Obituaries

Cheryl Whipple, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on March 21, 2018.  She faced the end of life as she lived it, with quiet strength, dignity, and love.Cheryl was born January 7, 1948 in Canton, Ohio.  She dedicated her life to her family.  She also shared her love and tenderness with her pets and all wildlife.  Cheryl found great...

Patrick Finan, age 83, joined Kathleen, his loving wife of 61 years, on March 24.  His six children will miss him greatly; Jeff (Elaine), Jane, Janet, John (Margie), Julie, and Judy (Guy).  Pat will also be fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Chelsey, Jason, Jared, Janel, Jennifer, Kaitlin, Laura, Hailey, and Guy Joseph; and his four great-grandchildren, Kayla,...

Paul L. Jones, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2018. He was born in Camden, Alabama on April 23, 1932 and attended school in Camden. He served in the United States Air Force before relocating to Akron in 1957. Paul worked for Goodyear Aerospace for 30 years and retired in 1995.He was preceded by both parents, two siblings, and his...

John D. Rea passed away peacefully March 10, 2018 after a sudden decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and close friends. John was born February 5, 1950 to Donald and Elaine (McGee) Rea.John is preceded by brother Kenny Rea.John is survived by six children; sons, James, Zachary (Skylene) and Shawn Rea; daughters, Joey (Steven)...

Florence Deluco passed away at the age of 86 on March 22, 2018.She was the widow of Albert “Al”. The only love of her life. Survived by her children Jim ( Kaye) Sandy, Julie (Jim)  Mary (Bill); grandchildren Raymond, Sara, Joshua and Aharon.Graveside Service at Holy Cross Cemetery 14609 Brookpark Rd. Brook Park, Ohio on Monday, March 26, 2018 at ...

Michelle (Krepkovich) Runion passed away at her home following a short illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Runion; parents, Michael and Elizabeth Krepkovich and her brother, Robert Krepkovich.  She is survived by sisters, Lisa Bennett, Anita (Edward) Porter and brother, Edward (Beth) Krepkovich. She will be missed by nieces and nephews, many dear friends and her...

Michael P. Hite Sr., age 63, husband of the late Mary (nee Markul) passed away in Beachwood, Ohio on Monday, March 19, 2018 as a result of complications stemming from an eight month fight with ALS.  He was born April 30, 1954 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late John L. Hite Jr. and Juanita M. Hite (nee Bell).  He...

Darrell W. Strizzi, 61 of Rootstown, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home in Rootstown following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to Phillip Strizzi and Patricia (Pospisil) Buszko. Darrell began his loyal and dedicated 44-year career in the KFC Restaurant business at the age of...

Diane L. Tolley, a life-long resident of Canton, Ohio went on to see our Lord and Savior on March 17, 2018 at the age of 53.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph D. Tolley; son, Adam S. Graham; daughter, Amber N. Tolley; son, Camden E. Tolley; step-children, Tina J. Pyle, Joseph D. Tolley II, Amanda G. Tolley, Joshua J....

Our Heavenly Father gifted us Dominic Shane Maldonado into this world July 11, 1988. He was welcomed into the gates of heaven with Jesus the Father Almighty in 2018.Dominic was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Raised in the big blue and white house with the Dalmatian (Thunder), and greatest pool on Archwood Ave. He is the son of Christopher and Nadine ...

Thomas Anthony Yanetta was born November 24, 1956 and died March 17, 2018.It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Anthony Yanetta announces his passing on Saturday March 17, 2018 at the age of 61 years.Tom will be lovingly missed by his wife of 43 years, Theresa Yanetta (nee Ballash) and their children Stacey (Raymond) and Stephanie (Joe)....

Richard Leroy Robinson Sr. went home to be with his Lord, Saturday December 16, 2017. He leaves behind his only brother Gary, his loving wife of 60 years, Judith, his five grown children, many grown grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. As a Veteran of the Korean War, in the United States Navy, Richard will receive full military honors at a private...

Eva Kavanagh (nee Sidow), 86, of Berea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Barbara (Tom) McCarthy, Thomas (Susan), Francis, Kathleen (Tom) Wargelin; grandmother of 8; great grandmother of 4.Memorial Service will be held in theReinberger Chapelat OhioGuidestone, 202 E Bagley Road, Berea, on Sunday, April 15, 2018at 2:00 PM.In...

Michael J. Kostelnik passed away with his wife by his side on March 9, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He fought a short but brave battle with cancer. Michael was born in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 1953. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Rose Beans, and his brother, Larry Kostelnik. Michael was a graduate of...

God called her home and now heaven’s gardens are more beautiful.Hulda Louise McCann, 81, of Clinton Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2018 after an unexpected battle with cancer. Hulda was born to the late Richard and Hulda Eitner on June 1, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. She enjoyed a long career at Falls Lumber and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Finan announces her passing on Tuesday, March 13, at the age of 81.  She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick of 61 years; her six children, Jeff (Elaine), Jane, Janet, John (Margie), Julie, and Judy (Guy).  Kathy will also be fondly remembered by her eleven grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Chelsey,...

Clifford Darrell Gillespie Sr., 62, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 12, 2018.He was born on August 27, 1955 in Statesville, North Carolina to the late Glenn Edward Gillespie Sr. and Lillian Marie Cobbs (Gillespie). Lillian later relocated with Clifford and his other siblings to Cleveland Ohio, where she was married William Thompson, Sr. (Grandpa...

Earl Scherer, born January 12, 1932 to Charles and Eva Scherer of Canton, Ohio, passed away at the Canton Christian Home on March 11, 2018 and will be missed by all who knew him.  He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Clark Yarger, brother William Scherer, sister Rosemarie Larimore and brother-in-law Thomas McCaughan.  Earl is survived by his...

John H. Kuhns Jr. was born June 17, 1949 in Waterford, Pennsylvania, the second of five children to John H. Kuhns Sr. and Virginia Kuhns (nee Marsh).John lived the life of a cowboy: hard working, reliable, strong as an ox, tough as nails, on his own terms, and mellower with age. His work with horses was his true passion, and...

Aedrin, 96 died on March 3, 2018 at Auburn Skilled Nursing where she was a resident for over 3 years. She was born on September 30, 1921 in Partlow, Carter County, Kentucky to Clarence and Tessie Horton Bush. She attended Berea College in Berea, Kentucky where she met her first husband, Davis H. Lane who preceded her in death. She...