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Dayton Ray Sharp
Nov 7, 2019
Dayton Ray Sharp, 80 of Sterling died Thursday November 7, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 6, 1939 in Gardian, W. Virginia the son of Sherman Sharp and Bertha Cool.
In his younger years Dayton enjoyed hunting and working in his garden.
He retired in 2002 from Modern Tool & Die...
Elsie M (Wise) Mckeal
Nov 4, 2019
Elsie M. McKeal, 96 of Wooster died Monday November 4, 2019 at Danbury of Wooster.
She was born July 2, 1923 in Belmont County, Ohio the daughter of Luther and Maggie (Kurth) Wise.
Elsie graduated from Congress High School in 1941.
She married Floyd McKeal on February 1, 1941 he preceded her in...
Leslie A (Sharpe) Dodson
Nov 3, 2019
Leslie A Dodson, 71, of West Salem died Sunday November 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born July 14, 1948 in Elyria the daughter of Phillip and Marjorie (Sharpe) Lanning.
Leslie graduated in 1966 from North Ridgeville High School.
She married Lloyd Dodson on January 18, 1974 he preceded her in death...
Nancy Jo (Devaul) Crebs
Oct 18, 2019
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...
Jane E Keener
Oct 14, 2019
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 1968Â from Northwestern High School and The Ohio State University where she received her bachelor degree in...
Catherine R Shore
Oct 11, 2019
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...
Michael D Howman
Sep 30, 2019
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...
Carol M Ambers
Sep 25, 2019
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...
Cheryl J (Mckee) Drysdale
Sep 23, 2019
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...
Anthony V Smith
Sep 19, 2019
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 LÂ and Susie (McDougale) Smith.
Andy attended Northwestern High School. He had been employed as a truck driver for Domino Logistics Company in Ashland, Ohio.
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James O Schlechty
Sep 2, 2019
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...
Duane L Leiby
Aug 24, 2019
Duane L. Leiby, 60, of West Salem died Saturday August 24, 2019 at his home.
He was born October 7, 1958 in Lodi the son of Shirley Bonnell  (Leiby).
Duane graduated from Black River High School in 1978.
He had  been employed at Spencer Forge & Manufacturing Company for 39 years and was...
Glenn Robert Dorland
Aug 22, 2019
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.
...Gary N Matjasic
Aug 21, 2019
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.
...
James G Ewing
Aug 16, 2019
James G. Ewing, 86 of Burbank, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Life Care Hospice in Wooster, surrounded by his family, following a recent fall at his home.
He was born on November 6, 1932 to Robert W. & Dorothy D. Ewing in Wooster. He grew up in the Wooster and Burbank areas and was a...
Donald S Buren
Aug 15, 2019
Donald S Buren, 80, of West Salem died Thursday August 15, 2019 at his home. Don was born in Glenmont, OH on November 10, 1938, the son of Emil and Mary Buren.
Don graduated from Glenmont High School and joined the Navy in 1956, serving aboard the USS Henley.
He is survived by his wife...
Daniel Luke Hines
Aug 8, 2019
Daniel Luke Hines infant son of Tiffany Tackett and Brian Hines died Thursday August 8, 2019 at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.
Daniel is survived by his parents of Polk, a brother, Nathaniel Hines of the home and many other family members.
Earl E Conaway Sr
Aug 4, 2019
Earl E Conaway Sr., 85 of Burbank died at his home on Sunday August 4th, 2019. Earl was born on May 31st, 1934 to parents Jack & Nettle Conaway in Satillo, Ohio. He served in the United States Marine Corps and earned the National Defense Medal. He married his wife Gloria on July 4th, 1957. He was an auctioneer...
Lloyd E Dodson
Aug 3, 2019
Lloyd E Dodson, 82 of west Salem died Saturday August 3, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.
Lloyd was born February 4, 1937 in Crossville, Tennessee to parents Cager and Lily (Snodgrass) Dodson.
He married Leslie (Sharpe) Dodson on January 18, 1974. She survives.
Lloyd retired from General Motors in Parma after 35...
George W Wood Sr
Jul 17, 2019
George W Wood Sr., 90 of Burbank died Wednesday July 17, 2019 at The Avenue at Wooster.
George was born February 8, 1929 in Brooklyn, Ohio the son of Walter and Eva (James) Wood. In 1950, he married Seldonia (Serrano) Wood in Cleveland. She survives.
George was a retired teamster truck driver with over 30...
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