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Nancy Lee Finley , 76, September 16, 2024, Auble Funeral Home. Calling Hours -Orrville Christian Church, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, September 23, 2024. Services - Orrville Christian Church, 12:00 pm, September 24, 2024.

Rev. Dr. Terry E. Litton, 82, died May 25, 2024. Calling will be held on June 1, 2024, at Auble Funeral Home, 512 E. Oak Street, Orrville, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Auble Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rev. Dr. Terry E. Litton, 82, died May 25, 2024. Calling will be held on June 1, 2024, at Auble Funeral Home, 512 E. Oak Street, Orrville, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Auble Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rev. Dr. Terry E. Litton , 82, died May 25, 2024. Calling will be held on June 1, 2024, at Auble Funeral Home, 512 E. Oak Street, Orrville, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Auble Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rev. Dr. Terry Litton, Age 82 born in Hagerstown, Maryland November 23, 1941, passed away peacefully in his home in New Concord, Ohio on May 25, 2024. During his illustrious 42-year career as a United Methodist pastor, he served numerous churches in both the US and abroad including: McZena Hope-Fairview UM Chippewa Church at the Lake in Chippewa; Emmanuel UM in Ashland; Trinity UM-Orrville; Finchley Church in England, UK, where he participated in the exchange program; all before arriving in Cambridge to pastor 23 years at First United Methodist Church. Dr. Litton was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 44 years and long-time area teacher, Wandalee (nee: Hofsteter - married...

Orrville- Joy Elaine Smith, a beloved resident of Orrville, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. Joy was born on March 14, 1950, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Faye (Null) Smith. She graduated from Fairless High School in 1968. On December 12, 1998, she married James L. Smith in Orrville, who survives her. Joy dedicated 15 years of her life to AT&T, where she served as a Manager before retiring in 2000. She found joy in music, playing the piano and violin, as well as in gardening and spending cherished moments with her family, which always held the highest priority for her. Joy is survived...

Linda J. Dews, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and served Him faithfully to the end. God gifted Linda with the ability to make others feel loved and special; among them were her family, her church at Orrville Baptist, her co-workers, and a host of friends. Linda was born October 9, 1960 to Don and Doris Riley of Madison, Indiana and married Brad Dews on April 30, 1983. They were blessed with two wonderful children and a daughter-in-law: Matthew (Meagan) and Hannah. Linda served others as an ER nurse at King's Daughter's Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital and as nurse manager at the Pregnancy Care Center of Wayne...

North Lawrence -- Judith Barbara Hardgrove, age 85, of North Lawrence, formerly of Doylestown, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, following a period of declining health. Judith was born on November 28, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Arvil "Red" and Bernice (Hilton) Brackett and graduated from Kenmore High School with the class of 1956. She married William Collins Hardgrove on September 27, 1958, in Akron, and they have been happily married for the last 65+ years. Throughout high school and in her early marriage years, she worked at Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co., then following the birth of her first child, she stayed home to raise the kids. In later years once her...

Jim Hirst, 77, formerly Barberton, died Feb 17. Graduated Barberton High School 1965. Worked at Babcock & Wilcox. Full obit at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Richard "Dick" Horst, age 97, of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Amherst Meadows in Massillon, following a period of declining health. Dick was born on November 29, 1926, in North Lawrence, to the late Ralph and Florence (Huff) Horst, graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1944, and served as a Seaman Second Class in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Helen M. Wright on July 1, 1949, in Salem, Ohio, and she survives. They would have been married 75 years this July. He worked as a Supervisor for Ohio Bell Telephone for 38 years, retiring in 1984 and was a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers. Dick was a member of the Tuslaw Local...

Lois Leidig , 92, Orrville, died February 1, 2024, Auble Funeral Home. Services - Orrville Mennonite Church, 11:00 am, February 10, 2024.

