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Kelly Reed Ramey

Kelly Reed Ramey

February 25, 2025

Kelly Reed Ramey

Birthdate 9/30/1960 passed Feb 25,2025. 

Kelly was a loving person, he inherited that from his grandfather Adolf. He fought a long battle for a long time. God knew it was time to take him home. 

Kelly is preceded in death by his parents, Sandra Kay (Grueser) Ramey and Arkie Reed Ramey. 

Kelly is survived by two sisters, Robin Greene of Canton...

Muhamed Dervic

Muhamed Dervic

February 24, 2025

Muhamed (Moe) Dervic, age 67, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, Moe lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Moe was a devoted husband to Cindy (Jones) Dervic for 47 years. Their enduring love was the...

George G Briggs Jr.

George G Briggs Jr.

February 23, 2025

George G. Briggs Jr. (Dugan), age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, after a period of declining health. 

He was born on June 2, 1949 in Dennison, Ohio to the late George and Georgia Briggs. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. He was a lifelong member to the Tusky VFW....

Victor M. Cockrell Jr

Victor M. Cockrell Jr

February 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor M. Cockrell Jr., who left us on February 23, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on November 2, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Victor M. Cockrell Sr. and Mary (Timko) Cockrell.

Victor was a devoted and loving husband to Dolores (Nawrocki) Cockrell. He is...

Dorothy Ringler

Dorothy Ringler

February 22, 2025

Dorothy Ringler (Metheney)

Dorothy Ringler, 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2025. 

Dorothy was born in Widen, West Virgina, on April 24, 1943. She lived most of her life in Hartville, Ohio. Dorothy loved her family and the Lord. 

 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Condolences...

Richard Judd Hammer

Richard Judd Hammer

February 21, 2025

Richard Judd Hammer of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at the age of 84.

Richard was born on August 4, 1940 to Donald and Isabelle Hammer in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After he graduated high school, he joined the army and served as a Military Policeman at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. After his service, he...

Nancy Helen Campbell

Nancy Helen Campbell

February 20, 2025

Nancy Helen Campbell, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 20th at Hennis Care Center in Dover, Ohio.

She was born on January 9th,1945 in Dennison, Ohio to James and Lucille (Watt) Bullock. She graduated from Dennison High School and was a lifetime resident of the Twin Cities.

Nancy dedicated 19 years at The Scio Pottery Company and another 13 years at...

James F. Grayam II

James F. Grayam II

February 19, 2025

James F. Grayam II age 51 of the Canton, Ohio area passed away February 19, 2025. Anyone with information regarding next of kin, please contact Heritage Cremation & Burial Society at (330) 875-5770. 

Matthew M. Mattern

Matthew M. Mattern

February 17, 2025

Matthew M. Mattern 38 of Louisville, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. He graduated from Marlington High School. Matthew loved hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and his dog, Sadie who recently preceded in him death. He was self-employed, providing services throughout the community to anyone in need. Also employed by Josh’s Landscaping in which he loved plowing snow in...

Phillip J. Brooks

Phillip J. Brooks

February 17, 2025

Phillip J. Brooks was born on January 31st,1948 to Joseph and Marie Brooks in Pittsburg, Pa. and departed this life in Canton, Ohio on February 17th, 2025. Phil graduated from Schenley High School in Pittsburg where he was an outstanding player on the football team. Phil went on to attend Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga. 

Phil called Atlanta home for...

Edward David Warner

Edward David Warner

February 16, 2025

Edward David Warner, aged 83, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on October 17, 1941, and lived most of his life in Harrisburg/Louisville in the original family home. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. He graduated from Walsh College in 1964 with a BA in Finance and joined the...

Allan J. Wrona

Allan J. Wrona

February 15, 2025

Allan J. "Al" Wrona, age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, finding peace in the arms of Jesus. 

Al is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Wrona (Pasak); his sons, Allan and his wife Joy, and Robert and his wife Christine; his grandchildren, Kayla and her husband Jon, and Christian and his wife Katrina; and his great-grandchildren, Elynn, Chloe,...

Harold Eugene Ringer Jr

Harold Eugene Ringer Jr

February 15, 2025

Harold Eugene “Gene” Ringer Jr. of Canton passed away Saturday February 15, 2025, at 87 years of age. He was born on February 17, 1937, in Hartville, Ohio, to the late Harold E. and Bertha (Weisel) Ringer. Gene graduated from Hartville High School in 1955, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. Upon graduation, Gene attended Washington and Jefferson...

Judy Ann Strosnider

Judy Ann Strosnider

February 14, 2025

Judy Ann (Babcock) Strosnider, age 81, of Dover, Ohio, fell asleep in death on February 14, 2025. Born on November 6, 1943, in Marietta, Ohio, Judy spent most of her youth there.

 In December 1962, Judy married Emerson Strosnider, and their journey together began. They briefly resided in Dallas, TX where they welcomed their first child, Susan Elaine. A couple of...

John J. Darago

John J. Darago

February 14, 2025

John J. Darago , 70 , passed away after a short illness on February 14 , 2025 . John was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and was a lifelong resident of the greater Akron area . He enjoyed the outdoors skiing , fishing and hunting. John graduated from ST Vincent high school before attending the university of Akron where is was...

John Floyd Hart Jr

John Floyd Hart Jr

February 14, 2025

John Floyd Hart Jr. Passed February 14th, 2025 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 60. Johnny was born December 13th, 1964 to John Floyd Hart Sr. and Lula Belle Kitts Hart in Huntington, West Virginia.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Belle Hart.

Johnny is survived by his children:-Amanda Hart (Rick)

-Sophie Hart-Andrew "Choogy" Hart (Megan)-Joshua Hart...

Christopher Edward Davis

Christopher Edward Davis

February 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Christopher Davis, on February 14, 2025. Christopher, of Akron, OH, left us too soon at the age of 36. Christopher was one of seven siblings, and his presence in our family was as bright and full of life as the sun rising over a quiet lake.

A...

Tina M. Wapinski

Tina M. Wapinski

February 11, 2025

Tina M. Wapinksi age 63 passed away surrounded by her family on February 11, 2025. Born on July 17, 1961, she was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. Tina had a passion for helping people. She worked in nursing and retired from Rescare. Tina was adventurous, loved nature, travel, and always looked forward to summer BBQ and her girls’ trips....

Irma Buchanan

Irma Buchanan

February 11, 2025

Irma Buchanan age 71 of the Akron area passed away February 11, 2025. If anyone has information regarding next of kin, please contact Heritage Cremation & Burial Society at 330-875-5770.

Gerald W. Valentine

Gerald W. Valentine

February 10, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" W. Valentine a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 88 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Jerry was born in Alliance & raised in Maximo, Ohio on June 20, 1936 to Ray and Ruth Valentine. He retired from Crown Heating & Cooling after working 40+ years in the HVAC industry. He...

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