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Flora Anna Howell

Flora Anna Howell

Apr 30, 2023

Flora Anna Howell (nee Mazzei) was born February 15, 1931 and passed away April 30, 2023 at the age of 92. She lived in Alliance, OH all her life. She loved cats a lot.Preceded in death by husband, Richard L Howell Sr.  Born September 9, 1931, and passed away February 28, 2012.Survived by son, Richard L. Howell Jr. of Alliance...

Francis E. Arthur

Francis E. Arthur

Apr 30, 2023

Francis E. Arthur age 71 of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully April 30, 2023 surrounded by family at Aultman hospital due to cardiac arrest complications. Born in Fayetteville, WV on March 22, 1952 Francis retired from The Canton Regency in 2017. She loved spending her time with her many friends and family.Preceded in death by her parents, Pershing and Clara...

Alice Nall Keller

Alice Nall Keller

Apr 29, 2023

Alice F. Nall Keller (nee Decker), 88, died on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in the care of Northeast Ohio Hospice Care and the staff at The Village of St. Edwards at Green. An Akron resident for over 6 decades, Alice was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, along with her sisters, Marta, Reta, and Mary Ann Decker. With her sisters,...

Brian Bowers

Brian Bowers

Apr 29, 2023

Brian Jeffery Bowers, age 44, passed away suddenly on April 29,2023.  Brian is survived by his loving fiancee, Erin Applegate; mother, Anita Porter (Edward); brother, Kevin Bowers (Alice); nephew, Alex Bowers.  Brian was a devoted and adored father to Jenna Rickard, Tyler Bowers and McKinley Bowers.  He was preceded in death by his mentor and best friend for life, Kevin...

Jeanette M. Bentley

Jeanette M. Bentley

Apr 27, 2023

Jeanette M Bentley, age 72, of Strongsville, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2023. She was born January 24, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY. To the late Everett and Geraldine (Whittaker) Haworth. Jeanette worked as a Registered Nurse for the Cleveland Clinic and area nursing facilities, including Ennis Court, Lakewood and Brunswick Pointe, Brunswick.She is survived by her loving husband of 53...

Kenneth “Kenny” Smolinski

Kenneth “Kenny” Smolinski

Apr 27, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Smolinski, age 70 of Seven Hills, passed away on April 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Jane (nee Chmielewsk) Smolinski, his wife Louise Smolinski (nee Coleman), and brother Walter “Wally” Smolinski. He is survived by his daughter Sarah (Rob) Guzman, his sister Bernadette (Bill) Motiska, and brother Dennis (Julie) Smolinski. He is...

Cheryl Laughlin

Cheryl Laughlin

Apr 26, 2023

Cheryl Lee Laughlin, 70, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away April 26, 2023. Born November 15, 1952, she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Grace Ella Keppler and her mother and father in law, Jane and Cy Laughlin.Cheryl was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished her family deeply. She was a dedicated caregiver, employed...

Kevin Daniel Deruggiero

Kevin Daniel Deruggiero

Apr 24, 2023

Kevin Daniel DeRuggiero 52 passed away April 24, 2023. He was born December 7, 1970 to the late Sal and Marlene DeRuggiero. He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending time with family and friends.Survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Tina DeRuggiero; son, Bryan; daughters, Samantha, and Tiffany; in-laws, James and Donna Mahoney; sister-in-law, Michelle; niece, Alexis; and nephews, Dreyven,...

Elizabeth (Libby) S. Nesper

Elizabeth (Libby) S. Nesper

Apr 24, 2023

Elizabeth (Libby) S. Nesper (nee Mary Elizabeth Shannahan), born April 26, 1933, and died April 24, 2023.Proceeded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth, and her brothers William and John, husband James, and daughter Katherine.Survived by daughter Carol (Bruce) and son William (Vicki), and grandchildren Abigail, Nicholas, and Zoltan.Libby was born in Newport News, Virginia, and grew up in...

