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Anthony V Smith

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 L 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

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

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

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.

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Gary N Matjasic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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