Obituaries

Kathryn “Kathy” Glasgow Priebe passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 11th. Her spirit is finally free of her earthly body and she can be at peace. She was born June 22, 1952, in Akron, OH. She grew up in the Akron area, and except for about 13 years in the ’70s and ’80s, lived...

William James Waldecker, 74, of Columbia Station, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 11, 2022.Jim was the beloved husband of 28 years to the late Sharon; loving Father of Joseph (Nikki) Waldecker; stepfather to Jennifer (Dan) Miller, Dale (Martha) Abram; caring grandfather to Ava and Teagan Waldecker, Jacob (Mary), Nolan (Maddy) Miller, Mitchell and Henry Abram; Cherished son to...

Sharon “Sherry” Elaine Barnes (nee Kinsey), age 72 of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, after a brief illness.Sherry was born in 1949, in Huntington, Indiana where she grew up and lived until 1985. She was the second oldest of five siblings and enjoyed her big sister role. Sherry met the love of her life, Danny “Dan”...

Michael T. Heneghan, 62, of Berea passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Owen and Bridget (O’Toole) Heneghan.Michael was a graduate of John Marshall High School.  He enjoyed working on cars and throwing darts, where he won several awards.He is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Frank) Law and Greshin (Davin) Markwell and his mother, Bridget...

Juanita Mae Willis age 92, of Cleveland Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 6th, 2022.She was born in Strongsville, Ohio in February of 1929 to the late Margaret & Charles Kerr.  She married Walter Arnold  Willis in March of 1962 and had seven children all of whom loved her very dearly.  She was known for...

Elaine M. Frygier (née Grzybowski) age 75, of Medina, Ohio passed away on February 5th, 2022 with her family by her side.She was the loving wife of Robert for 55 years and the cherished mother to Marlene Frygier and Natalie (John) Gillespie. Beloved Grammy to her only grandchild, Morgan (Neil) Gillespie.She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and...

Gerald W. Bryan, age 61 of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Friday February 4, 2022.Born in 1960 to William J and the late Patsy Bryan. Survived by siblings James (Sandy), Michael (Sandy), Patty, William (Kelly), and several nieces and nephews.He loved working on cars, hanging with friends, and family.Celebration of Life is planned for February 13, 2022. The family will hold...

Henry passed away February 4th, after a long battle with CLL.  He was a fighter and attacked each new thing with “It’s Not My Time Yet”.  He was born in Akron, Ohio to Hilda (Rabel) and Henry J Knapp.  He was a lifelong Akron resident and worked for and retired from Ohio Bell after 30 years in 1999.  He also...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Marie Keen on February 2, 2022, in Sandusky, Ohio. She was 58 years old.Lisa was born on July 27, 1963, to her late parents Bob and Patricia McAfee in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.When Lisa was a child, her family moved to Michigan where she later went on to marry and...

In  Loving  Memory OfNatasha BowlingDec.30, 1990-Feb.1, 202Who was taken to soon by Pulmonary Hypertension which she battled for four years.She is survived by her loving daughters Mikelle and Milloni Western. As well as their father Mikie Western.Her mother Janet McCauley and her Step-father Jim McCauley Jr.Her father Greg Bowling and Krista Sturgeon.Her brother Cody Bowling and Kathreen Bowling.Her grandparents the...

Deborah A. ‘Debbie” Hagan, age 67 of Akron, Ohio passed away February 1, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in 1954 to the late Kenneth and Mabel Long and raised in Suffield, Ohio.Debbie was a registered nurse and worked at Summa Health System and several area nursing homes. She especially loved working with the elderly.She...

Christine Marie Nedele, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  No services are scheduled at this time.

JoAnn (James) Dove, 85, fell asleep in death at home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Leon Bruce Dove; daughter, Sherri (Casteel) McVicker, and son-in-law, Richard Casteel.JoAnn leaves children, Robert (Regina) Dove, Sandi (Robert) Anderson, Tami (Mark) Blake, and Susan (Robert) Greene; grandchildren, Vanessa Casteel, Bryon, Robert, and Diane...

Beverly J. (Bev) Albright, 92, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 30, 2022.She was born in Massillon, OH, to the late Floyd & Florence Zorger.  She married Don Albright in 1950. Bev worked in many restaurants in the Akron area, finally retiring as a hostess from Holiday Inn.  She loved traveling to Las Vegas & NJ to...

Nancy L. Durst age 85 passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.She had many loving friends that will miss her dearly. Nancy will remain in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.

Raymond L. Sigler Sr. passed away January 25th, 2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 2nd, 1940. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. Ray retired from Ferris Chevrolet with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed time with his family and watching his grandkids and great grandkids in their activities.Ray is preceded in...

Russell William Cook, 75 of Canton passed away on Thursday January 27, 2022. He was a retired tour bus and cab driver (#127).He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul Richard Cook, sisters, Sandra Siegel and Sue Buckland.He is survived by sister, Cheryl Irwin; Jeff (Donna) Cook; three sons, Tracy (Mary) Cook of Midvale, Terry (Belinda) Cook of...

Donald D. Higgins, Jr.Age 67No services are scheduled at this time.

Harold E. Bloom 59, of Uhrichsville, Ohio  passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born July 24,1962 to the late Thomas E. and Kerry Bloom. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving family members are sons, Steven (Leslie) Bloom, Nathan Bloom; stepdaughter, Jeannie Liedtke; siblings, Tammy (Fritz) Fouts and Sonya (John) Kohler; several grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will...

Kernie Alex Sawatis 10/31/1942 – 1/26/2022 Born on Wolfe Island,St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation, Wolf Clan of Akwesasne. On January 26th, 2022, just as he was beginning his 80thyear of his earth walk, Kernie won his 7 year-long battle with life-threatening health issues by choosing Heaven, and Saint Tekakwitha journeyed with him home. Kernie was a tall handsome Mohawk Native...