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Terence Noll "Terry" O'Hare, 79 years young, of Orrville, sadly passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. Terry was born in Junction City, OH on July 25, 1943 and was the son of James Donald and Kathleen C. (Noll) O'Hare. On Aug. 11, 1979 he married Karen E. Ferguson at St. Mary Catholic Church in Wooster and she survives. Terry graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington where he was an outstanding athlete having played football, basketball and ran track. In 1961 he was the State Low Hurdles Champion and he continued his basketball and track career at the University of Akron. In 1968 Terry qualified for the 1968 Olympic Trails in the Decathlon...

Marjorie Eileen Mohler, 95, of Apple Creek, OH and formerly of New Lexington, OH, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. A family graveside service will be held at Community Memory Gardens in New Lexington. Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is handling arrangements. Marjorie was born in New Lexington on July 5, 1926 and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Horn) Speelman. On Oct. 4, 1945 she married Carl I. Mohler and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2001. Marjorie retired from Bryan Heating and Cooling in New Lexington after 30 years of service and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her...

David C. Hapner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Surviving are his wife, Susan; his children, Kristin (James) Overbeek, Richard (Julie) Hapner and James (Emily) Hapner: 9 Grandchildren, 3 step-children; 6 step-grandchildren; a brother, Dale (Bernie) Hapner and a sister, Bonnie Cummings . Dave was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcia (Morren) Hapner, his parents, Clarence and Anne and a sister, Marilyn Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Winchester Cemetery in Bryon Center. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com

Mary Ann Buckley, 75, of Wooster and formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born Jan. 1, 1945 in Youngstown to the late Kline and Marguerite (Clarke) Stiver and graduated from Villa Marie High School and attended Youngstown State College. She married Francis E. Buckley on Nov. 16, 1969 they were member of St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown and attended St. Paul Catholic Church in North Canton. Her family was the center of her life and she and Francis moved to Wooster in 2014. Surviving are her husband; children, Patrick Edward (Stephanie) Buckley of Wooster, Bridget Ann (Michael) Rhamy of Apple Creek and...

GORDON SHULER, Gordon Edward Shuler, 79, of Medina, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Medina Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1940 in Cleveland to the late Adelbert James and Louise Coffman (Alexander) Shuler and married Patricia E. Danley on Feb. 27, 1959. He was a 1958 graduate of Collinwood High School and made his home in Medina since 1988. He was a member of the Medina Presbyterian Church, Medina Masonic Lodge 58 F.&A.M., the Valley of Cleveland Scottish Rite and the Lyndon Chapter #365 O.E.S. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia on Sept. 3, 2010, son, Donald Shuler, brother Kenneth Shuler and sister Lois Jean Santee. Gordon will be greatly missed by his...

CAROL PETERSEN, Carol J. Petersen, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Carol is survived by her 3 children, Vickie (Larry) Resar, Shawn Petersen and Dane (Kate) Petersen. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Hazel Reese. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Julia Campbell, sisters, Christine Low and Sue Lasko and her former husband, Lary Petersen. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, there will be no services at this time. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com

Martha E. Sonnedecker, 89 of Albany GA, peacefully joined her husband of 67 years, Harry Sonnedecker in Heaven and our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence. Martha was born Jan. 30, 1931 to the late Tully and Mildred (Keltz) Dravenstott and was a 1949 graduate of Creston High School. On Feb. 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, Harry Sonnedecker who preceded her in death on March 6, 2018. In 1967 after residing in Wadsworth OH, they moved to Albany GA where Martha worked for Dougherty County for 20 years before retiring. She was a member of Porterfield United Methodist Church in Albany. She is survived by her 3 children; Dean (Judy) Sonnedecker of Powder Springs, GA,...

