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OBITUARY | 2010-04-13

Robert “Bob” Caples, 81, of Country Club Retirement Campus, Dover, died April 10, 2010. A son of the late Charles and Valera Caples, Bob was born August 27, 1928, in New Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and Korea. During his service to his country, he was awarded various medals, including the World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Service Defense...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-13

Louis P. Swinehart, 63, of Holmesville, died suddenly April 12, 2010, at his home. Louis was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Millersburg, to the late Lawrence Leroy and Dorothy Swinehart. He enjoyed fishing, going mushroom hunting, and socializing at the Holmesville Conservation Club, where he was a life member. Surviving are siblings, Margaret Marks of Millersburg, Betty Beachy of Clark, Sandra Scherer...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-14

Nellie Smith, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died April 13, 2010, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, Millersburg. Born March 5, 1916, in Clinton, Nellie lived in the Clinton area most of her life. She was a longtime member of New Franklin Church of Christ and the Northwest Senior Center. She was a wonderful homemaker and will be long remembered for her pies and sewing...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-14

Mary K. Anderson, 71, of Orrville, died April 10, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a short illness. Mary was born May 1, 1938, in Reader, W.Va., to the late Joseph E. and Jessie E. Larimore. She had been employed at the J.M. Smucker Co., Orrville, for 23 years, working in the production department as a label operator. Following her retirement, she and her husband owned and operated a...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-14

Byard D. “B.D.” Horst, 79, of Dalton, died April 6, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Byard was born Oct. 29, 1930, near Dalton, to the late Homer and Zenna Horst, and attended Dalton Schools. He was a farmer and had done custom combine work in the local area for over 50 years. He was a member of Chester Mennonite Church and enjoyed going to...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-14

Barbara A. Baker, 57, of Wooster, died April 10, 2010, at her home. Barbara was born Feb. 4, 1953, in Damascus, Va., to the late Ray D. Sr. and Margaret Campbell. She graduated from Wooster High School and had worked for Cosmo Plastics, Fredericksburg. She enjoyed yard sales, planting flowers, and took pride in her home and decorating for the holidays. Barbara will be greatly missed by her...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-14

Duane R. Proudfoot, 65, of Orrville, died April 8, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a sudden illness. Duane was born April 2, 1945, in Junior, W.Va., to Virginia and the late Truman Proudfoot. He graduated from Belington High School, W.Va., in 1962, and worked as a layout technician for Quality Castings, Orrville, for the last 43 years. Duane enjoyed talking with people and...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-15

Flossie Gay Matson, 69, of Millersburg, died April 7, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following an extended illness. Flossie was born May 26, 1940, in West Virginia, to the late John Elm and Ina Underwood. She loved being with her family and friends. Surviving are children, Teresa Hendrix and Erin (Robert) Taylor, both of Millersburg, Kelly Angle of Marion, and Wayne McDonald of Wooster;...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-15

Robert N. Ballard, 93, of New Philadelphia, died April 12, 2010, at Hennis Care & Retirement Centre, Dover, following a period of declining health. A son of the late John and Lois Ballard, Robert was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Dover. A 1935 graduate of Dover High School, he was a carpenter by trade and retired as a cabinet maker from William Hutras Construction after 15 years of service. Prior to...

OBITUARY | 2010-04-15

Vera M. Ellwood, 81, of New Philadelphia, died April 13, 2010, at her home. Born Dec. 14, 1928, in Coshocton, Vera was a daughter of the late Frank H. and Clara Caley. A member of Faith Christian Church, New Philadelphia, she worked at the former Tope’s Office Supply, Nichol’s Department Store, and H.C. Spring Electric. She was a faithful member of Curves, New Philadelphia, attending daily...