Scott Mendenhall
Jun 12, 2025
Lonnie “Scott” Mendenhall, age77, passed away June12, 2025, at Life Care Hospice of Wooster, OH. Scott was born December 30, 1947, in Lodi, Ohio, to Hobert J. and Ida May (Finley) Mendenhall, the first of their seven children. Scott grew up in Congress and attended Northwestern Schools. He graduated in 1965, then pursued his college education at Ohio University...
Phyllis Marie (Jastrzebski) Tiffe
Jun 4, 2025
Phyllis Marie (Jastrzebski) Tiffe, 74 of West Salem. Devoted wife of 55 years of David Sr. Cherished mother of Dave Jr (Jackie), and beloved grandma of Annabelle (Logan). She was the oldest of 4 children : Ronald, Sandra (Tim) Whetsel and Richard (Connie)(both deceased). She was an aunt to many, friend to many more and special "grandma" to her...
Pauline G (Hawkins) Moutoux
Jun 4, 2025
Pauline Gay Moutoux was born on March 17, 1928 to George Everett Hawkins and Dallie (Moyers) Hawkins in Obrion, Rosedale, West Virginia. She died on June 4, 2025 at the Age of 97. Pauline was raised on her father’s farm in Rosedale, attending school there until the 8th grade. She then worked for three years to earn money so...
Esther Pauline Imhoff
May 31, 2025
Esther Pauline Imhoff, 95, of Polk passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Pauline was born March 16, 1930 to Carl and Lucile (McFadden) Schar. She graduated from Congress High School in 1948. On June 2, 1948 she married Ronald Dean Imhoff. Dean preceded her in death on December 25, 1996.
Pauline and Dean loved...
Richard A Martin
May 17, 2025
Richard A. Martin 56 of West Salem died suddenly on May 17, 2025.
He was born in Summersville, West Virginia to parents Elvin (Buck) and Phyllis (Carpenter) Pierson. Richard graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1987.
He retired in 2014 from Ryder Logistics where he was a truck driver.
Richard enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Karolyn L. Starr
May 16, 2025
Karolyn L.(Crosby) Starr “Sissy” 69, of Overton died Friday May 16th, 2025 surrounded by family at Wooster Community Hospital. She was born on April 17th, 1956 to parents Carleton and Marian (Moutoux) Crosby in Lodi, Ohio. She attended Black River schools and later received her GED. Karolyn married her husband of 49 years Ervil Ray Starr on April 28th,...
Lee A Gomez
May 13, 2025
Lee Gomez age 92 of Willoughby, OH died May 13, 2025 at the Hospice of Western Reserve. She was sister to Ginny (Sam) Bellito and Andy (Lia) Gomez. Predeceased by brothers Jay (Jane), Leonard (Mary), Nick (MaryJane), Tony Gomez and her sister; Carmie (Dave) Fulmer. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to your local animal shelter...
Max L Mendez
May 12, 2025
Max Mendez, age 13, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2025. Born on February 15, 2012, Max was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. His kindness, compassion, and vibrant spirit made him a true friend to all. Max was the beloved son of Saul and Leah Mendez and the proud...
Laura Jean (Natterer) Tice
May 12, 2025
Laura Jean Natterer Tice was born in Berea, Ohio on January 31, 1971 to parents; Richard Natterer(deceased) and Barbara Natterer. She is survived by Jason Tice (husband), Emily Tice (daughter), Jeff (Kim) Natterer (brother), Julie Natterer- McClain (sister), Alayna Carroll and Jaxton Tice (grandchildren), Katie Kajack (best friend since childhood), aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.
Laura graduated...
Renita R Alexander
May 11, 2025
Renita R. Alexander, 59 of Ashland formerly of West Salem died Sunday evening, May 11, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland.
She was born July 16, 1965 to parents Ermal and Wilma (Donley) Alexander Sr.
Renita graduated from Black River High School in May of 1983.
Her parents owned the Snack...
Patricia A (Hiles) Keener
Apr 26, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Patricia Ann (Hiles) Keener passed away peacefully at Akron General Hospital following a brief but fierce bout with cancer. While hospitalized, Patty was surrounded by her loving family and friends who filled the room with love and memories while she finished her earthly journey. Born in 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, to Albert and Doris...
Peter Franz
Apr 22, 2025
Peter Franz, 88 of Ashland, Ohio died at his home on April 22, 2025. He was born June 29, 1936 in Zerne, Yugoslavia to parents Anton and Susanna (Schmidt) Franz. Peter married his wife of 64 years, Lotte (Reth) Franz September 30, 1961. He then worked for Ford Motor Company for 44 years. After retirement Peter and Lotte loved...
Paul Charles Mickolick
Apr 19, 2025
Paul Charles Mickolick, 43, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Lodi Community Hospital. He was a Town and Country paramedic/firefighter who gave the ultimate sacrifice dying in the line of duty.
He was born on October 12, 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Charles and Marie (Fricke) Mickolick. He was a...
Cloyd (Bud) H Rogers
Mar 26, 2025
Cloyd (Bud) Rogers 75 of West Salem passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank.
He was born September 3, 1949 in Lodi to parents Carl and Eloise (Kreiger) Rogers.
Bud graduated from Black River High School in 1968. Then he was drafted to serve in the US Army...
Joseph H Walter
Mar 25, 2025
Joseph H. Walter, 60 of West Salem died March 25, 2025 at Regency Hospital in Middleburg Heights.
Joe was born February 10, 1965 in Lodi, Ohio to parents Clarence and Josephine (Brooks) Walter.
He was owner and operator of C. Walter & Sons Trucking in Lodi, Ohio.
Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and being...
Carole A (Landis) Lawson
Mar 24, 2025
Carole Ann (Landis) Lawson passed away peacefully with the light of Heaven in her eyes on March 24 2025. Her daughter, Erin, special nurse Heather, and aide Sasha were at her side at Burbank Parke, where she resided for nearly 6 years. Carole was born December 12th, 1941 to Clyde and Mary (Martie) Landis. She was the oldest daughter...
Emily Jean (Gerstenslager) Musgrave
Mar 18, 2025
Emily Jean Musgrave (Gerstenslager), 90 years of age, of Creston Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 18 th in her home. Emily was born on February 23, 1935 in Creston, Ohio to parents Frank and Mary (Russell) Gerstenslager. She is survived by son Keith Musgrave (Yvonne), daughter Lisa Thomas, granddaughter Keri Deyling (William), great-grandchildren Emma and Levi Deyling, sister...
Marguerite L Mahlke
Mar 12, 2025
Marguerite L Mahlke 100, of Ashland formerly of West Salem & Elyria died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Ashland. She was born on November 16, 1924 to parents Lester and Glenna "Marie" (Page) Ball in Butler, Ohio. She was a homemaker all her life. Marguerite loved traveling all over with her husband, going on...
Thomas J Campbell
Mar 10, 2025
Thomas J Campbell, 28, died on March 10, 2025 at his home in Jeromesville. He was born August 11, 1996 in Wooster, Ohio to his parents Susan (Giet) Campbell and James Campbell. He graduated Northwestern High School in 2015. Thomas was the owner of A&E Home Remodeling LLC and was currently working for Overton Valley Construction. Tom loved his...
Cheryl L. (Fraunfelter) Becker
Mar 8, 2025
Cheryl L. Becker, 60 of West Salem died on March 8, 2025 at Medina Hospital after a hard battle with Cancer. She was born on October 2, 1964 in Ashland, Ohio to parents William and Ruth (Trapp) Fraunfelter. She graduated Northwestern High school in 1983; then married the love of her life, Michael Becker July 16, 1983 at Northview...
