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
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
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 Christoper and his...
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, 1943 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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”,...
Sam G. Piro
Jan 19, 2025
In loving memory of Sam G. Piro
On the evening of January 19, 2025, age 73 Sam Piro passed away with his children by his side. Born February 11, 1951 growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, with his brother, Charles, and sisters, Vinci, and Carmela. Sam graduated Bedford High School in 1969 with an incredible athletic talent excelling in baseball and wrestling....
Allen Meyer
Jan 18, 2025
Allen John Meyer passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 19, 1930, in Cuyahoga County, OH, Allen was the cherished son of the late Max E. Meyer and Mary L. Meyer (née Zmecek).
A proud United States Air Force First Class Airman and Korean War Veteran, Allen was honored with multiple service medals,...
James Arthur Bendure
Jan 18, 2025
James Arthur Bendure, age 77, of East Sparta, passed away on January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 31, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, to James and Vivian (Axxe) Bendure.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by brother, Jack and sister-in-law, Tina Bendure, sisters, Kay Evans and Carol Wallace, and mother-in-law,...
Paula L. Jankowski
Jan 17, 2025
Paula L. Jankowski (nee Nauroth), 75, passed away January 17, 2025. Paula enjoyed listening to music, attending baseball games and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving and caring person and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Beloved wife of Stanley Jankowski (deceased). Loving mother of her children Chad, Hollie and Aaron Jankowski. Grandmother...
Damien Dell Thompson
Jan 17, 2025
Damien was a spirited and passionate individual who often used humor to calm, impress, shock and even entertain people. At just 60 years old at his passing, he leaves family, friends and coworkers with great stories of a man who had few limits.
Damien passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, after enduring multiple physical challenges as the result of an...
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