Obituaries

JA Rodgers’ beautiful Spirit left this earth on Sunday, January 20, 2019.His passing was sudden and unexpected.Jeff was the beloved husband and sweetheart of Donna Meyers Rodgers. He was an avid fisherman who loved being outdoors in nature. He was a true baseball fan and devoted animal lover. Jeff had a passion for acting and performed in over 65 plays...

Anthony James Jenkins, 35, of Medina, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born November 19, 1983 to Greg and Melody Jenkins, in Medina, Ohio. Tony shared his birthday with his sister Vicki, who is 2 years older than him.Tony was a loving, caring person that made friends easily. He was kind and respectful. He was always...

Denise Darlene (Baker) Henke Hurst age 58 of Canton passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday January 6, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 16, 1960 to Harold and Josephine (Bedford) Baker – Bates. She was employed as a manager at Goodwill in Canton. She worked at Hills, MRDD, and as a care giver,...

Dr. Ronald J. Michaels age 83, of Avon Lake OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 15, 2019 with his beloved wife and five children by his side.Ron is survived by his spouse of 60 years Patricia (nee Steigerwald) and children Mary Beth (Dan) of Sunnyvale, CA, Bob (Patty) of Olmsted Falls, Paula FitzGibbon (Mike) of Rocky River, Jeannie of...

Mary C. Mintz “Gramma Pasta”, 95, (nee Nicolosi) wife of the late Fred Mintz, was taken into the hands of our Lord and savior Sunday, January 13th.She was preceded in death by her parents Pietro (Peter) and  Agnese (Agnes); brothers Ralph, Dominic, Anthony, and Joseph, and sister Antonina “Lena” Scolaro. She is survived by her children Rosario (Marlene) Villari, Lana...

Jerry Clyde Short of Akron, passed away January 11th 2019 following a long battle with dementia. Jerry is survived by sister, Carol Dibble, daughters, Tracey Bennett, Andrea Keller, Christina Miller and Alexis Duckett, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In the latter half of Jerry’s life, he loved spending days farming and the evenings on a hill, on the tractor, listening to...

Mickey passed away on December 26, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Mitchell Gladding and brother, Scott McCabe (Kim). She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gladding and parents, Harold and Dorothy (Kirkland) McCabe, brothers, Harold (Lucky) McCabe, Sherman (Tippy McCabe, Jack McCabe, and sister Jill Burton. Mickey worked at the Painesville Eagles...

Chris Cosme passed away tragically on January 6, 2019 at the age of 42 surrounded by his beloved friends and family.Chris was a loving husband, father and grandfather and leaves behind his cherished wife, Denise; his daughters: Destiny, Ashley (Danielle), Trisha (Ariel), Felicia (Ryan) and Christina; his grandchildren Aurora, Emily, Lily, Olivia, Mya, Sophia and Naomi; his mother Judy; and...

Roberta D. Lee passed away on January 1st, 2019. She was an active member of Harvestime Temple, an avid shopper and loved spending time with her family and friends.Preceded in death by Nora and Henry Lee, son Eric L. Rhinehart, grandson Jimmy L. Riley, brothers Johnny Lee and Charles Lee, Buzzy, sisters Irene, Erma, Chummie, Woody.Survived by daughter, Denese and...

Larry E. Fink, 67, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice. He was born March 6, 1951 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Budge Fink and Nancy (Boughner) Sutton. Larry married Bonnie (Schubert) Fink on Sept. 07, 1992. He was a former member of Cedar Lodge 430 of Orrville and a member of Orrville American Legion Post 282.Larry...

Barbara M. (McCombs) Mollohan, 83, of Green, Ohio went home to be with the Lord peacefully with family by her side on December 31, 2018. She was born December 13, 1935 in Summersville, WVA to the late Richard E. and Hazel (Windell) McCombs. She graduated from East High School with her forever friends Pat and Bev then married the love...

Marion Louise (Joseph) Bell, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018 surrounded by many loved ones. She was born on April 17, 1928 in Akron, Ohio.Marion is now in Heaven with her loved ones who preceded her in death, father and mother, Joseph and Eva Joseph, sisters, Hazel Bird and Gladys Grush, brother, Herbert Joseph and daughter, Debbie.Marion...

Helmut P. Werner, age 70 joined his beloved wife, Helga U. Werner in Heaven on December 31, 2018.Helmut was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Philipp Werner and Magdalena (Seil) Werner.He was the loving father of Heidi Jacko (Jeffrey) and Josef Werner (Candice); proud grandfather of Anthony, Ava, Cambria and Devin; beloved brother of Trudy Bebenroth (Ken).  Helmut...

Born April 21, 1961, Orest Macina, 57, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Amy (nee Haveneth), mothe- in-law, Kathryn Haveneth, sisters-in-law, Lisa Haveneth, Ellen (Dan) Rogers, and Linda Duke, brother, Reza Honarvar, nieces Laura (Sean) Breyley, Katie Rogers, Danielle Rogers, nephews George (Lauren) Duke, James Duke, special friends Kraig Dexter,...

Glenn E. MaurerGlenn E. Maurer, age 70, of Carrollton passed away on December 23, 2018 at the Arbors at Minerva following a short illness. He was born on December 28, 1947 in Dover, Ohio to the late Clinton and Evelyn (Swartz) Maurer.He was the greatest father and mentor his sons had ever known and will be greatly missed.Glenn was retired...

Thomas Matthew Wargelin passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Kathleen on Dec. 26, 2018.Tom was the loving father of his cherished daughters Rebecca and Maya. He was preceded in death by his sister Becky, and was the loving brother of Sonia (Rich), Jennifer, and Andrea (Rob).A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at...

Shelia Diane Baldauf was 70 years of age when she peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018. She leaves behind her loving husband of 25 years, James and three loving children, Sandra, John and Phillip. Shelia was born in Saltville, VA on February 22, 1948 to Robert and Eula Lamie before moving to Ohio. Shelia...

Constance (Connie) J. Richardson (nee Sneider) age 76, of Russell, Ohio passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 19, 2018.Most beloved wife of Les Richardson for 57 years, cherished mother of Darci Sanders and Kelly (Joseph) Cannova and adored Gramma of Severn Sanders, Emma and Jay Cannova. Daughter of the late Ruth A. Contessa, survived by step-father Matthew...

Anthony L. “Larry” Dolence Jr., age 76, first born to the late Burdell and Anthony Sr. passed away on December 9, 2018. He is survived by two daughters, Diana (Randy) and Melinda (Michael); four grandchildren; sister, Pam and brother Bruce (Ann). Condolences can be shared with the family online at https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/.Heritage Cremation Society800-864-2295

Deborah L. Slaughter, age 73 of Canton, Ohio passed away on December 18, 2018. She was born August 13, 1945 in Chicago, IL.She was a woman of God and leaves behind three daughters, Vanessa, Muriel, and Stephanie; one son, David; grandchildren, Camren, Kyle, Credale, Dimitri, Billy, Mariah, Raven, Deja and Colon, and a host of great-grandchildren. She will be truly...