Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jean N. Barnard (nee Newby) age 98, passed away peacefully at The Renaissance in Olmsted Falls on November 28, 2017.She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Barnard. She is survived by son Tom (Kathy) and daughter Judy; granddaughters Jennifer Barnard, Anne (Johnny) Shell, Laura (Keith) Hamilton; three great grandchildren; sister Carol Brediger and several nephews and nieces.Jean was...

Susan R. Rasch age 51 of West Park, cherished wife and soulmate of Tina Stenback passed suddenly.A character with a capital “C”, she was known as much for her music as she was for her beauty and sense of humor.Susan also leaves behind her loving mother Theresa (nee Bugala), siblings Laura (Robert) Dvoran, Warren (Laura) Rasch, Roger Rasch and nieces...

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,...

Henry T. Niessen “Hank” passed away suddenly December 26, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents Henry L. and Emma (nee Siefert); and brother James (Marcia) Niessen; uncle of Matthew (Karen) Niessen, Erick (Kris) Niessen and Christiana Niessen (Mike Jones); great uncle of Andrew Niessen, Daniel Niessen and Derek Jones.The 60 year veteran of the grocery business and UFCW...

John Gallentine Jr. of Canton, Ohio passed away December 21, 2017 at the age of 76. He was born November 19, 1941 in Springfield Township, PA to the late John and Edna (Ohler) Gallentine Sr. John proudly served in the U.S. Army.He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary and daughter, Theresa.John is survived by his daughter, Barbara (John...

Thomas “Tommy” Bonvissuto, age 57, entered into eternal rest on December 23rd, 2017.Tommy is survived by his daughter, Maria Bonvissuto (22) and sister Maria Price (61). He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eleanore Bonvissuto of Maple Heights.Tommy was a social, active man who was a friend to many. He was known for his Italian heritage, career...

T. Richard “Dick” BarkerT. Richard “Dick” Barker, a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio passed away suddenly on December 16th, 2017 at the age of 74. Dick is survived by four sons, Rick, Ron (Chondra), John and Matt; one daughter, Marci; three brothers, Jim (Sharon), Gary (Joan) and Steve (Barb); and a sister, Pat (Don) Page.He is preceded in death by...

Keith A. Fogle age 69, of Canton, passed away December 16, 2017 following an extended illness.  He was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Keith was self-employed.He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Fogle; one brother, Darrell Fogle and a Daughter-in-law Crystal (Williams) Fogle.He leaves behind his wife, Judy...

Jerrod “Jerry” WilloughbyJerrod “Jerry” Willoughby, 78, of Dover, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 19th at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, following complications of a brief illness. Born on January 2, 1939, in Dennison, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry and Myrtle (Insley) Willoughby. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Uhrichsville High School.Jerry worked in...