Obituaries

Sandra Peters, 63 years old of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away on November 7th, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends as she passed on to be with the Lord. Sandra was born on August 8th, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Esther Kotyk (deceased). Sandra truly enjoyed life through simple pleasures; chatting...

David G. Johnson, 64, a Christian, of Doylestown, Ohio died suddenly from blood clots to the lungs on October 29, 2018, at Copley Health Center following a major surgery and stay at Summa Barberton Hospital.Dave was preceded in death by his mom (Evelyn) and dad (Glenn). He leaves his brother Dan (Cheryl), Aunt Evie, Aunt Barb, Uncle Bill and many...

J. Melvin “Mel” Maharg age 90 of Mayfield Heights, passed away October 30, 2018 at his home.Born in Chicora, PA, Mel grew up in nearby Butler, PA. After graduating from Butler High School, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a teletype operator. He then graduated from Grove City College and moved to Cleveland. Here, Mel met...

Robert Schuyler Rochford passed in his home October 25, 2018 at the age of 95. Born July 30, 1923 to Emma and John Rochford in New York City, he graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and served as a Navy Seabee in the Pacific during WWII. Bob married Ellen (Bloam) in 1946 and...

Alice Selina “Sally” Byer (Fitch), 86, died October 2, 2018. Sally was born on September 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Harrison and Violet Fitch (Hawken). She married James Byer on November 26, 1952. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together.Sally and James set out on an adventure over their life which took them to many cities in the Midwest. Eventually...

James H. Hollan, Jr. “Bubby” age 63 of Cleveland and formerly of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018.He was the loving son of Jacqueline Hollan; dear brother of Liz Gundich, Lynn (Grant) Overbaugh and the late Mark Hollan; uncle of Mark Gundich, Austin (Colleen) Overbaugh and Josh Overbaugh.A Private memorial service will be held at a later...

Frank T. Zavatsky age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Manor Care Nursing Home in North Olmsted, Ohio on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Florence; dear father of Frank, Jr. and Gina DiMichele; grandfather of 5; great-grandfather of 1.Private services were held and inurnment was at Ohio Western Reserve National...

Donald W. Knisely Jr., age 76 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 14, following an extended battle with Parkinson’s. He was deeply loved by his adoring wife Shirley and loved beyond belief by his family. He found joy in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He cherished all the people in his life and...

Heather Johnson age 42, passed away October 13, 2018. She was born August 18th, 1976 in Canton, Ohio to Pamela Green and Daniel Green. Heather graduated from Hoover High School in 1994 and went on to Walsh University graduating with a degree in Business. She was a stay at home mom, helped with local animal rescue, and was an administrator...

Our beloved Jade Lynn Rudish passed away on October 18th 2018. Jade was born July 10, 1977 in McKeesport, PA. She resided in Canton most of her adult life. She worked as a nurse for about fifteen years and enjoyed it very much. Jade was a loving mother and a great friend. She was reliable, if you ever faced a...

On October 18, 2018, an extraordinary woman departed this world as Jan Rodefer Kostan (nee Mary Janet Shetler) left us unexpectedly that day. She was more than a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, educator, world traveler, avid watcher of tennis, singer and friend to all who had the honor of being in her presence. She was grace. She was...

Barbara D. Fazekas, 69, passed away October 17, 2018 at Rae-Ann Westlake with her family by her side. Born in Lorain, Ohio to Frank and Helen (Donnelly) Hain, she was a resident of Parma and previously worked as a health aide at Altenheim in Strongsville, where she was a great nursing assistant. Barb very much enjoyed baking, knitting, singing in...

Frank J. Pawlak Jr. of New Philadelphia passed away October 9th, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born February 17th, 1935 in Piney Fork, Ohio to the late Frank W. and Julia (Baksa) Pawlak. He was raised in Dillonvale and lived in the community of Hopedale for 56 years. He served in the United States Army and was...

Gary E. Braddock Sr. of Cleveland, Ohio passed away October 7, 2018 at the age of 56. He was born October 1, 1962 in Cleveland to Johnnie and Donna (Lee) Braddock.He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou; four children, Gary E. (Amy) Braddock Jr., Tabatha C. (William) Koziol, Timothy J. Braddock and Robert A. (Amanda Jedlinski) Braddock; eight...

Peter Lyman, brother of Daniel (Carolyn) of St. Johns FL, Marie Freebird of Efland, NC, Stefanie McAdoo (Fred) of Efland, NC, Thomas (Johnna) of Avon Lake, OH, James (Terri) of Henderson, NV, Andrew (Sandra) of Henderson, NV and Paul (Wendi) of Medina, OH passed away on September 12th at the age of 58.Pete worked for 30+ years as a machinist/specialist....

Jeffrey A. Ockajik, 44, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2018. He was born in Lorain, Ohio to John and Linda Ockajik.He is survived by his mother Linda Ockajik of Lorain, brother John Ockajik of Lorain and nephew John A. Ockajik of Gilbert, AZ.Jeff loved to cook and was always reading cookbooks and trying new ideas out. He was even...

Judy LaFromboise age 54 of Canton passed away September 30, 2018 after losing her battle with cancer. She was the strongest willed woman I have ever known and fought this till the very end. Judy was very mechanically inclined and could fix about anything she put her mind to. She spent 13 years working on cars and rebuilding starters and...

Colleen Claytor, age 85, passed away October 1, 2018. She was born November 14, 1932 in Townley, AL.Preceding her in death was her husband, Paul E. Claytor.She is survived by son Andy (Nancy) of Green, daughter Stacie (Ron Neiheiser) of Indian Trail, NC; and granddaughters Jocelyn and Shannon.A private family graveside service will be conducted at a later time.In lieu...

Shirley (Drummond) Shumway Vance age 74 of Akron, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 29th, 2018. Born in Fairmont, WV in 1944, she lived 30 years in the Akron area.Shirley worked at GeeBee’s in Fairmont and Amtek in Kent, Ohio. She was a member of Tomorrow’s World Church in Medina. She was a loving Mother, Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.Shirley was...

David L. Dearth age 59 of Louisville passed away on September 27, 2018. He was born on October 10, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to late Edward Dearth and Edith (Bayless) Luke. David attended both Jackson and Hoover schools and was a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, ATV riding, motorcycle riding, truck pulls and drag racing.Preceded by parents...