All Obituaries

DOYLESTOWN – Dorothy J. Oxley, age 83, passed away on April 1, 2020. Born on September 29, 1936 in Marshallville, OH to the late Willard and Augusta (Truex) Mohler, she was a life resident of the Doylestown / Marshallville area.  Dorothy started her career with the Doylestown Telephone Company at the age of 18 and was a dedicated employee until her retirement in 2001 and had attended Crossroads Community Church. Preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2000; daughter, Judith...

DOYLESTOWN – Donald G. “Don” Paridon, age 84, passed away on March 24, 2020. Born on March 7, 1936 in Doylestown to the late George and Ethel Marie (Homan) Paridon, he was a life resident and graduate of Doylestown High School. Don was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #3410, Barberton Moose Lodge #759, Barberton Sokol, and a life member of the Catholic Order of Forresters. Don will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  If he...

DALTON – Mary L. McCullough, age 90, passed away on March 23, 2020. Born on October 10, 1929 in Massillon, OH to the late Raymond W. and Helen (Geis) Myers, she was a resident of Dalton since 1959.  An active member of Cornerstone Community Church, Mary was also a member of the former Dalton V.F.W Post 5534.  She volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drives at the Dalton Presbyterian Church and was an avid Dalton High School sports fan. Preceded in death by her husband,...

DOYLESTOWN – Brenda L. Busson, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020. Born on July 6, 1959 in Lodi, OH to the late John M. and Janet E. (Greene) Dawson, Brenda was a resident of Doylestown since 1965.  She had worked for many years with her mother who was owner of Dawson Janitorial.  Known for her quick wit, infectious laugh, and telling you like it is, she had a passion for horses and was a lover of many other animals. Preceded in death by her half-brothers,...

DOYLESTOWN – Bonnie J. Shaw, age 88, passed away on March 15, 2020, at home, with family present. Born on December 17, 1931 in Akron, OH to the late George E. and Marjorie (Gates) Roe, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School and resident of Doylestown since 1976.  She attended secretarial school after graduation from high school. Bonnie was proud of her "second career" with Kelly Temp Services, where she worked in later years.  Bonnie and family are...

DOYLESTOWN – Audrey Mae “Babe” Watkins-Richards, age 94, passed away on February 29, 2020. Born in Akron to the late Homer J. and Mary F. (Gee) Ritzman, Audrey was a resident of Doylestown since 1945.  During WWII she worked on the home front among the legion of women known as “Rosie the Riveters” building airplane wings at Firestone. At war’s end she married returning Army Air Corpsman Ed Watkins and they moved to Doylestown where they established...

DOYLESTOWN – Wanda E. Wintrow, age 93, passed away on February 19, 2020. Born on December 14, 1926 in Akron, OH to the late Odell and Loraine (Makin) Lanning, she was a resident of Doylestown since 1964.  Wanda retired from ACME after 29 years of service and was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ and was a Doylestown Lioness. Preceded in death by her husband, Don L. in 2005; brother, Roger Lanning; sister, Frances Ray, she is survived by children, Lanny (Dora) Wintrow...

DALTON – Jon D. Ketler, age 64, passed away at home with his family by his side on February 19, 2020. Born on September 4, 1955 in Orrville to the late Wellington and Jean (Amos) Ketler, he was a 1974 graduate of Dalton High School and was a life resident of Dalton.  Jon was owner and operator of DN Products for 20 years.  He previously was owner of Ketler Trucking and had farmed for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patty and beloved children, Kyle...

DOYLESTOWN – Paul Elsworth Stufflebeam was on this Earth from October 20, 1925 until God called him home on February 17, 2020.  A resident of Doylestown since 1952, he was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Navy. Paul retired from P.P.G. Co. after 37 years of service and was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Doylestown American Legion Post #407 for 50 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Myrtle Stufflebeam;...

STERLING – Glenna J. Dannemiller, age 89, passed away on February 16, 2020. Born on January 19, 1931 in Mogadore, OH to the late Oran and Nellie Rohrbaugh, she was a resident of Sterling for 28 years, previously of Doylestown.  Glenna retired from the US Postal Service, Doylestown office, and had volunteered at Barberton Citizens Hospital.  She was a member of St. Anne’s  Catholic Church in Rittman and had cleaned the church for many years.  In her younger...