Perrysville, OH - Marcia A. Baer, age 79, of Perrysville, OH, and Ft. Myers, FL. died Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home in Ft. Myers, FL, following a period of declining health. Marcia was born on July 26, 1944, in Wooster, OH, to the late William B. and Martha C. (Cunningham) Baer. Marcia graduated from Orrville High School in 1962 and earned her bachelor's degree in teaching from Otterbein University in 1966. She worked as a Health and Physical Education teacher for Ontario Local Schools for 30 years. Marcia was very successful coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, cheerleading, gymnastics, drill team, and track & field for Ontario, taking teams to Ohio State regional...

Joyce (Howell) Smart, 93, of Orrville, died Dec. 10, 2023. Complete obituary and service information at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Pamela Roosa, age 77, of Copley, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, following a period of declining health. Pamela was born on November 21, 1946, in Bedford, Ohio, to the late Luke and Barbara (Hole) Grier. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1964 and earned her bachelor's degree from Hiram College in 1969 and worked in various industries before retiring. Pamela was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Mantua. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, watching NCIS & Super Natural, was a Cleveland Browns fan, as well as a self described foodie, and she was always down to try and do anything new. Surviving are...

Janett May Fink, age 88, of Rittman, formerly of Marshallville, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, following a brief period of declining health. Janett was born on October 26, 1935, in Lakeville, Ohio, to the late Harold and Cecil (Morris) Swain and graduated from Jeromesville High School in 1954. She married Harry William Fair Sr. in Millersburg. They were married until his passing on August 2, 1961. Janett later married Budge F. Fink on May 31, 1963 in Millersburg. They were married until his passing on June 22, 2001. She worked hard to make her house a home for her family. Janett was a member of St. Michael's United Church of Christ in...

Emily Delp Smucker, age 75, of Orrville, OH and Naples, FL, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home in Orrville, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on April 25, 1948, in Oxford, Ohio, to the late Richard and Roslind (Ellis) Delp, graduated from Tallawanda High School in Oxford in 1966, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Miami University in 1970. She married Richard Kim Smucker on August 23, 1969, in Oxford and Richard survives her. Coming from generations of educators on her father's side and generations of successful farmers on her mother's side, Emily never forgot her roots. She began her career as an elementary school teacher for several years following college....

Emily Delp Smucker, age 75, of Orrville, OH and Naples, FL, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home in Orrville, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on April 25, 1948, in Oxford, Ohio, to the late Richard and Roslind (Ellis) Delp, graduated from Tallawanda High School in Oxford in 1966, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Miami University in 1970. She married Richard Kim Smucker on August 23, 1969, in Oxford and Richard survives her. Coming from generations of educators on her father's side and generations of successful farmers on her mother's side, Emily never forgot her roots. She began her career as an elementary school teacher for several years following college....

Emily Delp Smucker, age 75, of Orrville, OH and Naples, FL, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home in Orrville, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on April 25, 1948, in Oxford, Ohio, to the late Richard and Roslind (Ellis) Delp, graduated from Tallawanda High School in Oxford in 1966, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Miami University in 1970. She married Richard Kim Smucker on August 23, 1969, in Oxford and Richard survives her. Coming from generations of educators on her father's side and generations of successful farmers on her mother's side, Emily never forgot her roots. She began her career as an elementary school teacher for several years following college....

Roger L. Kinney passed away on October 7, 2023. Born August 22, 1946, graduated from Akron Central High School in 1964, served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked in car sales. Graveside service at 11:00 am, October 27, 2023, Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, 3363 Zuercher Road, Dalton. Visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Full obituary at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Roger L. Kinney passed away on October 7, 2023. Born August 22, 1946, graduated from Akron Central High School in 1964, served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked in car sales. Graveside service at 11:00 am, October 27, 2023, Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, 3363 Zuercher Road, Dalton. Visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Full obituary at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Ann Vagilla left for a long awaited shin-dig put on by friends, and family that she hasn't seen in a long time. She left in a flash, quick and on her terms just as she lived her life. She was a fierce woman, determined to lead a life as a wife, mother with her own identity. She was way before her time, being married at 18 to the love of her life (John) and having a job in the 60's, making good money for that special family vacation. She was simple, unimpressed by material things, but God, Country, family and friends she will cherish forever. She was a great cook, made killer cabbage rolls, kolachi and always found time to be a brownie leader, dance mom, or put on any cap she needed to. ...