Obituaries

Eleanor Goolsby, age 64, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2019 atDavid Simpson Hospice Housein Cleveland, Ohio.Dear mother of Aretha Switzer; grandmother of Rahching, Jr. (Jayla) Switzer, Rashaan (fiance Anisha) Switzer and Raquel (Siraj) Pennington; great-grandmother of Selena, Aubri, Heaven, Rahching III and Amirah; cherished sister of Cynthia Holmes, Leroy Sr., Leon, Ronald, Donald, Carol, Steve, Rodney, Doris Calhoun, and...

What is the measure of a man? If an extensive portfolio and a pile of cash in the bank are the markers required to be a “success”, some might consider Harry Rosen Nelson, who passed away at the age of 96 on March 3, 2019, a failure. However, if a man is to be assessed based upon the lives he...

Ann Burns Adrain, age 88 died peacefully Saturday March 9, 2019 atAmes Family Hospice Housein Westlake, Ohio.She was the beloved wife of the late R. Boyd Adrain; loving mother of Suzanne Adrain-Piccorelli (Thomas), John Burns Adrain, and Lynne Adrain Eversman (George); proud grandmother of Justin (Annalisa), Matthew (Alexandra) and Taylor Piccorelli, Anna and Grant Eversman and Drew and Blair Adrain;...

Daniel Hubert Berg, 89 of Stow, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 surrounded by family.He was the husband of Martha Ann (nee Szekeres) with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.  Born in Everett, WA, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mina Berg;  brother of Rosemarie (Deane) of Quincy, Illinois and Leland (Patricia) of Marana,...

Nelson Stuart Butler was born August 28, 1963 in Dallas, Texas and passed December 12, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceding him in death are parents Martha Lois Crosby and Nelson Swiger; adoptive father, Elbert E. Butler, and sister, Christine Butler Rosteet.He is survived by sisters Melody Butler Kellar and Beverly Butler of Livingston, Texas; step-sister, Carla Jo Payne Meadows of...

Stanley C. Rose, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 following a lengthy illness.He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Rebecca; son, Dale; granddaughter, Airi; grandson, Avery; sisters, Dorothy Keen and Janet Butler and many other relatives and friends who will miss him forever. We have peace knowing we will see him again in Heaven one day.Stan served...

Robert V. Horvath, age 77, passed away following a long battle with cancer. A memorial Mass will be held on March 9th, 2019 at 11:00 am at St Joan of Arc Church, 496 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH.Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Virginia; sons Timothy, Kevin and Joseph (Pam) Prejean; grandsons, Nicholas (Cassie) and Joseph Prejean Jr.;...

Together again…Ruth and her soulmate were reunited on February 24, 2019.At age 17 (1943), Ruth hopped a train to Missouri to marry her one true love “Shorty”, who was serving in the US Army. They said it wouldn’t last… After 53 years of marriage, 3 children, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren they proved them wrong! When...

Ilene F. Bair age 84 of Louisville, Ohio passed away February 23, 2019. She was born February 10, 1935 in Canton to the late Vincent and Dorothy (Townsend) Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Bair; her son William Bair, her brother Herbert Miller and sister Bonnie (Miller) Amstutz.She is survived by...

Richard John Pomeroy, “Dick,” age 89, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2019 with his children at his side. Dick was born in Lakewood Ohio on August 22, 1929 to Tillie (nee Italiener) and John Pomeroy. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty H. Pomeroy, “Betsy” (nee...

Larry Irvin Emerick Sr. age 76 passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 17, 2019 following a brief illness. Retired from the Timken Company in 1999, Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching old western movies and spending time with his family.He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Emerick; mother, Jean (Warner) Emerick-Grega; brother, Ronald Emerick and sister-in-law,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sue on February 20, 2019. After a long illness, she passed away peacefully while holding her daughters’ hands and surrounded by loved ones.Sue was born on May 16, 1946, in Lyndhurst Ohio, to the late Paul and Doris Jenne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Knoppe.Sue...

Michael Stewart 64, born to Irene and Wilson Stewart in the city of Newark, New Jersey on February 14, 1955. Sadly, Mike passed away on February 8, 2019. Although being born in New Jersey he spent a large part of his life as a resident of Akron Ohio. He attended South High school in Akron and upon graduation entered the...

Michael Edward Sprague, age 61, of Uniontown, died Tuesday January 8, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends at the Aultman Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. Michael was born August 24, 1957 to parents Patricia and Reverend Budd Sprague in Beverly, Ohio. Mike lived in many different locations throughout Ohio during his life. He lived in Barlow...

Roger Dean Jahnsz, age 71, of Lorain, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 following a long battle with leukemia. He was born March 29, 1947 in Lorain, OH where he was a lifelong resident. Roger retired from National Gypsum and was a member of the Boilermaker’s Union. He served in Vietnam where he was a Corporal of the...

Hubert N. Brown (“Brownie”), 96, formerly of Salem, Ohio, died on Feb. 12, 2019. He was born April 6, 1922 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Pearl and William T. Brown.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Brown; his sister, Mary Hull; his brothers, William and James Brown; and his son, Richard Brown.He is...

Jessica Ann Sowell, age 55 passed away at her home suddenly onMonday, February 11th 2019. Jessica was a resident of Fairview Park, Ohio. She was born onJune 27th, 1963to Joyce and John Sowell in Columbia, South Carolina. She is survived by her long term partner, Kris Clark; two children Alexander Dickson and Alexandria (Marc) Remy and her very loved grandchildren,...

Edward Bangham passed away on February 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Ed loved to travel and visited many parts of the world. He was a dog lover and gave a good home to every dog that was ever offered to him. Ed was an airplane/ flight enthusiast. He flew in the Civil Air Patrol and liked...

God called Linda Zelnar home early in the morning on Saturday, February 9, 2019, two weeks shy of her 70th birthday. She spent the last nine years of her life battling aplastic anemia, and we are so glad that she never has to have another blood test or worry about hemoglobin levels again.Born in Barberton to William and Marjorie Reeves,...

Crystal Lee Henke of Canton Ohio passed away January 31st, 2019 following a long battle with cancer at the age of 35. She was born March 5th, 1983 in Canton, Ohio. Crystal married her High School Sweetheart, Brian Henke in March of 2005. She started in 2009 working at Canton City Schools. Doing what she loved working with children as...