Obituaries

Larry Frederick “Ricky” Hepner III, passed away on July 31st, 2022. He was born February 20th, 1989, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio to Tina (Haas) Fulmer and Larry Frederick Hepner Jr. Ricky lived in East Sparta most of his life and attended Sandy Valley school district. He was an artist who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friends,...

Richard A Slutz passed away July 30, 2022. He was born in Hastings, Nebraska and  his family moved to Glenville, Nebraska when he was age 5.  He attended Glenville High School, and entered the Army during his senior year, in 1965.  He moved to Canton, Ohio in 1969 when he met, and later married, Linda Hazel (Slutz).  Richard was retired...

Florence (Swogger) Changet, age 75, of Minerva, passed away Friday, July 29thsurrounded by family at Aultman Hospital.  She was born December 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Foster and Edith (Thompson) Swogger. She was a former resident of Fairmont Children’s Home and a 1965 graduate of Marlington High School. She married Remus Changet December 23, 1965. Florence was committed to...

Jean M. (Seery) Maldonado age79, passed away July 28th, 2022 from a brief illness. Preceded in death by father and mother, Lefroy Theobald Nadeau and Mildred A. Nadeau; brother, Gerald Nadeau; sister, Shirley Nadeau; two daughters, Christina Seery and Debra Seery Helt; son-in-law, Chuck Helt; husbands, Lester T. Seery II and Juan Maldonado. Jean was a loving wife and mother,...

Daniel M. Fallon, 78 of Cleveland Heights passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas M. and Rita (nee O’Connor) Fallon.Daniel was a graduate of John Carroll University and was a U.S Army Veteran.He is survived by his children, Daniel Fallon, Jr. (Tracy), Theresa Fallon, the late Randy Fallon, Melissa Phillips...

James Mike Watson (age 78)  passed away Wednesday, July 27th  with his wife, Robin (Cavnah) Watson and daughter, Jullieann Watson by his side.   He served as a Member of the Ohio National Guard and worked at Tramonti Distributing for 26 years.  James retired from the Barberton Municipal Court where he served as a Bailiff.  James spent most of his lifetime...

Esther L. Rudy age 87 of New Franklin, Ohio passed away July 27, 2022.

Gary Scott, from Beavercreek, Ohio passed away July 27, 2022. He was 55 years old.   He proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and retired with honors. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and playing with his dogs.  He loved his daughters and loved being a band, gymnastics and dance dad. He even learned how to sew pointe...

Rose M Venicek Nuske Maksim age 79 of Louisville, Ohio was born on March 6th 1943 in Canton Ohio. She went to be with the lord on Monday July 25th 2022. Rose loved to play Bingo and go down to the Mountaineer. What she loved the most, was spending time with her great-grandchildren and family. She worked at Molly Stark...

David Mitchell, 82, of Saint Joseph Michigan passed away July 25th while undergoing treatment at the Cleveland Clinic.Dave was born in Findlay, Ohio to Joseph and Pauline Mitchell.  He was Married to Mary Carolyn Mitchell for 60 years. He is survived by his wife Carolyn; his sons David and Michael; daughter in-law-Susan; grandchildren Vincenzo, Antonio, Kathryn and Charles.  Preceded in...

Walter “Dean” Ring passed away peacefully July 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a very talented mechanic and hammerman, mostly at TW Forge. Always had a good joke to tell, had the talent to always make people laugh.Left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeff; daughter, Rebecca (Jon) Eberly; grandchildren, Katy, Kassidy, Maddox.There will be...

Lora Lea Denton was born July 15, 1965 in Kansas City Kansas. She loved spending time with family friends and loved ones. In her spare time, she loved crocheting cross stitching quilts and crafting. Lora passed away July 22, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones.  Lora lived for her family, especially for her children and granddaughters. She cherished the...

Fay Willard Reedy, 80 of Stark and previously of Guernsey County, peacefully passed away on July 22.   Fay was born in 1941 in Yarmouth ME.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Wilma Willard, and two brothers, William and Philip, husband, Bud Reedy, daughter, Jeri Reedy Wallace, and son, Renn Reedy.  She is survived by three children,...

Barbara S. Espenschied, age 69 of Dover passed away following an illness Friday evening July 22, 2022.  Born Feb 3, 1953 in East Canton and was the daughter of the late Albert Kartler. Barb was a very loveable person.  She was an amazing mother with a heart of solid gold with a very quirky sense of humor.  She loved people...

Russell F Herbruck “Big Bear” (88) passed away on July 22, 2022 after multiple long illnesses. Big Bear was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mabel; brothers Fred (Virginia) and Don (Gerri); and sister Nancy Turner. He is survived by his sister Patricia Roman and 3 generations of nieces and nephews. He was a Korean War Veteran (awarded...

Dean Vern CelaschiDean was born in Cleveland, OH on September 7, 1956 and passed away on July 22, 2022Beloved husband to Mary Ann; brother to Perry, Sandy, and Mark Celaschi; step-father to Kathleen, Pathan and Daniel Sullivan; and a friend to all.  Dean lived well and was loved by all.    Rest in God’s grace.

James C. Lewis Jr., 53 passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born October 6, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James C. Lewis Sr and Florence M. (Renshaw) Lewis. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and Chardon High School. James raised a loving daughter, Cheyenne C. Lewis, of Cleveland, Ohio.  James loved playing basketball, drawing and going...

CarlosJoséGreen was born to Charles “Sonny” and Sherry (Rice) Green May 19, 1955 and peacefully departed this earthly life July 20, 2022.Carlos was retired from the City of Massillon and spent his time doing what he loved, shopping! Carlos had a love for electronics of all kinds but specifically was a connoisseur of Apple products. He could tell you the...

Donna Schutt of Richfield Ohio, passed away after a long illness on July 20, 2022. She was 72.Donna was a longtime resident of Richfield, Ohio and was known locally for her interest in collectibles and jewelry. A zealous Witness of Jehovah for 48 years, she spent many hours each month sharing her faith.Even through treatment & hospice care, Donna encouraged...

John Liagris age 79 of Dennison, Ohio passed away July 20, 2022.