Obituaries

Nancy MichelsonMrs. Nancy Michelson, 87, beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, surrounded by her family.Nancy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1930. She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in and around Marshall, Michigan and graduated from Lakeview High School. Nancy then attended Olivet College in Olivet,...

Ralph B. Roach Jr, (Skip) loving husband of Sharon Pavlas; Father of Jessica Mae Bernstein (Steven) and Amelia Mae;grandfather of Sienna Mae;  Brother of Guy (Ann), Carolyn Beredo (Cipriano), Rhoda DeJesus (Conrad) and Mary Jo Kester (Michael).Godfather of Julianna McCartney and Michael DeJesus; Beloved son-in-law of Nancy Mae Pavlas (deceased)Beloved uncle and great-uncle to many.Preceded in death by his parents,...

Sarah F.  (Ohler) GambleBorn in Canton, Ohio on June 8, 1947, passed away Saturday August 19, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center.She is preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Ohler; her father, William Ohler I; and her brother, William Ohler II.She is survived by her five children, Melvin Underwood, Audra Pipher, Timothy Douglas, Angela Clark (Richard), and Deanna Clapper (Matthew);...

Larry J Sexton. Age 75 of Hudson, Ohio passed away August 15, 2017. He was born January 8, 1942 in Cunard, WV and was the Husband of the late Peggy J Sexton.He is survived by son Larry J. Sexton Jr., daughter Teri Gordon (Emerick), 4 grandchildren; Tab, Race, Roxanne (Gordon) and Nibbana (Webb), 3 brothers; Don, Randy & Gary, and...

Kathy Sue EberlingBeing blessed with cancer for 25 years, I finally get to be with my Lord and my other lighted family and friends on August 22, 2017.I was born January 3rd, 1962 to Vic and Sally (Boyce) Domencetti in Alliance, Ohio.  Surviving is my husband Mark of 28 years and my great kids, Jacob and Rachel, all of Paris,...

Constance Hartman(nee Graczyk) age 73. Beloved wife of Henry. Loving mother of Timothy (Heather), Henry (Cynthia), Melissa (Joe), and Russell (Kelly). Beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Helen Graczyk. Loving grandmother of Heather, Joshua, Cody, Nicholas, Nathan, Joe, Chasity, Christopher, Dana, Daniel, Matthew, Amanda, and Michael. “Mom” to many, many friends that knew her. Memorial contributions can be made...

Dru KranshanSunday August 13than amazing spirit, Dru Kranshan, 59, left her life of service on earth to continue her duties as a princess of the most high in heaven. Dru was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanette and Alton Forman. She is survived by her children; Thomas, Elizabeth, and Alton (grandson- Oli); her daughter-in-law Tricia; her siblings; Debbie, Diane,...

Carol Dubiel12/13/1925 – 7/29/2017Carol Dubiel of Canal Fulton passed away July 29, 2017 at the age of 91.  She was born December 13, 1925 in Detroit, MI to the late Oluf and Juliane Hoyer.  She was a former resident of Parma, later making Canal Fulton her home.She is survived by four children, Michael Dubiel, Sandra (Greg) Hayes, Janice (Bill) Kinchy...

Carol Sue (Ruud) Torp, age 50, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed from her earthly life on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, exactly two weeks after her 50th birthday.Carol was born in Orlando to Don and Sue Ruud and grew up in West Orange County. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1985 and the University of Florida in 1990. Carol married...

Richard F. SeronkaRichard F. Seronka died peacefully in his home on August 4, 2017 in Brook Park, Ohio at the age of 68.  Richard was a Proud member of the United States Army from 1966 to 1968.  He was a Cleveland sports fan, a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and a great friend to many.He is survived by his...

PHYLLIS GERALDINE PRITT – was granted her angel wings on August 9, 2017, she was surrounded by her family and friends. No services will be held.Phyllis was born, April 28, 1934, in Morgantown, WV. The daughter of Homer & Mary LeMaster.Beloved MOTHER to Charlotte Rivera, Cherished GRANDMA to Eric Sheets (Jeralynn), Meghan Sheets, and GREAT GRANDMA to Mason Sheets. Dear...

Harold Garrett Sr.Harold Garrett Sr. age 87 of Barberton passed away August 7, 2017. He was born December 6, 1929 in Barberton and was the son of the late Walter and Hap Garrett Sr. Harold was a proud Army veteran of WWII.He is survived by son’s Jim (Debbie), Harold Jr. (Kim), John Sr. and Dale Sr. (Vicky); daughter Missie (Jim);...

William R. Caine, Jr. age 66 of Rocky River died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.He was the son of the late William and Coletta (nee Miller); brother of Thomas A. Caine; uncle of Jessica (Nick) Caine-Otterbacher and Matthew T. (Michelle) Caine; great uncle of Reagan and Kaine Otterbacher, Vivian and Scarlette Caine; cousin of many.William was...

Ned Dixon HemricNed Dixon Hemric, age 83, longtime native of North Canton, Ohio died on August 3rd    2017 after a valiant fight at Akron City Hospital.Dick or Dickie as he was known to all was born the ninth of ten children in Jonesville, North Carolina to Robert Lee and Joyce Swaim Hemric. He grew up in Jonesville and attended Jonesville...

Thomas J. FluteThomas J. Flute (72), passed away August 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Susan L. (Tommer) Flute and Dearest brother of Sandy, Bill and Sharon.  Service Friday, August 11, 2017 from 1 – 3 pm at Crown Hill Cemetery Chapel, 8592 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH. Internment following service.  Those who wish may contribute to Compassionate Care Hospice, 300 N....

Alice R. DillonAlice R. Dillon, age 65 of Ravenna, passed away on July 30th, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born on July 11, 1952 in Johnstown, PA.She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Mellott, brother, Kenny Mellott and brother-in-law, Flory Perone.Alice is survived by her daughter, Thelma A. (Dave) Vaughan; her sisters, Karen (Bill) Young, Gloria...

Douglas “Tiger” Gardiner, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Generations Behavioral Health in Geneva, Ohio.He was the son of the late Douglas L and Harriet E. Gardiner (nee Doyle); loving brother of Harriet “Bish” Gardiner, Kathleen (Steve) Goldstein, Patricia (Claude) Wooten; uncle of Shaun Street, Benjamin and Matthew Goldstein; great uncle of Kealeigh, Braeden and...

Charles W. Raffle was the third born son of Mary and John Raffle and the grandson of John and Teresa Temme, who along with their five children emigrated from Germany to Salineville, Ohio in 1908.A graduate of Salineville High School and Canton Actual Business College, Charles was employed as a respected accountant for his entire career.He was a devoted Duplicate...

Born September 17, 1965 passed away June 20, 2017Leaving behind his three children Kevin Martin, Cory Martin, Candace Martin; grandson Bentley Martin.Joining his late mother Laverne Martin and late father Robert Martin.Service details will be provided to family and friends at a later date.

Sunrise:  July 11, 1943     Sunset:  June 26th, 2017Mary L. Noland-McPherson passed away on June 26th, 2017 at her residence in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Margie Noland-Lawhorn and Robert Earl Abrams.She was the eldest of five children.  Mary Received Christ at an early age and joined Weeping Mary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Mary was a graduate...