Obituaries

Jack and BettyTogether AgainOne Tuesday, February fifth two thousand nineteen John “Jack” Stillwagner went home to be with his lord and his beloved wife Betty. He touched many lives as a boy scout and Grace Brethren Boys leader. He loved his family and adventures in the great outdoors. He was loved by everyone who ever met him.He was preceded in...

JoAnn Thompson passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019. She was 84 years old. Born May 9, 1934, JoAnn became a homemaker, skilled seamstress, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She knew that you didn’t need anything but iced tea to make a summer day feel eternal, loved reading outside on her patio, coffee, and eating vanilla ice cream during NCIS...

Charles E. Payne, 50, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2019. He was born December 15, 1968 to the late Phyllis (Salvatore) and Harry Payne Sr.As we all know there were things Charles couldn’t do. He couldn’t work. He couldn’t cook. He had no concept of time. There were many things about Charles that were different. When...

Richard “Ricky” D. Neff 45 of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday afternoon January 27, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio June 7, 1973 to Richard and the late Roaslie Neff. Richard worked many different jobs throughout his life. He cherished the time he spent with his children. Found his happiness...

Berthold Wrann, age 92, passed away Thursday January 31, 2019 with family at his side. He was born December 5, 1926, in Velden am Wörtersee Austria. Berthold was an avid outdoorsman and woodworker; beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Survivors include his beloved wife of 70 years, Maria Wrann; daughters Kunigunde (Peter) Johnson; Heidi Wrann and Brigitta Wrann; granddaughters Jessica Johnson...

Kathryn A. Wallis, age 78 of Westlake and formerly of Summit, NJ passed away suddenly on January 28, 2019. Born May 9, 1940 in New York, NY she was the daughter of the late Elsie Diehl and Howard Wallis.She was the loving sister of Barbara Wallis of Upper St. Clair, PA, who preceded her in death, and William (Gail) Wallis...

Heaven received the sweetest angel. Lucy passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family. Born March 16, 1939 in Canton, Ohio to the late Walter and Dorothy (Paumier) Moulin, Lucy was the most thoughtful, kind and loving person. Her family was very blessed to have her in their lives.Lucy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, George,...

John Vargo, 92, passed away peacefully on Jan 6, 2019. His parents, John and Eva Vargo, immigrated to the United States from Hungary in the 1920s. They were fortunate that it was a time when America welcomed the diversity of immigrants with open arms. John was very proud to be the first generation born in the United States of America.John...

Eulah Mae Burgess passed away January 30th 2019 at the age of 97. She was born and raised in Blair, WV. She graduated from Sharples High School in 1940. She promised Edward Burgess Jr that she would marry him after he returned home from the second world war. They were married in 1946 making her the wife of a coal...

David Lee Wagner went home to be with the Lord January 25th, 2019. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 13th, 1942, and was a lifelong resident. A member of Grace United Church of Christ, he worked to support church missions such as Habitat for Humanity, Cool project and mainly the Just In Time Food Ministry. He was an...

Robert E. Morrison, 89, passed away on January 26, 2019. Bob enlisted in the Army at the age of 16 and was a World War II veteran that served in Italy and retired from Canton Drop Forge after 47 years of service.He is survived by his long-time friend and companion, Dolores Kreisher; nephew, Kevin (Elsa) Morrison.He is preceded in death...

Robert Lee Miller passed away peacefully at Ames Family Hospice House on Monday January 28,2019.He spent 40 years working at Encore Manufacturing as a foreman and machinist.He leaves behind his wife Eva(nee Merashoff); children Wasko Frank, Eva Jill and Bobby(Kelly); grandchildren Breanna and Shane.Bob touched the lives of many with his sense of humor and stories. He was definitely one...

Gary Martin Geul age 75 passed away January 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Suzanna; five children; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.A service Celebrating Gary’s life will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 11:00 am at Stow Community United Church of Christ, 1567 Pilgrim Dr., Stow, Ohio with Pastor Jim Case officiating. Family will receive friends one...

David E. Zona, 79, of North Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 25, 2019.David was born to John and Alice Zona, April 4, 1939 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Navy and then went on to graduate from Kent State University. He was an Ohio State Highway Patrol officer, a teacher and then...

Danny Ray Williams, age 76 of Ashland, Ohio passed away suddenly on January 25th.Danny was born on July 12th, 1942 to the late Eugene and Reathea (Combs) Williams.  Danny is survived by his son Scott (Kim) Williams of Grafton, and his three grandchildren Jeffrey, Dorian and Haley and Granddogs Brady and Quinn.Danny is also survived by his brothers Teddy (Rosa)...

Wendy Tett McDonald was born and raised in Alliance attending grade school there and later moving to Canton where she graduated from GlenOak High School. Wendy was an accomplished Clarinet musician earning a scholarship and First Chair in High School. Wendy proudly went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Malone University.Wendy was preceded in death by...

We’re gathered here today to honor the memory of my wife, helpmate and best friend, your co-pastor and Servant of God.Janie Knight, age 69, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord Jesus on January 19, 2019. Janie was born on October 31, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late James and Marjorie (Cowles) Hetzel. She was a graduate of...

Larry R Woods, passed on January 23rd, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents Oley and Maxine and brother Randy. Brother of Sandra, Donald (Denise) Steve, Rich and Cheryl Jilek.Larry loved the city of Cleveland. He liked to go fishing and walking through the Cleveland Metro Parks. He enjoyed movies, traveling to Florida and West Virginia and being a...

John Edward Smith of Beach City Ohio, born March 4, 1957 passed away January 13, 2019 at the age of 61.John is survived by two daughters, Jamie Smith (Chris Eber) of Medina and Katie (Jake) Chester of Massillon; five sisters, Mary (James) Brown of Spanaway, Washington, Peg (Kenneth) Chovan of Massillon, Terri (William) Gaynor of Massillon, Paula (Lee) Snyder of...

Kenneth L. Eskridge, known to most as Kenny and some as Woody, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1926 to Kenneth D. and Celestine Eskridge, nee Maddox. The oldest of 4 children, Kenneth attended East Technical High School and later joined the United States Army. After his service in the Army Kenneth met Ella Louise Green whom he...