Obituaries

“Together Again”James DeMeo passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019, at the age of 91. Born August 15, 1928, to Stella (Masterana) and Dominick DeMeo. Jim was a 1946 graduate of McKinley High School and attended Kent State University in pursuit of a degree in Secondary Education. Jim was a disabled American Veteran, as he was injured in non-combat duty...

Terry Weber (Therese Mary) passed away peacefully in her home in Avon in the early morning, Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  Two of her sisters were nearby, as well as her beloved pit bulls, Sophie Ducker and Moe.Terry was loved and admired by all who knew her for her generosity of spirit, her dedication to helping others, and her irreverent and...

Harry Frederick “Fred” Nye, 82, of Stonecreek, Ohio passed away in his home on Sunday, Dec 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, finally succumbing to a massive stroke he suffered in 2015. He was born on May 9, 1937 to Richard and Mary (Klingensmith) Nye of Canton Ohio. Fred was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School in Canton,...

Karen Ilene (Curtis) Burt claimed her final reward early the morning of 11 December 2019 atUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Centerin Cleveland, Ohio, after a brief hospitalization. A long-time resident of Cleveland, Karen was born 25 December 1940 in Warren, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Audrey (Snyder) Curtis, and Father, Donald Leroy Curtis. Ms. Burt is survived...

Lisa M. (Lester) Wyatt, 50, of Uhrichsville Ohio, formerly of Ashland, passed away at home following a courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends.Lisa was born March 29, 1969 in Pineville, Kentucky and graduated from Indian Valley South in 1987. She attended Ohio State University, ATI in Wooster. On November 12, 1993 she married William...

Wayne D. Ramsdell, 82 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 following a long battle with dementia.He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy L. (nee-Maurer); children, Lisa Adcock (George), MoniqueMylonas (Paul), Daryl Ramsdell (Kerri), and Patrick Ramsdell; step children, Sandra Drake and Bill Drake; many grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters.Per Wayne’s...

Paul Longwell, age 88, of Canton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his beloved home. He was born March 18, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Leroy Longwell and Edna (Wyatt) Tipton.Paul graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War conflict and was a retired...

Jeffrey David Wise born May 14, 1956 in Akron, Ohio and raised in Peninsula, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2019 at the age of 63.Jeff always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life. His favorite two activities were fishing and spending time with his family, most importantly with his grandchildren.Jeff is remembered by his mother Donna,...

Judy M. Deem of Barberton passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019.A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, December 7th at 1:00 pm at Compass Christian Church, 1900 East Ave. in Akron. Her Family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant View Healthcare Center and Crossroads Hospice.

Robert Eugene Coffin lll of Euclid, Ohio, formally of Russellton, PA and Long Beach, California passed away November 26, 2019 of a heart attack. He was born March 20,1968 in Westerly RI and was a graduate of Long Beach Poly High School.He is preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Renee Michelle Almaraz-Coffin; his father, Robert Eugene Coffin...

Sharon Rose Rodgers age 72 beloved mother to Theresa (Robert) Besaw, James Griminger and Yvonne (Bruce) Hollins; cherished grandmother to Nicholas (Juanita) Krepp, Chantel Moultrie, Samantha Besaw, Brian (Allision) Besaw, Kenneth (Lauryn) Forkins, and Christine (Paul) Bush; 9 great grandchildren; sister to Debbie Jankovsky and loving aunt to several nieces.Sharon passed away December 2nd 2019. She requested no funeral but...

On November 25, 2019 the world lost a true free spirit, Ruth Elaine Wine. Not many people are unforgettable to everyone they meet. Mom was one of them. Her great sense of humor and dry wit could catch you by surprise. She never met a gambling joint she didn’t like, and her relationship with flea markets and Hershey’s chocolate bars...

Thomas W. Rathbun, 77, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully on his birthday November 23, 2019.Tom was a dedicated worker, employed at Shaw Body Shop for 57 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and volunteering at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 918 in Cuyahoga Falls, where he achieved the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest degree...

On November 20, 2019 Raymond A. Wayt Jr. of Sebring passed away surrounded by his loving family. Raymie was a marine veteran of Vietnam, owner and operator of American Engravers for 40 years, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. Raymie enjoyed many yearly fishing trips to Canada with the keg gang. If he wasn’t at the...

Ronald A. “Ron” Pavlik, 66 passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019.He was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Parma for most of his life.Ron was a U.S. Army Veteran, and served in the Vietnam War.Survivors include his wife, Denise L. (Dubois); a sister, Sharon Rose Pavlik Frank (Clint F); nephews, Mark Allan Frank and Kevin Tyler Frank; his...

Matthew, 34, passed away suddenly on November 15th due to heart complications. He will be missed everyday by his father, Michael, his mother, Julie (Konopka), his brothers, Andrew and Ben, his grandmother, Rita, A.K.A. “Gee”, as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is now with his grandparents, Joan and John Konopka, and Edward Broestl, A.K.A....

Charles W. Shrewsberry, AKA “Charlie Brown” passed away November 20, 2019. He was born November 4,1938 in Beckley, West Virginia to William Oscar and Ollie (Blankenship) Shrewsberry. Charles was an Army veteran and dump truck driver for Shrewsberry Trucking of Ravenna for many years. Charles loved NASCAR racing, the outdoors, planting veggies and feeding the birds and squirrels. Charles is...

Ann Rudziewski (nee Kules) age 82, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Holy Family Hospice in Parma, Ohio.Beloved mother of Christine (Gary) Schultz and Linda Brown; grandmother of Gregory, Matthew and Elizabeth Schultz and Kevin and Daniel Brown; sister of John (Shirley) Kules and the late Nick Kules; daughter of the late Aleksandr and Anastasia Kules.Memorial Mass 1:30 pm...

Peter Hutnik of Hartville passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born August 14, 1934 in Akron and lived his whole life in Randolph Township, Ohio. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beautiful father. He touched many lives with his kindness and generosity. He was a loving and caring family...

Marie Kelly age 56 died peacefully Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Morgantown, WV.Beloved mother of Earl Lancaster and Catelyn Anderson; doting grandmother of Madeline Anderson; cherished sister of Frances Kelly, Virginia Bevans, Anne (Richard) Schroeder, Peter (Siovan) Kelly, George Kelly, Helen Rielinger and the late Michael and James Kelly.Marie was a 20 year employee of Walmart last holding the position...