Obituaries

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, our beloved mother, Tamara Lynn (Nelson, Fox) Gerhardt, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Born to Sharon Robinson and Norm Nelson, in Mansfield, Ohio on June 7, 1958. Tamara was a Mansfield resident for 64 years.Tamara was married at a young age, raised a family, and went back to school to earn her...

Mitchell Andrew Orahoske, 91, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023.  He was born July 5, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mitchell was a resident of Independence, Ohio for 56 years, where he and his late wife, Catherine raised their family.He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine (nee Kitko) Orahoske, his first child, Catherine; his first son, Michael; and...

Marshall Lee Thompson age 83, of Coventry Township, Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 20, 2023.  Marshall was born on July 28, 1939 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.Marshall is survived by his loving wife, Jill Anne Thompson (Martin), with whom he shared 40 years in a special marriage.  He is also survived by his daughter, Arlene E. Porter (Thompson), son-in-law, Kevin...

Martin Veide born February 4, 1945 died on January 18, 2023.  Husband to Renee Veide; father of Samantha and Allison Veide.United States Marine, Viet Nam veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.Functions and services are private/family only.

On January 17th, 2023 Teresa Marie (Wenck) Parsons, age 70, of Brimfield passed away at home with family. She was born to the late William Wenck Sr. and Betty Wenck on October 23, 1952 in Akron, Ohio.Preceded in death by her husband, William “Skip” Parsons.Teresa is survived by son, Joshua (Holly) of Akron, OH, and her son, Michael (Stacey) of...

Jerome Dean Showalter, “Jerry” was born in the spring of 1951. He was a lifelong resident of Vermilion, Ohio, and the surrounding area.Jerry graduated from Vermilion High School in 1969. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper. He really enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, boating and especially camping.He retired from the Vermilion Post Office after 33 years of devoted service....

Michael Salsgiver, 68, of Troy Township, Ohio passed away on Tuesday January 17th, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born May 22nd, 1955, to his mother Marguerite Salsgiver and his father Frederick Salsgiver in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Michael is survived by his wife, Mellony, his kids Chris, Nick, Michele, and Steven, along with his several grandchildren and great grandchildren.Michael was...

Anthony J. Kudley (71) of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 surrounded by family.  Tony, a Cleveland native fondly known later in life as “Pops”  was born to Andrew and Dorothy Kudley, on November 26, 1951. Growing up he joined the local Boy Scouts troop,  would compare himself to Saturday Night Fever’s John Travolta at the local...

Robert Joseph Birge, age 79, passed away January 14, 2023 due to lung complications of his conditions.  Robert was born May 21, 1943 in Skokie, IL. The Loving father of six, Robert is survived by his children: Alyssa Birge-Sommers 46, Anthony Birge 43, David Birge 39, Daniel Birge 36, Kelsey Birge 33, and Katleyn Norris (Nee Birge) 30, and his...

Kathy Ann Perotti (Taylor), 61, of Eastlake Ohio, passed away on Saturday January 14th, 2023. At her residence during recovery from heart surgery.Kathy was the beloved wife of David John Perotti. She was a lifetime employee for AAA East Central of Ohio and was dearly loved, and a very active member of the Vineyard Community Church of Wickliffe outreach programs,...

Richard Frank Molodec (“Ricky”), age 71 passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. Richard was born on August 28, 1951.Richard touched so many lives, the minute you met him you fell in love with his kindness and generosity. He loved to sing his “oldies” and listen to hymns/gospels from Elvis Presley. He was an amazing cook and always had special...

Richard “Dick” M. Jones, age 82, of Akron passed away on January 13, 2023.  He was born and raised in the Kenmore area where he graduated from Kenmore High School in 1959.  Dick went on to work at First Energy Corp. and retired there after 40 years of service in the IT Department.  He enjoyed watching Cleveland sports, and fondly...

With the saddest of hearts we are announcing the passing of our beloved Brandon Scott Ramsey of Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on February the 11th, 1979 and went to heaven on January the 12th, 2023 ending a long battle with kidney disease. He was raised in the Youngsville, Pa, Middleburg, FL., and Jamestown, NY areas before settling in Cleveland...

We are sad to announce the passing of Ethel Deborah Washington of Cleveland, Ohio. Ethel passed away on January 12, 2023, at the age of 90 following a long illness.  She was born December 28, 1932, to the late Melvin and Margie (nee-Bailey) Dukes.  She devoted her life to serving Jehovah since her baptism in 1958.Ethel married Henry Washington and...

Robin Kay Neff, 64, was born June 30, 1958 and passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 12:00 pm, at Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home, 303 S. Chapel St., Louisville, OH.

On January 8th, 2023, Barbara Ann (Thomas) White, age 89, of East Canton was taken into the loving arms of our Lord. She was born to the late Charles Thomas and Helen (Klinger) Thomas on February 10th, 1933 in New Columbus, Luzerne County, Pa. and the last of her generation. Barb was a 1950 graduate of Huntington Mills High School,...

Junior L Miller (JR) age 86 passed away January 7, 2023 after extended illness. Son of George and Lydia (Lumley) Miller born on August 25, 1936 in Carrollton, Ohio. He retired from General Color in Minerva, Ohio after many years of service.He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret Miller, mother of his children Carolyn Miller, close...

Evelyn May (Black) Moser, 83, passed away peacefully at The Laurels of Massillon, Saturday,  January 7, 2023. Evelyn was born on May 27, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to the late, Bill and Lena Black.She was a successful realtor for many years for TK Harris and Caldwell Bankers, owner of Fairhope Ceramics, Louisville Dairy Queen and her You Can Travel company,...

Carol Faye Wheeler age 82, of Louisville, died Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born February 13, 1940, at home in Wakefield, Ohio to Eddy and Maggie (Moore) West. The 5thof seven children. She graduated from Piketon High School, married, and they moved to Canton to find work in 1957.  Carol worked at Mercy Hospital in downtown Canton and volunteered...

Bruce Edward Thomas passed away on January 5, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born to William and Leota Thomas on March 20, 1947. He had one brother, William Jr, and one sister, Carrie. He grew up and attended school in the greater Cleveland area where he developed his lust for living.And live, he did. Bruce’s 75 years were...