All Obituaries

West Salem—Fred H. Hines passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 at LifeCare Hospice of Wooster. Fred was born on January 25, 1940 to Howard and Mary Hines and lived his entire life on the family farm. He also ran his welding business on the farm in which he was still doing small jobs up until his recent decline in health. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie of 58 years and his sister Betsy.  He will be missed by his children Allen (Renita Alexander) and...

Beverly Ann Balyint, 70, of West Salem, Ohio died peacefully Sunday, January 9 in her home. She was born July 12, 1951 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of James and Patricia Hauser. Bev played many meaningful roles in her life, including working for the telephone company, starting and leading a preschool in West Salem, serving as president of Black River Schools PTO, managing greyhound bus tickets, and making sure the Balyint Homestead was always stocked with treats for the animals and ice cream...

Terry Lee Varney, 75 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Keystone Pointe Rehabilitation Center. Terry was born on August 13, 1946 to parents Ralph and Gertie (Townsend) Varney in Hetzel, WV. He married his wife, Shirley A Varney in 1965. He worked at General Motors as a machinist. Terry enjoyed hunting and camping. He also loved watching the Browns and Indians sports teams play. Terry leaves behind his wife: Shirley A. Varney; children: Terri Ann (Charles) Oscar...

My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. -Your Heavenly Father Speedy ‘Jake’ Rubben Read, 67, of West Salem, earned his Angel wings and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021, after a strong and well fought fight from complications of Covid-19 with his daughter, Camee and his brother, Pete by his side while...

June Roper 91 of West Salem, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20th surrounded by the love of her family. June was born on May 11, 1930 to Charles and Venetia Kobb in Lodi, Ohio. She married Senter Robert Roper Jr. (Bob) on March 11, 1955. He preceded her in death July 8, 1983. She loved her family dearly and unconditionally including her 9 children: Terry Roper, Rob (Sandy), Rick (Gail), Tim (Jan), Linda, Venetia Roper, Charmaine (Phillip) Welch, Sheila (Chuck)...

Larry David Good, 76 of Tallahassee, FL. passed away December 10, 2021 after a short period of declining health. He was born February 25, 1945 to Rufus and Esther (Boldman) Good and lived his younger years in West Salem graduating from Northwestern High School in 1963. He married Judy (Weiser) on November 11, 1962. They had two sons; Brian and Bruce (deceased). Larry and his family moved frequently with his positions in the K-Mart Co. and ended up in Tallahassee where he spearheaded several...

Kathleen M. Ulferts 63, of Homerville was called home on December 10, 2021 after a hard battle with sickness, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, Ohio. Kathi was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard Sr. and Judith (Tibbits) Manco on June 25, 1958. She married the love of her life Mike Ulferts on September 10, 1977. They were happily in love for 44 years. She was a school bus driver for at Black River Schools for 33 years. She received great joy from making sure the precious cargo made it back...

Jeffrey Dean Christian 61, of West Salem died unexpectedly Thursday December 9th 2021 in his home. Jeff was born November 17th 1960 to Harry and Loretta (Yeagley) Christian in Lodi, Ohio. He attended Northwestern High School. He worked construction. He is survived by his daughter's Amber Christian of Cincinnati and Savannah Johnson of North Carolina. Along with his 6 grandchildren, his Parents Harry and Loretta Christian, his brothers William (Kathy) Christian of Polk, Robert Christian...

Mary Jo Garrison, 87, of Pleasant Home, passed away peacefully Sunday December 5, 2021 at Hospice LifeCare Wooster following a brief illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Jo was born September 1, 1934 in Hundred, WV to Lee and Anna Pethtel. She married Harold Garrison April 8, 1955. He preceded her in death May 14, 2008. She loved her family and friends passionately and unconditionally including her children; Brad (Jane), Brian (Dounia) and Lisa. Grandchildren;...

Courtney A Kovacs 22 of Wooster died Monday evening November 29, 2021 due to injuries sustained from an auto accident. Courtney was born August 3, 1999 in Medina, Ohio the daughter of Patrick and Tracy (Shannahan) Kovacs. She graduated in 2018 from Hempfield High School in Pennsylvania. Courtney had previously worked at Koenig Korner and  was currently working at Walmart in Wooster. She enjoyed her cats,crafting, painting anything that moved her and crocheting she was...