Obituaries

Patrick William O’ConnorPatrick William O’Connor of Newcomerstown, Ohio passed away March 28, 2017 at the Truman House Community Hospice in New Philadelphia at the age of 69.  He was born September 12, 1947 in the Panama Canal Zone to the late Patrick A. and Audrey M. (Riter) O’Connor.  Patrick was a proud Army veteran having served his country during the...

Mildred Cecilia (Dishong) WestfallMildred Cecilia (Dishong) Westfall age 94 passed away on March 14th, 2017.  She was born inVintondale, Cambria County, PA on March 24, 1922. She was the daughter of Oscar Dishong and Frances Donahue. granddaughter of Noah Dishong and Amanda Rose of Cambria County, PA and Jacob Donahue and Maria Braddock of Indiana County, PA.She loved music (especially...

Jason R. DeLongJason R. DeLong age 36 of East Canton passed away unexpectedly at home March 16th 2017 due to an unforeseen medical complication.Jason is survived by his mother Dawn Johnson and stepfather Jay Johnson of Massillon; father Jeffery DeLong Sr. of East Canton; brothers Jeffery (Brittany) DeLong Jr. of Louisville and Justin DeLong of East Canton; grandparents Donna and...

Ronald Williams1943-2017Ronald Williams 73, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Waco, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Hennis Care Center in Dover after a period of declining health.   Born on June 14, 1943 in Shamrock, Texas, he was the son of the late Jack and Etoile (Pounds) Williams.  He was a construction worker in what he referred to as...

Joanne Marie Vokurka25 October 1944 – 16 February 2017Joanne M. Vokurka (Nee Pilny) age 72 of Auburn Twp passed away unexpectedly in her home February 16, 2017. Joanne was born on October 25, 1944 to the late Rudolph and Stella (Augustine) Pilny. She grew up with her brothers Rudy Pilny (Sharon deceased), James Pilny (deceased) (Lynne), Theodore Pilny (Cheryl) and...

Jacqueline Lou (Wissinger) DavisJacqueline Lou Davis, 74, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 15th, 2017, in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Jackie was born in Wooster, Ohio, on January 30th, 1943.  She graduated from Wooster High School in 1961.  She graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and had a career as a nurse at Akron City Hospital...

Susan “Susie” Marie Hamilton (nee Conklin)9/15/52 – 2/24/17Susie was born in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Richard Conklin Sr. and Dorothy Norma Jean Turner Conklin. Susie was a person full of life with a love of learning having earned several degrees, graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1970, from Kent State University in 1992 and Buckeye Career...

Arthur L. MervilleArthur L. Merville of Louisville, Ohio passed away February 21, 2017 at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center at the age 82.  He was born August 21, 1934 in Canton to William and Etta (Snyder) Merville.  Prior to his illness, Arthur was an avid outdoorsman and gun enthusiast.He is survived by one brother, Jearld (Barbara) Merville of Louisville;...

Charles L. Beatty Jr., age 81 of Jackson Township, Ohio, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 19, 1935 in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, to Charles Sr. and Leona (Guthrie) Beatty, and was the oldest of five children. He earned a degree in mathematics from Waynesburg College in...

Ronald Jerome HornsbyRonald Jerome Hornsby age 82 of Ravenna, OH passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017. Born January 30, 1935, in Shady Side, PA, to Ted and Anna (Lescar) Hornsby.  Ron grew up in York Run, PA.  While attending Georges High School, Ron developed an early talent for woodworking and carpentry, and built his parents’ home.   Ron married his...

Sean M. KarleskiSean Karleski, age 46 of Parma went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2017.  He was born July 11, 1970 in Parma to the late Steve and Alice Karleski.  Sean married his wife Lisa on July 22, 1994 In Parma.  They moved to Mooresville, NC to begin a new and exciting journey.In addition to his...

Pamela “MIM” (Gardner) HarterPamela “MIM” (Gardner) Harter of Alliance, Ohio passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the age of 58. Pamela was born to parents Roland and Louise Gardner on February 14, 1958 in Canton, Ohio.Pam had a great sense of adventure and was extremely spontaneous. She loved to read and always had a book to read to...

Nancy Lee Hamilton RaineyNancy Lee Hamilton Rainey, born to Edna Earl Butcher Hamilton and Alexander Melson Hamilton on October 17, 1927, died February 5, 2017.  Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Arthur O. Rainey, her mother and father, her brother Phil and his wife Joyce as well as many dearly loved relatives and friends.  Nancy is survived by...

Brian W. ChurchillBrian W. Churchill, age 69, passed away Tuesday, January 24th, 2017. Brian is survived by his children, Jessica and Justin (Dionne) and 6 grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Cally Churchill, and wife, Sandy.Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited for a memorial celebration of his life on Sunday, February 12thfrom 3-5...

Gene ReederGene Reeder of Canton, Ohio passed away following an extended illness on January 31, 2017 at the age of 68.Gene is survived by his wife, Cindy of 48 years, children Mike (Karla), Geno (Colleen), and Kris (Ivan) and six grandchildren, Michael, John, Chris (Kelsie), Kirsty (Donnie), Kayla and Alexis.He is preceded in death by his parents Lorraine and Harold...

Norma Jean MillicanNorma Jean Millican, age 80, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 27, 2017.She is survived by her children; Misty Huberty, Mindy Millican, Carol Hume and Denny (YuVonne) Millican, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, siblings; Ronnie Ditto, Rodney Ditto and Sherry Keane and a special friend “Stub”.She is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Millican and sister, Sally...

Richard “Dick” ShiltsRichard (Dick) Shilts, age 90, passed away on January 14, 2017 in North Canton, OH.  Dick was a veteran, serving in the Army during World War II stationed in the Philippines.  He was a long-time Catholic and participated in church affairs at St. Joseph’s in Ohio. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, the Knights of...

Judith M. SpearingJudith Mary Spearing (nee Harlow), 94, formerly of Chagrin Falls and Auburn Township, died on January 20, 2017 following a long, heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Judith was the author ofGhosts Who Went to SchoolandThe Museum House Ghosts,which are fondly remembered by many. Judith was a lover of reading and books, which led to her involvement with Project: Learn,...

Kathleen DriskillKathleen Driskill, 97, left this life on January 16, 2017. She was born to John and Ada Driskill on June 20, 1919 in Alabama.  Kathleen attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from the Erma Lee School of Cosmetology. During her early adult years in Akron she was briefly married to Robert Nunn. During her career, Kathleen worked in cosmetology...

Violet May Reynolds passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017, surrounded by family after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Charles, sister Jayne Jameson, daughter-in-law Sandra Reynolds, and great-grandson Nolan Atkins.  She is survived by her children Laurence (Linda), Dale, Jane (Larry) Hausch, five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, sister Margaret...