Robert D. Close Sr., 76, of Loudonville, died unexpectedly May 20, 2012, at his home.

Charles E. “Chuck” Dennis, 59, of rural Loudonville, died May 17, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.

Dora L. Miller, 85, of Millersburg, died May 20, 2012, at her residence.
Dora was born August 18, 1926, in Holmes County, to the late Levi L. and Sarah Stutzman. On Dec. 27, 1951, she married Dan M. Miller, and he preceded her in death in 1995. She was a member of the Amish Church.

Elizabeth Joan Taylor, 89, of Millersburg, died May 17, 2012, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Joan was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Millersburg, to the late Villers and Rose Etta Horner, and married Kenneth M. Taylor on March 21, 1947. He died in 1993.

R. Dean Smith, 83, of Holmesville, died peacefully May 21, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, with his children by his side.

Hubert V. Fair, 86, of Wooster, died May 19, 2012, at his home.
Hubert was born July 7, 1925, in Wayne County, the son of the late Vernon and Beulah Fair, and married Wanda L. Kaufman on Oct. 11, 1945. She died in 2010.

Edwin J. Borntrager, 80, of Wilmot, died May 20, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.

Roman A. Miller, 63, of Fredericksburg, died May 16, 2012, at his home.
Roman was born Nov. 3, 1948, in Holmes County, to the late Abe E. and Anna Miller, and married Mattie A. Gingerich on March 14, 1974. She survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Norma Jean Hershberger, 86, formerly of Walnut Creek and Berlin, died May 15, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.

Andy J.M. Miller, 74, of Fredericksburg, died May 9, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, from injuries sustained in an accident at his home.

Esther M. Miller, 82, of Millersburg, died May 11, 2012, at her residence.

Ellen V. Lehman, 94, of Kidron, died May 16, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Ellen was born May 31, 1917, in Wayne County, to the late Reuben and Elma Hofstetter, and married Edwin S. Lehman on August 14, 1937. He died in 1999.

Darwin “Darb” Lindbergh Snyder, 84, of Millersburg, died May 11, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden heart attack.

Vivian A. McClelland, 89, of Millersburg, died peacefully May 9, 2012, at her home.

Lloyd Edwin Schopfer, 92, of Brinkhaven, died May 12, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.

William “Bill” Barnett, 61, of Millersburg, died May 11, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital.

Roy J. Kauffman, 64, of Fredericksburg, died May 4, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.
Roy was born Jan. 31, 1948, in Millersburg, to the late Joe D. and Ella Kauffman, and married Ada Schlabach on Dec. 20, 1973. She survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Mary D. Miller, 86, of Millersburg, died May 4, 2012, at her home, following a period of declining health.

David Roy Wagner, 86, of Wooster, died May 5, 2012, at the Wayne County Care Center.
David was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Holmesville, the son of the late William I. and Ella Cameron Wagner, and married Mercedes “Cedy” Kramer on May 26, 1951. She died in 2005.

Nathaniel Wengerd, infant son of Greg and Laura Wengerd of Wooster, died shortly after birth on May 5, 2012, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Eileen Mae Shoup, 81, of Millersburg, died May 6, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following an extended illness.

Malinda L. Raber, 62, of Millersburg, died May 7, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, following an extended illness.

Martha Pfeister, 66, of Baltic, died May 7, 2012, at Aultman Compassionate Care, Canton, following an extended illness.

Henrietta Yoder, 85, of Sugarcreek, died May 2, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a lengthy illness.

Levi L. Hershberger, 95, of Fredericksburg, died May 2, 2012, at his home, following a period of declining health.

T. Nadine Dudte, 88, of Loudonville, died April 25, 2012, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, following an extended illness.

Verlon Dwane Ewert, 58, of Millersburg, died May 1, 2012, at his residence, following a short illness.

Richard D. Beechy, 69, of Sturgis, Mich., formerly of Loudonville, died May 1, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Mich., following an extended illness.

Dan “Stoke” Stokovich, 59, of Shelby, formerly of Millersburg, died unexpectedly April 28, 2012, at Med Central Hospital.

Mary Ann Yoder, 76, of Dalton, died April 28, 2012, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Vera M. McGrath, 90, formerly of Sugarcreek, died April 27, 2012, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover.

Disabled vehicle reported on E. Jackson. Funeral procession escorted through town. Reports taken of theft on S. Washington and at a S. Washington business. Another agency assisted in serving a warrant on E. Jackson. Alarm activation reported at a Wooster Rd. business.

Disabled vehicle reported at Clay St. and Jackson St. Juvenile problem reported on S. Washington. Request made to deliver a message to a Northern Dr. residence.

Two noise complaints reported at Lakeview Dr. residences. Traffic control provided at the village square while a traffic light was repaired. Motorists assisted with vehicle lockouts at a S. Clay residence and at a Glen Dr. business. Report taken of domestic violence at an Alexander St. residence.

Two noise complaints reported on N. Washington. Another agency assisted in serving an arrest warrant on S. Washington. Disturbance reported at a S. Washington business. Motorists assisted with vehicle lockouts at a N. Monroe St. parking lot and at a Massillon Rd. business. Report taken of a...

Motorist assisted with a vehicle lockout at a Wooster Rd. residence. Alarm activations reported at a N. Washington bank and at a N. Clay bank. Funeral procession escorted through town. Charles Lunsford III, 20, of Millersburg, was arrested for domestic violence. Motorist assisted with a vehicle...

Excessive noise reported at a Lakeview Dr. residence. Suspicious person reported on S. Crawford St. Criminal mischief reported at a Close St. residence. Possible intoxicated subject reported driving a tractor on N. Washington. Request made to assist a motorist with a vehicle lockout on Rustic Dr.

Two vehicles reported driving recklessly on Wooster Rd. Small child reported not properly restrained in a moving vehicle on Wooster Rd. Request made to stand by at a S. Washington residence while property was removed. Dog reported barking continuously on E. Jackson. Report taken of vehicle theft at...

