Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 3, 2025

Brenda Kay (Richardson) Raines passed away March 3rd 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 16th, 1955 to Olga and Wilburn Richardson. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend of God and Angels. She is survived by her Daughter Sara Maniscalco. Her brother Bill & wife Lynn, their children, Melanie, Bill &...

Mar 3, 2025

Daniel W. Altfather, 89 of Polk went home to be the Lord on March 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 17, 1935 in Akron, Ohio the son of Nevin and Viola (Sechler) Altfather.

Dan graduated from Polk High School where he was the Valedictorian of his class.

He served in...

Feb 27, 2025

Jennifer A Priddy 56 of West Salem gained her angel wings on February 27, 2025 at her home after a long battle of terminal illness.

She was born June 7, 1968 in Fairview Heights and was the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Koval) Andrews.

She had worked for Mack Driving School as a driving instructor,...

Feb 25, 2025

Dorothy Kern, 85 of North Royalton died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Vitalia North Royalton.

She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the daughter of Stephen and Julia (Vedej) Kern.

Dorothy was a Federal Government employee where she audited many VA hospitals. She enjoyed traveling and visiting with family in different states.

Dorothy is...

Feb 15, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Rae Wellert, 84, of Wooster, died Saturday at Life Care Hospice in Wooster after a short illness. He was born in Elyria, Ohio, to Herman and Lucy (nee Lang) Wellert on Aug. 3, 1940. He graduated from North Ridgeville High School in 1958. In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Marian Mae Hecock. He worked as...