All Obituaries

DOYLESTOWN -  Richard Dann First passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on  January 26, 2020. Richard had battled prostate cancer for 20 years with courage and grace. A lifetime resident of the Doylestown area, Richard (“Dick/Rick”) was born on October 28, 1945, to the late Alfred and Ethel First.  He was a graduate of Doylestown High School and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He earned his B.S. degree in Industrial Management from...

DOYLESTOWN – Mary Alice Hollis, age 87, passed into spirit on January 22, 2020. Born on April 1, 1932 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Kenneth J. and Dorothy (Harter) Welday, she had been a resident of Doylestown since 1955.  Mary Alice and her husband Ron owned and operated the Hollis Agency in Doylestown for more than 40 years.  She was active in the Doylestown Methodist Church and enjoyed supporting the community through its outreach programs.  She especially loved her...

BARBERTON- Rita M. Roberts (Busson), age 59, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2020. Born in Barberton, OH to the late Paul and Alice Arlene (Lepley) Busson, she was a resident of Barberton for many years, previously of Doylestown. Rita was employed by Albert Screenprint for over 28 years and was a member of the Wadsworth Eagles #2177, Barberton Civitan Club, Doylestown American Legion Post #407, Barberton Liedertafel and past member of other social clubs. Rita loved to cook a...

DALTON – John W. Nussbaum, age 77, passed away on January 11, 2020. Born on November 10, 1942 in Massillon, OH to the late Frank L. and Marie G. (Drage) Nussbaum, he was a life resident of Dalton.  John was owner and operator of DDF Enterprises, specializing in auto restoration since 1995, and had previously farmed the family farm for many years.  John also had a love and dedication for the dog training sport that extended for almost 50 years having worked with police K-9,...

DALTON – Mary Ellen Ketler, age 95, passed away on January 2, 2020. Born on October 20, 1924 in North Lawrence, OH to the late Lester and Rebecca Jane (Berg) Poorman, she was a life resident of Dalton.  Mary Ellen retired from Gerstenslager after 44 years of service and was a member of the Dalton Presbyterian Church and the Wayne County Chapter of A.A.R.P.  She was thought of by family as a peaceful, generous, loving, and gentle spirit who never met a stranger.  Mary...

Kenneth C. Reed, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2019. Born on July 25, 1954 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Nelson A. and Alyce H. (Irby) Reed, he was a resident of Akron for 33 years, previously of Doylestown.  Ken had been employed by First National Bank and also B. F. Goodrich Co. Preceded in death by his parents and sister in-law, Nancy Reed, he is survived by his girlfriend, Tracy Lewis of Akron, brother, Richard Reed of North Ridgeville; sister, Minda...

DOYLESTOWN – David G. Krunich, age 82, passed away on December 27, 2019. Born on September 20, 1937 in Clinton, OH to the late David and Mildred “Millie” (Ferro) Krunich, he was a life resident of the Doylestown area.  Retiring from B&C Machine after many years, he was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by his brother, Floyd, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette;...

DALTON – Enoch A. “Arnold” George, age 70, passed away on December 23, 2019. Born on December 21, 1949 in Norton, WV to the late Hobert and Ethel (Pingley) George, he was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving with the U.S. Army and was a resident of Dalton since 1987.  Enoch worked for Orrville Products for 37 years until their closing in 2003 and then worked for Rayco Manufacturing until he retired in 2011.  He was a member of the Orrville American Legion...

BARBERTON – Vernon P. Bidinger, age 97, passed away on December 7, 2019. Born on June 30, 1922 in Massillon, OH to the late Carl P. and Mabel E. (Baker) Bidinger, Vern was a resident of Barberton since 1949. He was a six-year veteran and Lieutenant with the U. S. Navy serving in both WWII and Korea and then went on to retire from the Naval Reserves.  Vern started Bidinger Insurance in 1957 where he was owner and agent for many years and had previously been employed by Smith Dairy...

NORTON – Naomi M. Riley, age 83, passed away on December 2, 2019. Born on February 7, 1936 in Barberton, OH to the late Charlie D. and Novella (Hanshue) Dean, she was a resident of Norton for 51 years, previously of Barberton.  A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family and was an Avon representative for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 2018, she is survived by her sons, Jim (Sandi), Dave (Patricia), Charles (Erica)...