Lewis Warner Ash, 38, of Killbuck, died April 19, 2012, at Cleveland Metro Health Medical Center, following a sudden illness.

David D. Miller, 89, of Millersburg, died April 23, 2012, at his home, following a period of declining health.
David was born March 4, 1923, in Holmes County, to the late David J. and Ada Miller. He retired from Guggisberg Cheese and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Ellenora Smith, 89, of Shreve, died April 19, 2012, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, following an extended illness.

Lydia Ann Miller, of Fredericksburg, died peacefully April 22, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health.

Thomas D. Gindlesberger, 86, died April 19, 2012, at his home, of cancer.
Tom was born April 15, 1926, in Millersburg, to the late Howard D. and Elma Gindlesberger. He married Mary L. McBride on August 17, 1951.

Idamay Fortune, 79, died April 19, 2012.
Idamay was born Feb. 22, 1933, to the late William and Marguerite Atterholt, and married Ward J. Fortune. She recently worked for Ascot Industries and also was a short-order cook for the former Moose Lodge, Killbuck.

Leslie Ann Kellner, 70, of Dover, died April 22, 2012, at Aultman Hospital.

Levi G. Swartzentruber, 87, of Winesburg, died peacefully April 17, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek
Levi was born March 27, 1925, in Holmes County, to the late Gideon and Susan Swartzentruber, and married Iva Yoder on Jan. 14, 1951. She survives.

Mary D. Currence, 73, of Millersburg, died April 16, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital.
Mary was born Feb. 7, 1939, in Millersburg, and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Emma Miller. On Dec. 6, 1969, she married Clarence W. Currence, and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Thelma Eddy Basinger, 93, of Holmes County, died April 13, 2012, at West View Manor, Wooster.

Marie Coulson, 89, of Sugarcreek, died April 15, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.

Martha Coblentz, 75, of Millersburg, died April 11, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following an extended illness.

Mary Esther Hipp Russell, 81, of Millersburg, died April 6, 2012, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.

Kathleen Ellen Welch, 64, of Killbuck, died April 8, 2012, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family.
Kathleen was born August 7, 1947, in Barberton, and was the daughter of the late Lester James and Florence “Tootie” McBane. She was a member of the Killbuck VFW.

Alvin J. Beachy, 82, of Millersburg, died April 9, 2012, in New York.
Alvin was born March 31, 1930, in Holmes County, to the late Jacob M. and Cora Beachy. He was a minister in the New Order Amish Church.

Madge Elise Saunders, 98, of Coshocton, died April 8, 2012, at the Coshocton Health and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.

John J. Zahner, 53, of Dover, died April 4, 2012, at Union Hospital.
John was born April 25, 1958, to Janice Zahner Renner of Dover and the late James H. Zahner. He attended Garaway High School.

Clarence Troyer, 93, of Millersburg, died April 7, 2012, at his residence.

Sarah I. King, 82, of Millersburg, died April 3, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following a short illness.
Sarah was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Clark, and was the daughter of the late Floyd E. and Bertha Booth. On June 19, 1948, she married Glen D. King, and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Andreya Mellinger died March 27, 2012, at her home, following a battle with cancer.

Arlene Leindecker, 90, formerly of Sugarcreek, died March 29, 2012, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home, Walnut Creek.

Daniel A. Raber, 49, of Millersburg, died April 1, 2012, at his residence, following a four-year battle with cancer.
Daniel was born July 29, 1962, in Holmes County, to Andy and Maudie Raber of Millersburg. He was the owner of A&M Hardwoods and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Evelyn M. Domer, 87, of Sugarcreek, died March 28, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.

Kenneth L. Richardson, 59, of Sugarcreek, died March 31, 2012, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ted C. Viden, 93, of Millersburg, formerly of Ashland and Cleveland, died March 20, 2012.
Ted was born July 15, 1918, in Milwaukee, Wis., and was the son of the late Samuel and Cora Viden. He married Jean F. Billheimer, and she preceded him in death in 2006.

Laverne Raber, 35, of Glenmont, died March 20, 2012, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Laverne was born August 1, 1976, in Millersburg, and was the son of Dan and Ada Raber. On July 11, 2009, he married Heather Miller, and she survives.

Ralph “Bud” Reed, 89, of Millersburg, died March 27, 2012, at Majora Lane Care Center.
Ralph was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Killbuck Township, and was the son of the late Robert and Carrie Reed. On Jan. 21, 1949, he married Agnes Donaldson, who survives.

Wayne E. Lisle, 87, of Wooster, died March 18, 2012, at the Wayne County Care Center.

Dale “Barney” Bernhart, 83, of Millersburg, died March 15, 2012, at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster.
Dale was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Holmes County, and was the son of Hiram and Mildred Bernhart. On Oct. 29, 1951, he married Patsy Miller, and she preceded him in death in 2011.

Robert “Bob” Kinsey, 72, of Glenmont, died peacefully March 19, 2012, with his children at his side, following an extended illness.

Paul A. Infield, 77, of Sugarcreek, died March 17, 2012, at his residence.

Rose Ann Miller, 48, of Millersburg, died March 18, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital.
Rose Ann was born Sept. 29, 1963, in Sugarcreek, to Jacob M. and Emma Mae Miller of Millersburg. She attended the Holmes County Training Center and Sharon Conservative Mennonite Church.

Ura J. Burkholder, 81, of Sugarcreek, died March 17, 2012, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Born Feb. 5, 1931, in Holmes County, Ura was a son of the late Jonas E. and Fannie Burkholder. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Jeremiah William Shaffer, infant son of Kirby and Lydia Shaffer of Berlin, died March 8, 2012, at Akron General Hospital.
Jeremiah was born March 8, 2012, in Akron.

