All Obituaries

EVELYN E. WERSTLER Evelyn E. Werstler passed away peacefully, at her home, on June 23, 2022. She was born in Greentown, Ohio, January 7, 1929 and was 93. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne F. Werstler; parents, Clarence and Maggie Moore; and her siblings. Evelyn is survived by her children, Tom (Brenda) Werstler of Tennessee, Sandra Fultz of South Carolina, and Karen Rodd of Greentown, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer Werstler, Benjamin (Julie) Werstler, Charles (Kaitlin) Fultz...

JOYCE M. DESHON Joyce M. DeShon, 95, passed away at her home on June 16, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Walter and Dorothy (Newton) Bitecofer in Dover, Ohio, on July 3, 1926. She joins her husband, Jim; her sister, Dot (Larry); her brothers, Dwayne, Ed (Betty), and Jack (Joanne); brother-in-law Tony, and granddaughter Rachel who passed on before her.  Joyce is survived by her sister, Linda Cardarelli; daughter, Jill DeShon; son, Jeff (Heidi) DeShon;...

BROTHER NICHOLAS V. PATRON, JR. On May 24, 2022, Brother Nicholas V. Patron, Jr. completed his work on earth and was reunited with his parents, as God called him home. “Well done my good and faithful servant.” He was born March 26, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, to parents, Nicholas V. and Mary J. (Ottavio) Patron, Sr. Nick grew up in a devout Catholic family, with strong Catholic heritage and its moral teachings. He and his family were parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

WILLABURT “BILLIE” WHYTSELL Surrounded by her loving family, WillaBurt “Billie” Whytsell, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, May 20, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born to Lawrence and Virginia (Buchanan) Stump in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on June 23, 1944. A 1963 Springfield High School graduate, she worked in the grocery industry for many years and together with her husband, Jerry, they had four children. Billie loved her family and grandchildren greatly. She...

MICHAEL J. EMERSON Michael J. Emerson, 63, of Green, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2022.  He was born September 27, 1958. A 20-year retired Navy veteran, Michael enjoyed cars and was a self-employed mechanic. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Emerson. He is survived by his father, James Emerson; sons, Michael and Terry Emerson; and his former wife, Lydia Emerson. Visitation for Michael will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.,...

LISA RENEE BRETH Lisa Adcox Breth, our beloved family member and friend to many, has gone to be with our Lord. May her body be restored with His grace, as she joins her parents, Al Adcox and Joanne Adcox, in their eternal home. Lisa’s strength in this physical life was overcoming great battles within her own body. She is to be remembered for her courage and constant smile through pain and in adversity. Like her mother, Lisa had a keen memory for special occasions and family stories....

ANNE M. ROMINE Anne M. Romine, 93, slipped away quietly on her journey home, May 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. An Akron, resident her entire life, she was born February 20, 1929. Extremely devoted to her faith and family, Anne was steadfast in giving love to her husband, Dorsey, their children, and grandchildren, unconditionally, and lived to make their lives better. Anne was the beloved wife of Dorsey Romine and devoted mother to Karen Mason of South Carolina, Janie Blair of...

THOMAS E. LIPFORD       Thomas E. Lipford, 69, of Suffield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, April 6, 2022. One of nine children, he was born December 31, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia, to parents, William and Madeline (Snodgrass) Lipford, who preceded him in death. Together with his parents, sisters, Katheryn Dover and Susan Lilley also preceded him in death. He loved music and playing cards, especially poker. A wonderful man, he loved his family and...

MARTHA A. (STIPE) HOOVER Martha A. (Stipe) Hoover passed away quietly on her journey home, April 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Marvin and Alta (Motz) Stipe on February 18, 1924, in Green Township, Ohio. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Hoover; brother, Harold Stipe; and sister, Hazel Stipe. A member of Green Valley United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, she was a lifelong resident of Green. She...

RONALD MERL CORDIER, SR. Ronald Merl Cordier Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, in his home, while surrounded by family on March 29th, 2022. Born to Merl and Ruby Cordier in Hartville, OH, Ronald was the oldest of five, spending his childhood in Mogadore, OH, where he graduated in 1957. After attending a semester of college, Ronald quickly decided he wanted to enter the workforce and began a career with A&P, which he continued for many years while he and his beloved wife, Donna Jo...