Obituaries

Linda (Gibson) Brown of Brunswick, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2020 at University Hospital. She was born May 4th, 1943 in Warren, Ohio to the late Betty and Fred Gibson and graduated from Brunswick High School. She enjoyed attending concerts and plays with her daughter and taking care of her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Donald E. “Donny” Polen of Minerva passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born January 10, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to Dave and Marjorie Polen. He married his best friend of 36 years, Tracy (Stack) Polen May 29, 1985. After graduating high school in 1986, he went on to work as a utility line...

Rosa “Rose” (Santangelo) Petrullo age 93, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Union Hospital in Dover.  She was born on September 2, 1927 to the late Donato and Pasqualina Santangelo in Stio, Salerno Province, Italy. On January 19, 1949, she married Gennaro “Jerry” Petrullo, also of Italy.  Seven years later, Jerry traveled to the United States...

Thelma E. “Peg” Stewart, 92, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Auburn Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Salem. She was born March 3, 1928 in Wheeling, W. Va., to the late Lawrence & Hazel (Tomlinson) Ashbee. She was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church where she participated in many church activities, but especially enjoyed spending time in...

Christine Etling, of Bedford Heights, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2020 at the age of 67. Chris was a lifelong volunteer with Bedford City Schools. She was a great friend to many and the best nana you could ask for.Beloved wife of late William Etling. She was also predeceased by her mother, father, and sister, Elaine.She will be sadly...

Darrell Duane Sizemore 71, of Norton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 atBarberton Hospital.  He was born on September 30, 1948 to Kelly and Geraldine Sizemore in Shirley, West Virginia.   Darrell attended Sherman Elementary, graduated from Norton High School in 1967 and went into the Air Force.  He worked for Wadsworth and Rittman police departments, eventually retiring from The...

Janet Lynn Leisman, age 62, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020.Dearly loved companion & best friend of Kieran for 20 years.Loving sister of Donna Leisman, deceased and aunt of Vinnie Leisman, deceased.Preceded in death by her parents, Capt. Harry Leisman Jr. & Martha Leisman (nee Howell). Loving andcherished friend of many.Best bartender on the west side of Cleveland for many,...

Shirley J. (Showalter) Hardesty-Owens age 88, of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away August 29, 2020. Shirley was born June 28, 1932 to the late Myrtle and Lewis Showalter and raised on the family farm in Hiram, Ohio along with her two brothers, Lewis and Glenn. She graduated from Hiram High School and then went on to receive a business degree from...

John William Heaney, age 92, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Kathryn (Rusin) to whom he was married for 39 years, and his loving in-laws, Bruce and Mary Beth, by his side.John was born in Santa Barbara, CA, in 1928 to John Heaney Sr. & Matilda Arrellanes. On his mother’s side, he was considered a “Californio” descendant of...

Beverly R. Hubler (Gullifer), (79), passed away Friday, September 4, 2020.Mother of Scott Hubler,  Heidi Henley,  Kelli Schmitz (Robert), Missi Kushman (David), Lisa Beyer (Donald) and Todd Hubler (Jamie). Grandmother of 16 and Great Grandmother of 3.Preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Hubler.She was a member of the Swiss Ladies Aid Society and enjoyed crocheting,  golfing, bowling  and...

Betty Ann (Ray) Huff passed away peacefully at Community Hospice Truman House on August 31st, 2020 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born December 28, 1941 to Erma V and John Henry Ray. She grew up outside of Dover, attended Winfield elementary school, graduated from Dover High School, and attended Kent state, studying business. She worked as...

Shirley Jean Alexander went home to be with the Lord August 23rd, 2020.  She was born September 29th, 1938 to the late Frank and Amanda Larrison of Kimbolton, Ohio. Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend that will be dearly missed.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers; Robert and James Larrison; sisters, Mary Roahrig...

Barbara Kimbrough got her wings on August 22, 2020 at the age of 72. She was born on January 22, 1942 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Florence Pippins.  She moved to the Akron area in the 1960’s and was later married to Charles Kimbrough. She was employed by Uniwear and Cintas for 20 y ears, which she retired from. Barbara was...

Victoria Lynne Brake, 59, gained her angel wings on September 1, 2020, when she passed away at her home in Cleveland, Ohio.She was born in Painsville, Ohio to Donna L. Estep and the late Victor B. Brake.She is the beloved mother of Chastity M. Eichele, Danny R. Darling, and daughter-in-law Olivia B. Darling; grandmother of Haylea A. Cunningham, Jaden R....

Tammy Jo Jennings (nee Fernatt), 55, born in Charleston, West Virginia and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long illness on August 31st, 2020.She was born to the late Junior and Zada (Young) Fernatt.She is survived by her husband, Wm Dean Jennings; children Bradley Fulcher, Valerie Boewe (Joseph), Brandon...

Linda L. Wagner age 73, of Parma, passed away August 19, 2020. She was born May 24, 1947 to the late Cecil and Silvia Cochran in Berea, Ohio. She was a hard worker and worked in dietary at a nursing home. She loved junk stores, collecting roosters, salt-n-pepper shakers, and loved her little chihuahuas, Patty & Maggie.She leaves behind her...

Alec J. Horne age 30, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  He was born March 30, 1990, in Ravenna, Ohio to Jeffrey C. and Tina L. (Herzberger) Horne.  Alec graduated from Streetsboro High School in 2008.  He was a former AT3 at the United States Navy having joined on January 11, 2009 and served until January...

Jean Tavares, age 84 passed away Friday, August 28, 2020.She was the beloved mother of Kathy (Mark) Milligan, Robert (Alyssa) Tavares, Sandra Tavares, Dianne Tavares, Robin Haynes and the late Steven Tavares; dear grandmother of Nicholas, Bethany and Kieran Milligan, Michael Haynes, Skyler Harrison-Haynes and Elizabeth McDuffie; great-grandmother of Alexxander Milligan; sister of Robert Moody, Sue Butler and the late...

Kelley (Angel Face) Polen passed away suddenly on August 26th, 2020.  She was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She married her best friend, John W Polen, on June 16th, 1990 and they have two beautiful daughters, Karly A Polen and Kelsey Ullman. She was an artistic person who loved gardening and the beach.  Her favorite music was...

Timothy David Gradomski 33, of Eastlake, and grew up in Madison, passed away, August 19, 2020, the day after he turned 33.  Timothy struggled as a young child with health problems and then later with addiction problems.  Tim was a trusted friend to many, and many have passed away.  He loved his family and always wanted a family of his...