All Obituaries

ORRVILLE – C. Randall “Randy” McConnell, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 17, 2024. Born on June 30, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John and Anna Jo (Whalen) McConnell, he was a lifelong resident of Orrville.  A graduate of Staunton Military Academy and obtaining his bachelor’s degree in political science from Fayetteville State in NC, he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  Randy served as an 82nd Airborne...

ORRVILLE – Vivian May Leaman, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home after a brief illness. Vivian was born on August 28, 1940 in Wooster to the late Dale and Ruby (McPhillen) Leaman and was a resident of Orrville since the mid 1990’s, previously of Columbus, OH.  A 1958 graduate of Wooster High School, she worked as a dental tech for Dr. Dawe for many years, and at the Timken Co. in Columbus until she broke her hip and had to...

DALTON – Cloanna L. Raines, age 84, passed away on May 7, 2024. Born on October 9, 1939 in Hewett, WV to the late Clifford and Sylvia M. (Hager) Ball, she was a resident of Dalton for 12 years, previously of Massillon.  Cloanna retired as a cook from Brewster Park and had previously worked with Meadow Wind Health Care.  She had a passion for gardening, and also enjoyed working with her flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is...

BARBERTON – Kim D. Cunningham, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2024. Born in Akron, OH on August 18, 1959 to Gerald and Janet M. (Robison) Graves, she was a resident of Barberton since 1993, previously of Los Angeles, CA. Kim loved to be with children and ran a home daycare while in California. She attended Winning Side Baptist Church and loved spending time with family and had a special love for cats. Preceded in death by her children, Travis James I & Travis James...

DOYLESTOWN - James R. “Jim” Darnell, age 65, left his loving wife and family on May 1, 2024. Born on June 27, 1958 in South Bend, IN to the late Forrest and Barbara (Van Valkenburgh) Darnell, he was a graduate of Glendale High School in Springfield, MO and then obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron.  A resident of Doylestown for 31 years, previously of Barberton, Jim had been employed by the Standard Coffee Company with 32 years of service. ...

NORTH LAWRENCE – Michael J. Chaboude, age 57, passed away on April 30, 2024. Born in Orrville, OH on February 10, 1967 to Charles and Judy (Horst) Chaboude, Michael had been a lifelong resident of the Dalton area graduating from Dalton High School, class of 1985. He worked at Lehman Awning for 35 years until its closing and then went into the production of tarps for semi-trailers. Mike was a member of the Sons of Herman and the Massillon Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by his mother,...

DALTON – Carol A. Farriss (nee Myers), age 88, passed away on April 27, 2024. Born on June 4, 1935 in Akron to the late Gail and Beatrice (Vermillion) Myers, Carol had been a resident of Dalton since 1963. She was employed as a secretary at Firestone Tire and Rubber early in her life and went on to accompany her husband, William, in running the family farm. A past member of Dalton United Methodist Church; Carol sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Methodist...

WADSWORTH – Rick A. Cope, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2024. Born on August 11, 1960 in Akron to the late Willie Dee and Edna (Claborn) Cope, he was a resident of Wadsworth Township since 1990.  Rick retired from The Ruhlin Co. as a carpenter after 27 years of service.  A member of the local carpenters union and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, he loved to hunt and spend time with his son and friends at the Deer Camp, especially hosting the Lucky Shoot...

DALTON – John W. Merriman, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2024. Born on October 11, 1955 in Orrville, OH to the late William J. and Kathryn L. (Sommer) Merriman, he was a lifelong resident of Dalton.  A 1974 graduate of Dalton High School, he was class president and would have celebrated his 50 year class reunion later this year.  A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, John retired from GreenField Farms and had been employed by Buckeye Feed for many years...

DALTON – Elizabeth “Liz” A. Hauenstein, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2024. Born in Inez, KY on November 5, 1936 to the late James H. and Dixie (Ward) Muncy, Liz grew up in Moreland on the family farm. She was a graduate of Wooster High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in education from the College of Wooster. Liz had been a resident of Dalton since 1961 and worked as a teacher at Franklin Elementary and later Dalton Elementary. She also worked on...