Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2021

Della M. Sadzewicz – 93 – entered into her eternal home in the early morning hours of November 4 at her home in West Salem, Ohio. She was and will always be the core of her family. Even though she is physically gone from us, her legacy will continue to live on and on because she touched so many...

Oct 21, 2021

Terry F Clark 76 of Ashland formerly of West Salem died October 21, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain.

Terry was born January 8, 1945 in Lodi, Ohio the son of Charles and Helen (Tanner) Clark.

He retired from U-Brand in Ashland. Terry was a minister for Church of Jesus Christ in...

Oct 20, 2021

Deborah Prante, 64, of West Salem passed away on October 20, 2021 at Justin T Rogers Hospice in Akron, Ohio after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born to parents Wilbur and Barbara (Bailey) Kelsey in Lodi, Ohio on February 19, 1957. Deborah was married to her husband Fred. She was a bus driver for Black River Schools...

Oct 19, 2021

Betty Lou (Allgire) Hummel left her earthly home in Lodi, Ohio to be welcomed home into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 19, 2021.  She is whole and at peace in Heaven after a 15 year long decline from dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Betty was born in New London, Huron County, Ohio on October...

Oct 16, 2021

Edmund O Becker, 87 of West Salem went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital He was born on February 25, 1934 to parents Harold and Marjorie (Meeker) Becker in Congress Township. He married his wife of 63 years Phyllis (Whipple) Becker on August 10, 1958. He retired on February 1999 from the...

Oct 15, 2021

Robert “Bob" Rainsberger, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 15, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital from a brief illness.

Bob was born on August 23, 1950 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio to George James Rainsberger and Ruth Eileen Aeschliman.

He graduated with the 1968 class at Claymont High School. He joined the...

Oct 11, 2021

Michael J Lister, 78 of West Salem died Monday October 11, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Michael was born December 13, 1942 in Akron, Ohio the son of Michael and Lucille (Jewson) Lister.

He retired in 2007 from Consolidated Freight in Richfield where he was a truck driver.

Michael was a member...

Sep 25, 2021

Duane Richard Piatt, 69 of Lodi formerly of west Salem passed away after a long battle with Cancer surrounded by family. Duane was born May 30, 1952 in Lodi the son of Elmer and Charlotte (Karns) Piatt.

Duane was a hard worker at Johnson Brothers Rubber Company in West Salem for 40 years. He was a loving...

Sep 20, 2021

Tammy S Crosby, 53 of Ashland passed away Monday September 20, 2021 in Elyria Medical center in Elyria.

Tammy was born on June 24, 1968 in Medina, Ohio the daughter of Sylvia Grubbs and Ed Bohl.

Tammy was a stay at home mom and wife. She loved having family get together, spend time with her...

Sep 18, 2021

Diana J. Norton died in her home on September 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lodi, Ohio on March 13, 1951 to mother, Mary V. Riegel (Hartman). She also had been raised by her foster parents: Jacob and Dorothy Boltz. Diana attended Wadsworth and Highland schools and then graduated from Cloverleaf High School in...

Sep 11, 2021

Linda Crebs, 72, passed away on September 11, 2021.

Linda was born on May 13, 1949 to the late James and Margaret Burden in Wooster Ohio.

Linda is survied by her mother, Margaret Bailey, daughters Wendy (Tim) Grimwood, Robin (Dana) French, Tammy (Matt) Boehringer, step children Lori (Martin) Riffel and Steve Crebs.  Sister Brenda Maston,...

Sep 8, 2021

Rosalee Dempsey, 73, of West Salem, OH went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2021.

Rosalee was born on August 24, 1948, in Midkiff, WV to Ronald and Dessie Lovejoy.

Rosalee was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Salem for 46 years and worked 28 ½ years as a...

Sep 5, 2021

Troy L Ramsier, 59 of West Salem died in his home unexpectedly on September 5th, 2021. Troy was born at Wooster Community Hospital on July 22, 1962 to parents Larry and Betty (Schondel) Ramsier. He is retired from Grafton Correctional Institutions. He enjoyed riding motor cycles and wood working.

He leaves behind children: Troy L (Brystle) Ramsier,...

Aug 31, 2021

John Z Janowiak, 58 of Rittman died Tuesday evening at his home.

John was born October 19, 1962 in Cleveland the son of John and Mary Sue (Bobo) Janowiak Sr.

He had been employed for the Carpenters Local 373. John enjoyed fishing and hunting. John is survived by his daughter; Jennifer (Justin) Taylor of Hilliard,...

Aug 30, 2021

David L. Hastings 76, of West Salem died August 30, 2021 at Danbury in Wooster after his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. David was born to parents Don and Ruth Hastings on February 3, 1945 in Lodi, Ohio. During his life he farmed, worked for CSX Transportation and was a Congress Township trustee for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting,...

Aug 27, 2021

James R. Crebs Jr., 54 of Ashland, Ohio died on August 27, 2021 in his sister’s home in Nova. He was born in Lodi to parents James R. Crebs Sr. and Rita (Shadley) Crebs on December 10th, 1966. He was worked at Sandridge Foods and Sealy Mattress. He loved his family, friends, karaoke, fishing, riding his motorcycle, country music...

Aug 22, 2021

Daniel William Harbaugh, 66 of West Salem died on August 22, 2021 at Akron General Medical Center. Dan was born to Max and Betty (Bowery) Harbaugh on February 24, 1955 in Lodi, Ohio. He graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1973. Dan was also owner/operator of Harbaugh Trucking. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.

Dan...

Aug 21, 2021

Geraldine M Kidd, 91 of Lodi died Saturday August 21, 2021 at her home. She was born August 11, 1930 in Spencer the daughter of Horace and Helena (Malcuit) Brown. Geraldine was a homemaker all her life. She enjoyed bingo, bowling and going dancing. Geraldine was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Salem where she was...

Aug 16, 2021

Jon D Shadley, 81 of West Salem died on August 16, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital. Jon was born on May 2, 1940 to parents James and Mary (Smith) Shadley Sr. in Jackson Township, Ohio. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1958. Jon served in the U.S. Army. He married his wife, Cindy (Kahl) Shadley on November 11,...

Aug 10, 2021

Dorothy M Dickinson, 95 of West Salem died in her home on August 10, 2021. Dorothy was born to parents Elmer & Mildred (Gault) Hines on April 25, 1926. She was married to Chester H Dickinson. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the West Salem United Methodist Church where she was the custodian for over 50...