Obituaries

Wanda Lou Bailey

Wanda Lou Bailey

Apr 18, 2026

Wanda Lou Bailey, born August 8, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Louisville, Ohio. She was a beloved member of her community, whose life was marked by dedication to her family, faith, and numerous heartfelt pursuits.

A graduate of Poca High School in West Virginia in 1958, Wanda's early years paved a foundation of...

Judith Ruth Burd

Judith Ruth Burd

Apr 17, 2026

Judith Ruth Burd, of Sebring and formerly Berlin Center, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. Born on May 14, 1943, in Friendsville, Maryland, the daughter of the late Huston H. and Opal V. Friend. Judith led a life marked by commitment, compassion, and an enduring devotion to her family.

Throughout her career, Judy was known for her reliability and...

Lori Ellen McElroy

Lori Ellen McElroy

Apr 11, 2026

Lori McElroy (Dawson), age 71, passed away on April 11, 2026.

Lori was preceded in death by her husband, Neil McElroy; her parents, Daniel Dawson and Helen Green (Pepe); and her brother, Craig. She is survived by her brothers, Bradford and Eric; her son, Nathan (Shauna); her granddaughter, Leah (Cameron); and two great-granddaughters, with a third on the way.

She was always...

Michael H. Hamon

Michael H. Hamon

Apr 8, 2026

Michael H. Hamon, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Boardman, Ohio after a short illness. Born on May 20, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio, Michael lived a life marked by commitment, service, and a love for the outdoors.

Michael was a 1971 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, where he was not only an athlete on the football field but also...

Jacob Auman

Jacob Auman

Apr 4, 2026

Jacob Auman, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. Born on May 28, 2004, in Akron, Ohio, Jacob's life was marked by warmth, humor, and dedication to those he loved.

A graduate of Choices High School, Jacob found his calling as a Jack of All Trades at Bubba's 33, where he was...

Karen Elizabeth King

Karen Elizabeth King

Mar 31, 2026

Karen Elizabeth King, a member of the Sebring, community, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Her journey began on June 15, 1944 the daughter of the late George and Ruby (Dillon) Glekler. An honor graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, Karen lived a life marked by dedication to family, faith, and joyful fellowship.

Karen's life was a celebration of connection...

Joseph Vincent Cadile

Joseph Vincent Cadile

Mar 29, 2026

Joseph Vincent Cadile, 82 of Beloit passed away at home on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was a graduate of Wintersville High School and had a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Salem School of Technology. He retired as the President and CEO of Crane Services, Inc. (CSI, Inc.) which was also a joint venture between NOELL of West...

Wanda Rogers

Wanda Rogers

Mar 29, 2026

Wanda V. (Dearth) Rogers, beloved wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was called home on March 29,2026 at the age of 86.Wanda was born on September 24, 1939 to Charles and Glendalia (Hall) Dearth. Wanda had attended the Sebring United Presbyterian Church in Sebring, Ohio for many years, where she was a member of Pathfinders. She was also a...

Shelley Moulin

Shelley Moulin

Mar 28, 2026

Shelley Kay Moulin, 58 of Sebring passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Salem and was a 1986 graduate of Sebring Mckinley High School.Shelley enjoyed socializing with many people and can say she was a stranger to none. She got to meet most in the various activities and jobs she held throughout her...

Brian Lynn Thomas

Brian Lynn Thomas

Mar 17, 2026

Brian Lynn Thomas, born on February 8, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Beloit, Ohio. He was a graduate of West Branch Local Schools, Brian cultivated a deep appreciation for the outdoors from an early age. He cherished hunting for arrowheads, metal detecting, and spending time at the beach, constantly drawn to the natural world...

Ramona L Greenawalt

Ramona L Greenawalt

Mar 16, 2026

Ramona L. Greenawalt, a former member of the Sebring community and a devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Strongsville, Ohio at Generations Senior Living where she resided the last 11 years. Born on September 20, 1928, in Sebring, Ohio, Ramona's life was marked by deep faith, unwavering dedication to her family, and active service within her...

Frank Ohio Horner

Frank Ohio Horner

Mar 13, 2026

"Together Again"

Frank Ohio Horner, a dedicated die maker and cherished veteran, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Bolivar, Ohio at Hennis Care Center. Born on April 29, 1932, in Alliance, Ohio, Frank led a life marked by commitment, service, and heartfelt generosity.

For four decades, Frank devoted his career to Transue and Williams Manufacturing, where his skilled craftsmanship as...

Virginia Arietta Lutz

Virginia Arietta Lutz

Mar 5, 2026

"Together Again"

Virginia Arietta Lutz, born on February 11, 1940, in Littleton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Sebring, Ohio. She was a cherished member of her community and held dear by her family and friends.

Virginia had a dedicated career, initially serving as a secretary for Joseph Mastroiani before embarking on a fulfilling role at Giant Eagle,...

Doris W. Johnson

Doris W. Johnson

Mar 5, 2026

"Together Again"

Doris W. Johnson, a beloved member of the Sebring community, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on October 2, 1935, in Sebring, Ohio, Doris dedicated her life to serving others and cherishing her family.

Doris enjoyed a fulfilling career, initially working at Royal China, and later retiring from the Housekeeping Department at Copeland...

Whitney Marie Dowdy

Whitney Marie Dowdy

Mar 3, 2026

Whitney Marie Dowdy, born on September 2, 1993, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Alliance, Ohio. Whitney's vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication to her loved ones that left a mark on the hearts of all who knew her.

As a devoted mother, Whitney cherished every moment spent with her beloved son, Jaxon Dudley. Their bond was...

Lee Ann George

Lee Ann George

Mar 2, 2026

Lee Ann George, a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 71, in Alliance, Ohio. Born on January 31, 1955, in Salem, Ohio, she filled her life with love, laughter, and a creative spirit that touched everyone around her.

Lee Ann cherished her family deeply. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Pernell)...

Janice Louise Crewson

Janice Louise Crewson

Feb 25, 2026

Janice L. Crewson, a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Crandall Medical Center on Wednesday, February 25th in Sebring, OH. She was born on August 31,1940 in Alliance, Ohio and was a graduate of Sebring McKinley High School.Janice enjoyed watching sports, traveling, and spending time with her friends, but her greatest joy in life was spending...

James H. Schmitz

James H. Schmitz

Feb 24, 2026

James H. "Smitty" Schmitz, 88, of Diamond, Ohio passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1938 the son of the late Lawton and Mary Schmitz. Many knew him as a "Jack of all trades" because he loved to work on many projects at one time. However, his...

William George Burns

William George Burns

Feb 22, 2026

William "Bill" George Burns, passed away with his family around him after a short illness. He was born on June 27, 1942 to the late William and Maxine Burns. Bill was a 1960 graduate of Alliance High School and was a very proud Aviator. After graduation he worked at Alliance Clay Products and General Motors from which he retired from.

He...

Linda Janice Stryffeler

Linda Janice Stryffeler

Feb 20, 2026

Linda J. Stryffeler, a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Salem, Ohio. Born on July 30, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. Linda was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and worked at Alliance Community Hospital, a career that spanned 25 years.

Linda held a variety of interests that brought joy to her life. She...