Bruce Blaine Smitley
January 23, 2025
Bruce “Blaine” Smitley passed away peacefully January 23rd, at the age of 89. Blaine enjoyed home building and remodeling projects. He was employed by BF Goodrich and Republic Steel Storage Systems. He received recognition for his patented design of their storage product called “Wedgelock”. After retiring from Republic Steel, he and his wife Norma Jean became entrepreneurs and opened “Stampland”,...
Joan Doris Shepler
January 22, 2025
Joan Doris (Ballard) Shepler, 84, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born in Sandusky, Ohio on August 12, 1940, to Franklyn and Doris Ballard, Joan grew up on her grandparents' peach farm located on Catawba Island, Ohio overlooking Lake Erie.
A 1958 graduate of Port Clinton High School, Joan's passion for family and community was evident throughout...
Ronald Mark Rice
January 21, 2025
Ronald Mark Rice, 82, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Born on November 5, 1942, in Massillon, Ronnie was a proud graduate of Washington High School (Class of 1960) and a lifelong supporter of the Massillon Tigers.
Ronnie’s life was marked by his dedication, leadership, and passion. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1962...
Sam G. Piro
January 19, 2025
In loving memory of Sam G. Piro
On the evening of January 19, 2025, age 73 Sam Piro passed away with his children by his side. Born February 11, 1951 growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, with his brother, Charles, and sisters, Vinci, and Carmela. Sam graduated Bedford High School in 1969 with an incredible athletic talent excelling in baseball and wrestling....
Allen Meyer
January 18, 2025
Allen John Meyer passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 19, 1930, in Cuyahoga County, OH, Allen was the cherished son of the late Max E. Meyer and Mary L. Meyer (née Zmecek).
A proud United States Air Force First Class Airman and Korean War Veteran, Allen was honored with multiple service medals,...
James Arthur Bendure
January 18, 2025
James Arthur Bendure, age 77, of East Sparta, passed away on January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 31, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, to James and Vivian (Axxe) Bendure.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by brother, Jack and sister-in-law, Tina Bendure, sisters, Kay Evans and Carol Wallace, and mother-in-law,...
Paula L. Jankowski
January 17, 2025
Paula L. Jankowski (nee Nauroth), 75, passed away January 17, 2025. Paula enjoyed listening to music, attending baseball games and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving and caring person and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Beloved wife of Stanley Jankowski (deceased). Loving mother of her children Chad, Hollie and Aaron Jankowski. Grandmother...
Damien Dell Thompson
January 17, 2025
Damien was a spirited and passionate individual who often used humor to calm, impress, shock and even entertain people. At just 60 years old at his passing, he leaves family, friends and coworkers with great stories of a man who had few limits.
Damien passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, after enduring multiple physical challenges as the result of an...
Charles Cochran
January 17, 2025
Charles F. Cochran (aka) Charlie, 68 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2025 after battling a long illness.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathy Cochran who was also his caregiver and a brother, Bill Cochran.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Gardenbush, father, Charles L. Cochran and sister, Eve.
Charlie had...
Lynn Dearth
January 17, 2025
Mr. Lynn Dearth, 86, of Minerva passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.
Please call Heritage Cremation and Burial Society at 330-875-5770 with any family information.
Cindy Polosky
January 16, 2025
Cindy Polosky passed away January 16, 2025.She was the daughter of the late Paul W and Leila (Swearengin) Karns. Cindy was a 1953 graduate from Middlebranch High School and studied at Kent State University. She worked at Nationwide and retired from Plain Local Schools as a bus driver after 30 years of service. She was a member of Calvary United...
Stella C. Trujillo
January 16, 2025
Stella C. Trujillo (Miley), died peacefully on January 16th, 2025, at the age of 89. While the pain of her loss is immeasurable, we find solace in celebrating the extraordinary life she lived, a life filled with love, laughter, faith, and a spirit that touched countless hearts.
Stella was born in Allegheny County, PA, on June 14th, 1935. Her home in...
Iris Simmons
January 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Iris Simmons: Forever in Our Hearts
Iris Simmons peacefully left this earthly life on January 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duisburg, Germany on October 18, 1960, she devoted her life to caring for her family and being a support system to everyone around her. Iris was a hard worker, supervising at Park Farms...
Virginia Petty
January 14, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" Petty, age 85, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Altercare of Nobles Pond in Canton, Ohio. Virginia was born on July 20, 1939, in Milford Center, Ohio, the daughter of William Organ and Jaunice Robinson. A proud graduate and valedictorian of the class of 1957 of Miami Central High School in Troy, Ohio, Virginia was a homemaker...
Larry Lee Bailey
January 14, 2025
Larry Lee Bailey…
Husband of Myra Lynn Abraham Bailey
December 20th, 1937 – January 14th, 2025
Born in Dennison Ohio & Died in Canton, OH
Beautiful,A faithful manA loving dadBest husband everSupportive & PersistentCreative, Wise, & Kind,He is loved by all who meet him.His smiles inspire& his jokes receivedWith endearmentHis legacy continues in 2 daughters:Sue Ellen Jones & LauraLynn Bailey Van Dalen& in 2...
Michael Finney
January 13, 2025
Dr Michael Finney departed this life on January 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth/Mercy Health Hospital Youngstown, Ohio with family present.
Born to Jerrald Otis and Thelma Irene Finney May 26, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana. Michael moved to Orange County, California when it was still lined with orange trees. His first job there as a boy was gingerly delivering eggs by bicycle....
Joan M. Willis
January 13, 2025
Joan M. Willis of Canton, passed away on January 13, 2025. Joan was born in Massillon, Ohio on February 28,1929 to the late George Rearick and Dorthy (Watkins) Moran. She graduated from Massillon High School. Joan was married to Jack Willis in 1952 and they were married for 64 loving years.
Her pride was never contained as she spoke and boasted...
Barbara Jo Weekley
January 13, 2025
Barbara Jo Weekley, 75, was born on April 21st, 1949, to Charles R Jackson and Dorothy Jackson ( Rother).
Barbara passed away on January 13th 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles Weekley. Loving mother of Jason Christopher Weekley (Jennifer), Matthew Ryan Weekley (Amy), and Nathan Andrew Weekley (Jacque). Nama to Ayla Weekley, Claire Weekley, and Zach Weekley. Sister of Bonnie...
Betty Lou Milller
January 12, 2025
Betty Lou (Levengood) Miller, 86, of Hennis Care Center in Dover died Sunday, January 12, 2025 following a brief illness. Betty Lou was born June 5, 1938 to Walter R. and Edith F. (Rowe) Levengood. She was born in Coshocton County on a 12-acre farm near New Bedford. She loved to travel, but she always loved coming home to her...
Howard Hale Bankhurst
January 11, 2025
Howard Hale Bankhurst of Twinsburg, Ohio (formerly of Hudson, Ohio) peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 90 years old, reunited with the love of his life, Marilyn.
Howard was born on April 23, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John William and Daisy Howard Bankhurst. Howard was the loving husband of the late Marilyn Dunch Bankhurst and...
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