Obituaries

Patrick J Nock Sr. Age 58 of Harrisburg, Ohio was swept away swiftly on leap day 2020, from the love of his life Sharon. He will be greatly missed.He was a passionate owner operator who loved viewing the country thru the windshield of his W900 Kenworth that he loved to keep washed, polished, and kept in top notch working order....

Paul Edward “Biff” Matuszewski was called home to Heaven on February 26, 2020.  He was born on June 9, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Kucharski) Matuszewski.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Anthony.  He leaves behind one loving daughter Catherine Rose “Kitty” Pecherkiewicz (Matuszewski).Biff was a lifelong resident of the Eastside of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred Valentine Zorn Jr. (Chuck) announces his passing after a long-time illness on Monday February 24, 2020 at the age of 59 surrounded by his loved ones.Chuck will be lovingly remembered by his children Lisa (Johnny), Michael (Jamie) and Melanie; his 10 grandchildren, Angel, Kylee, Ashley (Tristan), Kallie, Mikayla, Mikey, Brianna,...

James E. Keppler, 89 of Independence, Ohio passed away peacefully February 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born September 3, 1930 in Cleveland to the late Louis and Eleanor (Halligan) Keppler. A lifelong resident of Independence, Jim spent his career as a member of Cleveland IBEW Local 38. The ultimate handyman and master craftsman,...

Karen Sue (Rice) Papushak was called home to heaven on February 24th, 2020. She was born on June 12th, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Betty Stettin (nee Gibson) and Philip Rice.Karen is survived by Thomas Papushak; sons, Carl Rice, Jason (Stephanie) Rice, Adam Papushak, and Alex Papushak; seventeen grandchildren; sister, Cynthia (Joseph) Rice-Ferricci, Michael Rice, Richard Stettin, Robin...

Cheri L. Urda, age 71, of Shaker Heights, OH, died peacefully on February 23, 2020.Adoring mother to Karla R. Comp (Robert Harding) of Shaker Heights, OH and R. Brian (Christy) Urda of Youngstown, Fl., devoted grandmother (Grammy) of Danielle E. Comp, step grammy to Curtis and Derek Harding. Cheri is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruth Lorraine...

Lance Erik Zorger, 60, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family following a short illness.Lance graduated from Carrollton High School. He enjoyed spending his time on Grover’s Family Farm where he spent every day doing what he loved, driving tractors. He and his wife of 25 years, Carol Ann Zorger, were horse...

Sally L. Gish, 78 of Akron passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020. She was born in 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio. She moved to Akron, Ohio where she married the love of her life, Jim Gish in 1966.She is survived by two daughters, Toni (Brett), Jamie (Eric); four sons, Jim (Kelly), Joe Esposito, Rick Esposito, Dave Esposito; two stepdaughters, Debbie...

Vincent Anthony Rossetti suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be the Lord on February 8th, 2020 due to a medical condition.   Vince was born in Canton, Ohio to Richard D. Rossetti and Mary Lou (Peterson) Rossetti, on April 1st, 1967. He was a creative fun-loving person who in recent years spent a lot of his time living for the Lord,...

Helen Marie Shoulders Beaver a resident of Elkins, WV, formerly of Waco, TX, and Orlando and Fort Myers, FL, passed from this life, surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic in OH, from an extended illness.  She was 69 years old.Helen was born December 28, 1950, a daughter of the late Gennis G. and Edith...

William (Bill) C. Johnston passed away Friday, February 14, after a long battle with several illnesses. He was born April 12, 1939, to the late Virginia and Harold Johnston, in New Comerstown Ohio. Bill retired from Southbend Medical Center and went on to work at Case Farms for many years. He was an avid sports fan and his passion for...

Robert F. Potter, age 71, passed away February 13, 2020.Husband, father, grandfather, Landscape Architect, Montessori teacher, Genealogist/Librarian, Homeschool pioneer, butterfly enthusiast, music lover, reader. He was faithful; a man given to few but well-chosen words with a quick wit. Although dementia robbed him of his sense of self in his final years, we remembered for him, and now he is...

Barry Hine Reynolds, age 86 and longtime resident of Hudson, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, due to complications of Alzheimer’s on Friday, February 14, 2020.Barry was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Nora Reynolds, brother to Bruce Reynolds of Parma, Ohio and the late David Reynolds of Mentor, Ohio; devoted husband of 55 years to...

Judith Vogelpohl Degordon passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Judith retired as an admitting specialist from Affinity Hospital in Massillon but was widely known to go far and above her job description. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and was very well known for her animal rescue...

Jeremy Matthew Bardash age 31 passed away February 12, 2020 in Canton, Ohio.  He loved music and was an avid self-taught guitar player.He leaves behind three children, Katrina Bardash (11) of Alliance, Ohio, Grace Mihai (2) and Jay Haynes (2) of Edgar Springs, Missouri; parents, mom and stepfather Peggy Griffith-Stevenson and Ollie Stevenson of Edgar Spring, Missouri, father, Ron Bardash...

On February 8, 2020 Christopher Allen Flickinger Sr. passed away from a sudden illness at the age of 51, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 10, 1968. Growing up Chris loved working on cars as well as racing them. He also enjoyed playing the guitar. He was known to help anyone and everyone. On July 22,...

William “Bill” Southall, age 65 of Cleveland died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at University Hospitals of Cleveland.Bill was a lifelong employee ofGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authoritywhere he was employed as a Bus Driver. He served in theUnited States Armyduring the Korean conflict from 1972 – 1974.He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elizabeth Southall. Survived by his...

James Ford Selman, “Jimmy Diesel” age 78, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Altercare of Louisville, after losing the battle with cancer. James was born on December 14th, 1941 in Barrackville, West Virginia to Catherine and Ed Selman. He graduated from McKinley High School and went onto serve 4 years in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. James...

Danny Welsch age 67, beloved brother and friend passed away on February 5, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Benson) WelschDanny was employed at Array, Inc., and worked for many workshops, including the Stark County Board of DD workshops.  He was a passionate bird lover and proud of his...

David Allen Boser, age 65 of Canal Fulton, Ohio went home to be with our Lord on February 1, 2020, while surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was a Northwest graduate of ‘73.  David loved hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, football and baseball. He probably could have played in the minors. His Canada fishing stories were epic....