Obituaries

Melvin Utt

Melvin Utt

Nov 18, 2010

Melvin Ray Utt, 87 of Sebring, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. Melvin was born in West Virginia on June 29, 1923 the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Horner) Utt; he was a US Navy Veteran, worked as a Sanitation Engineer and loved Bluegrass Music. Survivors include his son James (Yongcha) Utt of North...

James Gorby

James Gorby

Nov 13, 2010

James P. Gorby, 81 of Salem passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 13, 2010 at Essex III in Salem. Mr. Gorby was born in Elkton, Ohio on December 7, 1928 the son of the late Charles and Naomi (Crawford) Gorby-French; he graduated from Goshen High School in 1948 and was an enameler at Eljer. James was a member of the...

John Swanson

John Swanson

Nov 6, 2010

John G. Swanson, 76 of Cleveland passed away on October 11, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland. Survivors include his wife Lillian, daughter Christine (Steve) Woolf, a step son Joseph (Annette) Prijatel, step daughter Theresa DeVries, brother David (Norma) Swanson and granddaughters; Katie, Emily and Anne. A graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, November...

Victor "Vic" Burgess

Victor "Vic" Burgess

Oct 29, 2010

Victor “Vic” E. Burgess, 78 of Beloit passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 29, 2010. Vic was born in Sebring on November 11, 1931 the son of the late Victor and Opal (Craven) Burgess; he attended Bluffton College and Mt. Union College; he was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean...

Marjorie Schaeffer

Marjorie Schaeffer

Oct 25, 2010

Marjorie L. Schaeffer, 87 of Beloit passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Pleasant View North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Damascus. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

Ardes Bauman

Ardes Bauman

Oct 25, 2010

Ardes Ruth Bauman, 60 of Salem passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010 after battling a long illness. Ardes was born in Salem on March 9, 1950 the daughter of James and Ruth (Green) Ziegler. Ms. Bauman graduated from Greenford Schools and attended Kent State University; she lived in Steubenville for 10 years before returning to Salem, she was employed...

Mary Wilmoth

Mary Wilmoth

Oct 24, 2010

Mary J. Wilmoth 71, of Salem passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Mary was born in Rollsburg, West Virginia on October 1, 1939 the daughter of Darrell and Ceacil (Taylor) Knotts. Survivors include her husband of 52 years Donald L. Wilmoth whom she married on October 20, 1958, two sons; Tim (Sandy) Wilmoth of Salem...

Eleanor Sosnick

Eleanor Sosnick

Oct 23, 2010

Eleanor J. Sosnick, 80, formerly of Clearwater, FL and North Benton passed away at her home on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Eleanor was born on January 4, 1930 in North Benton the daughter of the late Millard “Buck” and Ruth (Malmsberry) Ailes; she was a graduate of Mount Union College in 1971 and received her Masters Degree from Kent State...

Dennis Ogden

Dennis Ogden

Oct 21, 2010

Dennis L. Ogden, 74 of Sebring passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Dennis was born in Beloit on July 17, 1936 the son of the late Clarence G. and Elsie Ogden. Dennis was well known for his work on old cars, motors, antique bicycles, model trains and planes. Survivors include his wife of 45 years...

Virginia Stanley

Virginia Stanley

Oct 8, 2010

Virginia May Stanley, 86 of Sebring and formerly of Damascus passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Crandall Medical Center. Virginia was born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio on April 18, 1924 the daughter of the late Myron E. and Esther (Grafton) Goff; she was a member of Damascus Friends Church and the Rebecca Coleman Missionary Society. Survivors include her...

Shirley Courtwright

Shirley Courtwright

Oct 8, 2010

Shirley L. Courtwright, 68, of Barberton passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Shirley was born in Woodruff, West Virginia on February 15, 1942 the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (Clutter) Sampson; she retired from Quikey Manufacturing as a screen printer and attended the Lake Milton Baptist Temple. Survivors include her...

Larry Eells

Larry Eells

Oct 7, 2010

Larry Eells, 73, of Alliance passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Naples, FL. Born in Beloit, Ohio on March 3, 1937 the son of the late John R. and Elma (Fryfogle) Eells; he was the Owner/Operator of Mr. Guttermaker and a sheet metal worker. Larry was an active member of Pine Lake Christian Church; where he was a...

David Donaldson

David Donaldson

Oct 5, 2010

David W. Donaldson, 72 of Sebring passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Hospice House in Poland. David was born in Alliance on August 23, 1938 the son of the late John and Margaret (Reese) Donaldson; he graduated from Alliance High School and was a US Army Veteran. David also worked as a driver/salesman for the Pepsi Cola Company;...

Ruth Muniz

Ruth Muniz

Oct 5, 2010

Ruth M. Muniz, 58 of Alliance passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Alliance Community Hospital. Ruth was born in Alliance on February 17, 1952, the daughter of the late Aniceto and Ruth (Janky) Muniz; she worked as a cook in the Food Service industry. Survivors include her daughter Shana (Ray) Perrotta of Virginia Beach, VA a grandson Matthew,...

Edwin Riddle

Edwin Riddle

Oct 4, 2010

Edwin C. Riddle, 90 of Hanoverton passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Essex I in Salem. Edwin was born in Akron, OH on June 28, 1920 the son of the late Waitman D. and Wren E. (McCulty) Riddle; he graduated from Deerfield High School in 1939 and attended Hanoverton Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife Eva M. (August)...

Robert Zink

Robert Zink

Oct 4, 2010

Robert L. Zink, 69 of Sebring, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010 at his home. Robert was born in Akron, Ohio on June 14, 1941 the son of the late Leroy and Mildred (Wright) Zink; he graduated from Lake High School in 1959. Mr. Zink attended the Lexington United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee and retired...

John Martin

John Martin

Oct 1, 2010

On October 1, 2010 John S. Martin, 81, of Sebring, Ohio peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 25, 1929 the son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Miskelley) Martin; John married his wife Arlene J. Martin of the Bronx, NY on September 9, 1950; he was a woodworker for...

Kenneth Paine

Kenneth Paine

Sep 29, 2010

Kenneth Paine, 71 of Sebring passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. Kenny was born in Alliance on August 24, 1939 the son of the late Jack L. and Laura Mae (Beach) Paine; he graduated from Sebring High School in the class of 1957 and was a US Army Veteran. Kenny worked at GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant...

Alice Elvina Mccracken

Alice Elvina Mccracken

Sep 23, 2010

"Together Again" Alice Elvina McCracken, 93 of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at her home. Elvina was born in Knox Township, Ohio on November 25, 1916 the daughter of the late Ernest and Ada (Zurbrugg) Wuthrick. Mrs. McCracken was a member of the Westville Community Bible Church, where she enjoyed participating in many activities including the Ladies...

Beverly Keenan

Beverly Keenan

Sep 20, 2010

Beverly L. Keenan, 80 of Beloit, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at Roselawn Terrace in Alliance. Beverly was born in Empire, Ohio on July 17, 1930 the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice (Scott) Wilkinson; she was a member of Pine Lake Christian Church and had worked as a Manager of the former Lawson’s store in Sebring. Survivors...