Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Cherry

Donald Cherry, 66, of Wooster, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2025, at Life Care Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 25, 1958, Don was a proud 1977 graduate of Northwestern High School. On September 23, 1978, he married his high school...

Sep 18, 2025

James M. Reichard Jr, 76 of West Salem died Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 at Medina Hospital.

James was born on February 15, 1949 to parents; James and Alma (Votruba) Reichard Sr.

He graduated from Parma High School. James retired from A & AT after 43 years. He was a Boy Scout leader of Troop 452...

Sep 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kathy Sue Slone

March 13, 1951 - September 14, 2025

Kathy Sue Slone, of Seville Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Following a brief and unexpected, illness, Kathy passed away gently under the loving care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice surrounded by her family and holding the hand of her...

Sep 13, 2025

Karen Cahal of Spencer, Ohio, born February 24, 1959, sadly passed away on September 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 36 years Gary, her beloved children Jessica and Grayson, and cherished grandchildren Brayden and Jacelyn.

Karen’s life was filled with warmth, kindness, and the simple joys that brought her...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...