Obituaries

PORTAGE LAKES OH – A lifelong Akron native, Melody, 58, passed suddenly on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.An alumnus of Central-Hower and University of Akron, she was an IT specialist employed with the Chesterfield Companies.Preceded in death by grandparents Harry & Hazel Willener, father William H Mallory; stepfather Jerry Sponseller.Survived and grieved by mother Patricia Sponseller, husband Lowell Thomas Mundy, daughters...

Our loved one has crossed into the loving Father’s arms after a lengthy battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Valerie, children Brian Nichols, Holly Roschel (Stephen), Jeremy, Brandi Reed and 6 grandchildren and loving brothers Richard (Eve) and David.He was predeceased by parents Herman A. Fletcher Sr. and Francis J. (Brinley), brother William (Carolyn),...

Maxwell Edward Smith, 34, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Max was a loving father, always willing to help others, and dedicated to his family.He is survived by three sons, Jordan Nutter of Canton, Alex Smith of Canton, and Gage Smith of Canton; brothers, Dave Hite of Canton, Frances Hesson of Canton, Michelle (Ed) Martin of...

Judy Ilene Eckstein (nee Worcester), age 70 of Shelby, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2019.Judy was born on August, 7th, 1948 to the late Ray and Lucy Worcester.She is survived by her eldest son Scott (Kim) Williams of Grafton, Joe (Nicole) Hedeen of Plymouth, and Melissa (Jeremiah) Shores of Shelby.She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Dorian, Haley,...

Eleanor ‘Bunny’ Yanky passed away peacefully January 9, 2018 at the age of 83. She was born May 9, 1934 to Paul and Johanna Schley and was a long-time resident of Garfield Heights. She enjoyed her grandchildren, Ohio sports teams and slot machines.In addition to her parents, Bunny is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Yanky; brother, Cletus Schley...

Sgt. Curtis Bowers, United States Army, Retired, age 58 of Garfield Heights died at Louis A. Stokes Veterans Administration Medical Center on January 10, 2018.He was the beloved father of Ashley (Adrian) Murry of Texas, Shanikquaw Bowers (Michael Liggins) of Texas and Jenality (Sean) Wheeler of Florida; grandfather of 7; brother of Christine Macklin, Christopher Bowers, Carl Bowers and Calvin...

Richard D. Polilli, age 75, passed away January 11, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born August 1, 1942 in Dover, Ohio. He was a mechanic of everything.  There was nothing he couldn’t fix.He is survived by his children, Kristine (Jon) Kinsey, Richard (Danny) Polilli, and Connie (Hyle) Volzer; longtime companion of 18 years, Mattie Searcy; grandchildren, Jackson Volzer...

David Lee Dutrow, 66, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 following a very brief illness.Born December 9, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio to Luther E. Dutrow Jr. and Lois A. (Carson) Dutrow, David graduated from Marlington High School on June 10, 1969 and went on to receive his Associate Degree in Graphic Arts...

James Leslie Rickey, age 71 of Bowerston, Ohio went to be with the Lord December 21, 2017. Born March 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Newman) Rickey. He proudly spent eleven years serving his country in both the Army and Navy. James was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He...

Joyce Carol Fox, age 71, died peacefully at home on January 6, 2018, after an extended illness. She was born on July 4, 1946, in Port Clinton, Ohio. She is remembered as a loving mother by her sons, Russell (Macy), Gerald (Dawn), and Scott; and her daughter, Michelle; and as a wonderful “Nana” by her grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Davis, Elizabeth,...

Betty Mae Bowman, age 75 of Brunswick, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Hospice of Medina County.She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph D. Bowman; mother of Carmin D. Bowman and the late Ralph D. Bowman, Jr.; twin sister of Mary Jacobson; grandmother of Maci A Bowman, Nina L. Bowman and David T. Bowman.A memorial service...

Constance Thelma Gerez (nee Brenizer) age 91 of Roaming Shores, Ohio died January 9, 2018 in Concord Township.Born January 4, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emmett and Ivy Brenizer.  Survived by daughters Candace Jean (Glen) Grandbouche, Jacyn Louise (Dennis) Bentley, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Tommy Herman Gerez.All Services are...

Jeanne Marie Lintner of Louisville, Ohio passed away peacefully January 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 58. She was born December 2, 1959 in Canton to the late Thomas and Julie (Miller) Moulin.  She was a graduate of Louisville High School. Jeanne will always be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother who...

Richard J. Putka, age 85 of Brecksville passed away at Parma Hospital on January 4, 2019.Dearest and devoted husband of Marge (Gaspar); loving father of Marjorie (Mark) Suhay, Richard (Pam), Christine (Michael) Deutsch, Roseann (Jerry) Grisko and Jack (Denise); grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 4; son of the late John and Rose; brother of Raymond and Lillian Kalavsky and the...

Warren G. Hicks of Canton, Ohio passed away December 30, 2017 at the age of 96.  He was born February 25, 1921 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Arnold and Jennie Mae (Heath) Hicks.  He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and was the recipient of the Purple Heart.  Warren retired from the United States Postal Service...

Linda S. Hess, 68, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away suddenly on December 30th, 2017.  She was born in Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania to the late Jack and Thelma Maroney.  Linda was also preceded by her siblings William (Donna) Maroney and Jacqueline (Steve) Peterson.Linda was the loving mother of Pamela (Winfield) Evens, Andrea Hess and Craig Hess. She was an adoring grandmother to...

Gloria Delair Armstrong McMeans departed her earthly journey on Friday, Dec 29, 2017, she was 62 years of age. Gloria entered into this world from the union of Mable Rosetta Brown and Dave Armstrong Jr. on January 29, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee.Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Mable and Dave Armstrong Jr.; elder sister Rosetta Armstrong; and elder...

Debbie King passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, following a long battle with kidney failure and illnesses at the age of 56. She enjoyed crafting, ceramics and aquarium fish clubs. Mostly she loved her family and friends. Debbie will be met by her loving husband William “Bill” King.Debbie is survived by her son, William Gerald Elliott King; daughter, Amanda Elizabeth...

Glenn D. Johnson, 90, of Doylestown, Ohio went to heaven on December 27, 2017.  He was an exceptional husband and father.He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn.  He leaves behind his sons, Dave and Dan (Cheryl), brother Harold (Barb), grandson Adam Burrows (Rachel), brother-in-law Bill Boalich, sister-in-law Evelyn Rilling, cousins, nieces, nephews and other family...

Carol Law (nee Petty), age 78, beloved wife of Frank for 59 years; mother of Frank Raymond (Catherine), Donald (Denise), Patrick (Teresa); loving grandmother of Stephanie Czachowski (Matt), Nichole, Thomas, Andrew, Nicholas (Shannon), Anthony Joseph, Timothy McCristall (Melissa) Brandon McCristall (Emily), Scott Wert (Margeaux), Bill Wert (Barbara), Sara Ferguson (Brian), Amanda Kren (John), Colin (Amanda), Shawn; great-grandmother of Alexa Egnor,...