Obituaries

Mary Hodolic 1926 – 2019. A lifelong Cleveland resident, passed away on April 17th at the age of 93.Mary attended St. Peter High School in Cleveland, and worked as one of Cleveland’s first Meter Maids, a job that she was wild about.  Later she transferred to the Cleveland water department where she worked for a number of years before retiring. ...

Robert E. Reese of Cleveland, Ohio passed away April 7, 2019 following an extended illness at the age of 70. He was born June 10, 1948 in Cleveland to the late Edward V. Carol (O’Hara) Reese. Robert was a proud Army veteran and a retired machinist.In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by a brother, Edward Reese.He...

Christine Marie Moore of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 3, 2019 at the age of 57. Chris was a shining light to all who knew her and an undeniable force when it came to enjoying life. Her kids were her proudest achievement. Chris could be found observing nature with her...

Virginia A. Goodnight (nee Billy) age 69, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019.Virginia was a passionate animal lover, especially for her two dogs Sophie and Rose, and her bird Thor. She enjoyed spending her days outdoors, bird watching alongside her koi pond. Flowers, the soothing sounds of nature, sunsets,...

Peggy A. Huffman passed away at home on April 8th, 2019 at the age of 76 due to complications following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born September 12, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to the late William R. and Lenora (Petry) Boggs.In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by brothers William R. Boggs and George...

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of RONALD L REED, 60 of New Philadelphia, Ohio announce that he died peacefully April 3rd, 2019 after a lengthy battle with COPD.Ronald was born June 22nd, 1958 at Union Hospital Dover, Ohio to John & Edna Reed. He shared his birthday with his best friend and twin, William (Bill)...

Judith Ray (Osborne) Haynes born February 8, 1950 to Earnest and Sylvia Osborne, passed away April 5, 2019. She is survived by the love of her life, Howard Haynes, children, John Haynes (Nicole), Dwight Haynes, Larry (Patrice) Cook, Chris Stimmel and Cathy Tulley, grandchildren, John Jr, Janice, Dwight Jr., Judith, Brian, Charles, Olivia, Elizabeth, Christina, Ciera, Rebecca, Tiffany and Michael,...

James E. Milzheimer of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly March 29th 2019 at the age of 55. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life Sunday April 7th at 3:00 pm at the Foltz Community Center, 224 N. Wood Street in East Canton. Condolences can be shared with the family online at https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/.Heritage Cremation Society330-875-5770

Terrie Kay Brotzki Wilson, 64, passed away peacefully on April 4th surrounded by her family and close friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, positive energy, love for her family, and zest for life. You could find Terrie biking on any of her favorite routes, jazzercising, running the Aultman one day surgery center, exploring the country, and spending time...

“Stubby”, age 60, of East Canton, passed away Friday, March 29th, 2019. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 20th, 1958 and was a 1977 Graduate of East Canton High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a Proud Teamster, Avid Hunter and NASCAR Fan.He was preceded in death by his parents, Chanie and Dorothy Stubblefield, brother Larry and...

Elizabeth “Betty” Hemberger of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 98. Betty was born on Halloween in 1920, in Pitamaca, Croatia. Although she was the second eldest of five children, she was the only one born in “the old country”. Her parents had returned with her oldest brother, George, to Croatia (at the time, known...

Anna-Marie (Corvington) Myers, of Jackson Township passed away peacefully in her home, on March 17, at the age of 98.Anna-Marie was born to Oscar Henri and Emma Corvington of Akron, Ohio. She attended Kent State University, where she met her husband, Robert and married in May 1943. Together they raised 3 sons, while she attended and graduated from the Barbizon...

Albert “Al” Joseph Banks passed away at home on Friday March 15, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born September 8, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to the late Oscar and Odessa (Williams) Banks Sr. Albert retired from General Motors following 30 years of service. He had a great enthusiasm for music, particularly jazz.In addition to his parents, Albert...

Eric James Briggs, 49, of North Canton passed away on March 23, 2019. Eric worked for 15 years as a Surgical Assistant at Aultman Hospital. He will be remembered for his tender heart, compassionate care, brilliant mind and sense of humor. He leaves behind his beloved dog, Buddy James, his extended family and friends and his Aultman Hospital family. Cremation...

Russell (“Russ”) George Kendig, a lifelong resident of Canton, died on March 20, 2019, at age 94. He was born on March 1, 1925, the eleventh of thirteen children born to Harry and Bess Kendig.Like many of his generation, he grew up during the Depression and recalled his childhood as difficult but happy. During grade school he was a marble...

Harry T. Sherwood, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 following a long battle with congestive heart failure.Harry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon; his four children, Harry Jr., Christopher, Danielle and Michael; daughter in-law, Adrienne, and his four siblings, June Acker and her husband Jack, James Sherwood and his wife Deborah, Marcia Kossler and her...

Sandra A Williams, age 77 of Akron, passed away on March 5, 2019. She was born on December 12, 1941 in Tallmadge, Ohio to the late Wilmer and Marguerite (Ivy) Shepherd.Sandra is survived by her husband, James; brothers, John, Joe and Charley (Penny) Shepherd; nieces and nephews, John Jr., Ryan and Kendall Shepherd, Joe Jr. and Terri Shepherd, Stephen Chapman...

Christine Giguere, age 83 passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019 at Rae-Ann Nursing Home in Westlake, Ohio.Dear mother of Christal (Rafael) DeJesus, Karen (Michael) Baugh, and Cynthia Giguere; cherished grandmother of Shannon (Denzil) Swanner, Misty Thomas (Greg Thomas), Hollie Brezovsky, Rudolph Brezovsky, Belinda Giguere, Christina Giguere, Amanda Hill, Samantha Hill, and Hillory (Sandra) Hill ; loving great grandmother of...

James A. Salavito age 66 of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 27, 2019 and went to be with the Lord. He was born on May 2, 1952 in Medina, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired a machinist and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.James will be dearly missed by his mother, Julia; sister Kathy;...

Dean R. Batdorff passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2019 at the age of 62. He lived his entire life in Louisville, Ohio. Dean leaves behind his parents, Bill and Bonnie Batdorff; his partner of five years, Julie Robbins Callisto; his son, Zach (Brittany) Batdorff; his grandson, Duke; brothers, Duane (Jennifer), Dale (Terri), Doug (Leanne), Dan (Valerie); and sisters, Dee...