Obituaries

Sherry Lynn England, age 45, of Elyria, entered into eternal rest with her family by her side, on Monday, May 4, 2015 following a fourteen month battle with cancer. Sherry was born in Elyria on August 20, 1969, the daughter of Jerry D. England and Sandra K. (Farmer) Van Meter. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and...

Shirley J. Babcock, age 79 of Jackson Township, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born in Williamstown, West Virginia on May 26, 1935. She was a loving mother to the very end and will always be remembered for her positive attitude and spirit when faced with adversity.Shirley is survived by her children; Katherine (Rick) Perez of Louisville,...

Barbara I. Knudsen (nee Miller) age 67, died June 4, 2015. Beloved wife of Christopher of 27 years; mother of Gerald David Miller; grandmother of Gerald Casey Miller and Abigail Mae Landreth; beloved sister of William Miller, Kathy Winningham and Dale Miller. The family will receive friends THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH. AT 1PM with a memorial service at 2PM at Rocky...

Barbara Lynn (Vana) Wisniewski was born June 24th, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph Vana and Annette Szewczuk. She passed peacefully at Hospice of Medina County, Wednesday May 13th, 2015 surrounded by her family, the scent of her favorite lilacs and the sound of hymns playing.Barbara was doted on by her grandmother and aunt, being showered with ballet lessons, trips...

Charles W. Wells II, age 53 of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. (Wieslawski) Wells; two daughters, Deanna Mockerman and Jahnell (Jesse) Page and two grandchildren, Dawson Mockerman and Jesse Page II. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no public services...

Gregory M. McAbee, 50, of North Canton went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born on December 28, 1964, to Evelyn and the late Robert McAbee. Greg was a member of First Christian Church, North Canton. Along with his mother, he is survived by Julie McAbee, his wife of 27...

Julia M. “George” Brown age 41 went home to be with the lord and her mother on May 2, 2015. She is survived by her father, Thomas L Brown of Canton, two daughters, Miranda and Teeya Brown along with her life long partner, Truman McCauley, two sisters, Chris Obrecht and Veronica Lantz, brother, Larry Brown and numerous nieces, nephews, great...

DAWN MICHELLE TUCKER (MIERAU)BORN 05.25.1970 UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED 06.13.2015DAUGHTER OF LAURA M MIERAU (BEWLEY)SISTER OF CHRISANN, GERALDINE, FRED (DAWN), RICHARD, AND LAURIEBELOVED MOTHER OF HEATHER (DECEASED), ROCKY, ISABELL, AND CONSTANCEGRANDMOTHER OF BRIANNAAUNT TO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS:BURLEY, LILLIEMAE, PRESTON, RACHAEL, ROBERT III, CHRISTIAN, TAYLOR, NICK, LOUIS, HOLLY, DALE, ADAM, AND ALEXISGREAT AUNT OF:ALEX, DYLAN, JACOB, PAIGE, ROBERT IV, BRAYDANPLEASE HELP US...

Fred Gunther Sr.  September 11th, 1917 – May 29th, 2015As of May 29th, 2015, Fred passed away.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on the 11thof September, 1917.  He soon left St. Louis for Chicago where he spent most of his early life.  In 1941 he left for service in the Army.  He spent 2 ½ years traveling from...

Darfus “Randy” Buddy” Ransom age 94 passed suddenly Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence in Garfield Heights, Ohio.He was born the son of the late Waymon and Annis Ransom in Cleveland, Ohio. The former husband of Mary B. Clark and the late Willa Mae; father of Michelle Clark; step-father ofAudrie Johnson and Sonia Clark; grandfather of Damien and Miles...

Clarence Phillips, 76, departed this life on Thursday April 23, 2015. He leaves to mourn, his beloved wife, Joyce (nee Suber) of 36 years; children Dwight Aloway and Denise (Richard) Aloway-Green; 11 siblings; 7 sisters which proceed him in death (Anne, Hazel, Marie, Jane, Jeannette, Margaret and Judith). He also leaves behind 4 brothers; James, John, Thomas and Jeff (Terry)...

Corey E Carter, Sr. died on April 23, 2015 at The Louis A. Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland with his family and  friends at his bedside.He is preceded in death by his wife Cerita Renee Carter. He leaves to celebrate his life his Mother, Carolyn Carter; Father, Joseph Carter (2nd Mom Penney); Brothers, Wayne,(wife Lisa) and James Prince, Sisters, ...

Sunrise April 26, 1922Sunset April 1, 2015Guy Zimbardi was born to Angelo and Joan Zimbardi in Akron,Ohio on April 26, 1922.He was one of 14 children. He quit school in the 10th grade, to get a job and help his family out. He later received an honorary degree from Garfield High School for his many accomplishments, of which he was...

Joseph Patrick Boehm age 86, entered into Eternal Rest on March 15, 2015. He is the Beloved husband of Grace M. (Nee Mirgliotta);  loving father of Joseph P.  Jr. (Darlene), Thomas P. (Denna), and Thomas (Bonnie) Wagner; cherished grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 10; and devoted friend to many. Pat & Grace were the proud owners of “Pat &...

Arlene J. Dynia age 79 entered into Eternal Rest on March 7, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Richard Dynia and cherished daughter of Anne Stevens.

Joni Kay Loudin, 60, (née Slusser) of Akron, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2015.Preceded in death by her mother and best friend Kathleen Cummings (née Oberhauser),Joni is survived by her children: Tarrah Focht (Jamie) and Nathen Westfall (Tiffany), four grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews, and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her...

Wayne D. Schorpp Jr. age 38 died unexpectedly on March 6, 2015. He survived by his mother Nancy H. (D’Ambrosia) and his sisters, Sandra Faust, and Tracy Horner. Wayne was preceded in death by his father Wayne D. Scorpp Sr. Wayne enjoyed his family and spending time walking and enjoying nature at Garfield Park. Services will be Private.

LOUIS ALPINO, age 76. Dear father of Lucio, Christopher and the late Anthony; grandfather of Anthony and Chase; great-grandfather of Gianna; son of the late Samuel and Rose (nee Rocco); brother of Dolores Micciche. The family will receive friends 2-4 PM SATURDAY AT BODNAR-MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME 3929 LORAIN AVE. CLEVELAND.

Robert J. Schubring age 75, entered into Eternal Rest on March 3, 2015 surrounded by his family.  Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Margaret A. (nee Straker), his loving son Adam (Patricia) Schubring and her three children Robert, Ryan and Kara.  Also surviving are his sister Jean Siford and her five children, a brother-in-law Ralph (Martha)...

SCANLAN KATHLEEN J. SCANLAN, 67, went home to the Lord on March 1, 2015. Beloved wife of John for 44 years, best mom ever to Ann (Peter), Shane and Patrick; doting nana to Max and Liam; loving sister of Lois (Greg) and Priscilla (John); loving aunt and friend to many. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. Francis de...