All Obituaries

Nancy Jo DeVaul Crebs, 82 of Seville died Friday October 18, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Nancy was born January 26, 1937 in Columbus, Indiana the daughter of Everett and Helen (Geiger) DeVaul. She retired March 11, 2013 from Westfield Company after 15 years. In her free time Nancy enjoyed her flowers and going shopping. She is survived by her children, Lori (Martin) Riffel and Steven Crebs of West Salem, grandchildren, Jeremy, Joey, Haleigh Riffel and James Crebs, seven...

Jane E Keener, 69 of West Salem died  Monday evening  October 14, 2019 at Smithville-Western Care Center in Wooster. She was born October 24, 1949 in Ashland the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Ickes) Keener. Jane graduated in 1968  from Northwestern High School and The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor degree in education. She had been an active church member throughout her life first of Fair Haven Church of the Brethren, Emanuel United Church of Christ...

  Michael D Howman, 44 of West Salem died Sept 30, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 30, 1975 in Orrville the son of Donald Dale and Sharon Kay (Boak) Howman. Mike graduated from Northwestern High school in 1994. He had been employed at WG Dairy Supply in Creston. He was an avid Cleveland Sports fan. He enjoyed bowling, showing cattle and coaching his kids sports teams. He loved his children dearly. Mike is survived by his...

Catherine Rosella Shore, 21, of West Salem died October 11, 2019 at Akron City Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Catherine was born October 9, 1998 in Middleburg Heights to parents Jerone and Heather (Argirakis) Shore. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 2017. She was on the high school soccer team, by whom she was lovingly called “Cat Dog.” Catherine loved all animals, especially the family dog, Savannah, and cat, Luna. She enjoyed...

Cheryl J. Drysdale, 70 of Gladstone, Michigan died peaceful Monday evening at her daughter’s home after a long hard fought battle with cancer. She was formerly of West Salem, OH. Cheryl was surrounded by her family and an OSF Hospice aide at the time of her passing. Cheryl was born March 5, 1949 in Painesville the daughter of Theo and Grace (Clark) McKee.   She married the love of her life Daniel Drysdale on July 28, 1984. He sadly preceded her in death on October 2, 2012....

Carol M. Ambers (nee Dietz), loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt to many. Carol was born December 23, 1929 to Caroline and Ted Dietz in Cleveland, Ohio. Attended Audobon Jr. High and graduated from John Adams High School. She passed away in the home on September 25, 2019. She was a loving wife of almost 51 years to Anthony P. Ambers whom she married November 24, 1949. Carol leaves behind six children: Linda A Dlugo (Thomas), Ted Ambers...

Anthony V. Smith, 58 of West Salem died Thursday September 19, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland. He was born December 13, 1960 in Wooster the son of Bobby L and Susie (McDougale) Smith. Andy attended Northwestern High School. He had been employed as a truck driver for Domino Logistics Company in Ashland, Ohio. Andy is survived by sons, Anthony V. Smith II of West Salem, Jeremy (Kelly) Sexton of Port Charlotte, Florida, granddaughters, Hailee and Kylee, grandsons, Dylan and Logan, life...

Gary N. Matjasic, 72, of West Salem died Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. Gary was born December 3, 1946 in Cleveland the son of Mathew & Billie (Cawrse) Matjasic. He served in the US Navy from 1966-1968. Gary retired from Greyhound Bus Line in Cleveland in 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Salem, Odd Fellows in Medina and Mid-Ohio Corvette Club. Gary is survived by his wife, Judith (Suhm) Matjasic whom he married in 1968, children,...

  James Orville Schlechty, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem, Ohio, on Saturday September 7, 2019 at 11am with visitation one hour prior to the services.  Interment in the Polk Cemetery at Polk, Ohio...

Glenn Robert Dorland (Shorty), 86, of West Salem died Thursday August 22, 2019 at Smithville-Western Care Center in Wooster. Bob was born March 7, 1933 in Wayne County the son of Forest and Wilma (Hottel) Dorland He graduated from Congress High School. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a heavy equipment operator. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and watching the Indians and Browns games on TV. He is survived by his niece, Chris Dorland of Sandusky,...