Obituaries

Robert Joseph Robinson, of Massillon Ohio, passed away September 10, 2022. “Little Robert” was born on May 23, 1999. He was adventurous and loved fishing, bicycling, making beats and spending time with family and friends. Robert was always trying to put a smile on everyone’s face, and he loved to make others laugh.He is preceded in death by his two...

Terry Shoaff, age 54, passed away at home September 10, 2022.He leaves behind a beloved wife Amy Shoaff; 4 daughters Kayla(Andy), Megan (Josh), Briana (Jerrod), Lexi (Dean); 10 grandchildren Katelynn, Alivia, Evalyn, Andre, Jay, Amayiah, Bentley, Carson, Nevaeh, Rya; ,sister Bobbi (Michael); brother Ron (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews.Terry was preceded in death is his parents, Joretta and  Robert...

Joseph William Plato, 31, of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 9, 2022.He was born in Oberlin, Ohio to Mark E. Tucker and Lisa M. Howard (Plato)Joe attended Lorain County Joint Vocational School and studied Culinary Arts.He was a Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed listening to music, spending time in nature, going camping and was a big animal lover.Along with his...

April Lynn Nelson unexpectedly passed away September 9, 2022. April was born in Canton, Ohio on May 23, 1981. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Savannah who passed away March 11, 2006, her grandmother, Mary Porter, grandfather, Arthur Porter and cousin, Tia Porter. She loved to scratch lottery tickets, color on her phone and spend time with everyone.April...

THE LOSS OF A FATHERBAMBI BISCANThe Bible states “the thoughts of a man’s heart are like deep waters..” and this was true in the life of William Bruce Dryburgh Jr, my father. He was a man of few words and exceptionally deep thoughts. The oldest of 6 children, he shouldered much but expressed little. He loved reading, fishing, riding motorcycles,...

Todd L. “Stormy” Wallace, 68, of Bedford passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, following an extended illness, and Covid 19.He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William (Billy J.) and Dolores (nee-Fox) Wallace.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Scott WallaceTodd is survived by his significant other, Kathleen Puskar; siblings Sean, Kelly, and...

John David Kresak of Parma, Ohio left this world on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the age of 66.He is survived by his children Nicole, Jessica, Joshua (Lindsey); grandson Jaise; brothers Robert, Wayne (Kathy). Also survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Debi Koch. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Myrtle, brother Joseph.He...

Joy Michele Donham passed away unexpectedly at her home in Alliance, Ohio on September 3, 2022, at the age of 44. She is preceded in death by her father, James Donham (1948-2007) and her mother, Margaret (Sohar) Donham (1946-2022). She is survived her sister, Stephanie Donham of Canton, two aunts, one uncle, and several loving cousins.Always top of her class,...

Bruce Owen Bryan, Sr., 85, of Minerva, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva.He was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Genevieve (Cunningham) Bryan; sister Jaqueline Mason; brother Allen Bryan; grandson Michael Craig. Bruce is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan; children, Bruce, Jr., Aileen “Beth” (Chad) Pettry, Craig A. (Amy);...

Charles Stephen King, 77, beloved husband of Ok Wha King (Lee) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 3, 2022, in his home in Aurora, Ohio.He was born in Leghorn, Italy at the end of World War II as the eldest son to the late Maria (Tufano) King and William King. Charles graduated in 1964 from Upper Merion Area High school...

Robert Dean Clark fully lived his 94 years on Earth.February 3, 1928 – September 2, 2022Bob was born in Coshocton to Francis “Bunk” and Elsie Fern Clark, the third child of their six children. Bob was born just 30 minutes after midnight. His Mom always told him he was almost her little groundhog. His siblings were “JR” and Opal. After...

Ronald Lee Whipkey, 69, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away on September 2nd, 2022, following an extended illness. Ron was born in Canton, Ohio. Following his graduation from Lehman High School in 1970, he attended Kent State University, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps for two years and was honorably discharged. Ron went on to pursue a career in Information...

Raymond R Weiser, 90 passed away on Thursday the first of September, in his room at Renaissance Assisted Living in Richfield, OH, Ray died peacefully in the presence of loved ones. He was born July 9thnineteen hundred and thirty-two (he always said it that way) in Buffalo, NY. As soon as he was old enough, he joined the U.S. Army...

Judith Ann “Judy” Meidlinger of Canton, Ohio passed away September 1st, 2022.Preceded in death by her father, Paul Crozier. Survived by her mother, Judith “Judy” Crozier, daughter, Judith “Judy” (Darrell) Lilly, and brother, Robert (Bob) Crozier. Condolences and special memories of Judy can be shared with her family online atwww.heritagecremationsociety.com(330) 875-5770

Paul Myers, 63, of East Canton, Ohio, passed away on August 31, 2022 after a brief illness.  Paul was born on November 23, 1958 in Frankfurt-on-Main, West Germany.  He was adopted by Robert E. and Pauline E. (Dressler) Myers of East Canton, Ohio on October 31, 1962. After Paul graduated from East Canton High School in 1977, Paul went on...

Linda L. (Collins) Wagner, age 83, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23,2022.Linda was born January 14, 1939 in Harrisville,West Virginia.She is preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Juna Collins, two sisters, Betty and Helen Collins, daughter, Penny Wagner, and granddaughter, Danielle Wagner.She is survived by her two sisters, Iva (McFadden) Koeppen and Dora “Luby”...

Jennifer Fitzgerald (nee Manzo), aged 54, died Monday, August 29th at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from esophageal cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her sons, mother,sisters, brother-in laws, and cousins. She grew up in Sheffield Lake, Ohio and graduated from Brookside High School in 1986. Gifted with intelligence and a keen sense of humor, Jenny laughed often and...

Larry R Ray of New Franklin, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. Larry was born in Walton, West Virginia to Otis and Faye Ray on December 31, 1938. He worked at PPG Industries and retired from Owens Corning. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. He was always the life of...

William Gerry Meek passed away August 29, 2022, at a nursing home and under the care of Hospice. “Gerry” was born August 3, 1949, in Canton, Ohio.  He passed away peacefully as a result of vascular Dementia which destroyed his mind and then his body.He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Meek.Gerry attended Jackson High School...

Dale Leslie Miller of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 21st at the blessed age of 80. Dale was born on November 13, 1941 to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Betty) Miller. He proudly served in the US Air Force, was a member of the Massillon American Legion Post 221, “2002” Ohio Grande Chef de Gare of the 40...