Sara S. Troyer, 85, of Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, died March 11, 2012, following an extended illness.
Sara was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Holmes County, the daughter of Sylvanus M. and Mary Ann Troyer. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.

James E. Richardson, 78, of Loudonville, died March 9, 2012, at Akron City Hospital, following a short illness.

Elizabeth E. Brecheisen, 93, of Perrysville, died March 10, 2012, at the Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville.

Stephen E. Dennis, 55, of Loudonville, died March 8, 2012, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, following a short illness.

Martha Richardson, 89, of Baltic, died Feb. 28, 2012, in Georgia, at the home of her daughter, Sandra Bentley.
Martha was born April 6, 1922, in Marietta, to the late John C. and Marie Wable. She was married in 1942 to Donald A. Richardson, and he died in 2002.

Ruth Jean Levengood, 91, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully March 8, 2012, at her residence.

Emanuel J. “Monie” Yoder, 70, of Baltic, died March 10, 2012, at his residence, of natural causes.

Geneva M. Polin, 87, of Millersburg, died March 3, 2012, at Sycamore Run Care Center.
Geneva was born Sept. 27, 1924, in Spencer, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Nellie Anderson. On July 31, 1943, she married Joseph B. Polin, and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Terry L. Medley, 60, of Coshocton, died March 1, 2012, at his home, following a sudden illness.
Terry was born March 6, 1951, in Coshocton, and was the son of Beverly Ann and the late Bernard Wayne “Smokey” Medley. He married Gwendolyn Rae Butler, and she survives.

Andy J.C. Miller, 87, of Fredericksburg, died March 2, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.

Ben J. Raber, 88, of Baltic, died March 6, 2012, at his residence, following an extended illness.

Laura A. Raber, 56, of Sugarcreek, died March 1, 2012, at Aultman Woodlawn Center, following a five-year battle with kidney failure and 12-month battle with lung cancer.

Jane L. Miller, 90, of Millersburg, died Feb. 22, 2012, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Jane was born Dec. 8, 1921, in Akron, and was the daughter of the late Clarence Alfred and Zelda Irene Nielson. She married William Henry Miller, and he preceded her in death.

Charles Edward “Soup Bean” Purdy, 79, of Glenmont, died Feb. 23, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following an extended illness.
Charles was born June 12, 1932, in Glenmont, and was the son of the late Charles Raymond and Zelma Purdy. He retired from Briar Hill Stone.

Ruth Knowles, 80, of Apple Creek, died Feb. 21, 2012, at Aultman-Orrville Hospital, following a period of declining health.

Evelyn Lahm Maclean, 94, of Wooster, died Feb. 17, 2012, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a short illness.
Evelyn was born Sept. 20, 1917, in Millersburg, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Lahm. She married John M. Maclean, and he survives.

Andrew E. “Little Andy” Miller, 66, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2012, following a short stay at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.

Buhl A. “Cracker Jack” Walkerow, 77, of Nashville, died Feb. 9, 2012, at the Holmes County Home, Holmesville.

Stanley B. “Benji” Sommers, 74, of Dundee, died Feb. 8, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

Ralph A. Schlabach, 90, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Feb. 12, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.

James L. “Jimmy” Alexander, 90, of Millersburg, died Feb. 12, 2012, at his home, following a two-month illness.

Eli A. Troyer, 81, of Millersburg, died Feb. 6, 2012, at his residence, following a short illness.
Eli was born June 16, 1930, in Holmes County, to the late Andy J. and Ida Troyer. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Rose Ann Rosenstiel, 85, of Walnut Creek, died Feb. 4, 2012, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.
Rose was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Cincinnati, and was the daughter of Carl and Bertha Walter. She married Howard Rosenstiel, and he preceded her in death in 1983.

Roman Beachy, 93, of Mt. Eaton, died unexpectedly Feb. 3, 2012, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla.

James Kiser, 64, of Millersburg, died Feb. 4, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness.
James was born June 19, 1947, in Fremont, and was the son of the late Gerald and Margaret Kiser. On Feb. 19, 1972, he married Linda Distel and she survives.

Nancy M. Hipp, 86, of Millersburg, died Jan. 30, 2012, after a brief stay at Sycamore Run Nursing Center while under Hospice care, surrounded by her loving family and her constant companion, her dog Rosita.

Carolyn Faye Ridenbaugh, 72, of Millersburg, died peacefully Jan. 29, 2012, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.
Carolyn was born June 24, 1939, in Holmes County, and was the daughter of the late Lee and Ada Knox. On July 14, 1956, she married Denver L. Ridenbaugh, and he survives.

Deacon Monroe I. Mast, 94, of Wilmot, died peacefully Jan. 25, 2012, surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health.

Antonina Chrapowicki-Oschip, 83, of Holmesville, died Jan. 21, 2012, at her home, surrounded by friends and family.

Allen A. Yoder, 64, of Millersburg, died Jan. 19, 2012, following a period of declining health.
Allen was born April 7, 1947, in Millersburg, and was the son of the late Andrew E. and Fannie A. Yoder. On Jan. 25, 1969, he married Maureen Kavanagh, and she survives.

Phyllis “PP” McElroy, 73, of Holmesville, died Jan. 17, 2012, at her home, following a sudden illness.
Phyllis was born July 25, 1938, in Loudonville, and was the daughter of George and Geniveve McCloud. In 1954, she married Clarence McElroy, and he preceded her in death in 1984.

Anna Coblentz, 87, of Millersburg, died Jan. 18, 2012, following an extended illness.
Anna was born July 29, 1924, in Millersburg, the daughter of the late Sam B. and Susie Weaver. On Dec. 20, 1945, she married Benjamin J. Coblentz, who preceded her in death in 2010.

Raymond D. Miller, 79, of Millersburg, died peacefully Jan. 23, 2012, at his home, following a brief illness.

Fred Hostetler, 88, of Millersburg, died unexpectedly Jan. 19, 2012, of a heart attack, en route to Pomerene Hospital.

