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Patricia (Patti) Ann Miller Pfander, 78 of Wooster, Ohio, passed away on November 21, 2025. Patti was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, but primarily grew up in Baldwin, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. After graduating from Baldwin High School, she attended The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in English. She also received her Master of Arts in Teaching: Whole Child Education degree from The University of Maine, Brunswick. Patti was a caring, thoughtful and generous person, beloved by her family as well as by her many friends and her bevy of students. She spent nearly three decades teaching English and Reading to high school students with special needs, primarily at...

Deanna Christine Bish, 84, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Deanna was known for her unwavering faith, kindness, and her boundless love for others. Born on June 7, 1941, in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, Deanna was the daughter of Charles and Irene Mays. Throughout her life, she embodied compassion and generosity, always reaching out to help those in need. Deanna's deep belief in the Lord guided her through every season of life, and she touched countless lives with her gentle spirit and joyful heart. Deanna's career reflected her love of people and service?she...

Deanna Christine Bish, 84, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Deanna was known for her unwavering faith, kindness, and her boundless love for others. Born on June 7, 1941, in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, Deanna was the daughter of Charles and Irene Mays. Throughout her life, she embodied compassion and generosity, always reaching out to help those in need. Deanna's deep belief in the Lord guided her through every season of life, and she touched countless lives with her gentle spirit and joyful heart. Deanna's career reflected her love of people and service?she...

Rose Ann Missler, 89, of Wooster passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Wayne Manor in Wooster, Ohio. She was born April 11, 1936, in Bellevue, Ohio to Ruth Brandal Mowry. In 1952 she married Clinton Eugene Missler. He preceded her in death in 1995. Rose Ann was an office manager for Wooster Equity and Town & Country Co-Op, then for Dr. Tina Nelson. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and playing Sudoku. She is survived by her children Stephen (Leslie Combs) Missler of Odessa, FL, Michael Missler of Columbus, David (Joy) Missler of Queen Creek, AZ, Barbara Missler of Lexington, S.C., Thomas (Coleen) Missler of Waterloo, IN, Jonathan (Renee) Missler of Wooster; twelve...

Gwen P. Keller, a dedicated biologist, passionate naturalist, and devoted family member, passed away on October 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 13, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Thomas Keller and Bonnie Sortman Keller, Gwen lived a life marked by scientific curiosity, adventure, and profound compassion. A distinguished scholar, Gwen earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in zoology from Miami University before completing her Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Georgia. Her professional journey was anything but conventional, as she valued rich experiences over material wealth. In her 40s, Gwen began working for the USDA as an entomologist, making significant...

Gwen P. Keller, a dedicated biologist, passionate naturalist, and devoted family member, passed away on October 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 13, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Thomas Keller and Bonnie Sortman Keller, Gwen lived a life marked by scientific curiosity, adventure, and profound compassion. A distinguished scholar, Gwen earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in zoology from Miami University before completing her Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Georgia. Her professional journey was anything but conventional, as she valued rich experiences over material wealth. In her 40s, Gwen began working for the USDA as an entomologist, making significant...

Gary Allen Fatzinger, 77, of Wooster died on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home. He was born February 16, 1948 in Tiffin to Harold and Ruth Reed Fatzinger. On June 21, 1968, he married Brenda Garrett. She survives. Gary retired from CenturyLink. He had also been the owner and operator of Fatzinger's SOHIO station in Sycamore for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Gary is also survived by his sons Jody (Carol) Howard, Jerome (Heidi) Fatzinger, Jeremy (Tish) Fatzinger; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandson, siblings Diane Morgan, Sandy Crum and David (Darlene) Fatzinger. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Delores; sister Pam Lewellen; brothers-in-law J.P....

Carol Anne Parker Thompson, Ph.D., 87, of Wooster, Ohio and formerly of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 15, 1937, to Oakley and Paulyne Briggs Parker but resided in Norton Shores, Michigan from 1976 until 2020 when she relocated to Wooster. Dr. Thompson graduated from Kent State University, Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. Carol had been a dedicated teacher in Ohio and Michigan schools for nearly 40 years with the last 26 years at Muskegon Community College. She was a longtime, active member of First Congregational Church (Muskegon), Greater Muskegon Service League, Greater...

Mark Allan Davidson, 70, of Wooster passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on September 21, 1954, in Marion to Robert "Bob" and Adaline Roseberry Davidson. Mark was a graduate of Capital University where he was a member and social director of the KIL fraternity where he made many lifelong friends. He was married to Joann Selders. Mark met Joann (the love of his life) at Friendly Wholesale. In September of 1992 they were married and later they bought and operated the business for over 30 years achieving numerous business awards. Mark loved his Airedale dogs and all cats. Mark loved traveling, especially to Jamaica with...

Phyllis Ann Weber Strine passed away just after midnight on Thursday, July 10, 2025 She made sure to leave behind words to remember her by in her journal: "Remember Me with Smiles and Laughter, For that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears Then Don't remember me at all." - Laura Ingalls Wilder Fitting words for a woman who truly was a ray of sunshine and a friend to all. Born April 16, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Edward Melvin Weber and Anna P Richter, Phyllis had an idyllic childhood growing up in the countryside just outside the city of Baltimore. Raised in a very close family, she grew up on fresh air and Coca-Cola, where her father and...

Vallie Strickland Tew 1948-2025 Vallie Strickland Tew passed away under the amazing care of Ohio's Hospice LifeCare on March 9, 2025. She is survived by her fiercely loving husband of 56 years James E. Tew and her three headstrong daughters Lydia, Robyn, and Erin. Over the years she amassed several sons-in-law, James E. Makofsky (Lydia), Douglas E. Laditka (Robyn), Dylan A. Ulis (Erin) and a slew of feisty grandkids (Riley and Rosalyn Makofsky, William and Anna Laditka, and Chase and Carter Ulis.) She was born in Dothan, Alabama in 1948 to Eugene and Jimmie Strickland. Vallie attended Dothan High School before studying English at Troy State University. She went on to be a long-time teacher...

