Obituaries

Geraldine Ann King (Nee Telatco), age 83, born in Cleveland, OH on July 15th 1935 passed away on December 20th, 2018. Resident of Middleburg Heights since 1965. Loving “Mum” of Sandy(King) Mullins, Tom and Jeff King.Sadly missed by all grandchildren; Steve, Shawn, Kristie, Samantha, Kelly, Jacob, Max and Eva. Greatgramma of Alexandria, Jessica, Ryan, Carson and Zander.Per her wishes, cremation...

Seth Smith of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the age of 38.He is survived by his mother Susie Smith (step-father Troy), his father Bill Smith (step-mother Diana); son Trenton; brother Cory; step-brothers Josh Russell and Christopher Holzapfel; family in heart, Gilbert Rice, Amy Rice, Gib Rice, Alan Manchester and many more who loved him.Seth made...

Karen D. Zenner age 73 of Akron, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2018. Karen was born in Sacramento, CA to the late Frank and Katherine Goudy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Zenner, and brothers Bruce and Mark.Karen had a contagious smile, a beautiful voice, a creative mind and a generous heart. She...

Kent B. Chadwick, resident of Chagrin Falls, OH, went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the age of 63 years. His earthly life, even at its end, touched others, as Kent requested to be an organ donor in the hopes that other people may have a chance for improved health and...

Kermit Lee Schaffernocker, age 89, passed away on December 16, 2018. He was born on January 30, 1929 to the late Ralph and Bessie Schaffernocker in Salem, Ohio. Kermit worked in the construction field all his life and in his spare time he liked to travel and fish.He was preceded in death by a son, Randy and daughter, Kelly and...

Anna Mizer, 55, of Hartville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 18th, 2018 in Hartville.Anna was born in Alliance, Ohio to Mickey and Carol George on August 5th 1963. She is a 1981 graduate of Waterloo High School. She graduated from Kent State University in May 2012. She married James W. Mizer of Dover, Ohio on June...

Carl William Lange age 85 of Uniontown, passed away on November 30, 2018. He was born on October 16, 1933 to the late Frederick and Carolyn (Schmidt) Lange in Maple Heights, Ohio.He is survived by his loving wife, Gail (Garee) Lange; son, David Lange; brothers, Fred (Sandra) and Eric (Jerri) and nephew, Bob (Pauline).A Celebration of Carl’s life will be...

Marie Rose Bibbee, age 92, passed away on December 10, 2018 in Sebring, Ohio. She was born on February 2, 1926 in Carnegie, PA to the late George and Nellie Shaffer.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Kenneth Edward Bibbee and brother, George Shaffer.Marie is survived by her loving daughter, Merrily (John) Bieltz and their sons, Michael (Ashley)...

Neil Edward Swan, 81, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully into eternal life on December 7, 2018, after being diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in early October.Born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania on October 25, 1937 to parents Kenneth and Ronalda Swan, Neil was the oldest of three sons. Neil graduated from Spangler High School, enlisted in the Army, and moved to Kent,...

Gayle Ann Elliott, (née Jindra) died at the age of 71 peacefully under hospice care in Avon Lake, Ohio on Thursday December 13, 2018 after a long illness.Gayle is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Braden Elliott, her three children Michelle Vanthoor (Frank) of Bay Village, Ohio; Kristin Gayle Mitchell (Scott) of Avon, Ohio; and her son William/Bo...

David L. Petty, age 80, passed away on December 12, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1938 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Robert and Esta (Wagner) Petty. He had a long career in sales and retired from Clem Lumber Distributing Company. He was an avid golfer and loved to fish and work in his yard.He is survived...

Lyn went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio on November 28, 1926, Lyn lived the last 28 years in Stow, Ohio and was retired from Norton Company following 20 years of service. Lyn attended The First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. She loved to dance, bowl and write poems.She was preceded in death...

Gladys Zemen died at the age of 94 on December 11, 2018 in Canton, OH, where she was recently residing with her daughter. Gladys Wakefield was born on August 30, 1924, in Harlan, KY, to Albert Zevonzo Wakefield and the former Bessie Mae Tillery. Gladys and her four siblings were raised in the Harlan County, KY, coal-camp communities of Benham...

“Together Again”E. Joan Ward, age 84, of Dover, Ohio passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Country Club Retirement Campus following a period of declining health. She was born in Salem, Ohio on August 14, 1934 to the late Carl and Grace Matthews. For 56 years she was married to the love of her life, Keith Allen Ward, who died...

Ruby J. Bailey, age 71 of Canton, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 of a sudden illness.He is survived by his children, Michael Bailey and Heather Bunch of Florida; sister, Ruth French (Lewis) and brother, Lloyd Bailey (Bev).There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Moreland Christian Church, 2850...

Robert Lewis Barna Jr. of Akron, Ohio passed away on Thursday December 6th, 2018, at the age of 69. He was born on December 15, 1948, in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Ellet High School, Class of 1966.Bob loved spending time with his family. He loved to cook and travel.He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol;...

Jim was born March 5th, 1924, in Meyersdale Pennsylvania, to Charles H. and Pearl Mary Deist. Jim passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2018, at home with his family and canine best friends Dino and Missy at his side.Jim worked for Kenmore Construction from its infancy, retiring with over 30 years of service. Jim loved to sing and dance. He...

Jacqueline “Jacqui” Smith age 30 of New Philadelphia passed away December 7th, 2018 following a tragic auto accident. She was born July 7, 1988 in Massillon and attended Dover High School where she was a member of the Cheerleading squad and track team. Jacqui was employed by Giant Eagle in Dover and was a server for many years at several...

Karma Dawn Brown, age 56, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 29, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 28, 1962 in Canton, Ohio to the late Sylvia Jean (Hammonds) and William F. Ward.She was preceded in death by her Christian grandparents, Floyd and Martha Ward.Karma leaves behind her four children,...

Dawn M. Beal of Brook Park passed away December 6, 2018 at the age of 49. She was born September 23, 1969 in Cleveland. She was a gifted cake decorator having worked at Wal-Mart, Albertsons and other area stores for over 15 years. Dawn enjoyed angels, fairy’s, mermaids, nature and the sky. She especially enjoyed parties, cooking and baking.She is...