Arminda Galford, 94, of Killbuck, died Jan. 17, 2012, at Glendora Health Care Center, Wooster, following an extended illness.

Vera Viola Miller, 77, of Sugarcreek, died Jan. 24, 2012, at her home, following a battle with cancer.

Neal E. Miller, 89, of Baltic, died Jan. 20, 2012, at his residence.
Born Nov. 4, 1922, in Holmes County, Neal was a son of the late Eli and Elizabeth Miller. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Arline Cohn, 84, of Millersburg, formerly of Canandaigua, N.Y., died Jan. 9, 2012, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.

Pauline M. Gindlesberger, 96, of Millersburg, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Pauline was born June 27, 1915, in Nashville, and was the daughter of Thomas D. and Minnie Glasgo. On June 28, 1936, she married Weldon Lee Gindlesberger, and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Donald L. “Don” Chewning, 69, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 15, 2012, at his home, following a long battle with cancer.

Faith C. Kieffaber, 74, of Millersburg, died Jan. 8, 2012, at Majora Lane Care Center, following a seven-week battle with cancer.

Harold “Red” Derringer Jr., 62, of Elkhart, Ind., died Jan. 3, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a short illness.
Red was born August 8, 1949, in Millersburg, to the late Harold and Francy Derringer. He enjoyed having cookouts and friends over.

Karen J. Jorz, 65, of Lakeville, died Jan. 6, 2012, at her home, following an extended illness.

Amanda J. Miller, 78, of Millersburg, died Jan. 1, 2012, at her residence, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born Oct. 30, 1933, in Holmes County, Amanda was a daughter of the late John E. and Emma Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Anna M. Yoder, 85, of Millersburg, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Pomerene Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Born Jan. 29, 1926, in Wayne County, Anna was a daughter of the late “Benton” Mart A. and Fannie Miller. She was a member of the Amish Church.

Margaret A. Collins, 79, of Wooster, formerly of Millersburg, died Dec. 28, 2011, at her home, following a long illness.

Vickie Leigh Baker, 59, of Millersburg, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., died Dec. 29, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following a long-standing illness with advanced multiple sclerosis.

Mary Ann E. Wengerd, 98, of Walnut Creek, died Dec. 30, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Mary was born July 31, 1913, in Sugarcreek, to the late Eli C. and Clara N. Troyer. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Order Amish Church.

Sara L. Miller, 73, of Baltic, died Jan. 1, 2012, at her residence, following an extended illness.
Sara was born April 20, 1938, to the late Levi J. and Tena Yoder. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Susie Mast, 91, of Baltic, died Dec. 28, 2011, at her residence, following a short illness.
Susie was born August 30, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late Eli S. and Barbara Mast. She worked at Keim Lumber, Charm, for 32 years and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Alta R. Miller, 64, a resident of the Wayne County Care Center, formerly of Mt. Eaton, died Dec. 29, 2011, following an extended illness.

Ronald Dean “Whitey” Carter, 73, of Wooster, died Dec. 28, 2011, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Daniel J. Troyer, 66, of Millersburg, died Dec. 21, 2011, at his home, following a short illness.
Daniel was born Jan. 28, 1945, in Mt. Hope, to the late Joas and Mary M. Troyer. He was a self-employed farmer and a 4-H advisor for 25 years. He was a member of Gray Ridge Church.

Jack David Shroyer, of Millersburg, died Dec. 17, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital.

Arlene M. Regula, 95, of Baltic, died Dec. 17, 2011, at Park Village Assisted Living Center, Dover.

Erma Hershberger, 80, of Millersburg, died Dec. 20, 2011, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
Erma was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Holmes County, to the late Andrew P. and Lovina Weaver. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Bishop Abe W. Schlabach, 63, of Sugarcreek, died Dec. 17, 2011, at his residence, following a brief battle with cancer.

Harlan Immel, 92, of Sugarcreek, died Dec. 16, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a brief illness.

Alan Neil Hand, 53, of Millersburg, died Dec. 12, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following a sudden illness.

J. Michael Casey, 50, of Columbus, died Dec. 15, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Mildred “Mid” Turner, 95, of Orrville, died Dec. 15, 2011, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, with her family by her side, following a period of declining health.

Waive O. Boyd, 90, of Millersburg, died Dec. 15, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following complications from a recent fall at home.

Albert C. Fites, 91, of Millerbsurg, formerly of Killbuck, died Dec. 15, 2011, at the Holmes County Home, Holmesville.

Mary Lou Mackey, 76, of Big Prairie, died Dec. 6, 2011, at the Hospice Care Center, Akron, following complications from heart surgery.

Lizzie J. Keim, 86, of Fredericksburg, died Dec. 11, 2011, at her home.
Lizzie was born Feb. 4, 1925, in Holmes County, to the late Jonas and Mary Weaver. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Ervin A. Hostetler, 86, of Mt. Eaton, died Dec. 5, 2011, at the home of his nephew, Willis Miller.
Ervin was born August 27, 1925, in Holmes County, to the late Abe J. and Sarah Hochstetler. He retired from Wayne-Dalton and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

James Frank Smithhisler, 94, of Loudonville, died Dec. 4, 2011, at Samaritan Regional Health System, following a brief illness.

Gary Michael Davis, 62, of Kimbolton, died Nov. 15, 2011, at his residence.

Harold A. Gonter, 94, a lifelong resident of Ragersville and a resident of Park Village Health Care Center, Dover, since 2010, died Dec. 4, 2011, following an extended illness.

Alvin P. Schrock, 91, of Dundee, died Dec. 4, 2011, at his residence.
Alvin was born Jan. 15, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late Peter P. and Sarah A. Schrock. He was a retired woodworker and a charter member of Bethel Fellowship Church, Berlin.

Mervin M. Miller, 80, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 29, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.

Norma J. Dahler, 83, of Dover, died Dec. 2, 2011, at Aultman Hospital.

