Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

David W. Boxler age 58, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.David was the beloved husband of 30 years to Deborah A. Boxler (nee Donato); devoted and loving father of Drew D. Boxler; son of the late Ronald G. and Leona J. Boxler (Wolfe); brother of Terri Smalley (Richard); Nancy, Jill, Tracey Thoms and Brett;...

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...

Gary DiGrandi, age 61, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born August 6, 1955. Gary was preceded in death by his parents John DiGrandi and Virginia (Siekierski) DiGrandi, and grandparents Carl and Ida DiGrandi. He is survived by his sister Gloria Roseman and her husband Robert of Myrtle Beach, South...

Anita (Woodlee) BellAnita Bell, age 80, passed away May 14, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born in Akron on August 18, 1936, to the late Theron and Elsie Woodlee. Anita retired from Akron Public Schools in 2000 following 30 years of service.In addition to her parents, Anita is preceded in death by her brother, James, and sister-in-law, Jolene.Anita...

Patricia Gazey, 63, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Patricia was born in Massillon and raised in Canal Fulton. She lived in Fairlawn for the past 18 years and recently spent part of her time in Bonita Springs, FL. In 1992, Patricia founded North Coast Logistics, a company which currently operates in four states, including three facilities in Ohio.  Patricia was highly...