Obituaries

Richard Hensley

Richard Hensley

July 4, 2023

Richard Arthur Hensley, age 75, passed away on July 4, 2023, he was born to George and Margaret (nee: Cofer) Hensley in Cleveland, Ohio.He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Sherry Mishelek, and brother George Hensley, Jr.Left behind to cherish his memory are his sisters Rosemary Green, Kathleen Kosel, Alice Hensley, Margaret Edens; brother/sister-in-law, Chuck and...

Etta Mae Epperson

Etta Mae Epperson

July 3, 2023

Etta Mae Epperson (Martin) 96 of Alliance, passed away peacefully July 3, 2023.  Etta was born January 18, 1927 in Canton, Ohio, where she lived most of her life. She was the youngest of six siblings to the late Fred and Bessie (Shario) Martin.She graduated from Canton South HS in 1945, worked as a bookkeeper at the Spindler Co. and a member of the Aqua Power Boat Club. She soloed a plane, conquered her fear of thunderstorms, and water all due to the love...

Richard Kainec

Richard Kainec

July 2, 2023

Richard Joseph Kainec, born February 18th, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2023, at the age of 80, in his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Bedford, Ohio and is a graduate of Bedford High School.He is the son of the late Anthony & Helen Kainec.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years,...

John B Travis

John B Travis

June 30, 2023

John B. Travis, 66, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio October 15, 1956 to parents Anna and Clarence Travis. John loved the outdoors, his family and his friends.Per John’s wishes there will be no services, cremation has taken place. Please feel free to leave memories or condolences at www.heritagecremationsociety.com.

Sandra D’Amato

Sandra D’Amato

June 29, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Rae D’Amato, 70, of Streetsboro passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, after a short but tough battle with cancer at UH Portage. Sandy was born in Sewickley, PennsylvaniaJune 8, 1953, to the late Raymond and Pauline (Melvin) Withers. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by sons, Eddie Wiseman and Sonny Wiseman; granddaughter,Amber Wiseman; brother,...

Linda Jean (Mullin) Dessauer

Linda Jean (Mullin) Dessauer

June 28, 2023

Linda Jean (Mullin) Dessauer passed away on June 28, 2023, at the Inn at Whitewood Village after a lengthy illness. Linda was born in Canton, Ohio October 17, 1941, to Rex and Gertrude (Mallon) Mullin. She was predeceased by husband Gustav Hans Dessauer in 1971. Linda graduated from Lehman High School in 1959, Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio in 1963...

Billy Joe Gallahar Jr

Billy Joe Gallahar Jr

June 25, 2023

Billy Joe Gallahar Jr., 54 year of age, of Chardon, OH passed away on June 25, 2023. He was born December 22, 1968 in Dallas, Georgia and has now gone to be with the Lord.  Billy loved spending time with his family and friends and showed his love for them with his culinary skills, especially his Thanksgiving dinner. He was in HVAC...

Jean Ann Miller(Campbell)

Jean Ann Miller(Campbell)

June 25, 2023

Jean Ann Miller(Campbell)  73 of East Canton, OH passed away June 25,2023.   Jean was born in Canton, OH to the late Jack and Maxine (Coleman) Campbell. She was a 1967 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, great aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her passion was being a foster mom to many, many Greyhounds as...

Alan Kirby Marcosson

Alan Kirby Marcosson

June 25, 2023

Marcosson, Alan Kirby (72) experienced a heart attack and died while mountain biking on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  Alan was born on July 31, 1950 in Willoughby, Ohio to the late Frederick F. and Miriam I. (nee Dickerson) Marcosson; devoted and treasured husband/dance partner of Patricia L. Gutwein; caring brother of the late Mary M. Marcosson Williams; beloved brother-in-law of...

Gregory Allen Lanham

Gregory Allen Lanham

June 22, 2023

Gregory Allen Lanham died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on June 22, 2023 in Strongsville. He was born on July 16, 1965 in Cleveland, OH.Predeceased by his father, Jerry Lanham.Greg is survived by his wife, Katherine Lanham; His children, Katie (Coty) Flanigan, Jessica (Nick) Huckleberry, and Gregory Lanham ; Stepchild, Lyndsey O’Brien; His grandchildren, Carson and Mason Huckleberry,...

