brother; Bill...

Chuck Scotch, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Chuck was born on April Fools’ Day 1945, an Easter Sunday. He was passionate about his family, community, and sports; interests which he held above all others.  Having coached hundreds of kids and sitting in the bleachers for thousands of games he rarely missed one of his kids’ events. He led by example in sports and in life and has touched all that knew him and many that didn’t. He...

Lina May Dotterer Simpson-Mouzon (World Traveler) March 14, 1929-January 26,2021, the daughter of Frederick Mathias Abeil Dotterer and Esther Birdsall Clark of Tarrytown, NY passed away peacefully in her home at Cinnamon Lake, OH. Married 27 years to Lt. Joseph J Simpson, US Navy, and 25 years to Deacon Douglas Mouzon (Deceased) of Manning, SC. Doug & Lina were lifetime members of the Presbyterian Church of Manning. Survived by children Joseph J. (Caroline) Simpson II of Oxford, MS,...

Jonathan Carl McCoy, 34, of West Salem died on January 21, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jonathan was born April, 26, 1986 in Canton, Ohio and he was the son of Ronald and Phyllis (Ramseyer) McCoy. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 2005. He was a chef and bartender at Longhorn Steakhouse and was the owner and operator of American Quality Cleaning. Jonathan leaves behind his parents: Ronald and Phyllis McCoy of Burbank; fiancée: Jerica Robison...