Obituaries

Mr. Raymond E. Head age 80 of Alliance passed away on March 20th, 2022. He was under Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care. He was a veteran of the US Army, a perfectionist of gardening and cooking. Raymond was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was loved by family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and...

Norma Jean Gilbert passed away in the morning of March 19th, 2022. She was 71 years of age and retired from her job in customer service and office work. Norma was a loving wife and mother, always sacrificing to help her family and friends. She graduated Worthington High School in 1968. Norma worked as a nurse’s aid in a local...

Esta Ann Wise, age 83 of Canton, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, from heart complications.She was born April 30, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late William and Iva Wageley. Esta graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1956 and Fairmont State College in 1960 with a degree in...

Buddie N. Bramer III, 50, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.He worked for Hyko Products for 20 years.Buddie was preceded in death by his parents Buddie II and Denise. He is survived by his wife Lisa; children Monty and Megan; brother David; niece Bella; cat Loui and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Buddie was loved and will be missed...

Robert “Bobbay” James Townes, I, was born to James and Merriel Townes on January 23, 1943. The only child of the Townes’ born in Cleveland, OH at St. Luke’s Hospital.Known as Bobby throughout his youth, his family moved to Maple Heights, Ohio when he was 9 years old.Bobby graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1962. He lived an adventurous...

Early Thursday morning on March 10, 2022, Arthur Viola Jr, 84, went to be with the Lord. Born in Liverpool, West Virginia to the late Arthur Sr and Ann (Doan) Viola. Most of his life was serving in the United States Army.  He served in the military for 22 years which included four overseas tours (South Korea, two times in...

Loren Samuel Falasca, 69, was born to Achilles & Congetta Falasca in Cleveland, OH and passed away on March 10, 2022 in Parma, Ohio. Loren enjoyed spending time with his family & friends, to talk on the phone, go out to lunch, or just meet up with the people he loved,  and serving them with his talents as a Barber.He...

Amy E. Sweisthal (nee Colen), age 41 of Brunswick Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2022. Amy was born on January 23, 1981 to Kevin P. & Tammy J. Colen (nee Coulter).She is survived by her sons, William (Joey) and Jaxon Sweisthal; mother Tammy J. Colen (nee Coulter); brothers Kevin F. Colen and Bradley J. (Kimberly) Colen; niece Myla...

Brian Keith Messenger passed suddenly on March 9th, 2022 at the age of 50.Brian had a love for hunting, shooting, and gaming. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and showing them how to play various video games. He also enjoyed fishing at the lake and enjoyed a life filled with love and many hobbies.He is survived by his spouse...

Rich W. Gallina, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.He was born March 4, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio. Rich was a very good welder, having worked for B & W welding boilers for the Navy. He loved a good campfire with his son, Brian.Rich is preceded in death by his parents, Quillen and Mabel Gallina.Rich is survived by son, Brian...

William Michael Vincent passed in peace on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the age of 83. Dear husband to Patricia; father of Barbara (Mitch), David, Sharon (Greg) and Jennie (Mark); grandfather to Megan, Kevin, Donte and Tonio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara and brother James.William will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a...

Philip “Phil” Gene Shultz, 65Born May 18, 1956 (his mother, Mary Inez Shultz’, 27thbirthday) in McPherson, Kansas. Died March 8, 2022, in Canton, Ohio leaving many friends and loved ones. Phil’s oldest sibling, Carl Shultz (Austin TX) died in 2019. His father, Joe Shultz died in 2005. His mother died June 4, 1990.Phil was known and seen by many in...

Diane Kay Bell (nee Lightel), age 70, passed away on March 8, 2022 in her home of 38 years in Green, OH.  She was surrounded by love and family when cancer took her physical presence from us.Diane was born on July 4, 1951 in Dover to the late Betty (Sherrets) and Eugene Lightel. They lived in New Philadelphia and Alliance...

Tracy Darlin Schaub, age 50, adoring wife of Robert (Bobby) Schaub, and loving mother of Alexis Schaub, passed away in the early hours of March 7thafter a courageous battle with cancer. Tracy was born in 1972, lived her early days in Geneva, Ohio, before her family moved and remained in Summit County. Tracy was preceded in death by her beloved...

Wayne Hawk, born February 11, 1944 formerly of Saratoga Springs, NY and recently residing in Coshocton, Ohio passed away on March 6, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife of 45 years, Moira Hawk at his side.Wayne was a well driller with his own business Hawk Well & Pump Company for many years as he followed in the footsteps...

Barbara June Bradley, 83 passed away on March 6, 2022. She was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She later lived in Elyria, Mansfield and Cuyahoga Falls. She was an active member of the VFW in Mansfield for many years. She loved music, dancing, gardening,  crossword puzzles, but most of all she loved her children. She adored all her grandkids and...

Larry M Balaga (Age 69) of Parma passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Holy Family Hospice in Parma.He was the beloved husband of Sandy for 41 years; Loving father of Todd (Anne) and Joshua (Michelle); cherished grandfather to his “Munchkins”, Avery, Jake, Lily, Willow, Nicholas, Noah, and William; the best fur-grandpa to Lexi who he loved and spoiled...

Catherine R. Steele, 100, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022.She was born in Canton and was a member of the McKinley Eagle’s Club. Catherine loved her dogs through the years. In the 30’s she had worked for Harry London wrapping candy in his garage.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Halter, who died In WWII in Germany;...

Curtis Lee Justice, Sr., a resident of Parma Ohio passed away peacefully at home February 27, 2022.He is survived by his parents Donald and Anna Justice; sister Rhonda; children Curtis Jr, Alycia, and Brittney; grandfather of 8.A service will be scheduled at a later date.

Robert Glen Bollinger, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2022. Robert was born on September 19, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Robert Glen Bollinger, Sr. and Naomi Faith (Covington) Bollinger. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Elisa Renee (Bowser) Bollinger  and their beloved Yorkie Pom, Barkely; as well as two...