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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.

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...

Robert Shardy Jr

Robert Shardy Jr

Jan 26, 2025

Robert (Rob) Shardy Jr. is now walking with the Lord after passing away at his home in Louisville due to complications from his paralysis and diabetes. Born on June 29, 1972, Rob was a graduate of Field High School, and received his bachelor’s degree from Malone University. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Rob worked as a mortgage...

Phillip L. Smith

Phillip L. Smith

Jan 26, 2025

Phillip L. Smith, age 65, of Homeworth, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, January, 26, 2025 at Aultman Hospital. He was born October 29, 1959 in Canton, OH. He drove semi-truck for a living for 37 years. He loved going deer and turkey hunting. He also enjoyed farming, especially sweet corn. Later on in life, he loved spending extra time...

Linda M. Tucker

Linda M. Tucker

Jan 26, 2025

Linda M Tucker (Silverthorn) 70, of Canton, Ohio went to be with the Lord in the early morning of January 26, 2025. She was born in Canton, Ohio October 21, 1954 to the late Lyle, Bernadette Silverthorn. Linda was a proud graduate of Canton Timken high school. She began her career as a STA in 1982 and then attended nursing...

Marty Feller

Marty Feller

Jan 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marty Feller, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on January 26, 2025. After a courageous battle with cancer, and with her family by her side, she peacefully entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Marty was a beacon of kindness, known for her unwavering commitment to seeing...

Mary Morrison

Mary Morrison

Jan 26, 2025

Mary Morrison of Canton, Ohio sadly passed away at her home on January 26, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in Canton to the late Robert and Bertha Beddell. Mary made her living as a cook at Doctors Hospital until retiring in 2001. She was an avid bingo player.

She is preceded in death by son, Vincent Morrison;...

Ralph Shutt Jr

Ralph Shutt Jr

Jan 26, 2025

Ralph Shutt Jr., Dover, 88  passed peacefully on January 26th with his family by his side in Dover after a courageous battle with cancer. Ralph enjoyed walking outside on beautiful days; Time spent with his family; reading; and testing his memories with crossword puzzles. He was employed by JCPenney's in Massillon for more than 20 years. Ralph also worked for...

Bruce Blaine Smitley

Bruce Blaine Smitley

Jan 23, 2025

Bruce “Blaine” Smitley passed away peacefully January 23rd, at the age of 89. Blaine enjoyed home building and remodeling projects. He was employed by BF Goodrich and Republic Steel Storage Systems. He received recognition for his patented design of their storage product called “Wedgelock”. After retiring from Republic Steel, he and his wife Norma Jean became entrepreneurs and opened “Stampland”,...

Joan Doris Shepler

Joan Doris Shepler

Jan 22, 2025

Joan Doris (Ballard) Shepler, 84, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born in Sandusky, Ohio on August 12, 1940, to Franklyn and Doris Ballard, Joan grew up on her grandparents' peach farm located on Catawba Island, Ohio overlooking Lake Erie.

A 1958 graduate of Port Clinton High School, Joan's passion for family and community was evident throughout...

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