Gerald Strasser

Gerald Strasser

June 21, 2023

Gerald M. “Jerry” Strasser, age 91, passed away June 21, 2023 from dementia. He was born December 23, 1931 to the late Martin and Catherine Strasser in Canton, Ohio. After his US Army service he and his wife, Carolyn, settled in Louisville.  Jerry was a Kent State University graduate and salesman for Metropolitan Insurance Co. He enjoyed many  activities; gardening...

Nina Wolf

Nina Wolf

June 19, 2023

Nina Wolf, age 86, fell asleep in death on June 19, 2023.  Beloved wife of Frank Wolf for nearly 62 years.  Beloved mother to Leah Hlavka (Ted).  She was born on August 10, 1936 to Ignatz and Jennie Zawalski in Cleveland, OH.  She was preceded in death by her brother David Zawalski and her twin sister Sonya Zawalski.  She is...

Edward Clupper Sr

Edward Clupper Sr

June 18, 2023

Edward Clupper, Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on July 19, 1953 to the late Robert J. Clupper, Sr. and Mary Gawlik. Eddie graduated from Austintown Fitch High School and retired from Ironworkers Local 17. He spent his retirement fishing on his beloved Indian Canoe Lake in Charlestown Township...

Sharon Wenger

Sharon Wenger

June 17, 2023

Sharon Wenger passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born May 4, 1944 to her late parents Pearly and Erma Kasler. She was also preceded in death by her sister Mona Lenigar.Sharon ran her own printing business (Designcraft Printing) for 28 years. Along with her best friend, childhood sweetheart and husband of...

James Alexander Brown

James Alexander Brown

June 17, 2023

James Alexander Brown “Jim” of Streetsboro peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was 83 years old.He was born July 1, 1939 in Cleveland Ohio to the late Malcolm Brown from Glasgow, Scotland, and Jesse (Graham) Brown from Renton, Scotland.  He graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua in 1958 where he was...

Judy Marcella

Judy Marcella

June 17, 2023

Judy A. Marcella 65, of Massillon passed away June 17, 2023 after several months of illness. She was loved by her family, Vera, Roy, Allen, Helen, Phillip, Wanda, Ruth, Archie and Randy B.Family celebrated her life on June 20, 2023.  Condolences and special memories of Judy can be shared with her loved ones online at www.heritagecremationsociety.comHeritage Cremation & Burial Society(330)...

Earl Jay Pennington

Earl Jay Pennington

June 17, 2023

Earl Jay Pennington, 72, of Ionia, MI passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2023. Earl was born on April 15, 1951 to the late Robert and Ailene (Voorheis) Pennington. He grew up surrounded by multiple cousins whom he considered his siblings. Earl graduated from Saranac High School and went on to attend God’s Bible School and...

Patty Jo Pickens

Patty Jo Pickens

June 16, 2023

Patty Jo Pickens passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 having celebrated her 84th birthday on June 15. Patty was born in Weston, WV and resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Herschel Sr. and Ethel Jane Maust.Patty leaves behind her children, Deborah (David) Banks, Bob (Debbie) Pickens and Todd Pickens; sister, Peggy Stevens;...

Frank J. Mains Sr

Frank J. Mains Sr

June 15, 2023

Frank, age 61, of Brook Park, OH., passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2023 surrounded by his children.Preceded in death by his mother, Shirly A Mains (nee: Erler), daughter, Joan Mains, and brother, Elmer Mains.Frank is survived in life by many family and friends;  his children, Breonna, Brittney (Cory), and Frank Jr (Amber);  he was a cherished grandfather of Jamel...

Stephanie Hodges

Stephanie Hodges

June 13, 2023

Stephanie Lynn Hodges, 51 of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2023.Stephanie was a mother of 3. She spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home mom. She was fluent in sign language and loved to teach her children and grandchildren new signs. She always claimed to have eyes that changed colors according to her mood. The people...