Obituaries

Nancy Ellen (Dickey) Linder

Nancy Ellen (Dickey) Linder

August 12, 2023

Nancy Ellen (Dickey) Linder, age 77 of Louisville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on January 8, 1946 and lived most of her life in Louisville. She graduated from Alliance High School and worked as an LPN at various facilities over the years....

Judith G. Higgins

Judith G. Higgins

August 11, 2023

Judith G. Higgins, 71, of Massillon passed away August 11, 2023.She was preceded in death by parents Thomas Hooper and Pauline Croston, husband Richard S. Higgins and brother John Hooper. She is survived by daughter Lisa Liber; step son Ricky Higgins; grandchildren Kelsey, Hailey, Ryley Liber and Alex and Anthony Higgins; one great granddaughter and three sisters.No services will be...

Mary Irene Krabill

Mary Irene Krabill

August 11, 2023

The marvelous Mary Irene Krabill decided on August 11, 2023, at 9:35 am to leave this big blue marble she called home.  She did so with the grace and dignity that she lived her 84 years of life. We believe she is searching somewhere else to leave her mark. Where that is, we don’t know. What we do know is...

Bryan Domagalski

Bryan Domagalski

August 9, 2023

Bryan A. Domagalski, age 53. Born December 12, 1969 passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023. Bryan is survived by his parents James Domagalski and Marcia Domagalski (Malafa) of Strongsville, Ohio, son Bryan Domagalski II, his sisters Maureen Moore (Dean) of Strongsville, Ohio, Melanie Sagaert (Dave) of Brunswick Hills, Ohio and special friend Julie Corcoran of Medina, Ohio.Bryan took pride...

Jason Norton

Jason Norton

August 9, 2023

Jason Norton, age 50, of Waynesburg, OH passed away August 9th 2023. He is the son of Judith (Peterson) Stanley of Canton and the late Everett Norton. He was born in Alliance OH and was a 1992 graduate of Timken High School. Jason loved to sing and play guitar. He was a former employee at Republic Storage. Survived by his...

Brian Griggy

Brian Griggy

August 8, 2023

Brian G. Griggy, 86, of North Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2023 surrounded by his children. Brian was born on October 15th, 1936 in Kent, Ohio. The son of Mona and Gilbert Griggy and the oldest of ten children; seven sisters and two brothers, JoAnn Knapp, Nancy Knapp, Sally Trautman, Gene Moore, Marilyn Briner, Pati Callan, Judy...

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

August 8, 2023

Dennis Smith, 37, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on August 8th, 2023. He was born February 23rd, 1986. He graduated from McKinley High School, class of 2004 and attended college at The University of Akron. Dennis is a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, shooting at the range and cooking for his friends and...

Donna Santiago

Donna Santiago

August 6, 2023

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”Our beloved Donna Santiago, 82, passed away on August 6th surrounded by her family and the exceptional Akron General CVICU team. Donna was born on July 12th, 1941, to Thelma May and James Bowery in Paden City, WV. She later went...

Barbara A. Landis

Barbara A. Landis

August 5, 2023

Barbara A. Landis, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023.She was the beloved wife of Donald C Landis, Sr (deceased)Barbara was the loving mother to Donald, Jr. (Debbie), Diana (John), and Laura; dearest grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of twenty-three, and great-great-grandmother to four.Private Family Service will be held at West Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio

Russell V. Kielbowick

Russell V. Kielbowick

August 4, 2023

Russell V. Kielbowick, 56 of Mantua, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. Born August 27, 1966 in Ravenna, Ohio to Donna (Bickford) Kielbowick and the late Vincent Kielbowick. Russell was a talented woodworker, enjoyed fishing, creating art, DIY projects, board games and was an excellent cook. Russell, his laughter and his sense of humor will be greatly missed by his...

William “Chip” Closky Jr.

William “Chip” Closky Jr.

August 4, 2023

Chip Closky passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 surrounded by his family after an 8-year battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). Chip was born November 23, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio. He made Twinsburg his home for the past 60 years. After college, he was elected to the Twinsburg School Board, making him one of the youngest members to serve.  For...

Jennifer Leigh Teska

Jennifer Leigh Teska

August 1, 2023

Jennifer Leigh Teska, of Lorain, Ohio passed away on August 1st, 2023, in her home at the age of 50. She was born on March 9th, 1973, in Fairview Park, Ohio. She was a graduate of North Ridgeville High and was a mother and homemaker. She spent a lot of her time in the outdoors walking the shores of Lake...

Joanne O’Shaughnessy

Joanne O’Shaughnessy

August 1, 2023

Josh (Joanne) E. O’Shaughnessy, age 69, died at home peacefully with her wife present, after a long illness on August 1st, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5th, 1953.She moved to Ohio in 1957 and graduated from Brookside High School in 1972. She went on to college and attended several different colleges. After working in different fields,...

Kathleen Hollis Miklovic

Kathleen Hollis Miklovic

August 1, 2023

Kathleen Hollis Miklovic, 76, of Mount Gilead , OH, passed away on August 1, 2023, at Oakhill Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Louisville, Ohio, following prolonged health complications. She was born to parents, Earl and Virginia (Brazie) Kuchta, on  March 22, 1947 in Berea, OH.  She graduated from Valley Forge  High School in 1965 and worked as a Floral...

Christopher J. Peters

Christopher J. Peters

July 29, 2023

Christopher J. Peters born April 23, 1968 in Massillon, Ohio passed away July 29, 2023 of cancer after 4 1/2 months in hospice care. Preceded in death by his father, Jerry Peters, grandparents, several aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Survived by his mother, Kay Peters, brother Kevin (Carrie) Peters; nephews, Carson and Kyle (Amanda); aunts, uncles and cousins.  Cremation has...

Steven Vargo

Steven Vargo

July 29, 2023

Steven Vargo, 59, of Cleveland, Ohio entered into rest on July 29th, 2023. He was born February 18th 1964 to Joyce and Donald Vargo. Loving and devoted father to his one and only daughter Destiny Vargo, two stepchildren Douglas and David. Brother to LaDonna, Catherine, Laura, and Joe. Grandfather of Sierra, Angelia, Ava, and Alecxander. Uncle to 9 nieces and...

Brian Patrick

Brian Patrick

July 28, 2023

Brian Patrick age 57 of Canton, Ohio passed away July 28, 2023.Memorial Services will be held on  Wednesday August 9, 2023 12:00pm, at Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final arrangements.(330) 875-5770

Nina Ludy

Nina Ludy

July 28, 2023

Nina Jean Ludy  passed away July 28, 2023. She was born January 3, 1935 to the late Alfred and Freda (Benson) Jones. She graduated from Dover High School in 1953 and married her husband Melvin in 1954, who preceded her in death 2021.Affectionately known as “Grandma Nina”, she loved her family and friends. She always ended a phone call with,...

James Breckel

James Breckel

July 27, 2023

In Loving MemoryJames “Jim” BreckelApril 26, 1946 – July 27, 2023U.S. Veteran James “Jim” Breckel, age 77, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from heart failure. He was born on April 26, 1946 to Katherine (deceased) and Arnold Breckel (deceased) and the middle brother between Michael (deceased) and Donald (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 41...

Donald Robert Schweitzer Jr

Donald Robert Schweitzer Jr

July 26, 2023

Donald Robert Schweitzer Jr of Canton, Ohio passed away July 26, 2023.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements(330) 875-5770