Charles Freeman Chipps, II, 71, of Wooster, died Sunday, May 10, 2020. Charles was born April 20, 1949, in Uniontown, PA to Charles Freeman and Esther (Spiker) Chipps. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Akron in 1976. He had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired in 2013 from Community Action Wayne/Medina where he had been the C.E.O. Charles was always an advocate for children and families living in poverty and was a man who enjoyed nature and had a strong desire to always protect the environment. He was an artist who loved music and celebrated the accomplishments of those he knew. He will be...

Donna June Sprunger, 87, of Seville, entered the Church Triumphant Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Her children were by her side. Donna was born June 17, 1932 at Friendsville (Westfield Township), to the late Paul and Dorothy (Acker) Handshue. The family moved to Wadsworth where Donna graduated high school in 1950. On April 18, 1953 she married Delbert "Bernie" Sprunger, and they shared their deep love for 55 years. Donna worked at Ohio Farmers Insurance Co., J.M. Smucker Co. and later at Bank One. She was a lifelong member of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church where she held various offices, was a member of the choir and a Sunday School teacher for many decades. Donna enjoyed cooking and...

Ryan Matthew Corp, 51, of Fairlawn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Ryan was born Sept. 28, 1968 and was the son of Ray and Linda (Fulton) Corp. Raised in Seville, he graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1986. Since 2003 he worked as a chef at the Brew Kettle in Strongsville and had previously worked at Hammond's Corners in Bath. Ryan bowled at Medina Lanes on the Saturday Night Leftovers League, golfed for over 30 years on his Monday Morning League and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. A Cleveland Browns and Indians fan, Ryan will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his life partner, Bridgette Thacker; children, Adrian (Cody) Webb...

BERNICE SHERIDAN, 89, of Fairview Park, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2020. The daughter of the late Joseph and Verna (Knurek) Ptak, Bernice married Peter J. Sheridan on May 2, 1953. Red preceded her in death on June 27, 1997. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church and the West Tech Alumni Assoc. She enjoyed golfing and ballroom dancing. Surviving are several cousins, Kathy Reiss, Dale Ptak and Eileen Thorsell and their families. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 10th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Church 20970 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, with burial following in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will received friends at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m....

David William McCrork, 41, of Rittman, found eternal peace on Feb. 27, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. Dave was born on Oct. 17, 1978 to Frank W. and Brenda (Casteele) McCrork and was a graduate of Wadsworth High School. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Cindy McCrork of Wadsworth and Tim Bollinger of Rittman; brothers, Brian McCrork and Todd Bollinger; grandparents, Frank J. McCrork and Hilda Douglas and many aunts, uncles and cousins and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Brenda Bollinger on Sept. 6, 2017; brother Tim Bollinger; grandparents, Charley and Hester Casteele, Harriet McCrork and Ralph Douglas A small private family service...

Ruth A. Glessner, 92, a life resident of Sterling, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 after a recent stroke. Ruth was born Sept. 30, 1927 to the late Isaac W. and Mabel A. (Perrenod) Maibach and had worked at the family business, Maibach's of Sterling, for over 60 years. She was active in the Sterling Community and was an active member of the Sterling United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Donald who she married on Nov. 12, 1950; sons, Dick (Patty) Glessner and, James (Ricki) Glessner of Sterling, Jack (LeAnn) Glessner of High Point, NC and Dale Glessner of Sterling; 5 grandchildren, Mandy, Tony, Jenni, Josh and Alexis; 3 step-grandchildren, Mandi, Tyler and Wyatt; 3...

Glenda Kay Masters, 76, of Sterling, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Kay was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Norton and was a faithful servant of Jesus. Surviving are her husband, Howard of 60 years; her four children and their spouses, John and Kimberly Masters of North Lawrence, Bill and Tammy Masters of Akron, Cindie and Tracy Moore of Toledo and Jim and Sandy Masters of Smithville; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Erma Hodgen and sisters, JoAnn Jolliff and Betty Cherry. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston with Rev....

