Obituaries

Judith was born in Kansas City, Missouri.  At age 81, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Willowick, Ohio, with family at her side after battling lymphoma cancer for several months.Cherished mother of Christina (Timothy, deceased) Markley, Sean Conrad, Craig (Susan) Conrad, and Carolyn (David) Stumpf. Dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Melissa, Cassandra, Morgan, Matthew, Daniel, Joshua, and...

Gordon R. Benson 87, of Akron passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Gordon was born May 14, 1934 in Jamestown NY. The son of the late Janet Erickson Benson and William R. Benson. Gordon was a graduate of Jamestown High School in 1952, and the Cleveland Institute of Art, majoring in Design. Gordon married Carol Jean Maringer in Cleveland Ohio....

Our dear sister, Barbara Darlene (Renner) McNally (August 15, 1954 – April 30, 2022), passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving siblings (Larry, Brenda, Brian, Brady, Lori). Barb loved family and truly lived for family get-togethers and events – especially the Renner Family Reunion. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Myers University (formerly Dyke College), Cleveland, Ohio....

Carrie Nicole Conrad passed away on April 24, 2022 in a tragic car accident in Massillon, Ohio. As surely as our world became dimmer, heaven became much brighter when you walked into your earthly and Heavenly Fathers’ arms. Carrie loved fiercely. She brought her beautiful smile, contagious laughter and joy to all those who were privileged to know her. A...

Kevin James Stokes Sr.(Poe Bill), 65 was called home on April 29, 2022 to the late James T, (Ruth) Stokes for the fishing trip of a lifetime. He was preceded in death by his brothers,  Ronald & Johathan Stokes; sisters, Marsha Hall & Linda Stokes. His memory will be forever cherished by his loving and devoted wife Kathy B. Stokes...

David Palmer (85) of Farmington Hills, Michigan died on April 28th, 2022 embraced by his family. He fought a courageous battle for over 10 months in ICU after open heart surgery atCleveland Clinic. David was a man who adversity had no chance against. A man, who by his every day actions, taught everyone around him what true kindness, integrity and...

Robert Lange 76 of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at home on April 28, 2022.He was born on December 1,1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Lillian (Hanna) both deceased.He is survived by his wife of 50 years Debbie, sons Robert (Sarah), Norman (Amy) and daughter Dawn Murdock.  Grandchildren Kari, Hailey, Chelsey, Amber, Jessica, Tyler and Brandon.  Great Grandchildren Cayden, Isabella,...

Dean John Martinis, 58, of Kent passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022.Dean was born in Bedford, Ohio to the late Antoinette and Dante Milan Martinis.Dean is survived by his wife Lynn (Bush) and daughters, Sarah and Dezirea and stepson, Gerry; siblings, Dante (Jeanette), Corrine (Dwyan), Monica, Danielle (Del), Marcus (Jess); six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He...

Jacqueline (Kellner) Lebbano was a lifelong resident of Ohio and passed away unexpectedly at home.    Jacqueline was a wonderful cook and devoted her life to caring for her family. She loved gardening and all flowers, bird watching, listening to music, long phone conversations, and long drives in the car in any season.She was preceded in death by her husband of...

June C DeBrouse (Beber), age 96, entered peacefully into the care of the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2022.Beloved wife of the late Samuel H.; cherished daughter of Lillian Adams (deceased); dear sister of the late Virginia Markus;  devoted mother to twin daughters Diane Zelasko (Frank) and Lynn Boyd (Tim) and son Jim DeBrouse;  beloved grandmother of Michael, Michelle, Deanne...

Marjorie Ann (Narusch) Bond, age 80, passed away on April 25, 2022.  Marge was born on April 7, 1942, to Thomas and Mary Narusch, of Newbury, Ohio and was a graduate of Newbury High School.  She was a loving mother who raised her 5 children in Newbury.  She worked full time, volunteered at the school, and was in the Ohio...

Jerry Davis went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 24th, 2022 at 7:41 PM, finally free from the suffering of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). He was the son of the late Terrill S Davis and the late Dorothy G (Freshley) Davis of Lexington Township.Jerry was a 1965 graduate of Marlington High School and a 1969 graduate...

Joan A. Strobelt of Louisville passed away on April 21, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard Zupp and Lucile Zupp. She was a graduate of Mckinley High School. Joan was a member of First Lutheran Church of Canton. She was a volunteer librarian at Fairhope Elementary School for over 25...

Gerald “Gerry” McClellan age 75, answered God’s call to join Him and passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  His life was filled with grace and love which he readily shared with everyone, especially his family to whom he was devoted.A member of St.  Jacob’s Lutheran Church in North Canton for more than 35...

On April 14, 2022, Clifford “Dean” Frederick followed Jesus and walked into the arms of his parents, Clifford and Eva; brother, Bernard “Bud”; and sister, Katherine. He is survived by Cora, his wife of 67 years; daughter, Janet (Art); grandchildren, Artie (Maggie), and Lindsey; great grandchildren Aidan, Quin, Liam, Vivi, Annabelle, Isla, and Jesse; and the many nieces, nephews, and...

Tammi Henderhan of Louisville passed away April 18, 2022. She was born May 12, 1956 to the late William and Collene Burger. She loved spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids.In addition to her parents, Tammi is preceded in death by her sister, Candace McKimm.Tammi is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard J. Henderhan; children, Richard W....

Richard Hans Nickel, age 81, of Aurora, Ohio passed away on Easter Sunday morning, April 17, 2022 at UH Ahuja Medical Center.He was born on June 3, 1941 to Hans Ernest and Evelyn Lydia (nee Knebusch) Nickel in Boston, Massachusetts.On September 11, 1965, Richard married Gail Virginia (nee Skully) after a courtship that began at the historic Euclid Beach Park....

Cheryle Ann Raines also known as Bashira Aliy, passed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in Fairlawn, OH surrounded by family.  She was 55.Cheryle was born on May 20, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Bainbridge, Ohio while in grade school. Her family later settled in Chagrin Falls, and she graduated from Kenston High School in 1984.She never lost her...

Donald Blair, son of the late Donald and Agnes Blair, passed away April 14, 2022. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1932. He attended the Penn State University where he majored in dairy science. He later joined the US Army at the end of the Korean Conflict. Blair spent most of his 2-year service in Germany where...

Timothy Joe Axford Sr., age 63 of Elyria, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2022, due to medical complications.Tim was born on March 25, 1959 to Beatrice (Hallett) Axford and William Axford Sr. in Elyria, Ohio. Tim was the youngest of four siblings and grew up in Lagrange, Ohio. He left high school in  and began working many different types...