Charles Wayne Fisher, 76, of Barnesville, formerly of Dennison and Tippecanoe, died Dec. 2, 2011, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, W.Va., following a period of declining health.

Alta C. Miller, 73, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 29, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following a brief illness.

Harriet Brumme, 73, of Millersburg, died Nov. 30, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a short illness.

Carl O. Brennstuhl, 80, of Big Prairie, died Nov. 24, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.

Hermann Wurthmann, 95, of Mansfield, formerly of Holmes County, died Nov. 23, 2011, at Westwood Estates, following an extended illness.

Charles “Bob” Butler, 88, of Walnut Creek, died Nov. 23, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Alta A. Erb, 87, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 19, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Martha Troyer.
Alta was born August 19, 1924, in Holmes County, to the late Alvin and Lizzie Ann Mullet. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Marsha Lynn Marsh, 58, of Schoenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, died peacefully Nov. 18, 2011, following a lengthy battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Wilbur E. “Curly” Manchester, 82, of Loudonville, died Nov. 18, 2011, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Rita Dian Sayre, 70, of Millersburg, died Nov. 13, 2011, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Kenneth Kirkwood “Jake” Korns, 87, of Dover, died Nov. 14, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a period of declining health.

Betty J. Hershberger, 61, of Winesburg, died Nov. 10, 2011, at Majora Lane Nursing Home, Millersburg, following a six-month battle with cancer.

Gideon D. Raber, 65, of Sugarcreek, died Nov. 9, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a stroke on Nov. 7, which was followed by a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 9.

Garry L. Shuss, 61, of Uhrichsville, died Nov. 10, 2011, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

Oris “Lee” Cantleberry, 86, of Orrville, formerly of Wooster and Fairview Park, died Nov. 7, 2011, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, following a period of declining health.

Ada N. Keim, 78, of Wilmot, died peacefully Nov. 11, 2011, at her home, following a four-month battle with cancer.
Ada was born August 11, 1933, in Holmes County, to the late Noah D. and Anna Miller. She was a member of the New Order Amish Church.

Gene E. Underwood, 50, of Killbuck, died Nov. 6, 2011, at his home, following a sudden illness.

Dennis R. Hershberger, 48, of Millersburg, died Nov. 1, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a one-year battle with leukemia.

Joe D. Hershberger, 83, of Millersburg, died Nov. 5, 2011, at his residence, from congestive heart failure.
Born June 26, 1928, Joe was a son of the late Dan E. and Mary Ann Hershberger. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Martha Chanay, 72, of Killbuck, died Nov. 1, 2011, at her home, following an apparent heart attack.

Melody D. McMahan, 56, of Holmesville, died Nov. 4, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a sudden illness.
Melody was born Jan. 31, 1955, in Sutton, W.Va., to Helena and the late Eugene Barnett. She was a homemaker. She had several hobbies and loved to take pictures.

Joe H. Phillips Sr., 73, of Berlin, died Nov. 1, 2011 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following a brief illness.

Saloma E. Yoder, 78, of Fredericksburg, died Nov. 5, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness.
Saloma was born Jan. 14, 1933, in LaGrange County, Ind., to the late Emanuel and Susie Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Rob R. Schlabach, 66, of Millersburg, died Oct. 30, 2011, at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, while receiving medical treatments.
Rob was born July 29, 1945, in Millersburg, to the late Roy L. and Iva Schlabach. He was a member of the Amish Church and was ordained to the ministry in 1973.

Floyd “Butch” Craft, 53, of Big Prairie, died Oct. 25, 2011, at his home, following a sudden illness.

Mary Alice Rose, 59, of Lakeville, died Oct. 26, 2011, at Horn’s Nursing Center, Wooster, following an extended illness.

Emanuel J. “Chopper” Yoder, 67, of Millersburg, died Oct. 19, 2011, at Wooster Community Hospital, following an extended illness.

Dee M. Feller, 87, of Walnut Creek, died Oct. 21, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a period of declining health.
Dee was born March 21, 1924, in Toledo. She retired from Superior Meats and attended Berlin Christian Fellowship.

Elizabeth M. Levengood, 81, of Baltic, died Oct. 19, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a two-year illness.

Albert C. Miller, 89, of Millersburg, died Oct. 16, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Albert was born Jan. 23, 1922, in Millersburg, to the late John J. and Fanny Miller. He was a farmer most of his life and a member of Zion Conservative Mennonite Church.

Albert Geib Jr., 86, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 16, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover, following a brief illness.

Andy L. Erb, 66, of Millersburg, died Oct. 16, 2011, at his home, following a period of declining health.
Andy was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Holmes County, to Lester A. of Millersburg and the late Fannie Erb. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Florence A. Miller, 66, of Killbuck, died Oct. 10, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a sudden illness.

Noah A. Raber, 91, of Millersburg, died Oct. 13, 2011, at his home, following a short illness.
Noah was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Holmes County, to the late Andrew N. and Mary Raber. He was the owner of Raber Lumber Company, Charm, and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Sarah Ann Kaufman, 92, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 15, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following an extended illness.

James Ralph “Jim” Sellers, 87, of Loudonville, died Oct. 13, 2011, at Hospice of North Central Ohio, Ashland, following a three-week illness.

Jaunita J. Bucklew, 81, of Millersburg, died Oct. 10, 2011, at her son’s residence, following an extended illness.

Lucille Yoder, 82, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 10, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.

Ada W. Raber, 69, of Millersburg, died Oct. 8, 2011, at Majora Lane Nursing Home.
Ada was born August 19, 1942, in Holmes County, to the late Wyman and Amanda Raber. She attended the Holmes County Training Center for 30 years and attended the Old Order Amish Church.

Grace O. Beachy, two-year-old special daughter of Owen G. and Barbara Ann Beachy of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 4, 2011, at Akron Children’s Medical Center, of a genetic disorder. She was born Nov. 8, 2008, in Millersburg.

