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...
Brenda (Richardson) Raines
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 &...
Daniel W. Altfather
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...
Jennifer A (Andrews) Priddy
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,...
Dorothy Kern
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...
Kenneth Rae Wellert
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...
Roberta (Lybarger) Krempel
Feb 15, 2025
Roberta “Biddy” (Lybarger) Krempel, 90, departed this world and joined the Lord in eternal life on February 15, 2025.
Roberta was born on February 22, 1934, in Mount Vernon to the late Vera (Mapes) Lybarger and Robert Lybarger. On February 4, 1956, she married James “Jim” Krempel and they celebrated 66 wonderful years together until his passing...
Phillip L Crosby Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Phillip Lee Crosby Sr. 83 of Ashland formerly of West Salem died on February 15, 2025 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. He was born June 8, 1941 in Lodi, Ohio to parents Carleton and Marian (Moutoux) Crosby. He married his Lorena (Yoho) Crosby on August 2, 1968. She preceded him in death. He retired from Akron Brass Company where...
Debra K Montgomery
Feb 13, 2025
Debra K Montgomery 73 of Delaware died at her home on February 13, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1952 to parents Richard D and Audrey L (Schmetzer) Grissinger in Lodi, Ohio. She graduated from Triway High School in 1970 and then later on in life retired from Rubbermaid.
Debra enjoyed her weekly meals with her...
Dennis Wayne Minor
Feb 4, 2025
Dennis Wayne Minor, 53 of Sullivan died on February 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born September 17, 1971 to parents Dennis L. and Shirley “Sue” (Rinehart) Minor Jr. in Medina. Dennis graduated from Buckeye High School and the Medina County Career Center in 1990. Then married the love of his life Cindy in 1996. He worked...
