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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.
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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...
Cheryl A Gardner
Jul 14, 2019
Cheryl A Gardner, 64 of West Salem died Sunday July 14, 2019 at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM on Friday July 19, 2019 at Hackman Hall, 44 Britton Street, West Salem.
Cheryl was born August 6, 1954 in Lodi the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Holden) Landrum. She...
Roy A Beebe
Jun 30, 2019
Roy A Beebe, 62 of West Salem died suddenly Sunday June 30, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.
He was born April 15, 1957 in Cleveland to Vernon and Carol (Kaul) Beebe.
Roy graduated from Northwestern High School in 1975.He was engaged in farming all his life. He was a member of St Stephen Catholic...
Walter R Leiby
Jun 29, 2019
Walter R. Leiby, 79, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in West Salem, Ohio. He was born March 9, 1940 in Spencer, Ohio to Fane and Ruth (Ridgeway) Leiby. Walter served in the US Army from 1959-1961, he was a scout in a tank unit in Friedberg, Germany. One of his bunk mates while he was in...
Michael L Wuthrich
Jun 24, 2019
Michael L Wuthrich, 53 of Polk died unexpectedly on June 24, 2019.
Mike was born October 18, 1965 in Medina the son of Richard and Mary (Wasson) Wuthrich.
He graduated from Black River High School in 1984.
He married Debbie (Toski) Wuthrich on September 10, 1994. She survives.
Mike was engaged...
Arnold W Wacker
Jun 6, 2019
Arnold W Wacker, 76 of West Salem died June 6, 2019 at his home. He was born to parents Albert and Bethel (Gingery) Wacker on April 20, 1943. Arnold graduated from Black River High School in 1961 where he met his wife Margaret. He married his high school sweet heart July 6, 1962. Arnold enjoyed restoring tractors and houses....
Howard E Canfield Sr
Jun 1, 2019
Howard E Canfield Sr., 66 of Sullivan died June 1, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 13, 1952 in Lodi the son of Howard & Mary (Norris) Canfield.
Howard served in the US Army from 1971 to 1973 stationed in Korean during the Vietnam War.
He retired from Premium Building Products...
Timothy J Checkelsky
May 21, 2019
Timothy J Checkelsky 54, of Ashland died May 21, 2019 at his home in Ashland. Timothy was born March 14, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of James and Arlyn (Huston) Checkelsky. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1983 Timothy was a chef at many places including; Lornhorn Steakhouse in Wooster, Hawkins and Jonny’s Angels in Sandusky. He...
Daniel J Mulligan
May 8, 2019
Daniel J Mulligan, 58, of Lexington, Kentucky died Wednesday May 8, 2019 at University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born March 21, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio the son of James and Ruth (Brown) Mulligan.
Dan graduated from Black River High School in 1979.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and putting...
Howard Kolp Jr
May 5, 2019
Howard Kolp Jr. of West Salem died at his home on Sunday May 5th, 2019. He was born June 3rd, 1928 in West Salem to parents Howard and Leola (Kamp) Kolp Sr. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence (Sherrick) Kolp whom he married August 28th, 1950. Howard served in the US Army during the Korean...
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