All Obituaries

Rev. Ellen L. Purchase, 75 of Massillon, Ohio passed onto her eternal home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Ellen was born on February 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Hart) Loughrin.  She was called to the ministry and was affiliated with the East Ohio Conference of United Methodist Church. She had served churches in Zanesville, Utica, Galena, Fredericktown, Chippewa Lake, Cambridge, Braceville and Bucyrus, Ohio. In 1969, Ellen earned a music degree in...

Joseph D. Biedenbach, Sr., 81, of Medina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Joe was born July 23, 1941 in Herman, Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Catherine (Christy) Biedenbach. He moved to Medina County in the 1980’s. Joe had been an electrician with Cleveland Local 38 for many years. He enjoyed watching cowboy movies and woodworking. He is survived by his children- JoAnn (Robert) Mehota, Joseph Jr. (Carolyn) Biedenbach, Thomas (Shellie) Biedenbach,...

Douglas Andrew Wuebker, 57, of Litchfield, Ohio passed from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, Thursday, November 10, 2022. Doug was born on December 24, 1964 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Richard E. and Irene (Combs) Wuebker. He has resided in Litchfield since 1964. Doug graduated from Buckeye High School in1982. He was currently employed as a pond treating specialist with Pond’s Beautiful and had worked for Jones Construction.  Doug was a motorcycle enthusiast, who...

After a courageous battle with dementia, Donald “Doc” E. Carver passed away peacefully, November 8, 2022 at the age 87. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Mary Carver. He grew up in Maple Heights, Ohio and moved with his family to Medina County in 1950.  He was a skilled machinist, retiring after 43 years from the Duffin Manufacturing in Elyria as a supervisor. Don had a passion for golfing, raising roses, Model A & T outings, events, and...

Betty J. Ferrier, 90, of Polk, Ohio went to her eternal home on Tuesday, November 2, 2022. Betty was born in Medina, Ohio on October 22, 1932 to the late Carl and Vera (Becky) nee Kasper Frambach. She grew up in York Township on the family farm, married John Ferrier in 1957 and moved to Valley City. In 1975, they moved to Ashland County. Betty worked and retired after 30 years from Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. She is best known for owning and operating Ferrier’s Bulk Foods shop...

Donald Earl Wilson, 75, of York Township made his final journey on November 2, 2022. Don was born in Cleveland to the late Carl and Agnes (Pearson) Wilson on June 8, 1947. Don enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and was a member of the Rollin Thunder and PRIDE for Vets. An only child, Don had endless stories about adventures with friends. A family favorite is when they put a motor on his mother’s ironing board to make a go-kart.  Don was never fond of school, but was the proud...

Carol Mae (Hadsell) Mezurek, 80, of Belden, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022. Carol was born December 26, 1941, in Elyria to Sadie (Willis) Brubaker and Francis Brubaker, then adopted by Pete Hadsell.  She moved to Grafton from Elyria in the 50’s and has been a resident of Belden since 1972.  Carol was a 1960 graduate of Midview High School, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Carl Joel Mezurek. Together they raised four children,...

James F. Berger, 69, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Jim was born June 5, 1953 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Frank and Susan Berger and has resided in Litchfield most of his life. He was a 1971 graduate of Buckeye High School and was a member of FFA and also a 4-H member.  Jim was raised and worked on the family dairy farm and after graduation went to work at Mack Industries for 30+ years. He was an avid train buff, collecting O Gauge trains and traveled to...

Joan M. Perkins, 81, of Litchfield, passed away on October 6, 2022, after a brief illness with cancer.  She was born on October 12, 1940, in Cleveland to William and Dorothea (Hahn) Edinger.  She was the second of five daughters. After graduating from St. John College in Cleveland with a bachelor of science in nursing, Joan served as an officer in the United States Navy, where she met her husband, from 1961-1965.  Joan loved to read and enjoyed puzzles and crocheting. She is...

Mark Glenn Rand, 58, of Chippewa Lake, Ohio passed onto his heavenly home on October 1, 2022 Mark was born January 10, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Donald and Eula Rand. He lived most of his life in Cuyahoga County and later moved to Medina County. He was a master plumber and Jack-of-all-trades. Mark enjoyed making people laugh and loved talking to people and telling “Dad” jokes. Children were drawn to him for his resemblance to Santa Claus. Mark Enjoyed the outdoors...