George C. Gray
Sep 11, 2025
George C. Gray 76 of West Salem died on September 11, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1949 in Lodi, Ohio to parents Charles & Gertrude (Brinker) Gray. George married his wife of 45 years Linda Gray on May 5, 1978. Together they owned and operated George’s Alignment for 40 years. George was...
Christopher D Stapel
Sep 5, 2025
Christopher Dwight Stapel, 45, of Wooster died on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his
home. Chris was born in Wooster on July 3, 1980.
Chris was married to the former Emily Green on August 13, 2011. She survives.
He was a Northwestern High School graduate and also graduated from Motorcycle
Mechanics...
Phyllis Ann (Pifer) Costello
Sep 2, 2025
Phyllis Ann (Pifer) Costello (June 1, 1939 – September 2, 2025)
Phyllis Ann Pifer Costello, 86, of Brunswick, Ohio, died peacefully with her loving
husband at her side on September 2, 2025.
She was born in Parsons, West Virginia in 1939 to Frank and Mildred Pifer. Phyllis Ann
graduated from Parsons...
Randy W Sagar
Aug 24, 2025
Randy William Sagar, age 64, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on May 4, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Richard and Joan Sagar, Randy graduated from Ohio State University and built a life filled with laughter, hard work, and cherished connections.
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Jean J. (Mcferren) Stahl
Aug 11, 2025
Jean J. Stahl formerly of West Salem died Monday August 11, 2025 at Brethren Care in Ashland, Ohio. She was born February 15, 1935 in Lodi, Ohio to parents Glenn & Catherine Marie ( Metcalf) McFerren. She worked as a homemaker her whole life. Jean was a member of the 50+ Club and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading, traveling, sudoku...
Thomas M Carr
Aug 7, 2025
Thomas Mark Carr, 69 of Valley Grove, West Virginia passed away Thursday August 7, 2025 at Fairmont Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was born in Monongalia County, West Virginia to parents Edward and Ruby (Goff) Carr.
Tom was a self-employed brick mason who worked hard to provide for his family. He married...
Bonnie Louise (Good) Yoho
Jul 26, 2025
Bonnie L Yoho, 77 of West Salem died Saturday July 26, 2025, at her home after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on January 20, 1948, to parents Howard and Thelma (Bauman) Good.
Bonnie graduated from Northwestern High School in 1966. She married Charles “Chuck” Yoho on April 12th in 1969, he preceded...
Florence Leola (Sherrick) Kolp
Jul 18, 2025
Florence Leola (Sherrick) Kolp, 91, of West Salem died on July 18, 2025. She was born August 14, 1933 to parents, Joseph and Meda (Imhoff) Sherrick. She married Howard Kolp Jr on August 28th, 1950. Before he was drafted into the Korean War. Florence traveled with him before he was deployed overseas. He preceded her in death May 5,...
Raymond Kusa
Jul 17, 2025
Raymond Kusa, born August 6, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Raymond lived a long and full life marked by dedication to family, faith, and hard work.
In 1966, Raymond moved from North Royalton, Ohio, to West Salem, where he spent most of his years...
Portia A Tanner
Jul 15, 2025
Portia A. Tanner 79, of Ashland formerly of West Salem died on July 15, 2025 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born June 26, 1946 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to mother Blanche L. Fowler. Portia graduated from Northwestern High School in 1964. She retired in 2008 from Premium Building Products in West Salem. She was a member of...
Joan K (Wake) Kajack
Jun 25, 2025
With deep sadness and love, our family announces the passing of our beloved Grammy, Joan Catherine Kajack. Who left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and unconditional love.
She was the heart of our family—a steady presence who nurtured us, lifted us with her kindness, and guided us with her faith and resilience....
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...
