Obituaries

Allen Lee Tatum

Allen Lee Tatum

May 9, 2023

Allen Lee Tatum of North Canton born November 6, 1955 passed away May 9, 2023 due to a prolonged illness. Al worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for almost 50 years. He enjoyed racing stock cars and working on other peoples’ cars. He was a great husband and father to his two boys and countless stepchildren. He will be missed.

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Harry L. Vincent

Harry L. Vincent

May 9, 2023

Harry L. Vincent age 58 of New Philadelphia passed away May 9, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Harry was born October 6, 1964 in Sulphur, Louisiana, the son of the late Ramus J. and Helen (Duhon) Vincent. Harry was a Texas Hold ‘Em poker dealer before he retired. He loved watching his team, the New Orleans Saints, play football.

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Debra J. Leighton

Debra J. Leighton

May 8, 2023

Debra J. Leighton age 63 of Canton passed away of a short, unexpected illness May 8, 2023. Born August 25, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Joyce (English) Carpenter. She graduated from Louisville High School and worked at Fisher Foods for 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed going fishing, watching wrestling and cartoons. She was enjoying her...

Elaine Mckinney

Elaine Mckinney

May 8, 2023

Elaine J. McKinney, born September 22nd, 1941 passed on May 8th, 2023 from the physical to the spiritual realm to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Massillon, Ohio and a Massillon Alumni, Class if 1959, she loved her Tigers! Elaine was a very loving person and often times the backbone of her family. She will be...

John Rimmele

John Rimmele

May 7, 2023

John Rimmele 66 of Carrollton passed away on May 7th 2023 due to an extended illness.

He is survived by Cyndy his wife of 42 years.  A son, Joshua (Michele) Rimmele and two grandchildren, Sierra Auck and Hunter Rimmele all of Berlin Heights. Two sisters, Susan Ossler(Joseph) of RockHill,SC and Brandy Bierman (Michael) of Canton. A brother, Tom Rimmele (Michelle) of...

Judy Kantor

Judy Kantor

May 6, 2023

Judy Ann Kantor (nee: Keith), age 80, passed away on May 6, 2023 with her daughter by her side.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to James & Lois Keith.Judy earned her master’s degree in education from Baldwin-Wallace College and served as a teacher for over 30 years, 28 of those years with the Juvenile Detention Center of Cuyahoga County.Left...

Timothy Jolliff

Timothy Jolliff

May 6, 2023

Timothy Edward Jolliff, age 79 of Massillon, died  peacefully at home following a lengthy illness on May 6, 2023. He was born September 27, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Brown) Jolliff. He had been a resident of Massillon for nearly 70 years. Tim was a graduate of Jackson High School class of 1961 and attended...

Edward P. Balan

Edward P. Balan

May 5, 2023

Edward P. Balan (Ed), age 75, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023 in Akron,Ohio with his lifelong partner, Cathryn (Cathy), his nephew, Chris and his wife, Debbie at his side.

Ed was born on May 10, 1947 in Maple Heights, Ohio to the late Theodore and Elda Balan. Ed’s brother Charles also preceded him in death.

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Nancy L. (Ickes) Ocheltree

Nancy L. (Ickes) Ocheltree

May 4, 2023

Nancy L. (Ickes) Ocheltree age 78 of New Philadelphia passed away May 4, 2023 at her home. Nancy was born March 18, 1945 in Dover, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald H. And Bertha (Alexander) Ickes.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Dona and Dean Ickes, one sister, Anna Marie Ickes.

Nancy is survived...

Fannie D. Tancak

Fannie D. Tancak

May 3, 2023

Fannie D. Tancak (nee Sias), age 77, passed away May 3, 2023, In Strongsville, OH. Born May 17, 1945, in Huntington WV, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Inez (Wiley) Silas. Fannie was the beloved wife of the late Edward Tancak Sr; the devoted mother of Edward, Jr. (Sue), Michael (Judie), Daniel (Teresa), Christine (Steven), and Christopher...

Frank Pinter

Frank Pinter

May 3, 2023

FRANK JOSEPH PINTERpassed away on May 3, 2023.Frank was born in Transylvania, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (née Kubovics); dear brother of the late Anthony (survived by Dr. Martha Pereszlenyi-Pinter); many relatives in Hungary and Slovakia. He was a graduate of Cathedral Latin HS, and The Ohio State University.Frank enjoyed a career as a jeweler before his retirement. His...

Stephen R. Kleparek Jr

Stephen R. Kleparek Jr

May 2, 2023

Stephen R. Kleparek Jr., of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2023, at the age of 33. He was born on July 29, 1989, in Melbourne, Florida. Stephen lit up a room with his sense of humor and was always there to talk and listen if you needed a friend. He loved spending time outdoors, listening to music and...

Roberty Konst

Roberty Konst

May 2, 2023

Robert M. (Hollywood Bob) Konst passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 2nd, 2023. Robert was born June 3rd, 1947, the son of Fran Konst.Robert owned and operated Tireworks and Chagrin Valley Limousine Service for over 30 years, where he loved meeting new people. In addition, Robert was also a writer. He enjoyed writing about past life experiences, fictional thrillers-...

Norman E. Darkow

Norman E. Darkow

May 2, 2023

Norman E. Darkow, 77, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023 at Sprenger Health Care Rose Lane Alzheimer/Dementia Care unit with his family by his side.  Harmony Cares Hospice had been helping with his care, and we’d especially like to thank them for the time and compassion given to Norm during the last 5 months.He was...

Flora Anna Howell

Flora Anna Howell

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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...