Obituaries

Donald J Frank

Donald J Frank

April 16, 2025

Donald (Donnie) J Frank age 78, passed away on April 16, 2025 in the comfort of his home. He was born on June 25, 1946 to the late John & Jeanette (Lindamood) in Canton, Ohio.

Don worked as a plumber through the UA Local 94 Plumbers and Pipefitters and was a member for 55 years. His favorite hobbies were cooking, collecting...

Mike A Nemith

Mike A Nemith

April 15, 2025



Mike A Nemith (Caveman), 65, of Akron, Ohio, passed away April 15, 2025. Born April 26, 1959 to Joe and Virginia Nemith. Mike leaves behind love of his life, wife of 44 years, Jill Nemith, daughters, Ashley Vaughn (Ryan Vaughn), Danielle Kramer (Kevin Kramer); grandchildren, Kaiden and Kylee; brother, Joe Nemith; nephew, Joey Nemith; and brother-in-law, Keith Harvey. Mike graduated...

Irvin B Bradford

Irvin B Bradford

April 14, 2025

Ervin Bradford age 77 of Millersburg, Ohio passed away April 14, 2025. Anyone with information regarding next of kin please contact Heritage Cremation & Burial Society at (330)875-5770

John Edward DeFratis

John Edward DeFratis

April 12, 2025

John "JD" Edward DeFratis

July 19, 1955 – April 12, 2025

John Edward DeFratis, affectionately known as JD, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, after bravely battling cancer. He was the devoted husband of Michele (Giunto) for nearly 40 years and a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

John was the son of Edward and Janet (Minch) DeFratis, both deceased. He was...

Connie Jean McQuown

Connie Jean McQuown

April 10, 2025

Connie Jean McQuown age 67 passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born on September 3 ,1957 in West Virgina. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and making them laugh. Her laugh was contagious to all who heard it.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Bryan) Hess of Alliance and her son, Brian (Magen) DePalmo of East Canton;...

Elaine Mary Connelly

Elaine Mary Connelly

April 8, 2025

Elaine Mary Connelly, 79 from Broadview Hts, OH passed away peacefully April 8, 2025. Born on December 27, 1945, Elaine was a cherished sister to John, a beloved aunt to her nieces Shannon, Ariel, Debbie and Karen and dear friend to many.

Elaine was an RN and Nurse Administrator at Parma Hospital. Her passion for health and healing filled her life...

Jude Ann Tibbetts (nee Kluzik)

Jude Ann Tibbetts (nee Kluzik)

April 5, 2025

Jude Ann Tibbetts (nee Kluzik), age 81, a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Jude was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 10, 1943 to the late Chester and Ruth (Washington) Kluzik. She grew up with 2 younger sisters, Karen (deceased) and Elizabeth. After graduating from High School (at age 16 by...

David H Eick

David H Eick

April 5, 2025

David H. Eick, born on August 19, 1952, at Aultman Hospital, passed away on April 5, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.

David is survived by his loving mother, Doloris J. (Rush) Thompson of Sherrodsville; children, Andrew Eick (Amy) of Dover, Tracy Eick of Bolivar; and David H. Eick II (Melanie) of Sherrodsville; his grandchildren,...

Francine "Fran" Rae Schneider

Francine "Fran" Rae Schneider

April 5, 2025

Francine “Fran” Rae Schneider, a devoted mother whose unwavering love and gentle spirit shaped the lives of all who knew her, was called home by her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2025, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, at the age of 67. A beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Fran’s warmth and compassion will be forever cherished.

Fran was born on...

Anne Adri Boggs

Anne Adri Boggs

April 4, 2025

Anne Adri Boggs passed away April 4, 2025. Born on March 27, 1945 to the late Thomas Thompson Jr. and Thelma Thompson. Anne lived her entire life in the house her father built in Green, Ohio.

During middle school, Anne met her soulmate and the love of her life, Don. Their first date was a game of H-O-R-S-E and on December...

Mark A Lose

Mark A Lose

April 4, 2025

Mark A. Lose of Midvale, Ohio was born on January 26th, 1968, to Carl Lose and Elizabeth Patterson (both are deceased) and passed away on April 4th, 2025. Also preceded in death are his stepfather John Patterson and father-in-law Harold Dinger.

Survived by his wife Cathi (Dinger) Lose, daughter Zoey Lose, stepdaughter Presleigh Lezotte and mother-in-law Jane Dinger who all reside...

Sheryl A Colosky

Sheryl A Colosky

April 3, 2025

Sheryl A. Colosky (née Hippensteele)

Sheryl A. Colosky of Solon, Ohio passed away peacefully in Cleveland on April 3, 2025 after a long struggle with Huntington’s Disease (HD). Her family and friends knew her as Shari.

Shari was born in Champaign, Illinois on March 30, 1946 to the late Lloyd and Hilda Ruth Hippensteele. She graduated high school in Lafayette, Indiana and...

Bonita Lynn Shuman

Bonita Lynn Shuman

April 3, 2025

Bonita “Bonnie” Lynn Shuman passed away peacefully on April 3rd surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2nd, 1956, Bonnie was a vibrant and loving soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone around her. Her life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Shuman;...

Deborah "Deb" Ann Sieg Spencer

Deborah "Deb" Ann Sieg Spencer

April 3, 2025

Deborah “Deb” Ann Sieg Spencer, 60, passed away on April 3, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, in Canton, Ohio, after battling illnesses courageously for over a year.

Born on July 8, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Deborah spent her life surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and...

Vincent Owen Raucci

Vincent Owen Raucci

April 2, 2025

We gather to celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who found joy in the great outdoors and cherished the company of family and friends. Vinny was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending countless hours in nature, where he felt most at home. His passion for the wilderness was matched only by his love for his family, always eager to...

Autumn Mist Dague (Dalton)

Autumn Mist Dague (Dalton)

April 2, 2025

Autumn Mist (Dalton) Dague came shining into this world on April 17, 1976. She sadly departed surrounded by her loved ones April 2, 2025 after an extremely hard fight with stomach cancer, leaving her bright shine behind for all of us to cherish and carry on in her memory.

 Autumn’s light shined bright her entire life bringing joy to everyone since...

Nancy Lee Smith

Nancy Lee Smith

April 2, 2025

Nancy Lee Smith, lovingly known as Nance , Mom, and "MomMom," passed away on April 2, 2025, in Louisville, Ohio, at the age of 63. Born on August 18, 1961, in Canton, Ohio, Nancy lived a life defined by devotion—to her family, her work, and the many lives she touched along the way.

For over two decades, Nancy dedicated herself to...

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

March 30, 2025

Jane Adams, 65, of Midvale, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jane was the daughter of the late Joe and Florence (Mathias) Baugardner. She attended Claymont High School and was a former employee of A to Z Home Health Care, where she devoted care to several clients over...

John B. Amantea

John B. Amantea

March 30, 2025

After a life well lived, John B. Amantea peacefully passed away on March 30, 2025 leaving behind his beloved son and family. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1941. He was 83 years old when he died.

 Loving father of John Amantea (Marilyn). Grandfather of Dominic and Amanda. Son of the late Antonio and Lena (nee Leis) Amantea. Preceded in...

Kasey Greer

Kasey Greer

March 29, 2025

Kasey Lynn Greer, 56, of Cleveland Heights, passed away on March 29, 2025. Beloved daughter of Shirley Greer Stockton and Thomas Hanson Greer (deceased), she is survived by her sister Janna Whitney Greer, her step-father Vernon Melvin Stockton and also many family and friends who loved and cared for her.

Kasey earned her Bachelors and Executive Masters of Business Administration degrees...