Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Kyser on December 27, 2022 in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Born on February 23, 1943, in Gorlitz, Germany. She came to the United States in 1966. In 1974, she proudly became a US citizen. Her favorite people called her Oma.She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and...

John McQuilkin, 58, of Louisville, bravely left us on December 27th, 2022, following a battle with ALS. He loved his wife, Rhonda (Sweet), and his boys to the end of the earth.John was known for his ability to make 100 free throws in a row and his elaborate popcorn creations. His love for Nebraska football and knowledge of music was...

Dewey (Dean) E. Davis of Parma, Ohio passed away suddenly after a short battle with liver cancer on December 26, 2022.He was born in Charleston, West Virginia November 20, 1955, to the late Charles Eugene Davis and Myrtle Mahala Long Davis.Dean worked as a Rehab Assistant for Lutheran Hospital and as a PCA for Parma Hospital, Fairview Hospital and Cleveland...

William Grant Alcorns Jr. parted his earthly body on December 26, 2022. William was born March 12, 1969 to the late William Grant Alcorns Sr. and Ollie Belle Madden-Alcorns. William was a cherished soul who loved shopping and road trips with his niece.In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Howard, and a sister,...

Laura J. Vissoc age 70 of New Springfield, Ohio passed away December 26, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements.(330) 875-5770

Donald Allen 57 of Quemado, NM passed away December 25, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final arrangements.(330) 875.5770

Sheryl “Sherry” Howell, age 63, of Alliance, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24th, 2022. She was born on July 7, 1959, in Akron, OH, to the late Ed and Lois Tucker.Sherry was a 1977 graduate of Field High School and later married her one true love, Robert “Bob” Howell. Before Bob’s passing, they truly loved each other’s company...

Louis Steven Buch age 85 of Mineral City, Ohio passed away December 24, 2022.Heritage Cremation Society handling final arrangements.(330) 875.5770

William Edward Brazis passed peacefully on Christmas Eve, 2022 at age 75. Obituary and memorial information follow.www.heritagecremationsociety.com

Bonnie Irene Lipps age 72, a resident of Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Walnut Creek, Ohio gained her angel wings on December 24, 2022 at Pomerene Hospital following a brief battle with a recent illness.Bonnie was born October 25, 1950 in Mansfield, Ohio to Carl and Eileen Martin.  Bonnie’s life would seem too short to many but those of us...

Gerald Spaulding age 85 of Barberton, Ohio passed away December 23, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements.(330) 875-5770

Rose Therese Kirbydied December 23, 2022.She was born November 15, 1944 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late John F. and Mary M. Kirby (Paytosh).She graduated from Mayfield High School in 1963 and received a scholarship to St. Luke’s Nursing School.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Jackie Parsons Porter and her husband Wayne...

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara Jean Aughenbaugh, 72, passed unexpectedly December 22, 2022. She was born January 24, 1950, to the late Delbert and JoAnne Girtz. She grew up in Streetsboro, Ohio. She absolutely loved animals, especially her beagle, Red.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Randy Aughenbaugh, son Ted (Jodi) Aughenbaugh of Ravenna, daughters, Maggie Aughenbaugh...

David Jay Wright age 63 of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away December 19, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements.(330)875-5770

Ronald Scott Bunner, 63, “Clocked Out” peacefully on December 13, 2022, listening to music and surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1959, to the late Richard and Mildred Bunner and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, where he remained throughout his life.Ron was a master of custodial arts who dedicated his craft to the Cuyahoga Falls School District for...

Monica Sue Saylor age 63 of Newcomerstown, Ohio passed away December 19, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements.(330) 875-5770

George “Duke” Owens, age 90, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances (nee O’Donnell) Owens; his children, Mary Beth Busson, Carol (Mike) Wegas, and Ken (Stacie) Owens; grandchildren, Faye, Adam, Hannah, Nathan, Georgia, Maggie, and Sam; and many cherished nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by...

Craig A. Poorman age 72 of Canton, Ohio passed away December 18, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care arrangements(330)875-5770

Jionni Nacci age 30 of East Canton, Ohio passed away December 18, 2022.Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final care.(330) 875-5770

David Alan Ratzel passed away on December 18, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side. David was born on March 3, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio to Clifford and Jean (Edgar) Ratzel. David graduated from Smithville High School in 1980. He had a keen interest in drafting and earned numerous awards for his accomplishments in drafting.On May...