Obituaries

Stephen J. Bralek, 74 of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born to the late Steve and Helen Bralek. Stephen was a graduate of Hoban high school class of 1965 and a graduate of the University of Akron. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone with 42 years of service. Stephen liked to be called Steve-o when he...

Laura Reynolds died peacefully June 7th ,2022 at the age of 86. Laura was born in Old Brooklyn, Ohio on October 1st, 1935. Laura retired from BP after 35 years and started a second career with First Merit retiring in 2001 to babysit her grandchildren. For a time, she was an entrepreneur, owning a driving school and a private investigator...

Mrs. Shirley Aldridge, age 87, passed away on, Saturday June 4, 2022, at the Canton Christian Home in Canton, Ohio.Shirley was born in Cedar Grove, Kanawha County, West Virginia on February 3, 1935, to parents Troy and Virginia McClain.   Shirley graduated from Duval High School in Lincoln County, WV and attended courses at Moody Bible Institute.  Shirley held numerous jobs...

Donita Ann Tenamore-Ryant, 70, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022.She was born in Dunkirk, New York to the late Anthony and Iva (Marlitt) Tenamore.Donita worked for UH Parma Medical Center, where she assisted at autopsies and worked at Lakewood Hospital as a phlebotomist.  She also worked and volunteered at St. Mary Byzantine in Cleveland.She loved the Wizard of...

Linda Walls, 67, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away in a car accident on Friday June 3, 2022.A flower child and lover of learning at heart, Linda graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1973, and completed her bachelors and master’s degrees from Kent State University. She was a lifelong member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Linda had a few...

Lois Ann Bunaisky (nee Burtnett), age 92, of Avon Lake, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harry and Emily Burtnett.  Lois was a 1948 graduate of West Tech High School and spent 25 years managing motels in Galion, OH; Wichita Falls, TX; Austin, TX;...

Dorothy Osborne Turner, age 90, of North Royalton, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 2, 2022, at the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice of Southwest General, Strongsville, Ohio.Dorothy served others by wearing many different hats as a financial planner, real estate broker, entrepreneur, wife, mother, homemaker, companion, and confidante to her children. She was an avid...

April Kleinhenz February 2nd 1976 – June 1st 2022April Ann (Hosner) Kleinhenz  of Massillon, Ohio passed away at the age of 46. She is survived by her children Nicholas Kleinhenz and Amber Kleinhenz, her mother Pamela Crossen, her brother Cory (Lea) Hosner, her fiancé Will Mckenzie and several grandchildren as well as many family and friends. In her spare time...

Damion Lee Hayden passed away on May 31,2022 at the age of 26.Damion was born in Cleveland on January 2, 1996, to parents, Joseph R Hayden and Angela Pace.He was a happy child in the care of his Grandmother Rebecca, Aunt Phyllis and Aunt Julie, that turned out to be a great man, always helping when he could.Damion loved to...

KENT, OH – Susan (Mann) Southern, 79, passed away at home on May 30, 2022 surrounded by her family following a long battle with dementia.  She was born September 2, 1942 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Warso) Mann.Susan graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, class of 1960.  Following graduation, she started her family.  She was...

William Ira Tillman, 72, of Garfield Heights passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.He was born in Okeechobee, Florida to the late William and Frances (Parker) Tillman.William was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, coach, and friend to many.  He was a hard worker and took great pride in his work.He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, watching sports,...

Rowan Kelley Gingerich, 21, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2022. Rowan was a 2019 graduate of Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where she was known for her sense of humor and her heart of gold. She was a hard worker no matter the task, she loved music, and she never met a dog she didn’t like.Rowan...

Paul D. Slemmer passed away at Community Hospice Truman House surrounded loved ones on May 29,2022 after a 3-year battle with cancer.  He worked for Stone Container for 33 years. Paul finished his career at ARE truck caps.  Paul married the love of his life , Cynthia (Dennison) Slemmer on June 10, 1989. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage....

David Wayne Brumfield of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Conneaut, Ohio,  passed at the age of 53 on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Don LeRoy McDowell (89), born in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1932, closed the final chapter of his life on May 28, 2022. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin LeRoy and Arlena Maye (Stitt) and his brother R. Dale McDowell. Don is survived by, and will be greatly missed by, his wife of 66 years Martha, and...

Connie I Simmons (Saffell), 55, of Powhatan Point Ohio, passed away May 27th 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Hopsital. She is survived by her loving daughter Carrie Simmons (Ty Moore), her granddaughters, whom she loved with all of her heart, Aubrey Myles and Olivia Moore, husband Richard Simmons, step-daughter Kara Sipos (Josh Sipos), Sisters Marlene Hickman (Jim Hickman), Lisa...

Michael M. Brewer, 62, of Valley City, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, with the love of his life, Kathy Schilke by his side.He was born in Cleveland to the late William and Marie (nee-Scheid) Brewer.Michael is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Raney, Cassie Brewer, and Crystal Brewer; 8 grandchildren; brother, William Brewer (the late Fran), and sister, the...

James R. Ziemer, Sr., 88 of New Philadelphia passed away at The Truman House on May 25, 2022. He was born January 3, 1934 to the  late Paul Henry Ziemer and Susan Elizabeth Reif, in Walnut, Minnesota. The family moved to Ohio when James was young. Jim served our country in the Army and was honorably discharged.In addition to his...

Vicki Lee Caruso (Petty), 67, of Canal Fulton was called home to her heavenly Father on May 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by father, Orlan Petty, sister, Diana Shultz. She leaves behind her loving husband, Arthur Caruso; mother, Betty Petty; son, Brian (Michelle) Petty; sister, Bonnie Chavis; brother, Dennis Petty; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and...

Theresa Kay Large (nee Snider), of Canton, was born on February 28, 1955 and left this world to the Lord’s open arms on May 23, 2022.To most, she was known as Terry. Terry was independent and very active in her community. Everywhere she went she found a friend, and people found a friend in Terry. She enjoyed walking around Canton...