All Obituaries

Marcia Dawn Sam, 68 of Windsor Twp, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 15th, 2022 at UH-Tripoint Medical Center in Concord. She was born in Farmington, OH on September 16th, 1953 to the late Francis and Vina Mae (Culver) Osburn. Marcia later married Joseph Sam on July 5th 2008. She enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her best friend and husband, Joe. Marcia also loved doing puzzles and playing with her dog, Pebbles.      Marcia will be...

Edna Bender (nee Yoder), 62, of Parkman, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 11th, 2022 at her son’s home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Claridon, OH on September 28th, 1959 to the late Daniel T. and Naomi (Schmucker) Yoder. Edna later married Edward J. Bender on September 10th, 1981. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.   She will be missed by: her loving husband of 40 years, Edward; children, Linda Ruth (Nelson) Miller, Roy...

Nancy K. Mast (nee Kurtz), 63, of Parkman Twp, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 8th, 2022 at UH-Geauga Medical Center in Claridon. She was born in Chardon, OH on March 22nd, 1958 to the late Wallace J. and Ada (Yoder) Kurtz. Nancy later married Allen N. Mast on September 8th, 1977. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by: her loving husband of 44 years, Allen; children, Marty (Barbara) Mast, Ada (Joey) Miller, Danny (Sally) Mast, Kathy...

Linda Mullett-Buehner (nee Hershberger), 88, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 7th, 2022 at her daughters home in Madison while surrounded by her family. She was born February 18th, 1933 to the late Samuel and Malinda (Miller) Hershberger.   Linda was a business woman in Middlefield who owned Geauga Pipe and Supply. She later worked at the Good News and volunteered at Geauga Hospital for 14 years before retiring. Spending time with her family was always...

Joe R. Eicher, 67, of Middlefield Twp, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 7th, 2022 at UH-Geauga Medical Center in Claridon. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 20th, 1954 to the late Menno N. and Rebecca (Hilty) Eicher. Joe later married Ida Eicher on November 11th, 1973. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 48 years, Ida; children, Viola (Dennis) Schlabach, Kathryn (Joe) Detweiler, Rebecca (Uria) Schlabach, Verena...

Virginia Dare Barbe (nee Zalar), 89 years old, of Bristolville, Ohio, put on her wings the evening of Friday January 7, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep. Born in West Virginia in 1932, raised in Huntsburg, Ohio, then settled much of her life in Bristolville, Ohio. She was a home maker, known for her kindness, a great conversationalist and shared a tad bit of gossip from time to time.  She was just an amazing lady. Her life was full and purpose. Virginia was also the...

Hubert E. Anderson, 81, of West Farmington, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon January 6th, 2022 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born in Cameron, WV on August 23rd, 1940 to the late Ervin and Helen (Wendt) Anderson. Hubert is once again reunited with his loving wife, Barbara (Harsha) Anderson, who died February 25th, 2016. Hubert retired from working production for General Motors after over 30 years. That didn’t stop him from working though! Hubert always...

John A. Miller, 73, of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 5th, 2022 at his home. He was born in Windsor, OH on October 13th, 1948 to the late Andy J.M. and Emma (Fisher) Miller. John later married Lovina Wengerd on June 6th, 1974. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.   He will be missed by: his loving wife of 47 years, Lovina; children, Mattie (Melvin) Byler, Andy Miller, John (Miriam) Miller, Ada (Daniel) Miller, Daniel (Rachel) Miller, Joseph...

Johnny “Lard” Lee Slusher, 60, of Bristolville, OH, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 4th, 2022 at UH-Geauga Medical Center in Claridon Twp, OH. He was born in Warren, OH on May 17th, 1961 to the late Virgil and Pearl (Cottrell) Slusher. He was the one person in the world that would always give you the shirt off his back if needed. John loved hosting his annual pig roast for all of his family and friends. He was a life long truck driver in the asphalt...

Marianne A. Miller (nee Miller), 76, of Colebrook Twp, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 4th, 2022 at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlefield, OH on March 18th, 1945 to the late Albert F. and Lizzie Ann (Miller) Miller. Marianne later married Ervin E. Miller on June 24th, 1964. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.   She will be missed by: her loving husband of 57 years, Ervin; children, Martha (Andrew) Byler, Sarah (Wallace)...