Laurence Barrett

Laurence Barrett

Apr 20, 2023

Laurence (Larry) Hadley Barrett, age 62, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2023. Born in Bedford, Ohio on March 3, 1961, to the late Janese Shiplett-Barrett and Judson Barrett. Larry grew up in Twinsburg, Ohio and graduated from Chamberlin High School in 1980.Larry loved to sing, and he participated in the school choirs every year, as well as...

Thomas “Tom” C. Sellars

Thomas “Tom” C. Sellars

Apr 19, 2023

Thomas “Tom” C. Sellars, of Akron, OH, born May 25, 1945, passed away on April 19, 2023.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margaret Sellars,  son, Andrew Sellars and grandson, Razy Sellars.

Tom leaves behind his wife, Christine Sellars; daughter, Rebecca “Beckie” Velka; sisters, Margaret (Fred) Mosser and Bonnie (Johnny) Childs; granddaughter, Taylor (Corey Smith) Clarke; grandsons, Riley...

Amy Jo Dietrich

Amy Jo Dietrich

Apr 17, 2023

Amy Jo (Tice) Dietrich 46 passed away April 17th, 2023 unexpectedly in her home in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was born August 31st, 1976 in Dover, Ohio, daughter of Sally Ross and the late Roy Tice Sr. Amy was a very loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Amy...

Sanford Moore West

Sanford Moore West

Apr 16, 2023

Sanford Moore West aka Bill aka Froggy passed away April 16, 2023, at the age of 91.

Mr. West was born in Robertson County, Tennessee.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953. After serving in the military, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he retired from Republic Steel in 1985.  He then returned to his home state of Tennessee...

Linda Esther Thomas

Linda Esther Thomas

Apr 16, 2023

Linda E. Thomas (Whyler), of North Canton passed away on April 16, 2023. She had battled cancer and it finally got the best of her. Linda was born and raised in Akron Ohio and was a proud 1962 graduate of Garfield High School, she never missed a reunion. She most recently attended her 60th this past August. She worked hard...

Margaret Ann Reardon (Hope)

Margaret Ann Reardon (Hope)

Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Ann Reardon (Hope) age 83, of Middleburg Heights passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  She was born on August 17, 1939, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late William and Rebecca (Wertman) Hope. Margaret is a 1957 graduate of Columbia High School and lived her life in Northeast Ohio.Margaret believed in giving back to her community.  A tradition...

Lisa Cardona (Stein)

Lisa Cardona (Stein)

Apr 14, 2023

Lisa Cardona, passed away at home on April 14, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving husband, son, and father. Lisa was loved by anyone who met her. From her childhood friends to her, neighbors, co-workers, patients, and especially her family. Even though her life was shortened, her great positive impact was felt by all. Her energy and love for...

David T. Jarosky

David T. Jarosky

Apr 14, 2023

David T. Jarosky, 84, of Macedonia passed away April 14th, 2023 with his family by his side.

David is the beloved husband of Virginia “Ginny” (nee Gazdagh), the cherished father of Lynn (Jim) Lang, Lisa Marie (Christopher) Petro, Christopher (Leslie); the grandfather of Kaleigh and Dalton Cupka and Jacob and Stephanie Bomba; and the great-grandfather of Noah.

He is pre-deceased by his...

Richard Lee Frampton

Richard Lee Frampton

Apr 14, 2023

Richard Lee Frampton 84, passed away on April 14, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, where he lived all his life. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and was on the USS Randolph ship. Once he completed his obligation with the Navy, he returned to Akron to work as a mechanic. Later changing his...

Kean Leigh Kanagy

Kean Leigh Kanagy

Apr 14, 2023

Kean Leigh Kanagy, 67, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, after a sudden illness.

Kean was born on August 6, 1955, to Charles and Norma Jean Kanagy in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1974, he went on to become a carpenter’s apprentice. He was an incredibly talented drummer who played in several local...

Corinna Payne

Corinna Payne

Apr 13, 2023

Corinna Payne age 55 of Garrettsville, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 7, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Corinna has been a caretaker since the day that she was born.  She always put others’ needs above her own and was the most selfless person you could ever meet.  She played a critical...

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