Obituaries

Richard T. Biley, 67, of Brookpark passed away on Tuesday July 4th, 2017 (his favorite holiday) He was born July 29, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard was the single father of four kids. He raised his children and provided for them on his own. “He was our Mr. Mom” A Vietnam veteran Richard proudly served...

Albert Rugani, 88, of Massillon passed away June 29, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 17, 1931 to the late America and Gena Rugani.He was a retiree of LTV Steel and also from the Park Department in Massillon.He proudly served his country in the United States Army and continued to volunteer for several organizations...

Age 71, of Cleveland passed away June 30, 2017. Born February 11, 1946 to the late Carl and Stella (nee Kazmerski); beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee McFarland); dear father of Dave (Stephanie) and Chris; cherished grandfather of Davey, Cara, Christine, Adam and Jason; brother of Darlene Roberts. Private services.

Beth Anne MinerBeth Anne Miner (Nee Lyons) 56, passed away June 27, 2017. She accepted life as it was, took challenges in stride, but lost her battle from brain cancer. She faced this final call with dignity and no complaints. She was a graduate of North High School.Preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Hilda Lyons, her former husband,...

Sharon “Bo” K. (Deemer) PahlauSharon “Bo” K. (Deemer) Pahlau, age 66, passed away on June 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer and COPD. She was born on August 4, 1950. Sharon graduated from Timken High School in 1968 and was previously employed at Paarlo Plastics. Sharon cherished spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids and always...

Randy Timothy Atkinson (Cordell) , age 25, died in his journey to find peace on Sunday June 25th, 2017, in Rittman, Ohio.Randy is survived by his partner of almost four years, Samuel Franklin, of Wooster Ohio. He leaves behind his brothers Dylan C. Shaver of Lodi, Ohio, Quinton L. Atkinson of Huron, Ohio, Troy L. Kniep Jr. of Columbia Station,...

Edward F. “Buc” JonesEdward F. “Buc” Jones age 65 of Akron passed away June 17, 2017.  He was born January 24, 1952 in Akron and remained a life-long resident of the area. He loved to travel and enjoyed hiking, biking, and kayaking.  On a sunny day you could find him sailing on Portage Lakes.  He was a volunteer for the...

Kim Annette ComptonKim Annette (Heisser) Compton, age 57, passed on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center after a short illness.She is survived by her son, Shane Heisser who resides in California; two sisters, Karla (Heisser) Smith of Wadsworth and Brooke (Heisser) Cunningham of Akron and her father, Dr. Bert Heisser.She was preceded in death by her mother, Leah...

Age 90 passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017 surrounded by family.  John is preceded by his loving wife Anna Brandlehner.He is the loving father of John and Priscilla Brandlehner, Tom Brandlehner and Terry and Gregg Dunbar.  He leaves behind his grandchildren; Kristi and Drew, Erica and A.J., Anthony and Andrea, Leana and Kenny, Tessa, Ryan...

David A. AgnesDavid A. Agnes 1936-2017 of North Canton passed away quietly in his sleep after a 22-month struggle with brain cancer. He will be missed by so many including his loving wife of 56 years, Toby (Gearhart); two children, David C. (Angel) Agnes and Cristy Agnes Smith; two grandchildren, Kyle (Valerie) Agnes and Allison Agnes; numerous loving sisters and...

Margaret “Peggy” Corrigan age 60, died peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017.Peggy was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She lived in Middleburg Heights for the past 25 years.She is survived by many close friends and family including her daughter Mandy(Adam); grandson Max; parents John and Frances; siblings Rich(Laurie), Marylou(Mike), Laurie, and Dan; nephews Christopher, Jack, Anthony, Andrew, and nieces Katie, Angel...

Lee E. FarnsworthLee E. Farnsworth, age 39, of Canton, passed away on Thursday June 08, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. He was born July 22, 1977 in Canton, Ohio to Judy Tangler and Robert Farnsworth. Lee was a graduate of East Canton High School.Lee will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, by many family members, extended family members, and friends. He...

Larry A. TryLarry A. Try, age 70, of Louisville went home to his Lord on May 29, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Fred A. and Dorothy C. Try. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School and retired from Specialty Hose Inc.Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda...

Eugene (Chip) Kannal Jr.Eugene (Chip) Kannal, age 63, passed away on June 2, 2017. Eugene was born at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on June 30, 1953 to Eugene Kannal Sr. and Betty (Wolfe) Kannal. He graduated from Louisville High School class of 1971. Eugene worked for Quick Draft and Compass Systems and Sales, Inc. and loved playing golf and...

Charles Richard GishNORTH LAWRENCE, OH – Charles Richard Gish, 78, North Lawrence, Ohio, died Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born March 22, 1939, in Wadsworth, Ohio and graduated from Rittman High School. Charles married in 1959, and in 1973, they moved to their farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. He worked for Babcock and Wilcox and retired as regional manager...

Daniel L. GrandeeDaniel L. Grandee, 25, of Ravenna, died Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born Thursday, February 27, 1992 in Mayfield Heights. He lived in Ravenna and he worked at Walmart. He loved music, and he loved his family. He was taken from us way too soon.He is survived by his mother Rebecca (Hull) Grandee of Ravenna, his father...

Carolyn Kay KlonowskiCarolyn Kay Klonowski, age 68, passed away on May 25, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1948 in Pomeroy, Ohio.She is survived by two children, Michael and Nicole Klonowski and six grandchildren.Cremation has taken place and no public services are planned.Heritage Cremation Society330-875-5770

Samuel T. Cury, age 65 died at his home in Bedford, Ohio on June 5, 2017.Sam was the son of the late Samuel F. and Theresa M. Cury; loving brother of Christina R. (the late Phillip) Cooney, Kathleen M. (James) Assad, Theresa M. (Timothy) Kuchynski and Jacqueline C. (Frank) Puliafico; dearest uncle of Matthew, Casey and Kyle Cooney, Mary (Kevin)...

Robert J. Maria age 33, of North Royalton, passed away on May 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandparents Julius and Florence Maria and Dan Baker.  Loving father of son Austin Thomas Maria, age 13, and daughter Kali Rose Ainger, age 6.  Survived by parents Robert and Joyce Maria; sisters Tara (Keith) Blake, and Jennifer Maria; grandmother Nora...

Heaven gained another angel at 7:05 pm, Saturday May 27, 2017. After a long, hard, courageous fight, Judy Ann (Beach) Wheeler passed away from complications following a double heart bypass surgery.She will join her parents Junior Frank Beach and Lorraine (Dietlein) Beach, as well as her brothers Art and Jerry Beach, her sister Betty Clay and granddaughter Natasha Troy.She is...