Larry Allan Grannis, Retired Colonel, United States Air Force, died Jan. 10, 2020 in Fairfax, VA after a brief illness with cancer. Friends may call Thursday, Jan. 16th from 5-7 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston, OH where services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com

Keith Ervin Schaffter, 68, of Wadsworth passed away Thursday, Dec.19, 2019 after a battle with cancer. Keith was born Sept. 22, 1951 to the late Ervin and Clara (Gingery) Schaffter and was a 1970 graduate of Norwayne High School. He attended Akron University and Marquette University and retired from Fair Finance. He was a member of the Sterling K of P and the Mogadore Moose, was a big Ohio State fan and enjoyed golfing and traveling. Surviving are his longtime companion, Laura Capron of Wadsworth; his two daughters, Shannon (Stephen) Jordan of Anacortes, WA and Stephanie Schaffter of Denver, CO; granddaughters, Helena and Mae Jordan; his sister, Karen (Gene) Cunningham of Fripp Island,...

THEODORE BALUN, Theodore C. Balun, 66, of Parma died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Born Oct. 8, 1953 to the late Theodore and Anna (Bezik) Balun, he graduate from James Ford Rose High School. Ted worked for 33 years at Warrensville Developmental Center and he loved music and movies. His favorite place to visit was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Surviving are his brothers, James F. (Susan) Kelly of Seville and Richard Balun of Cleveland and Ted's fiance', Christina Carroll. Friends may call Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 4-7 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St., Creston, OH where services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com Memorial may...

Sharon Mae Ball, 68, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 after a 2 years battle with cancer. Sharon was born March 3, 1951 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Rod George and Charlotte Louise (Crumley) Williams and was a 1969 graduate of Wadsworth High School. For 28 years she shared her life with David A. Ball and they were married on July 27, 2006. She worked at PCM in Wadsworth for over 20 years and at the former Town and County Lanes. Surviving are her husband, Dave; children, Shawn (Susan) Huffman and Heather (Dallas) Stoll; 9 grandchildren, Destinee, Shawn, Katrell, Cyle, Kimberly, Alyson, Hailey, Benjamin and Garrett; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth (Robyn) Williams and Greg...

Barbara G. Thompson, 78, of Rittman, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Eugene Thompson, 4 sons, Mark (Ellen) of Norton, Rick (Peggy) of Rittman, Jeff of Kent and Scott (Deanna) of Rittman; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday, Sept. 29th from 2-5 p.m. at Grace Church, 4599 Brubank Rd., Wooster where services will be held Monday Sept. 30th at 11:00 a.m. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, Utah 84741-5000

Jerrie Jean Scott, 74, of Akron, a cancer warrior of 24 years, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Akron City Hospital early on Sept. 10, 2019. Jerrie was born Sept. 15, 1944 in Randolph to the late Ross Sr. and Freda (Bowers) Misner and was a 1962 graduate of Randolph High School. She married Earl C. Scott on Aug. 7, 1965 and together they celebrate 54 wonderful years together. Jerrie had worked at Clear Water Systems in Akron and previously at the Small World Pre-School. She was a member of Creston-Canaan United Methodist Church and the adult Sunday School Class and was an avid quilter having been active in several quilting groups including the Piece Makers. She loved to...

ALBERTA SCHULZ, Alberta A. Schulz, 92, of Creston, passed away on Aug. 23, 2019. She was born June 8, 1927 to Albert and Mary Stevens and married Erich E. Schulz on June 22, 1946. He passed away on May 12, 1968. Alberta had made her home in Parma Heights for 50 years. Surviving are her children, Kenneth A. (Teresa) Schulz, Karin A. Weir, Kathleen (Gary) Mullins and Kevin Schulz of Creston; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Stevens and Joanne Fox; and dear friend Anne Buckard. A daughter, Karleen, and sisters, Mary Kobe, Kate Leishman and Theresa Vratney died previously. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 31st at 11:00 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in...