Linda Lee Michalske age 72 went to be with the Lord April 14, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 24,1948 and graduated from Central High school class of 1966. Linda was a member of the Wadsworth United Methodist Church, she loved travelling, and her card clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emma Sutphin and sister, Barbra Neuhauser. Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dale Michalske; daughters, Christine (David) Rennie and Jennifer (Jeff) Underwood; grandchildren, Grant and Grace Rennie, Brooke, Kendyll and Madilyn Underwood and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Cox-McNulty Funeral...

Terry L. Copeland passed away April 7, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1936 in Titusville, PA. Terry earned his associates degree from Penn State and went on to receive his BA and MA in education from Black Hill State. He was an avid fisherman and was always looking forward to trout season. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Otis; and sister, Neva Ward. Terry is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Ellen; daughter, Denine; and adopted son, Robert Holmes. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High St., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281. Rev. John Beers officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from...

George Frederick Mitchell, age 94, passed away March 27, 2021. Funeral Services will be held, SATURDAY, April 3, 2021 at 2:00pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High Street, Wadsworth. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00pm at the funeral home. For the full obituary, please visit: www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com. Arrangements by: Cox- McNulty Funeral Home-- WADSWORTH-- (330)-335-3311

Alice M. Buchanan, age 87, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021. She was born in Medina to the late Carl and Martha Fisher. Alice enjoyed reading, going on church trips, and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husbands, George Friedt Jr. and William Buchanan. Survived by children, Tony (Phyllis) Friedt, Jeff (Karen) Friedt, Sandra Friedt (Bill George), Haldin Friedt, and Lois (Randy) Craddock; special friend, Gary Long; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends in a walk-through visitation, TUESDAY, March 23, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home 1376 High Street, Wadsworth. Private...

Gary D. Conner, age 74, passed away March 5, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Dale and Harriet Conner and graduated from Akron East High School. He attended Salem College in WV and the University of Akron. Gary retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 33 years of service and held positions in finance and sales. Throughout his career at Goodyear, he received many awards for his accomplishments. At the age of 65, he began a second career. He worked at Roses Run & Boulder Creek Golf Clubs as a ranger. He volunteered at Mobile Meals and became a member of the Board of Directors. Gary was on the Racing Commission of the All- American Soap Box Derby. He also...

Frank William Trares was born to William and Cecilia Trares in Sharon Center, Ohio on March 5, 1926 and died of natural causes in his home in Wadsworth, Ohio on February 17, 2021. He spent his early years in Sharon Center, eventually moving to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where he attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Following high school Frank served in the Army and spent time in both Europe and the states. In his early working career he was an Ohio State Highway Patrolman. He also worked as a supervisor for the Huron County Highway Department until he retired in 1988. Frank and his wife Mary lived in Norwalk, Ohio, where they raised their family before moving to Wadsworth, Ohio. He was a devout...

Sue Hehn (nee: Mishler), age 62, passed away February 16, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the late John Jr. and Thelma (Mosbaugher) Mishler. Sue was active throughout her children's lives and within the community. Many got to know her through the family greenhouse, Blooming Acres, due to her winning personality and extensive knowledge of horticulture. She was a true life loving Renaissance woman. Above all, Sue was a loving sister, a loyal friend, and an extraordinary mother. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard Riggs and John C. Mishler; father-in-law, George Hehn; and sister-in-law, Darlene Mishler. Sue is survived by her husband, George;...

Sue Ann (nee Lewis) Cummings, 80, passed away January 26, 2021. She was born in Dayton, OH on October 2, 1940 to the late Howard and Louise (nee Brining) Lewis. She met her husband of 58 years, James L. Cummings, at Ohio University where they became college sweethearts. After graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Home Economics, Sue Ann and Jim married on July 21, 1962 and moved to Akron, OH where Sue Ann began her teaching career at Jennings Junior High. She later worked for many years for the Wadsworth School District as a substitute teacher. After moving to Wadsworth in 1967, she began her most treasured career, that of mother to her son Jeffrey (Kimberly) of Wadsworth, OH and...

VIRGINIA ANN BOWMAN 3/20/42 - 1/14/21 Family will receive friends Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High St., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281. Full obituary at https://www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/Virginia-Bowman

Betty L. (Burns) Venter passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born to Della (Huey) Burns and Carl Burns in Indiana, PA, on August 25, 1928. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Bill of New Kensington, PA, her parents, her sisters Dottie, Susan, and Peggy, brother-in law Walter Stapleton, brother-in-law Paul Lewis and son-in-law Eddie Ryland. She is survived by her daughters Janet Ryland, Beverly (Mike) Moore, Billie (John) Hoag, Barbara (Glenn) Schweitzer, and son William (Beth) Venter, along with her grandchildren, Mary (Jordan) Fenstemaker, Karen (Jordan) Anderson, Audrey, Jacob, Ryan, Joey, Evan, Chris, step-grandchildren Eric and Valerie, and great-grandchildren, Alexis,...

