Obituaries

Timothy Holka a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Mantua, passed away May 11, 2020. Tim was an avid motocross and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.He is preceded in death by his father Charles Holka.He is survived by his mother, Joann Holka, siblings, Chuck, Mark, and Kim. We will have a celebration of his life at a later date. Condolences and...

“Together Again”Mareth Ellen Kennedy Longwell, 88 of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 in her home. She was born in Canton on January 23, 1932 to the late D. Kenneth and Margaret Dehn Kennedy.After graduating in 1950 from Lincoln High, she married the love of her life, Paul and they were together for 68 years until his passing....

Dale Everette Fenstemaker passed away at home on May 21, 2020. He was born May 1, 1945 to the late Homer and Martha (Bosler) Fenstemaker. He was a long-time member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, being outdoors and anything antique. He was a twenty-five-year cancer survivor and supported many charities.In addition to his parents he...

After a courageous battle with cancer, Donald Wayne Jones Jr., age 57, passed away in the early hours of May 19, 2020. He went peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 6, 1962 to Donald and Henda Jones. He graduated from Barberton High School in 1980 and had a long and...

Evelyn J. Penza age 77, passed away May 18, 2020 surrounded by her children.  She was born Dec 22, 1942 to the late John & Stella (Fabin) Rieman.Evelyn was a strong, selfless, caring person as well as a devoted and loving mother & grandmother.  She enjoyed working, reading, and spending time with her family.She is survived by her children, John...

Gary Alan Foith age 80 of Alliance, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at home. He was born June 9, 1939 to Peter and Ruth (Walters) Foith in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1957. He enjoyed playing football, baseball, boxing, and martial arts. He taught martial arts at the YMCA for 50 years and up to last year,...

No matter where you go, I will forever put you in my heart.Rosemary (Riechman) Kennison went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family, at her daughter’s home on May 17, 2020. She grew up in Strasburg, Ohio and was a 1966 graduate of Strasburg High School.Rosemary married the love of her life, Wayne Kennison, on November 6, 1974....

Gregory Arthur Kerney joined the angels in heaven on May 18th 2020.Greg was born December 1st 1957 to James and Jean Kerney. He was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew him.He married Debbie in 2003. He was the loving father of Kurt, Joshua(Becky) Kevin, Amanda and Karli, Loving uncle and dear friend. Greg...

Jill “Jillee” Renae (Miller-Seifert) Semonin, age 53, Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family May 13, 2020.Born July 27, 1966 to Thomas Miller and Nancy (Oien) Miller, she was a lifelong resident of Barberton, Ohio. Jillee was a cheerleader throughout her school years and participated in the vocational cosmetology program before becoming a 1984 graduate of Barberton High School....

Deborah Ann “Debbie” Umbles-Townsley age 61, passed away on May 11, 2020 following a sudden illness.  Debbie was born December 26, 1958 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt (Hilda) Umbles. She was a graduate of Glen Oak High School.She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, James (Beddie) Townsley; daughter, Hilda (Arin) Bodiford; sons, Kevin Townsley, RaQwon Townsley  and...

Charles E. Ferguson born December 20, 1941 to Charles and Mildred Ferguson passed away May 13, 2020 from complications of C.O.P.D. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann (Kuhn) Ferguson; three sisters; a brother and many wonderful nieces and nephews.In keeping with the families wishes, cremation has taken place and a service Celebrating his life will...

Marjorie Boyles WelchThe loving spirit of Margie Welch, 84, of Fairlawn, departed on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was preceded by parents Linzy Elwood and Lenous Strickland Boyles, and brothers Paul, Buddy, and Robert Boyles. She leaves husband John, and daughters and husbands Melissa and Michael Becher of Gaithersurg MD, Amy and Roger Schley of Mansfield OH, and Andrea and...

Paul A. Kostansek, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Loving father of Elizabeth, David (Tessa), Christopher and the late Michael; grandfather of Nathan, Joy, Matthew, Tyler and Kyle. Paul was preceded in death by his former spouse Barbara; parents Frances and Anthony; brother Frank and sister Frances.Paul was born...

Edward “Mickey” M. Brown, age 77 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 06, 2020, due to COVID complications, at University Hospitals of Bedford. He was born November 24, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to father, Walter Brown, and mother, Alora Brown. He was a successful engineer for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. He served our nation well as a...

Eric S. Morris of Salem Township passed away May 2, 2020 at the age of 43. He was born January 31, 1977 in Dover, Ohio. Eric enjoyed being outdoors and loved anything to do with being outside. Hunting, fishing, finding arrowheads and mushrooms were just a few of his favorite past times.Eric attended Indian Valley high school and later went...

Arthur W. Kidd 78, of Deersville, Ohio passed away on May 11, 2020. Arthur was a Carpenter by trade and an active and avid deer and turkey hunter. Arthur was recognized as a 2004 American Red Cross Hometown Hero when he saved a man’s life.He was born to the late Adrian Kidd and Mary Jane (Vandersall) Kidd on October 27,...

Jeanne A. Foster went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family at home on May 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by infant son, David S. Nations; husband Raymond R. Foster II; mother, Bettie J. Dark; sister, Linda L. Jennings, and great-grandson Theodore H.L. Beach.She leaves behind her children, Tracy A. (Peggy) Dye, Lynda A. (Angie) Dye...

Stephen R. Burnett, 78, of Brecksville, Ohio passed away April 30, 2020. He was born to parents Cecil and Marguerite Burnett on May 17, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. Steve graduated from Brecksville High School and received a degree in theater from Denison University. He was a singer and songwriter who most notably wrote and performed in the Zip Code promotional...

Sharon Goddard passed away May 5, 2020. She retired in 2014, after working at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover, and for many years as a Home Health Aide. Sharon was a member of Community Baptist Church in Dover, Ohio and enjoyed reading her Bible and devotions and listening to gospel music. She loved to spend time with her family,...

Louise Hope Lawhun (Saunders) age 72, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Altercare of Louisville after a long and courageous battle with COPD.Louise was born in Canton, Ohio on May 30, 1947 to the late William Arthur and Delma (Tuning) Saunders. Louise was a strong, honest woman who had the...