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Edward David Warner

Edward David Warner

Feb 16, 2025

Edward David Warner, aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on October 17, 1941, and lived most of his life in Harrisburg/Louisville in the original family home. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. He graduated from Walsh College in 1964 with a BA in Finance and joined the...

Harold Eugene Ringer Jr

Harold Eugene Ringer Jr

Feb 15, 2025

Harold Eugene “Gene” Ringer Jr. of Canton passed away Saturday February 15, 2025, at 87 years of age. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Hartville, Ohio, to the late Harold E. and Bertha (Weisel) Ringer. Gene graduated from Hartville High School in 1955, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. Upon graduation, Gene attended Washington and Jefferson...

John J. Darago

John J. Darago

Feb 14, 2025

John J. Darago , 70 , passed away after a short illness on February 14 , 2025 . John was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifelong resident of the greater Akron area . He enjoyed the outdoors skiing , fishing and hunting. John graduated from ST Vincent high school before attending the university of Akron where is was...

John Floyd Hart Jr

John Floyd Hart Jr

Feb 14, 2025

John Floyd Hart Jr. Passed February 14th, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 60. Johnny was born December 13th, 1964 to John Floyd Hart Sr. and Lula Belle Kitts Hart in Huntington, West Virginia.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Belle Hart.

Johnny is survived by his children:-Amanda Hart (Rick)

-Sophie Hart-Andrew "Choogy" Hart (Megan)-Joshua Hart...

Christopher Edward Davis

Christopher Edward Davis

Feb 14, 2025

Christopher Edward Davis 36 years old of the Akron area passed away February 14, 2025. Full obituary to follow.

Tina M. Wapinski

Tina M. Wapinski

Feb 11, 2025

Tina M. Wapinksi age 63 passed away surrounded by her family on February 11, 2025. Born on July 17, 1961, she was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. Tina had a passion for helping people. She worked in nursing and retired from Rescare. Tina was adventurous, loved nature, travel, and always looked forward to summer BBQ and her girls’ trips....

Irma Buchanan

Irma Buchanan

Feb 11, 2025

Irma Buchanan age 71 of the Akron area passed away February 11, 2025. If anyone has information regarding next of kin, please contact Heritage Cremation & Burial Society at 330-875-5770.

Gerald W. Valentine

Gerald W. Valentine

Feb 10, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" W. Valentine a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 88 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Jerry was born in Alliance & raised in Maximo, Ohio on June 20, 1936 to Ray and Ruth Valentine. He retired from Crown Heating & Cooling after working 40+ years in the HVAC industry. He...

Leonard R. Tompos

Leonard R. Tompos

Feb 10, 2025

Leonard R. Tompos, aged 89, died 10th of February 2025, at his home in Elyria, OH. 

Mr. Tompos retired from 1997 after teaching Sociology for 29 years at Lorain County Community College. Before coming to LCCC, he had taught for 3 years at Muskingum College [now University] in New Concord, OH.

Born at home in Lorain in 1935, earlier in his career...

Richard Neumann

Richard Neumann

Feb 8, 2025

Richard Neumann, age 93, of Fairview Park, went home to be with Jesus on February 8, 2025.  

Richard leaves behind his three children, Craig (Shari) Neumann, Kurt (Beth) Neumann, and Laura Damiano. Richard also has six grandchildren (Wayne, Macie, Olivia, Alexis, Luke, and Hannah). 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Biggs Neumann, his sister, LaVerne (James) Kubik,...

Denise Ann Lukens

Denise Ann Lukens

Feb 8, 2025

Denise Ann Lukens, 71, of Dennison, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born on February 13, 1953, in Dover, Ohio, Denise was the daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Betty (Chaney) Chercony. She was a 1971 graduate from New Philadelphia High School. She would continue...

William Franklin Cleveland

William Franklin Cleveland

Feb 6, 2025

William Franklin Cleveland, 79, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. Born on May 3, 1945, he was the son of Evelyn (Cleveland) Avery and Joe Avery. 

Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent his career as a long-haul truck driver,...

Charles Lockyer

Charles Lockyer

Feb 6, 2025

Chuck was born in Cleveland in 1947 to Charles and Eleanore Lockyer and he graduated from Cathedral Latin. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1969, and in the Vietnam War he was a Purple Heart recipient. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife, Janie (Medina); daughter, Jennifer (Medina); son, Christopher and his...

John Joseph Klimczak

John Joseph Klimczak

Feb 6, 2025

John Joseph Klimczak, 82, of Cleveland, OH passed away on February 6th, 2025 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. 

John was born on February 25th, 1942 to John and Mary Klimczak in Garfield Heights, OH. After graduating from Cathedral of Latin, he became a member of the Army Reserves and he went on to become a firefighter in Garfield Hts....

John Montgomery Whatmough

John Montgomery Whatmough

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. John Montgomery Whatmough age 88 of Akron, Ohio passed away late Monday evening, February 3, 2025 at St. Luke Lutheran Community Assisted Living Facility. He was born August 3, 1936 in Summit County. John served in the United States Navy and United States Air Force Reserve at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna, Ohio. He worked at McNeil Machine...

Brian J. Collins

Brian J. Collins

Feb 2, 2025

Brian J. (Becca L.) Collins passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 6, 1985, in Canton, to Ballard and Lori. Brian was a 2004 graduate of McKinley Senior High School. Shortly after, he began his journey working closely with Honda, where he developed his interests in automotive care. After many years, his...

James Lynn Brown

James Lynn Brown

Jan 31, 2025



James Lynn Brown born February 27, 1947 passed away January 31, 2025. Jim was a veteran of the US Army, and a Mason for over 50 years. He was a great man who was loved and will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends. 

Condolences and special memories of Jim can be shared with his loved ones online...

Thomas Downing

Thomas Downing

Jan 31, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Downing 84, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s house January 31, 2025. He was the son of Herman and Betty Downing. Tom was retired from Packard and became an accomplished custom knife maker, known as TW Downing and was recognized world wide for his artistry Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards with his lifelong friend, Mike. He...

Gerald Allen Young

Gerald Allen Young

Jan 28, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Young, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Young. Born in Canton, Ohio. Jerry resided in Massillon, Ohio. Graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Kent Stark University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Jerry retired from LTV Steel. Jerry enjoyed boating, fishing, camping,...

Connie Sue Johnston

Connie Sue Johnston

Jan 28, 2025

Connie Sue Johnston passed away on January 28, 2025. She was 58 years old. Daughter of Charles W & Janis Sue Johnston (deceased), loving sister to Brenda Whicker (Mike) and brother Ernest (Rose) Johnston. Significant other to James Neitzel. Aunt to 6 and great aunt to 9 nieces and nephews.

Connie had a deep affection for animals, found joy in cooking...

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