Anna M. Kuhns, 86, of Fredericksburg, died Oct. 6, 2011, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Anna was born Sept. 6, 1925, near Mt. Hope, to the late Martin and Mary Schlabach. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Clayton J. Hewitt, 81, of Mt. Eaton, died unexpectedly Oct. 5, 2011, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.

Doris Eileen Trussel, 77, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Holmesville, died Oct. 1, 2011, at Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Okla.

Annabelle Young, 84, of Loudonville, died Oct. 2, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.

Jeanette “Toots” Spitler, 85, of Shreve, died Oct. 3, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following an extended illness.

Charla Jo Troyer, 55, of Baltic, died Oct. 2, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Charla was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Dover, to the late Charles William and Mary Ellen Hanninger. She worked for many years at the Wayne County Care Center.

Armin R. Burkholder, 98, of Dalton, died Oct. 3, 2011, at the Oaks of Shady Lawn Health Care Community, following a period of declining health.

Brian Ray Lawter, of Millersburg, died Sept. 26, 2011, of an apparent heart attack. He was a chief warrant officer four in the U.S. Army, stationed in Misawa, Japan.

Albert E. Hershberger, 95, of Baltic, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Albert was born Jan. 21, 1916, in Holmes County, to the late Eli V. and Lizzie Ann Hershberger. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Henry A. Yoder, 66, of Dundee, died Oct. 1, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Henry was born June 26, 1945, in Holmes County, to the late Alvin N. and Susie Yoder. He was a grower for Gerber Poultry and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

William F. “Bill” Hill, 86, of Millersburg, died Sept. 25, 2011, at his home, following a courageous fight with cancer.

Blaine Eugene Holt, 57, of Killbuck, died Sept. 23, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with cancer.

Norma Williams, 97, of Shreve, died Sept. 23, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, following an extended illness.

Wesley M. Barkman, 4-year-old son of Mahlon D. and Lizzie Mae Barkman of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 22, 2011, from injuries received in a farming accident at his home.
Wesley was born April 1, 2007, in Holmes County. His parents are members of the Amish Church.

Katie D. Byler, 71, of Millersburg, died Sept. 24, 2011, following a truck/buggy accident on August 21.
Katie was born August 17, 1940, to the late Dan J.D. and Mary M. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Clarence E. Parsons, 91, of Wellington, died Sept. 12, 2011, at Hospice of Medina County.

Joshua Lee Breehl, 25, of North Canton, died Sept. 21, 2011, at his home.

Mildred Whitmer, 93, of Winesburg, died Sept. 23, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a period of declining health.

Alathea F. Maxwell, 99, of Millersburg, died Sept. 17, 2011.

Atlee L. Troyer, 83, of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 17, 2011, at his residence, following a short illness.

Nettie A. Yoder, 92, of Kendallville, Ind., formerly of Millersburg, died Sept. 13, 2011, at Parkview Noble Hospital, following a short illness.

Margaret L. Barnhart, 89, of Millersburg, died Sept. 13, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center, following an extended illness.

Esther I. Smith, 80, of Lucas, died Sept. 14, 2011, at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster, following a one-year illness.

Jacob E. Miller, 87, of Millersburg, died Sept. 11, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.
Jacob was born Sept. 24, 1923, in Holmes County, to the late Emanuel D. and Elizabeth Miller. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Arden B. Miller, 91, of Millersburg, died Sept. 11, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center.

Simon R.J. Miller, 75, of Fredericksburg, died Sept. 11, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness.
Simon was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Holmes County, to the late Roy and Lizzie Miller. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Wanda J. Osborne, 81, of Sugarcreek, died peacefully Sept. 4, 2011, at Union Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Ada M. Detweiler, 68, of Fredericksburg, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2011, at Union Hospital, Dover, following a period of declining health.
Ada was born March 31, 1943, near Mt. Hope, to the late Monroe J.C. and Ella A. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Jonathan W. Byler, 59, of Holmesville, died Sept. 7, 2011, at the Holmes County Home, of an apparent heart attack.
Jonathan was born April 2, 1952, in New Castle, Pa., to the late William R. and Sarah J. Byler. He attended the Amish Church.

Irene E. Spence, 98, of Baltic, died peacefully Sept. 6, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.

Richard E. Uhl, 79, of Holmesville, died Sept. 5, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following an extended illness.

Dorothy Ogi, 81, of Glenmont, died August 28, 2011, at Wooster Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Desmond W. Frame, 54, of Sugarcreek, died August 29, 2011, at his residence, of an apparent heart attack.

Anna S. Mullet, 90, of Sugarcreek, died Sept. 1, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a brief illness.

Mary J. Yoder, 54, of Fredericksburg, died Sept. 2, 2011, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Mary was born Nov. 1, 1956, in Holmes County, to John E. and Anna E. Weaver. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Olen J. Schlabach, 89, of Sugarcreek, died August 29, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Eli A. “Stutz” Stutzman, 76, of Berlin, died August 31, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Ada Hershberger, 81, of Fryburg, died August 29, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a period of declining health.

Roberta Eloise Houston, of Ragersville, died August 28, 2011, surrounded by her family.

Tressie Palmira Blizzard, 82, of Clark, died August 25, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hannah Ruth Yoder, infant daughter of Wayne and Marie Yoder of Holmesville, was born August 20, 2011, and died shortly after birth.
Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.

Florence E. Baker, 89, of Millersburg, died August 24, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Ralph D. Schrock, 93, of Millersburg, died August 26, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following a brief illness.

Clyde Atlee Gindlesberger, 86, of Millersburg, died August 24, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.

Sally J. Burkhart, 74, of Baltic, died August 16, 2011, at Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Sally was born April 28, 1937, in Ashland. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

John F. Rohn III, 68, of Baltic, died August 22, 2011, at Union Hospital, following a long illness.
John was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Massillon, to the late John F. II and Helen Marie Rohn. He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam.

