The Obituary Section

George Smith

, Ohio

George N. Smith 91 of Killbuck Ohio passed away suddenly Saturday August 1 2026 at Pomerene Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday August 7 at Alexander Funeral Home in Millersburg with Pastor Dale Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Killbuck Cemetery in Killbuck Ohio with military honors provided by the Air Force Honor Guard Killbuck VFW and Millersburg American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Killbuck Valley Museum PO Box 142 Killbuck Ohio 44637. The family deeply appreciates any and all contributions. George was born September 3 1934 to James Jim and Elizabeth Nesbit Smith. In 1960 he married Caroline Hamlyn who survives him. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force retiring as a Major. During his service he received the Air Force…

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Kenneth Chipman

, Ohio

Kenneth DeWayne Chipman 74 of Killbuck Ohio passed away Saturday August 15 2026 at his home following a short illness. DeWayne was born on March 26 1952 in Cincinnati Ohio to Kenneth and Beulah Wilson Chipman. He married Deborah Abrams who survives him. An avid bowler DeWayne enjoyed caring for his yard and was often found tinkering in the garage. In addition to his wife of 55 years Deborah DeWayne is survived by three children William Scott Chipman Rebecca Lynne Richard Elliott and Christina Louise Jeffrey Wisler and grandchildren James Chipman Rose Chipman Lisa Carder Benjamin Elliott Nathaniel Elliott Alexis Wisler and Tyler Wisler. DeWayne was preceded in death by his mother Beulah Duncan his father Kenneth Chipman his siblings Raymond Cook and Ruth Ball and his daughterinlaw Angala Chipman. Kenneth DeWayne Chipman 74 of Killbuck Ohio passed away Saturday August 15 2026 at his home following a short illness.…

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Michael Giauque

, Ohio

March 28, 1997

On August 9th 2026 Michael Patrick Giauque from Holmes County Ohio lost his battle with mental illness but he sits VICTORIOUS in the arms of His Savior Jesus A conqueror of so much in this life and no longer suffering Michael Mikey was one of the strongest most courageous and determined people full of so much grace and intentionality. He loved fiercely he did everything with a passion that most people could only dream of and he never stopped trying to experience the best this life had to offer. It wasnt superficial things like money and things it was deep relationships with friends family and loved ones. He thrived on being able to help people whether that was becoming a highranking gamer where he trained people and helped them achieve their goals or helping others off a ledge when they felt deep desperation and darkness in their life. At a…

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Wendyl Kandel

, Ohio

Wendyl L. Kandel 73 of Millersburg Ohio passed away Monday August 10 2026 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center after an extended battle with heart issues. Visitation will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday August 15 at Alexander Funeral Home in Millersburg. There will be no formal viewing or service. To honor Wendyls wishes a cremation will take place and a private graveside service will be held at Berlin Cemetery with Pastor Ken Wengerd officiating. Wendyl was born on March 20 1953 in Millersburg Ohio to the late Reuben and Esther Sommers Kandel. He married Marie Shrock on March 10 2007 and she survives. Wendyl worked for more than 35 years at Cleveland Plumbing Supply was a partowner of Berlin Plumbing worked for Berlin Water for more than 30 years and previously worked at Schmid Plumbing in Wooster. He enjoyed spending time at Pelee Island Canada and…

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