Terry B. Alkire, 67, of Shreve passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1957, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Jennison Russell and Verna Wiggins Alkire. On June 22, 1996, he married the love of his life Susan Goodrich-Clark. She survives. Terry worked as an Electrician for his entire career, starting at Electric Motor Service in Athens, for Hackworth Electric, Clark-Fowler Motor Service, McKelvey Equipment, Crowner Drilling and then returned to Hackworth Electric. Terry was a fireman for the Coolville Fire Department. He was an avid horseshoe player and belonged to the Wooster Horseshoe Club. He enjoyed bowling. Terry was a member of the Moose...

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Obrst, Sr., 72, of Wooster passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital. He was born March 17, 1952 in Akron to Leo and Dorothy Kovacich Obrst. Tom joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a Sgt in the Second Recon Battalion. Tom is survived by his wife; children; grandchildren; siblings. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, Wooster is assisting the family. Full obituary and online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Patsy Ann Himes, 96, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Danbury in Wooster, Ohio. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster, 621 College Avenue, Wooster. The family will greet friends and relatives afterwards at the church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Ohio State Route 39, Perrysville, Ohio. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family. Full obituary appeared in a previous edition of the Wooster Daily Record.

Patsy Ann Himes, 96, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Danbury in Wooster, Ohio. She was born on August 5, 1928, in Perrysville, Ohio to John H. Nigh and Pauline P. (Hiner) Nigh. Patsy grew up in Perrysville, Ohio. She graduated from Perrysville High School in 1946 as valedictorian. After high school she attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio where she received a baccalaureate degree in biology in 1950. After college, Patsy was busy as a homemaker, tending to her husband and raising their two sons, Stephen (Steve) and Brian Thomas (Tom). When her sons were old enough, she began to work as a substitute teacher in the Galion city school system and later started teaching...

Mary Jane (Redd) Patterson, 92 of Wooster was born in the front room of her Grandma Doty's house on September 30, 1932, in Spencerville, Ohio, "Jane" transitioned to her eternal life peacefully on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, at West View Nursing Home in Wooster. She was surrounded by family members. She was the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude (Doty) Redd, of Lima, OH. Jane is survived by her three sons: David (Jennifer) of Wooster, Gregory (Sharon) of Delaware, OH and Todd (Renee) of Wooster, nephew Bradley (Charlotte) Detrick of New York City and Jane (Shawn) Stevens of Lima. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister,...

Carolyn Grace "Sue" Olive, 90 of Wooster passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Lakewood, Ohio the daughter of William and Grace Cherry Jacobs. On June 14, 1958 she married John Olive who preceded her in death. Sue worked as an RN for Dr. Harold Martin in Ashland Ohio and then did community nursing for the Catholic Migrant Ministries in Hartville, Ohio. She finished her career working in administration for the Workshop at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wooster. Sue had volunteered at St. Mary's, the Viola...

Mrs. Fernand (Pashke) Cox, went to heaven on April 29, 2024 to be with her beloved husband, Ronald Cox who preceded her in death on May 22, 2001. Fernand was born in Lily, PA on January 9, 1935 daughter of Raymond and Matilda Pashke. She has two surviving siblings, Mrs. June Nicholson of Elizabeth City, NC and Mr. Anthony Pashke of Weirton, WV. She was preceded in death by sisters, Kathryn Sohovich, Mary-Louise Pashke, Carol Ann Snyder, and brothers Raymond Pashke, Paul Pashke, Kevin Pashke, and Nial Pashke. She was loved by dozens of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School. She married Ronald Cox on June 12, 1976 in...

We're celebrating the life of Paul Joseph O'Loughlin born March 1953 in Wooster, Ohio to William F and Ruth K O'Loughlin. He left this earthly home for his heavenly one in March 2024 after an extended struggle with pulmonary illness. Paul graduated from Wooster High School in the Class of 1971. He married Dianne, also of Wooster, in 1974. After several years, they moved across the country to Montana where Paul and Dianne were blessed and surprised with triplets: Margaret, Christopher, and Heather. Paul's early career was with McDonalds Restaurants. He completed an accounting degree at Eastern Montana College and subsequently obtained a Certified Public Accountant license. The family...

Our beloved mother, Eva Farnsworth Miller, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Wooster, Ohio with family by her side. Eva was born on September 27, 1931 to Kenneth and Hazel Indoe in Medina, Ohio. Some of her fondest memories were made growing up on Richman Farms in Lodi, riding horses and driving tractors. Eve, as most lovingly knew her, graduated from Lodi High School and attended Baldwin Wallace College where she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She married Lewis Charles "Chuck" Farnsworth on September 29, 1951; he preceded her in death on March 1, 1978. They raised four daughters together. She later married Joseph Miller who preceded her in death...

Sharon Louise Domer, 76, of Wooster died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital. She was born January 30, 1948 in Spencer, WV to Orland Carlis and Goldie Irene Moore Huffman. She was a loving wife to Richard Domer whom she married on March 30 1995. He survives. Sharon had worked for many years at Buehler's Milltown in the produce department and also volunteered with Wooster Rotary making pies. She loved hanging out with her family and friends and visiting Amish country. She never met a stranger. Family was very important to Sharon and she was a wonderful mother. Along with her husband, she is survived by her children Sherri Copley of Spencer, WV, Tammy (Kevin)...