Obituaries

Dan Neil Juchnowski passed on June 24 2019 in Berea, Ohio. He was born on May 12, 1956 and lived his childhood on a quiet street West 12th and Castle in the Tremont neighborhood. He was a happy young man that loved his family, driving his 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix, lionel trains and music.Son of the late Chester Joseph Juchnowski...

Linda C. Ockajik (Nee Bays), 73, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was born in Coal City, WV to Lloyd and Hester Bays.She is survived by her son, John E. Ockajik of Mesa, AZ and grandson, John A. Ockajik of Gilbert, AZ.Linda loved to write stories and poems, she was always doing puzzles and watching her favorite crime...

Lisa Anne Bond, age 52 of Massillon, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. Lisa was born on July 29, 1966, in Wooster to Adis and Donna Murray. She was a graduate of Jackson High School. Lisa lived most of her life in the Canton and Massillon area. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a generous friend.Lisa was...

Maryann Johnson, age 76 of Copley passed away June 18,2019. Maryann enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with her family and fur babies, Sadie Mae and Sinatra.She leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, Hanson Johnson and her children, David (Terri) Johnson, Donna (Mark) Kilbane and Dennis Johnson; along with her grandchildren, whom she cherished more than words...

Eric David Traxler, age 53 of Akron passed away June 14, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Eric graduated from Kenmore High School, class of 1984, where he participated in sports including soccer, wrestling and baseball, and was a lifetime resident of Kenmore. Eric studied at the University of Akron earning a degree in Construction Engineering. He also studied at Edinboro...

In Loving MemoryClara B. (Carpenter) SnedegarClara passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law June 12, 2019. She was 90 years old. Clara was born on April 23, 1929 in Bernard’s Town, West Virginia, to the late William and Dacie (Armentrout) Carpenter.Clara moved to Akron, Ohio in 1952 with her husband Lexy and daughter Sheila. She lived...

Karen Sue Fowler (Canfield) age 61, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died June 7, 2019. Karen was born March 31, 1958 in Rochester, New York to the late Leo and Cecile Canfield.Karen worked at Dollar General in Dover, Ohio. She enjoyed her time with the grandchildren, sewing, crafts, baking and shopping. At night, Karen would read a good book.Karen will be...

Rhonda L. Ferguson-Farrer, age 60 of Cleveland passed away suddenly on June 15, 2019.She was the beloved wife for 13 years of William “Tom” ; dear mother of Lee Michael Schmick; cherished daughter of John “Jack” Ferguson and the late Sharon (nee Foley); sister of Wendy Ferguson, Scott Ferguson and Missy Ferguson; aunt of Danielle (Berto) Hawkins, Sam Hawkins, Brandon...

Thomas F. Cwick, age 73, of Medina, Ohio, died June 10, 2019 at the Medina Hospice Care Center. Beloved husband of 48 years to wife, Lyn (nee Mosinski), sister-in-law, Huguette, loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Allen and Robert Cwick and sister/brother-in-law, Marilyn (Rudy) Glivar.Tom was a United States Navy veteran submariner and retired...

Carl E. Carlson, 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019. He was born February 13, 1943 to the late Einar and Elsie Carlson. Carl is survived by longtime love, Margaret Parker, children Justin (Cyndi) and Ashley (James), 8 grandchildren, and sister Louise (Brooks) Martin. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Smith.Carl is an...

Rodney DeCarlos Billingsley Sr. passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care at Woodlawn, Canton, Ohio. Rodney was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Ernest Billingsley and Lestine Hodge. Rodney moved to Ohio in 1989.Rodney is survived by a loving fiancée, Patricia Scott; his mother, Lestine (Celest) Rattliffe; five daughters, RaNesha, Anjanae, Desiree, Arissa, and Amaira; his son,...

Barbara “Babs” Johnson Gay, 72, of Twinsburg, Ohio, passed away at 10:58 PM on June 4, 2019, at Grande Village Manor in Twinsburg, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born in Medina, New York, daughter of Evelyn R. (Payer) Johnson and Oscar H. Johnson. She also spent time growing up in South Charleston, West Virginia and Westport, Connecticut. She...

Ida Hess, a long-time resident of the Sheffield Lake area, died Monday the 13th of May at Hospice of Western Reserve.Born July 14th, 1951 in Williamson WV., Ida was retired from the Ford Motor Co. Avon OH following 32 years of service. She continued working at Leadac Industrial Cleaning after her retirement till October 2018.She is survived by her husband...

Clara “Syble” (Rich) Ciston age 90 passed away May 23, 2019 in Stow, Ohio. She was born January 15, 1929 in Moss, TN to the late James Lester and Eva Jewell (Huffines) Rich. She leaves behind her sister, Joanna Coonrod; brother, James Kuell Rich; children, Lori Bogard, Linda Ciston, Bob Ciston and Lili Breyer; grandchildren, Charlie Bogard, Britney Bogard, Pete...

Patricia Anne Martindale Spano (nee Olenik), 88, of Solon, Ohio passed away on May 28, 2019. Patsy was born on April 25, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. Patsy was married to William Martindale from 1954 until his passing in 1960. She was then married to Joseph Spano from 1981 until his passing in 2004. Also preceding her in death were her...

On March 30, 2019, Bill went to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on July 22, 1966 in Lewistown, PA to William Forshey and the late Linda (Goley) Forshey. He loved riding his go-carts around the track that he made in the back yard. He was also a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.Bill...

Francis Alexander Petty-Virden (Alex), age 27, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Alex was born on January 17, 1992 to his parents Deborah Petty and Leonard Virden in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Akron most of his life. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room. Alex was kindhearted, giving to those in...

Cleveland resident and Army Veteran Ronald Joseph Weber passed away on February 19th, 2019 due to heart complications. Son of Fred Joseph Weber and Florence Mindick Weber, brother of Fred Weber (deceased), Robert Weber, and John Weber.He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Roth Weber, his daughter Michele Dotter (husband Floyd Dotter), and son Daryl Weber (wife Lisa...

Daniel Guarniere, born March 9, 1962 went home to be with his Savior on May 23, 2019 following a brief illness with cancer. Danny lived most of his life in the Garfield Hts./Cleveland area and was residing with his good friend, Rhonda Majors for many years.Danny was preceded in death by his father Robert “Butch” Guarniere and mother Donna J....

David Beckley, 64, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 after a medical emergency. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Mary Beckley.He is survived by his wife Janet (nee Arvay) of 43 years, his step-daughter Andrea Arthur Polando (Gordon), granddaughter Jillian Ladd, brothers Kenneth (Rose) of Elyria, Michael (Carla) of Brook Park and Alan (Esther)...