Obituaries

Holly Jane Justham

Holly Jane Justham

March 11, 2023

Holly Jane Justham, 64, of Canton, passed away on March 11th, 2023. She was born November 7th, 1958 in Canton, Ohio.She is survived and dearly missed by her three children, Michael (Kristi) McCallin, Lindsay (David) Hamel, and Kaitlyn (Mark) Leach and her beloved grandson, Ethan McCallin.  She is also survived by her sisters, Merry Seccombe, Nancy Smith and Cathy Buckey...

Linda S. Baker

Linda S. Baker

March 9, 2023

Linda S. Baker “Orr”, 74 of New Philadelphia, OH passed away on March 9, 2023, after a battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.Our mother was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge...

Darrell Gene Baker, Jr.

Darrell Gene Baker, Jr.

March 6, 2023

Darrell Gene Baker, Jr., 65, passed away Monday March 6, 2023.No services are scheduled at this time.

Roger Nicholas Musarra

Roger Nicholas Musarra

March 6, 2023

Roger Nicholas Musarra passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.He is survived by grandmother, Molly Bunell of Uniontown; father, Roger Bunell of Uniontown; mother, Maryanne Musarra of Green; girlfriend, Ashley Peters; sons, Carter, Kyler, and soon to arrive, Asher Musarra.“Just close your eyes and you will see all the memories that you...

Robert J. Fairless

Robert J. Fairless

March 6, 2023

Robert J. Fairless – age 90 of Canton, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born in Canton on December 23, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary (Morrison) Fairless.He was a graduate of Lincoln High School (1950), Kent State University (1954) and The Ohio State School of Law (1956). Married to Betty Bachtel in 1952 with...

Kathryn Frank

Kathryn Frank

March 4, 2023

Kathryn “Kathy” Frank (79) passed away on March 4, 2023. Kathy was a long-time resident of Stark County.  She worked at Republic Steel, Buckeye Color Lab, and served as a Board Member for Spring Woods in Florida.   She enjoyed crafting and time with family and friends.Preceded in death by her spouse, Richard L Frank; parents, Frank and Ursula Margazano; siblings,...

Elma K Ashley

Elma K Ashley

March 4, 2023

Elma K Ashley, 80, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away on March 4, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Robertsville, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her husband, Neil Ashley.She is survived by her son, Glendon (Angela) Ashley of Alum Creek; her daughter, Glenna (Chuck) Gotschall of Robertsville, Ohio; two brothers, Richard (Janet) Whited of Grantsville and Bill (Jessie) Whited...

David C. Dougherty

David C. Dougherty

March 1, 2023

David C. Dougherty, 50, passed away on March 1st 2023. He was born December 29th 1972 in Columbus Ohio, later he became a resident of Cuyahoga Falls where he lived most of his life.David was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Dougherty.He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Dougherty; son, Gage Dougherty; daughter, Brooke Frowen (Dougherty); granddaughter Avery, Frowen;...

Linda Mcelroy

Linda Mcelroy

February 27, 2023

McElroy, Linda Marie, 67, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27th, 2023 surrounded by family. She was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland, OH in 1973. She went on to serve 2 years in the U.S. Air Force. She spent most of her career in human resources and most recently part time at Get Go...

John Marco Ruyan

John Marco Ruyan

February 27, 2023

John Ruyan, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, left this earth peacefully February 27th, with his loving wife, Jan by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. John never complained nor gave up.John was born the first of five children to the late John and Rosemary Ruyan in Westerville, Ohio, where he often spoke of his idyllic childhood hanging out...

John Mack

John Mack

February 26, 2023

John Mack age 74, passed away February 26, 2023 at Altercare of Louisville.  Anyone with information regarding next of kin, please contact Heritage Cremation Society at (330)875-5770.

James Stevens Meyer

James Stevens Meyer

February 24, 2023

June 28, 1933 – February 24, 2023

James (Jim) Stevens Meyer died on February 24th of natural causes after a long battle with dementia, just a few months shy of his 90th birthday.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, to parents Harold Sexton Meyer and Josephine Wilcox Smith Meyer.  He was the proud and devoted father of four married children and...

James C “Jim” Harkema

James C “Jim” Harkema

February 24, 2023

James C. “Jim” Harkema, 79 of Berea, Ohio entered into God’s Kingdom on February 24, 2023, after a short hospital stay at Southwest General in Middleburgh Heights.  He was born on June 29, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ruth and Peter Harkema, and is preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy.Jim’s life’s work was being the best son,...

Elizabeth Tober

Elizabeth Tober

February 12, 2023

Elizabeth Marie Tober, 33, of Brunswick passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Elizabeth was cherished by every life she touched. She had a beautiful, strong, and often silly soul, full of endless surprises. A caring and loving person, she was always willing to help her family and friends. The gift that will never stop giving. She was a ball of fire,...

Vincent A. Patrino

Vincent A. Patrino

February 2, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent A. Patrino, 78, of Dover, Ohio on February 25, 2023.

After high school Vince entered the Army Reserves.  He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran earning two purple hearts.  He worked in the elevator industry for 30 years as a mechanic, making some good friends over the years.

Vince was an...

Betty L. Cable

Betty L. Cable

January 25, 2023

July 7, 1944  –  January 25, 2023

Betty L. Cable passed away January 25, 2023. She was born July 7, 1944 to the late Mildred and Jake Ridenour.  She loved her family and friends, her pets, bird watching, camping, and holidays with family. Betty was involved for several years in search and rescue with her German Shepherd, Yanni. She was a...

Kenneth Babinyecz

Kenneth Babinyecz

January 24, 2023

BABINYECZ, KENNETH (Ken), age 71. Beloved son of John and Irene (both deceased), cherished brother of Richard (deceased), Barbara Skerl (Bernie deceased), and Jerry (Diana). Most kind and generous uncle to Debbie and Scott Torontali, Jennifer Ujlaki, Kevin Skerl, Kim Brazina, Kris Hagen, and Janet Shell. Great uncle of 10. “Special Father” to Jennifer Beam and family.

Retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T...

Norman Lee Oyster

Norman Lee Oyster

December 27, 2022

Norman Lee Oyster,81, of Salem, passed away on December 27, 2022 at McCrea Manor in Alliance, Ohio after a prolonged illness. Prior to Salem, he lived in Maximo, Ohio his entire childhood and much of his adult life.Norman was born in Maximo on May 5, 1941 to Russell T. Oyster and Twila M. (Kandel) Oyster. He shared many stories of...

Michele M. Abbott

Michele M. Abbott

December 11, 2022

Michele M. Abbott age 60 of Minerva passed away from a short illness surrounded by her family on December 11, 2022. Michele was born in Canton, Ohio to John Carosielli and Dawn Carosielli on March 4, 1962. Michele loved to read, travel, and spend time with her family. Michele’s kids were her pride and joy.

Michele is preceded in death by...

Elizabeth Gay Dolezal

Elizabeth Gay Dolezal

December 8, 2022

Elizabeth Gay Dolezal of Tallmadge, Ohio entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on December 8th, 2022. ‘’Gay’’ as she was affectionately known to her family and to innumerable friends, was born in Covington, KY. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Otis and Katherine Waddle, her infant son Nicholas Edward Dolezal, and her brother, David Waddle. She is survived by...