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Melvin B. Wolgamott, 88, of Burbank, died Feb. 26, 2010, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a period of declining health. Melvin was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Fredericksburg, to the late Blaine and Almeda Wolgamott. He was a graduate of Burbank High School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-45 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and in the Philippines. He retired from ConValve,...

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Pearl A. Rufener, 84, of Wooster, died Feb. 25, 2010, at Smithville-Western Care Center. Pearl was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Seville, to the late Samuel Lee and Hazel White, and formerly lived in Willard and Zephyr Hills, Fla. She was a 1944 graduate of Seville High School and was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church, Willard. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, music, and...

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Lorena G. Hamilton, 91, of Wooster, died Feb. 22, 2010, at Glendora Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Lorena was born April 5, 1918, in Maysville, to the late Louis L. and Belle Chenevey, and had been a Wooster resident most of her life. She was a devoted homemaker who dearly loved her family. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and involved...

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William “Roger” Groop, 77, of West Long Branch, N.J., died Feb. 23, 2010, surrounded by his family. Roger was born in Wooster and lived in West Long Branch for the past 35 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and following his service, received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Kent State. He worked as the supervisor of communications for the Garden State...

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Mary Elizabeth Coleman, of Wooster, died Feb. 24, 2010, at OSU East Hospital, following a five-week illness. Mary was born March 25, 1938, in New York City, to Michael and Helen Fitzgerald. She graduated from Ascension School and Blessed Sacrament High School, NYC, received a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, and a master’s degree from the Teachers’ College of Columbia University. She...

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Charles J. Riley, 83, of Uhrichsville, died March 1, 2010, at his daughter’s home, following a short illness. Born June 14, 1926, near Bowerston, Charles was a son of the late Charles Elmer “Chuck” and Mildred Riley. He was lifelong resident of the area who had worked in the local coal industry for many years until his retirement from Midvale Coal in the late ‘70s. He was a U.S. Army veteran...

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John E. “J.J.” Ohse, 19, of Killbuck, died Feb. 26, 2010, at his home. John was born Oct. 25, 1990, in Millersburg, to John E. and Tracy Ohse. He was a 2009 graduate of West Holmes High School. Surviving are his maternal grandmother, Joyce Adkins of Glenmont; and sisters, Loretta Ohse of Glenmont and Ashley Ohse of the home. Memorial services will be held March 1, 2010, at 3 p.m., at the...

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Betty R. Miller, 63, of Berlin, died Feb. 25, 2010, at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg. Betty was born August 18, 1946, in Millersburg, to the late Roman H. and Elva H. Miller. She worked for the Gospel Book Store, Berlin, since 1979, and arranged many Gospel Music Concerts at the OARDC. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church and loved gardening, reading, cooking, and enjoyed her...

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Dale Donald Peterson, 85, of Glenmont, formerly of San Francisco and Renville County, N.D., died Feb. 24, 2010, at West View Manor Retirement Center, Wooster. Dale was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Sherwood, N.D., to the late John and Constance Peterson. He was an employee of the Boy Scouts of America, San Francisco, for over 25 years before he relocated to Ohio, where he was employed in the custodial...

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Mabel F. Martin, of Millersburg, died Feb. 26, 2010, at her home. Her daughters were with her as she peacefully slipped away. Mabel was born Oct. 29, 1917, near Fredericksburg, to the late Cornelius J. and Clara Brown. She was a graduate of Fredericksburg High School and was an accomplished musician. She played accordion with the Weiss Family Orchestra and with Hans and Alice Grossniklaus,...