Obituaries

Joseph D. McCaulley 66, walked on the fairway of glory October 18, 2022 after a brief yet courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma.Joe was born May 30, 1956 to James R. and Ruth E. McCaulley. He was a life resident of East Sparta and Dellroy. He was the Sr. Vice President, licensed electrician and estimator for the family-owned Ridge Electric Co., Inc.On...

Kodjo Tino Adognravi, age 60 passed away on the 17thof October 2022 in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He was born February 12, 1962, in Atakpame, Togo, West Africa.Tino worked with PPG for a while and then was self-employed. He was hardworking and a very responsible man and was successful in his business. He was also a musician, he used to play...

Marcella Floyd, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 30, 1954 to parents Edward Floyd Sr. and Waneda Floyd (nee’ Wilson), the second of three children.Marcella had a close bond throughout her life with both of her brothers, the late Eddie Floyd...

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Joseph W. Manley Jr 78, who passed away surrounded by his family on October 16th, 2022.Joseph “Joe” Manley was born January 5th, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio. Joe served in the United States Army from 1964-1967. He regularly enjoyed camping at “Joe’s Little Tionesta” in Carrollton, Ohio at Leesville Lake. Joe...

Glenn Allan Taylor, 87, of Navarre, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of October 16, 2022.   Glenn was born on December 6, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Max L.Taylor and Ruby L. (Dawson) Taylor. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1952 and attended the University of Akron, Otterbein College, Moody Bible Institute,...

Michael A. Cottrell, 63 of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away on October 11, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family in the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio after an extended illness.Anyone that knew Mike always said that He was one of the “Good Guys”. Mike was born August 18th, 1959 to Judy Cottrell-Edwards and the late Ralph Cottrell...

Timothy Joseph Moneskey, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away on October 11, 2022 in his home surrounded by his friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his 2 brothers, and his sweet puppy, Scooter (aka: Scoot Scoot).Tim was born in Akron on July 25,1964 and spent most of his life working in the gas and oil industry. He...

Kevin S. Baker 59, of Newcomerstown passed away October 9th, 2022. He was born on September 25th, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to the late Mary and Earl Baker. Kevin enjoyed going fishing, riding Harleys, watching Law and Order SVU and spending time with his wife.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Skylar, Dakota, Xavier, River, Heaven, Laylani, Pheonix, and...

Forrest Smith, 71, died peacefully at Barberton Hospital on October 8, 2022 after an extended illness. Born and raised in Barberton, Forrest was constantly meeting people and creating enduring friendships. A first-generation college graduate, Forrest earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from Hiram College and a Master’s degree in Biology from Purdue University. While at Hiram, he enjoyed living, learning,...

Robert C. Frygier, age 80, of Medina, OH, passed away on October 8th, 2022 with his family by his side.He was the loving husband of Elaine (Grzybowski) for 55 years, following her to Heaven after only 8 months. Father to Marlene Frygier and Natalie (John) Gillespie, and Beloved “Poppy” to his only grandchild, Morgan (Neil) Gillespie.Bob was a butcher at...

Sandra Lee Weston, 82, surrounded by her family,  peacefully went to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 8, 2022.Sandra was the very best wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother possible. She made sure to never leave without the “I Love You” hand sign and a “love you more”.   She made sure everyone knew the love she had for them.Sandra...

Lisa Bartlett age 45, passed away on September 29, 2022. She was born in Reno, Nevada on March 13, 1977. Lisa graduated from Windham Highschool in 1995. She enjoyed being outside, especially lounging by a pool or a beach, the sunshine was her happy place.She is preceded in death by her father,  Walter J Bartlett.Lisa leaves behind her mother, Helene...

Janet Marie McClurkin (nee Jacob), passed away in her sleep on October 05, 2022.  She, along with her twin Jean Louise (who pre-deceased her), was born April 02, 1938 in Huntington, Indiana.  Her family soon moved to Hinsdale, Illinois, then to Sarasota, Florida in the early 1950’s.Janet attended Florida State with her brother and sister, but left to start working...

David W. Skelley, 68 of Medina went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 after valiantly and courageously battling leukemia.  David is survived by his wife Elizabeth, the love of his life for 40 years. Loving father of Jonathan (Kacie) and Kristina (Jonathan) Stoffer.  Proud and dear Grandfather of Gavin, Bentley, Lincoln, Mason, Estelle, Roland, Scarlett and...

Howard Francis age 79 of Canal Fulton passed away October 4, 2022.He leaves behind brother, Robert (Maryann) Francis; sisters, Shirley (Harry) Kutcher and Betty Judge; son, Danny (Mandy) Francis; special friend, Darlene Boston; several grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Condolences and special memories of Howard can be shared with his family online atwww.hcbsohio.com(330)875-5770

Margaret “Marge” Udovic (Kicielinski) age 65, born November 13,1956 to John and Carol Kicielinski (both deceased) Passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2022.Beloved wife to the late Kenneth Obuszewski, mother of Jonathan (Jennifer) Udovic and Paula (Mike) Ring; grandmother of Sophia Ring and Aubrey Udovic;  sister to Georgienne (Michael deceased) Chambers, Nick (Emily) Kicielinski and Kristine (Dennis) Kanieski and a...

Elaine Theresa Ellis (née Baker), age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2022.  Elaine was born on August 31, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, John Kazak, and her parents, Joseph and Nellie Baker.Elaine is survived by her husband of 24 years, John Ellis; sons, Ken (Dana) and Kyle...

Nancy “Nan” Gregory (née Nielsen), 93, a Rocky River and Vermilion resident, died peacefully on September 29, 2022, with her family by her side.Nan was married to her best friend and the love of her life, George E. Gregory, Jr., for 61 years, prior to his passing in 2012. Nan is survived by her children, Steve Gregory, Laura Gregory Coggins...

George “Eddie” Fantana, age 68, of Cleveland, OH, passed away in the early hours of September 28th, 2022.Son of the late Eronim “George” and Margaret “Peggy” (Nee McKenna) Fantana; brother of Ann Fantana, Dennis Fantana and Joanne Stepp (deceased); father of Kristen (Christopher) Korkor; grandfather of Jocelyn Billingsley and Silas Korkor; uncle of Sean (Nicole) Fantana, Shannon (Tony) Questel, and...

Margaret J Ockuly (née Whitelock) “Manna” 9/8/1938-9/25/2022, age 84. High school sweetheart and dearest wife of Ken, loving mother of James (deceased), Karen (Gary), and Kelly (Mike). Feisty Grandma/Manna/Germoo of Carla (Shawn), Susan (Jason), James (Ashley), Matthew (Lois), Michael, and Christine (Manpreet). Absolutely adored Great-Grandma/Manna of Alexis, Olivia, Lauren, Lucas, Preston, Mia and Aiden. Beloved sister-in-law of Charlie and Ray...