Obituary Listing

Aug 8, 2022

Rosa M. Barr, 90 of West Salem died Monday August 8, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Brunswick.

She was born October 11, 1931 in Brighton, Ohio the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Hales) Miller.

Rosa married Robert E. Barr on February 16, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2019.

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Aug 6, 2022

Anna L. Swanson, 79 of Ashland formerly of Cinnamon Lake, West Salem died Saturday August 6, 2022 at her home.

Anna was born September 5, 1942 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky the daughter of Woodrow and Merron (Trent) Johnson.

Anna married Roger Swanson on October 3, 1960. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2015.

Aug 2, 2022

Donald H. Bates, 82 of West Salem died Tuesday August 2, 2022 at Medina Hospital.

Don was born  May 22, 1940 in Cambridge, Ohio the son of Harold and Isabelle (Sherrard) Bates.

He retired from Ohio Operating Engineers where Don was a heavy equipment operator.

Don coached softball and little league when his...

Jul 29, 2022

Phyllis L Fone, 76 of West Salem died on Friday July 29th, 2022 due to an injury accident in Nashville, TN. Services for Phyllis will be Tuesday August 9th, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Pastor Beryl Baum officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. ...

Jul 23, 2022

Gerald E. Lane, 83 of Ashland died Saturday July 23, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 15, 1938 in Ashland the son of Homer and Eunice (Caton) Lane.

Gerald graduated from Ashland High School. He retired from National Latex in Ashland.

Gerald married Hazel (Cogar) Lane February 8, 1988. She survives....

Jul 15, 2022

Linden D Leiby, 75 of West Salem died Friday July 15, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 2, 1946 in Lodi the son of Fane and Ruth (Ridgeway) Leiby.

He graduated in 1966 from Black River High School.

Linden served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He...

Jul 12, 2022

Elizabeth J Mendenhall, 92 of Millersburg passed away July 12, 2022 at Sycamore Run Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Millersburg. There will be a private family service for Elizabeth. Interment will be at Congress Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to LifeCare Hospice 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

Elizabeth was born to parents Wesley and Carrie (Ingold)...

Jun 28, 2022

Hazel B. Smith 75, of West Salem died on June 28, 2022 at The Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Hazel was born in Freeport, Ohio on March 18, 1947 to parents Frank & Jennie (Capalingo) Pemberton. Hazel worked at the Food Bank for 10 years. She was a member of Souls Harbor Apostolic Church...

Jun 20, 2022

Lorraine G Hewitt 75 of Ashland died Monday June 20, 2022 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.

She was born July 11, 1946 in Cleveland the daughter of Douglas and Marjorie (Woodman) Fairchilds.

Lorraine served in the US Army.

She had been employed at Costal Federal Bank  and Horry County Dept of Human...

Jun 15, 2022

Charles L. Young, 78 of Medina died June 15, 2022 at Medina Hospital.

He was born November 7, 1943 in Wooster the son of  Kenneth and Mildred (Lang) Young.

Charles served in the National Guard. He was a self-employed painter.

Charles was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a past member of...

Jun 13, 2022

Brian R. Bergholz, 70 of West Salem died Monday June 13, 2022 at Akron General Hospital.

Brian was born April 29, 1952 in Fairview, Ohio to the late Roger and Lois (Annable) Bergholz.

He graduated from Rocky River High School in 1970.

He married Suzanne (Shultz) Bergholz on March 14, 1980.

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Jun 13, 2022

Beth Ann Bowman, 55 of West Salem died Monday evening at Akron General Medical Center.

Beth Ann was born October 17, 1966 to the late Karl and Betty (DeLancy) Bowman.

She graduated in 1988 from Ida Sue then Beth Ann started working at the Nick Amster Workshop in Wooster.

She was a member...

May 17, 2022

Terry W. Gentry, 65 of West Salem died suddenly at his home on May 17, 2022.

Terry was born December 18, 1956 in Cleveland the son of Alvin and Joycelyn (Hoy) Gentry.

He graduated from Lodi High School.

Terry had been employed at Ford Motor Company.

He enjoyed spending time with...

May 8, 2022

Billy Joe Russell, 92 of West Salem died on May 8, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.  Joe was born on January 18 th , 1930 in Pardee, VA to parents William & Pearl (Falen) Russell. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. Joe married his wife...

Apr 23, 2022

Ruth I Kline, 94 of Wooster died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster. Funeral Service for Ruth will be on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem with Rev. Kenneth Thomas officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial in West Salem Cemetery following the...

Apr 15, 2022

Merle D Osborn, 92 of Grafton died on April 15, 2022 at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville, Ohio. He was born to parents Clarence and Ethel (Kramer) Osborn in Wooster, Ohio on January 24, 1930.

There will be a memorial service for Merle on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 2:00 pm located at the Matteson Funeral...

Apr 13, 2022

Congress–Stanley M. Kirkpatrick, 80, of Congress died peacefully on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, at his beloved residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 16, 1941 in Newport, Ohio to Myron and Juanita (Travis) Kirkpatrick. He married his highschool sweetheart Sue (Clason) Kirkpatrick on December 14th, 1963. Sue and Stan were married for 59 years...

Apr 11, 2022

Lt. Philip Michael Wigal, 35 of West Salem died Monday April 11, 2022 in the line of duty while working on an injury accident on I-71.

He was born February 26, 1987 in Parkersburg, West Virginia the son of Mike and Kathy (Whipkey) Wigal.

Phil would always greet you with a smile and a hug....

Apr 3, 2022

Arlene E. Lister, 75 of West Salem died Sunday April 3, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1947 in Cleveland the daughter of Andrew Parker and Annabelle Cramer.

Arlene married Michael Lister on April 4, 1964 who preceded her in death on October 11, 2021.

She was a homemaker...

Mar 16, 2022

John William Ferguson, 86, of Wooster left his earthly home for heaven on March 16th, 2022, after a diagnosis of Lymphoma in July 2021.

He was born at Lodi Hospital, on November 24, 1935, to Paul V. and L. Russelle Ferguson.

John graduated from the newly consolidated Northwestern High School in 1953. He served as...