Obituaries

Stanley P. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020 in Macedonia, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. After a more than 2-year battle, he finally succumbed to the effects of ALS. Stanley was born May 6, 1945 in Mount Sterling, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and after his discharge, he...

Catherine “Cathy” Moran Petrullo, age 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, December 3, 2020, in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio. Born in Santa Monica, California, on November 3, 1959 to the late Joseph and Frances Moran. On September 4, 2004, Cathy married Donato “Don” Petrullo also of New Philadelphia.  After three years of marriage, the couple moved to...

Betty Jo Patton, 68, passed away November 25, 2020 at Jackson Ridge, Canal Fulton following a short period of illness. Born January 16, 1952 in Stigler, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Cowgar and Floyd Patton. Betty had medical issues most of her life but was known for her quick wit, kindness, and big heart.In addition to...

John C. Hoffman at age 80, passed away peacefully on November 27 at Mercy Hospital due to a short bout with cancer. He was born March 20, 1940 to the late Carl Sr. and Mozetta (Duplain) Hoffman. He was a 1959 graduate of Louisville high school and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked many years as a construction...

Robert J. Rochford, 76, passed away November 28, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Eleanore Rochford; daughter, Christine; brother, Thomas; sisters, Marilyn and Kathleen (Schultz); and companion Raymond Smith.  Survived by brother, Michael. Private services are being arranged by Heritage Cremation Society.

Donald E. Grubb, 78, passed away December 2, 2020.  He was born June 8, 1942 to the late Earl and Estella Grubb. He was raised in Streetsboro and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. He was the previous owner of the Cheyenne Bar in Cambridge, Ohio, meat inspector for the State of Ohio, farmed, hauled cattle, and spent many years...

Paula Kish nee Kostal (Lee) passed away on November 19th, 2020 after a long illness, surrounded by family. She was the devoted fiancé of Brian Lee, the love of her life; loving mother of Raymond (Ariel) Kish; beloved daughter of Paul and Mary Ann Kostal, and loving sister of her big-little brother, Jason (Shannon).  Funeral mass will be held on...

Mary Grace Carter born the first of November 1937 in Wolfrun, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday the First of December 2020 at her residence, after returning home from a nursing home. Mary was a wonderful person; she loved her family and attending church.Reunited in death with husband, Jack J Carter; daughter, Lynda S Carter; grandson,...

“Together Again”Rodney L. Riggs, formerly of Burbank and Rittman, OH was reunited with his wife Elly upon his death November 29, 2020.  He had been exceptionally well-cared-for by the family and staff at Bethany Nursing Home Canton, OH since 2015 after suffering a debilitating stroke and medical complications. Rodney was born June 30, 1946 in Wadsworth, OH.Rodney graduated from Rittman...

Michael “Mike” Thomas Peoples, 77, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Holy Family Hospice after a short illness. Mike was born in Louisville, Kentucky where he attended Trinity High School and went on to the University of Kentucky in Lexington.  He served in the US Marine Corp Reserves, then settled in Cleveland in 1962. Mike pursued...

Clara Markley, (nee Caldwell) passed away December 1, 2020.She was born in Damascus, Virginia to the late Willie Mae Atkinson (nee Sipes) and Luther Garland Caldwell.Clara was a nurse at MetroHealth Hospital for 33 years, where she worked in the burn unit.Mother of Timothy Markley, Tamara Ganiere, and Leonard Markley. Grandmother of Melanie Ganiere, Nikki and Amber Markley, Harley Ganiere...

Bruce William Ahrens, 81, of Stevensville, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Bruce was born July 27, 1939 in Salamanca, New York, the son of late Millicent and Adolph Ahrens. He was the oldest of nine siblings. On September 2, 1960, he married the love of his...

Kathryn Yvonne Bozich, 81, of Rittman OH passed away on November 26, 2020. She was born in Los Angeles, CA July 24, 1939 to the late Alexander and Bess Sekley. Yvonne was a missionary with Youth with a Mission and then as an independent minister in Romania for 11 years. She settled back in the Rittman area marrying her beloved...

Jeffery D Short age 47, from Twinsburg passed away unexpectedly, November 24th, 2020. He loved NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt being his favorite driver, and spending time with his grandchildren.He was preceded in death by father, Roger and his brother, Michael Short.Jeffery is survived by his mother, Laura Sasala; twin sister, Chrisie (Robert) Scarberry; children, Danielle and Jeffery Hornig; grandchildren, Cayden, Kilynn...

Richard J. “Rick” Ranalli age 87, of North Canton, passed away on Monday, November 23rdat his home, surrounded by his wife and all five of his children. Rick was born on June 19, 1933, a few minutes after his identical twin Robert, and was the 7thof 8 boys born to the late John and Elizabeth (DePasquale) Ranalli. Rick graduated from...

Linda S. Cox, 70, of Wauseon passed away November 25, 2020.She was born in Archbold, Ohio and was a 1969 graduate of Wauseon High School.Linda lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma for most of her adult life, where she worked in housekeeping at a local hospital.  She moved back to Wauseon a few years ago.Linda is survived by her siblings, Roberta Roose...

Joan, 90, left us on Wednesday, November 25th and as her brother Tim put it, “was greeted by thousands of angels welcoming her into heaven”. She had a life filled with adventures, beginning in Buffalo, NY, where she was born to Thomas and Sibyl Plummer on February 24, 1930. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert MV Russell...

Rae Beals passed away after a brave battle with lung cancer on November 20, 2020. She was born in New Lyme, Ohio September 16, 1939 to the late, Lucille and Walter Woodruff. She loved God, her family and friends. Rae worked as a home health aide assisting many patients during her career.   She was also involved in Alanon, volunteering to...

Linda J Weinhardt age 70, passed away peacefully at Claymont Health and Rehabilitation in Uhrichsville, Ohio on November 19, 2020. She was born February 11, 1950 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to the late James Knisely and Edith Foster.In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Barton.Surviving are son, Mr. Michael (April) Knisely of Uhrichsville, Ohio;...

Janet Louise Black (nee Fry) passed away Thursday evening, November 19th, 2020. She was born July 27th, 1954 to John and Margaret Fry of Canton, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her loving father John J. Fry, sister Gloria Braza, and nephew Jason Fry.She is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah Louise (Kyle) Gierum; three grandchildren, Kai, Leah, and Ryker;...