Paul Robert Boyd, 80, of Millersburg, died August 21, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following complications due to progressive supranuclear palsey (PSP).

Charles J. Fondriest, 96, of Dover, died August 18, 2011, at Park Village Health Care Center.

Kenneth Crider, 72, of Killbuck, died August 14, 2011, at the home of his sister, Bessie Purdy, following an extended illness.
Kenneth was born May 15, 1939, in Holmes County, to Samuel and Ethel Crider. He farmed all his life and worked construction.

Stephen E. Mills, 65, of Millersburg, died August 15, 2011, at Akron General Medical Center.

Garnie E. Marshall, 93, of Killbuck, died August 14, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg.
Garnie was born Dec. 23, 1917, in Wallback, W.Va., to the late Wade and Gertrude Parker. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Castle Nursing Home for 27 years.

Dena J. Hershberger, 56, of Sugarcreek, died August 14, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg.
Dena was born April 13, 1955, in Holmes County, to Katie M. Troyer of Fresno and the late John G. Troyer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Malinda Yoder, 89, of Sugarcreek, died August 10, 2011, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Malinda was born March 24, 1922, in Tuscarawas County, to the late Chris J. and Clara Hershberger. She was a member of the Amish Church.

Donald E. Powelson, 68, of Baltic, died August 7, 2011, at his residence.
Donald was born March 24, 1943, in Bergholz, to the late Donald George and Edna Irene Powelson. He was a retired farmer and provided transportation for the Amish community.

Tom Davenport, 65, of Millersburg, died August 5, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center, following a six-month battle with cancer.

Amanda L. Miller, 75, of Fresno, died August 3, 2011, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
Amanda was born Dec. 11, 1935, in Holmes County, to the late Dan E. and Susan V. Raber. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Barbara Mae Lewwe, 81, died August 3, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg.

Jack Eugene Zinkon, 83, of Baltic, died August 5, 2011, at his home, under the care of Hospice and family.

James L. “Jim” Butler, 79, of Brinkhaven, died August 3, 2011, at his residence.

Susan J. Miller, 64, of Millersburg, died August 2, 2011, at her residence.
Susan was born August 11, 1946, in Millersburg, to the late John A. “Pepper John” and Fannie Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of the Amish Church.

Anna A. Miller, 58, of Fredericksburg, died August 2, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
Anna was born Sept. 24, 1952, in Millersburg, to the late Andy A. and Amanda Weaver. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Christine K. Demsky, 60, of Sugarcreek Township, died August 4, 2011, at her residence, following a 10-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Brenda S. Engel, 60, of Schoenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, and a longtime resident of Dover, died August 2, 2011, from complications brought on by diabetes.

Doris Helene Strang, 90, of Loudonville, died August 1, 2011, at Hospice House of North Central Ohio, Ashland.

Marie S. Hardin, 90, formerly of Millersburg, died August 4, 2011, at Park Village, Dover, following an extended illness.

Roy E. Mullett, 85, of Baltic, died August 1, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Dennis A. Miller, 70, of Millersburg, died July 29, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a lengthy illness.
Dennis was born Sept. 3, 1940, in Holmes County, to the late Aaron T. and Mary Miller. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Eli J. Barkman, 87, of Baltic, died July 28, 2011, at his residence, following a short illness.

Amanda G. Miller, 84, of Millersburg, died July 26, 2011, at her residence.
Amanda was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Holmes County, to the late Gideon C. and Malinda B. Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Betty L. Darling, 79, of Millersburg, died July 27, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.

Mary O. Allenbaugh, 82, of Loudonville, died July 30, 2011, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, following six years of declining health.

Jonas A. Yoder, 77, of Fredericksburg, died July 29, 2011, at his residence, following a 10-month illness.
Jonas was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Wayne County, to the late Andy C. and Anna Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and was a farmer and buggy maker for 40 years.

Pauline T. Rider, 106, of Carlisle Township, died July 19, 2011, at the Welcome Nursing Home, Oberlin.

Judy M. Yeater, 64, of Millersburg, formerly of Ashland County, died July 24, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following an extended illness.

Janet R. “Jan” Schrock, 50, of Sugarcreek, died July 24, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Wesley J. Keim, 68, of Sugarcreek, died July 24, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a short illness.

David Lee Hershberger, 17, of Dundee, died July 23, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a drowning accident near Sugarcreek.

Ada Hershberger, 84, of Millersburg, died July 20, 2011, at Sycamore Run.
Ada was born August 29, 1926, near Winesburg, to the late Mose and Mattie Miller. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church.

Mary A. Miller, 69, of Orrville, died July 24, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness.
Mary was born March 19, 1942, in Holmes County, to the late Atlee J. and Katie Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Tim Lee Gindlesberger, 50, of Millersburg, died July 16, 2011, at Majora Lane Care Center.
Tim was born Oct. 6, 1960, in Holmes County, to the late Kenneth and Katie Gindlesberger. He was an EMT and had worked for the sheriff’s department as a diver.

LeRoy E. “Apple Roy” Miller, 73, of Wilmot, died July 16, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, following a sudden illness.

Andrew H. Bush, 25, of Akron, formerly of Millersburg, died July 14, 2011.

Beverly Emmons, 59, of Killbuck, died July 12, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, following a short illness.

William “Bill” Gutschmidt, 52, of Millersburg, died July 11, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness.

Margie L. Lowe, 98, of Holmesville, died July 10, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg.
Margie was born June 26, 1913, in Holmesville, to the late Frank and Rosie Lowe. She was a member of Holmesville Church of Christ.

Alta Beachy, 74, of Sugarcreek, died July 10, 2011, at her residence, following a four-month battle with cancer.

Marcus Crilow, 88, of Holmesville, died July 8, 2011, at the Holmes County Home.
Marcus was born May 1, 1923, in Benton, to the late Urias and Amelia Crilow.
Surviving are nieces, nephews, and three sisters-in-law.