Janice Lee Dick (nee: Simmons) of Wadsworth passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23 at 11am at Canaan Freewill Baptist Church, 12723 Cleveland Rd. Creston, OH 44217. Virtual service link available at: https://www.facebook.com/CanaanFreeWillBaptistChurch/ Full obituary may be viewed at: www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com Arrangements by Cox- McNulty Funeral Home- WADSWORTH (330)-335-3311.

Alan R. George passed away December 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Christine; sister, Rita Miller (Jerry); brother, Roger George (Maryann); dog, Millie; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Hopefully he is shooting par on the links of Heaven. Arrangements by: Cox- McNulty Funeral Home- WADSWORTH (330)-335-3311.

Margaret Belle Trent (nee Gardner) 87 years of age, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The Avon Place Nursing home with her loving husband Ted at her bedside. Margaret was born on September 5th,1933 and was a lifelong Wadsworth resident. She graduated with the Wadsworth High School class of 1951 where she was a cheerleader. She was a member of The First Christian Church of Wadsworth. She was the daughter of the late Heber and Hilda (Long) Gardner who had 11 children and a foster child. Margaret was proud that she was a direct descendant of one of Wadsworth's founding families (the Mills family) for which she received recognition at the 2014 Wadsworth bicentennial ceremony. ...

Mary M. Holy (nee Packo) age 94, passed peacefully on November 21, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R.; her parents, one brother and three sisters; She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Holy (Frank - deceased); her children, Mary Jo Bartko (Ronald), Joseph Jr. (Nancy), Michael (Linda), Diane Harder (George) and Cheryl Ann Patrick (Gregory-deceased); grandchildren, Katherine Petrilla (Robert), Kristie Ignacio (Jon), Michael Holy Jr. (Jennifer), David Holy (Jennifer), Thomas Holy, Sara Hall, Bradley Holy (Shelby), and Hollie Patrick; and13 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High St....

Joseph J. "Joe" Hixenbaugh, age 64, passed away November 20, 2020. Joe worked construction and was a helpful and giving person. He was always lending a hand to neighbors and friends. Survived by his children, Mandy (Scott), Sarah Cusick, Kristofferson Cusick, and Sheena Hixenbaugh; 7 grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends. Private family services will take place.

John "Jack" F. Christian, Sr. Jack Christian, 79, of Rittman Ohio, beloved husband of Carol M. Wilson Christian, was called home to be with our Lord on October 28, 2020 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on February 17, 1941 to Donald and Jeanette Christian. Jack, Carol, and family relocated to the Akron area in 1966. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox for 13 years before becoming a repairman for Action Appliance. He really enjoyed fraternizing with his customers and always had interesting stories to tell. Jack enjoyed remodeling his home of 43 years in Wadsworth. He also enjoyed playing cards, watching football, traveling with Carol, and...

NORTON - Sandra Jean (King) Samaco, 75, passed away September 30, 2020, after a long illness. Born January 2, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of Lawrence Forrest King and Madeline Marie (Diefendorf) King. Sandra graduated from Kenmore High School in 1963 before dedicating her life to serving as an adoring wife, raising kind children and investing in careers outside her home where she managed several family rental properties, assisted her brothers with their carpet businesses and embarked on a successful real estate career with Rubber City Realty. She married the love of her life, Joseph, in 1963 whom she called her "Poopsie," and they celebrated 57 years of marriage in...

Linda Mallow (nee Morlan) passed away on September 3rd, 2020 at UH Elyria Medical Center. Linda was born on December 8, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio. Linda's life was full of family, friends and her devotion to God. She loved music, dancing, and had a fantastic sense of humor. Her beautiful smile could light up a room. Linda was always compassionate and caring towards others. She was a strong supporter of the US Marines Corp and her favorite sports figure was LeBron James. Life did not always deliver the easy path, but perseverance was her virtue. Recent years brought Alzheimer's disease, but Linda's spirit always endured. Spending time with her children and grandchildren even when...

Bryan Thombs, 83 passed unexpectedly at his home on September 2, 2020. Born September 13, 1936, he was a lifetime resident of Wadsworth. Bryan was a 40 year Director for the Medina County Fair. He worked at Ohio Injector Company (Conval) and retired from Fred Martin Motors. He was a champion Dahlia grower and loved to garden. For many years he was one of Santa's many helpers bringing presents and Christmas joy to all he met. Bryan was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Ann; He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Maryann; children David (Kim), Bryan (Veronica), Myra Metcalf-Vlcek (Mark); grandchildren Sabrina Metcalf, Lukas Vlcek, Xavier Thombs, Autumn Jones and great...

Mark A. Zickefoose, 62, passed away on August 5, 2020. He was born on December 15, 1957 and was a longtime resident of the Wadsworth/Norton area. He retired from Plevris Auto Services in Copley after 40+ years. Mark enjoyed collecting coins and going to the casino. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Zickefoose. Mark will be greatly missed by his mother, Nancy Zickefoose; brother, Steven (Joyce) Zickefoose; sister, Karen (Steve) Birow; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High St. in Wadsworth. A private funeral service will...