Billy Joe Russell
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...
Ruth I Kline
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...
Merle D Osborn
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...
Stanley Kirkpatrick
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...
Lt. Philip Michael Wigal
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....
Arlene E (Cramer) Lister
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...
John William Ferguson
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...
Charles F Sarno
Mar 15, 2022
Charles F Sarno, 40 of West Salem died Tuesday March 15, 2022 at Lodi Community Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1981 in Wooster the son of Louis and Joyce (Senz) Sarno.
Charles attended Northwestern High School. He enjoyed fishing, his dogs Charles was an tattoo artist.
He is survived by his wife;...
Theresa A Boehm
Mar 15, 2022
Theresa A Boehm, 83 of West Salem died March 15, 2022 at her home.
She was born September 12, 1938 in Cleveland the daughter of Edward McLaughlin and Mary Buckwall.
Theresa was a homemaker all her life. She enjoyed baking, gardening vegetables and flowers in her green house. Theresa was a member of St Stephen...
Cathleene Marie (Betty) Parks
Mar 1, 2022
Cathleene Marie (Betty) Parks began her life journey in Beatrice, West Virginia on February 25,1930 born to Austin Morris Parks and Opal Mae Freed Parks.
Betty is survived by her brother Harold W. Parks of Sandusky, Ohio. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was...
Joyce E. Smith
Feb 27, 2022
Joyce E. Smith 89 of West Salem went to be with Jesus on February 27, 2022 at her home in West Salem, Ohio. She was born to parents James and Mary Elizabeth (Russ) McDaniel on December 22, 1932. She was married to Harold Smith on October 30, 1948, they had four children together. She loved taking care of her...
Paul Anthony Kazmierczak
Feb 26, 2022
Paul Anthony Kazmierczak, 70 of Medina died on February 26, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul was born to parents Marjorie and Chester Kazmierczak on June 11, 1951 in Lodi, Ohio. He worked at HWI as a warehouseman, where he met and fell in love with Deb. He was the owner of Downtown Tobacco in Medina Square and then finally...
Andrea L (Bergholz) Brojstan
Feb 19, 2022
Andrea L Brojstan, 65 of West Salem died Saturday February 19, 2022 at OhioHealth in Mansfield, Ohio.
She was born August 27, 1956 in Cleveland to the late Roger and Lois (Annable) Bergholz.
Andrea graduated from Rocky River High School. She married Dan Brojstan on August 16, 1980.
Andrea had been employed for...
Claude M (Big Mike) Hill
Feb 15, 2022
Claude M. Hill Sr. (Big Mike) 71 of West Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 15th, 2022. He leaves his wife Cathy Hill of 58 years. Claude was born in Raven, Virginia on November 28, 1950 to parents James Luther Hill and Myrtle Mae Shelton.
Together Mike and Cathy owned and operated the...
Jerry M Ratliff
Feb 4, 2022
Jerry M Ratliff 86 of Congress Village, West Salem passed away Friday February 4, 2022 at his home.
Jerry was born January 10, 1936 in Wayne County, West Virginia to the late Fred and Viola Ratliff.
He retired from Ford Motor Company. Jerry has lived in the West Salem area for many years. He is...
William M Neundorf
Jan 28, 2022
William M Neundorf, 78 of West Salem died January 28, 2022 at his home.
He was born November 16, 1943 in Cleveland the son of Robert and Lydia (Podraski) Neuendorf Sr.
Bill served in the US Marine from 1963 to 1966.
He retired in 2003 from North East Ohio Regional Sewer District in...
Louis E Kennedy
Jan 27, 2022
Louis E Kennedy, 76 of Ashland died January 27, 2022 at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
Louis was born December 30, 1945 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi the son of Emmett and Rose (Bourgeous) Kennedy.
He had been employed at Design Van where he worked as a carpenter.
Louis is survived by his wife...
James A. Krempel
Jan 20, 2022
James “Jim” Krempel, 88, of Wooster passed into eternal life in the arms of the Lord on January 20, 2022 while in Hospice LifeCare.
Jim was born on February 4, 1933 in Mount Vernon. The son of John and Helena Berg Krempel, Jim was one of ten children. On February 4, 1956, he married Roberta Lybarger and...
Christine Jo (Matteson) Taray
Jan 20, 2022
Christine Jo Taray, 60 of Creston died Thursday January 20, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.
She was born February 27, 1961 in Orrville, Ohio the daughter of Phillip K and Sally L (Weaver) Matteson.
Chris graduated from Norwayne High School in 1979 where she was in marching band. She received her nursing degree from Mansfield...
Stewart K Myers
Jan 19, 2022
Stewart K Myers, 61 of Ashland died January 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born June 16, 1960 in Elyria, Ohio. The son of Ronald and Cecilia (Collins) Myers. Stewart graduated from Black River High School in 1978.
Stewart was an owner/operator truck driver.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