Verne Carpenter, 98, of Millersburg, died July 8, 2011 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.

Emanuel Barkman, 82, of Fredericksburg, died July 8, 2011, at his home, following a brief illness.

Jacalyn Zinkon, 54, of Sugarcreek, died July 6, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a three-month illness.

Mabel Kiser, 87, of Holmesville, died July 7, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg.

Buddy Rowe, 60, of Millersburg, died June 28, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness.
Buddy was born Dec. 13, 1950, in Salem, to the late Oscar E. and Rose Rowe.

Elsie Miller, 54, of Winesburg, died July 1, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness.

Kenneth Franklin Brumme, 75, of Millersburg, died unexpectedly July 2, 2011, at his residence.

Marvin A. Martin, 70, of Millersburg, died June 28, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.

Eleanor A. “Nori” Thompson, 91, of Loudonville, died June 27, 2011, at her home, following a short period of declining health.

Erma L. Schlabach, 85, of Orrville, died June 28, 2011, at Dunlap Community Hospital.

Howard E. “Hezzy” Nave, 76, of Loudonville, died June 26, 2011, at Colonial Manor Health Care Center, following a six-month illness.

Delbert A. Fleming, 66, of Millersburg, died June 20, 2011, at his residence.
Delbert was born June 17, 1945, in Holmes County, to the late Telford A. and Lola Fleming.

Marvin J. Hostetler, 88, a resident of the Apostolic Christian Home, Rittman, formerly of Orrville, died June 26, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a period of declining health.

Margaret Jane “Peg” Gindlesberger, 85, of Millersburg, died June 24, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek.

Mabel A. Raber, 10-year-old daughter of Andy J. and Mary Ann Raber of Fresno, died June 26, 2011, at her residence, of complications from a lifelong illness.
Mabel was born Sept. 7, 2000, in Millersburg. Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.

Monica Joy Troyer, 13-day-old daughter of Myron Ray and Ruth Ellen Troyer of Sugarcreek, died June 23, 2011, at her residence.
Monica was born June 10, 2011, in Millersburg. Her parents are members of the Amish Church.

Olive Lucille Biggs, 96, of Millersburg, died June 23, 2011, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home, Walnut Creek, following a short illness.

Kevin L. Miller, infant son of Leon and Susan Miller of Sugarcreek, was stillborn June 22, 2011, at his home. His parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church.

Katharina Pacula died June 20, 2011.

Anna Pearl “Faye” Seko, 68, of Wooster, died June 18, 2011, at Hospice & Palliative Care, Fairlawn, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

William Fibich, 86, of Walnut Creek, formerly of Salineville and Mayfield Heights, died June 15, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Ruth Pauline Miller, 89, of Walnut Creek, formerly of Orrville, died June 18, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past five years.

Jeffrey E. Yoder, 46, of Mineral City, died June 13, 2011, of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident near Canton while on his way home from work.

Joseph F. “Sheep Dog” Patterson, 64, of Lakeville, died June 12, 2011, at his home, with his family by his side, following a year-long courageous battle with cancer.

Ora C. Miller, 86, of Sugarcreek, died June 12, 2011, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, following a period of declining health.

Susan Elaine Radford, 57, of Lake Buckhorn, died June 8, 2011, at her residence, following a sudden illness.

Liza J. McFadden, 81, of Holmesville, died June 9, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a sudden illness.
Liza was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Red Jacket, W.Va., to the late James and Hattie Slone. She was a bus driver at the Holmes County Training Center for 10 years.

Harold F. Thompson, 67, of Wooster, died June 8, 2011, at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Jeffrey Scott “Shep” Shepler, 55, of Killbuck, died June 8, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Homer B. McCloud, 86, of rural Lakeville, died June 6, 2011, at his home, following a period of failing health.

Sharon R. Lamonica, 65, of Sugarcreek, formerly of New Philadelphia, died June 4, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following complications from a surgical procedure.

Herbert L. Beitzel, 92, retired auctioneer, realtor, and dairy farmer, died June 4, 2011, following a brief illness.

Ada Jane Hawkins, 91, of Killbuck, died June 4, 2011, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg, following an extended illness.

Martha Wilhelm, 92, formerly of Canton, died June 1, 2011, at Hennis Care Centre, Dover.

Glenn Robert Hennis, 82, of Millersburg, died May 30, 2011, at his home.

Alaina Grace Yoder, five-year-old daughter of Leon A. and Esther A. Yoder of Millersburg, died June 3, 2011, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, of complications following a bone marrow transplant.

Shirley A. Strouse, 66, of Millersburg, died June 2, 2011, at her home, following an extended illness.
Shirley was born May 15, 1945, in Millersburg, to the late Amos John and Ruth Irene Sigler. She was a member of Millersburg Christian Church.

Alcy Bonham, 93, of Millersburg, died May 28, 2011, following a brief illness.

Evelyn Elaine Ditto, 86, of New Philadelphia, died June 1, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Weldon Gerber, 90, of Millersburg, died June 3, 2011, at Pomerene Hospital, following a short illness.
Weldon was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Holmes County, to the late William and Florence Gerber. He was a retired farmer and a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.

Eli J. Troyer, 84, of Baltic, died May 28, 2011, at his residence, following a brief illness.
Born April 21, 1927, in Holmes County, Eli was a son of the late Jonas M. and Katie Troyer. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

John B. Miller, 27, of Baltic, died May 24, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a sudden illness.

Lovina A. Kaufman, 88, of Millersburg, died May 23, 2011, at the home of her daughter near Holmesville, following a period of declining health.

Earl M. Yoder, 55, of Sugarcreek, died May 24, 2011, at his home, following a three-year illness.
Earl was born August 9, 1955, in Dover, to Robert W. and the late Mattie Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and became an ordained deacon in 1978.