Obituaries

Ms. Poleda Leslie Moodie (nee-Mack), 72, passed away on Friday August 12, 2022.She was peacefully resting at Suburban Rehabilitation center in North Randall, prior to departing. Ms. Moodie was born September 6, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio.She was born to Herbert Lester Mack and Nanelle Fredean Mack (nee-Wallace). Herbert and Nell met in Junior High in Cleveland. They stayed friends until...

Peggy Joan Rogers Gish was born April 3, 1938, in Gassaway, West Virginia, to Thomas Grant Rogers and Clara Opal Brady Rogers. She had one brother, Thomas Jay Rogers. She graduated from Rittman High School in Ohio. She married Charles Richard Gish on September 5, 1959.  They built their home on a farm in North Lawrence, Ohio and were married...

Tommy J. Brown passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022. He enjoyed laughing and entertaining his loved ones with his silly antics. Preceded in death by his long-time girlfriend, Rachael Palmer.  Tommy is survived by his mother, Christine Brown; sisters, Nikki Brown and Cheyenne (Mark) Neff; brother, Jerrod (Brandy) Neff; daughters, Destiny, Tomi, and Lucy; son, Enzo; mother of his...

Vincent Michael Morrison 64, passed away at home on August 11, 2022. Vince was born February 19,1958 in Canton, Ohio.Vince is survived by his children, Mike and Rhonda Morrison of Hendersonville, NC, Aimee and Max Gardner of Lawndale, NC, Josh and Natasha Morrison of Statesville,  NC; eight grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; parents, Ernest and Mary Morrison of Canton; sister,...

On Thursday, August 11th, 2022, Debra Ann Coulter (Byler), loving daughter, wife, mother, and sister sadly passed away at age 59 at home in Newbury, OH. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went.Debra was born on January 4,1963 in Chardon, OH to Mahlon and Tressa (Talcott) Byler.Debra was preceded in death by her father,...

Surrounded by her loving family, Patricia “Patt” Lee Murphy Kane of St. Charles, IL passed away on August 10, 2022 at the age of 71.She is survived by devoted husband Greg; beloved sons Mark (Lindsey) Kane of Munster, IN and Tim (Colleen) Kane of Crestwood, KY; cherished daughter Erin (Matt) Seifert of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by siblings,...

Jerod K. Kerstetter, 40 of Dellroy,  passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Compassionate Care Center in Canton. Born in Canton on November 23, 1981 to Keith and Theresa (Ebner) Kerstetter, he had been a life-long resident of Dellroy and Carrollton area. Jerod graduated from Carrollton High School, afterwards working as a bricklayer for Reidl Construction. He was an...

Michael J. SomervilleJanuary 3, 1944 – August 8, 2022Michael J. Somerville, age 78, beloved son of the late Evelyn (nee McQuillan) and Joseph A. Somerville; brother of Marilyn Supple, Thomas (Geri), Carol Hennessey (Michael), the late Joseph C. and Christopher; uncle and great uncle. Passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at The Welsh Home surrounded by his loving family.A private...

Paul E. Meyers Jr., of Louisville, Ohio left us on August 4th, 2022 at his home with his family by his side,  after a two-year long battle with MDS. He was born in Canton, Ohio April 11, 1942 to Mary Ellen Meyers and Paul Meyers Sr. He graduated from Timken High School in 1960. Paul was a retiree of Sugardale...

Bonnie Louise (Main) Viebranz, 82, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 8, 2022. She was born in Youngstown on September 15, 1939.  Bonnie and her late husband, Don, were youth leaders setting Christian values in youths, as well as their own children. She was an active member of Springfield Fellowship Church. Bonnie is preceded in...

Gene Raymond Matako Sr of Louisville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 after an extended illness. Gene was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late George and Jean Matako. After graduation from Jackson High School, he went to work at the Hoover Company for forty years.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

“Perhaps they are not stars; but rather, openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down, to let us know they are happy.”Beth A Ochsenbine, a loving mother and grandmother and resident of Ravenna, OH, passed away unexpectedly on August 5th, 2022 at the age of 65.Beth is survived by her children; John Grimm, his wife Emily...

I can no longerSee you with my eyesTouch you with my handsBut I will feel you in my heartForeverConnie Jo (Fogle) Workman of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 64. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 13th, 1957 to Donald and Shirley (Fye) Fogle. Connie worked at the VFW Post 3747...

Mary Lee Laurenty (nee Wojdacz) age 86 of Middleburg Heights, Ohio.Beloved wife of the late Vincent Laurenty. Mother of Vicki Kimpel (Randy), Michael, and David (Sandy), Grandmother of Samantha Azara (Joey), Jacinta Bader (Jeremy), Nichole Herhuth (Carl), Sara Henry (Richard), Garrett Shimell (Mallory), Megan Laurenty (fiancée’ Curtis), David, Evan, Alec, and Hunter. Great-Grandmother of Peyton, Mackenzie, Carter, Benjamin, Blake, and...

Margaret Mary McCune (nee: Hernon)February 9, 1947 – August 3, 2022Peggy passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 3rd, 2022 at Holy Family Hospice.  Born in Boston, MA. on February 9th, 1947 to Martin and Elizabeth Hernon.   She was the oldest of 6 siblings, Jean, Joe (deceased), Franny, Elaine and Tommy.  Peggy married the love of her life...

Peggie Brown, 77, of Lodi, formerly from Independence, passed away on August 2nd. Cherished wife of Charlie Brown, beloved daughter of Carl & Helen Skowlund (both deceased), dear sister of Billie Andrews (Stephen), favorite aunt, great-aunt & great-great aunt. Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, August 13that Lodi United Methodist Church, 320 Medina St, Lodi, OH. Instead of flowers, please...

Charles Wayne Gorby, age 71, of Elyria, OH passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on August 2nd, 2022.Charles “Chuck” was born to John and Leone (Roupe) Gorby on June 25th, 1951, the youngest of two children.  He is survived by his three children Charles (Mary) Gorby (Waddell, AZ), Daniel Gorby (Columbus, OH), Christina Gorby (Elyria,OH);...

Randall “Randy” Leon Sanders age 60, of North Canton, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2022. He was born on May 5th, 1962. Randy was an animal lover who is missed by his devoted dog, Chloe. His favorite hobby was working on cars, and he enjoyed creating tasty meals in the kitchen.Randy is preceded in death by his brother Jason...

It is with a heavy heart that the family of James Gates Meadows announces his passing on August 1st, 2022 from a motorcycle accident. James was 25 years old and from Garrettsville, Ohio.James is survived by his father Brian (Tammy) Meadows of Newton Falls, Ohio; sister Cassidy Payne Giboney (daughter Willow Giboney) of O’Fallon, Missouri; grandparents Jim and Claudia Meadows...

Larry Frederick “Ricky” Hepner III, passed away on July 31st, 2022. He was born February 20th, 1989, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio to Tina (Haas) Fulmer and Larry Frederick Hepner Jr. Ricky lived in East Sparta most of his life and attended Sandy Valley school district. He was an artist who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friends,...