Obituaries

Lynn Persohn Reed (b. 3/15/1934), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and lifelong artist passed away January 26th, 2022, at the age of 87. She spent most of her adult life in the Akron, OH area but grew up in Towson, MD. She married Jack Reed in 1954 and they treasured a wonderful marriage of 51 years until Jack’s passing in...

Lloyd J “Pete” Ramey passed away January 22, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born on May 24,1955, in Canton Ohio, the son of the late Lloyd “Guy” and Jinnie (Catron) Ramey. Pete was a 1974 graduate of Canton South High School and was employed at Republic Storage Systems for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing...

George Thomas Backinger died peacefully at home in Aurora, Ohio of natural causes on January 22, 2022.  George was born in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1929 to George (Snooks) and Jane Backinger.  George lettered in football, track and boxing at Mt. Lebanon High School and was voted “most outstanding” by his football teammates. His senior high school year...

Dallas Henry Logan, 67, of Perry Township, Carroll County, passed away on January 22, 2022,  after a period of declining health, on the family farm where he was raised.  He was born February 17, 1954, to the late H. Roy and Opal (Walters) Logan. Dallas attended Perrysville Local grade school through the eighth grade and graduated from Carrollton High School...

Paul Berry age 67 passed away January 20, 2022.  No services at this time

It comes with a heavy heart that Stephanie Jo Albright Dunn has passed on January 20, 2022, at Amberwood Care Center, after a brief illness.  Stephanie graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1992.  She studied nursing at Kent State University, Malone University,  Leadership and Management at Western Governors University. Stephanie was a woman of many loves,  long career in...

Carol A. Hrivnak age 77, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 in the care of hospice after a lengthy illness.She was born to the late Bernard and Dorothy Feldtz in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in Cleveland with her lone sibling Richard, having graduated from Rhodes high school.  She later obtained her associate’s degree in teaching...

Dwight E Smith went home to be with the Lord on January 22,2022.He was born in Canton on March 31,1953He loved the Cleveland Browns as well as fishing, cooking out, and our family gatherings.He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 21 yrs Christina,who he missed every day.His parents Clyde and Dorothy Smith. Three brothers Garry, Roger, Matthew(Dale)...

James Richard Conrad age 76 of Louisville passed away January 18, 2022. He was born January 11, 1946, to the late Richard and Mary Conrad.In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Conrad, brothers, Charles, Randy and William.James is survived by his children, Heather  (Jake) Toussant, James (Shawna) Conrad Jr, Shawn (Corrie) Conrad; grandchildren,...

Joseph Michael Watford, 65, of Akron, left us entirely too soon on January 21st, 2022. He was born on November 15th, 1956 to the late Roberta Watford whom he loved very much. This Garfield High School Graduate eventually grew into the hardworking husband and father we all knew and loved, while doing sales work at Trumbull Industries. Outside of work...

Alice Gertrude Hoge age 75 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away January 21, 2022 peacefully in her residence.Loving mother of Kevin and the late Tim; beloved grandmother to Ashley, Kayley, and Jessica; dear friend of many.Her gift of making people smile will be missed.Private Interment will be held February 26, 2022.  Services to be held at a later date.

Carol Laegel,a vibrantly loving and giving being, passed away on December 18, 2021 from a brief illness.  Carol was born in Akron on July 2, 1941 and spent the majority of her life living in the surrounding Akron area. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa, and sons, Brian and Robert.Carol was the most gracious and considerate giver of all...

Tammy Lee Proctor, age 64, of Windham left this earthly realm on January 15, 2022.  She passed away at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center after a lengthy stay following heart surgery.  It would be wrong to say she lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  Through her, her family knows what resilience and perseverance truly look like.She will live...

Thomas Paul Flesher, 61, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away at home on January 20, 2022.Born August 31, 1960, Tom Paul was the cherished son of the late Thomas and Irene (neé Seman) Flesher.Tom Paul had his degree in Liturgical Law and was an organist for services, weddings and funerals for many local churches.He will be missed by his cousins, friends...

In loving memory of Lisa Willis, 54, who passed away suddenly January 2, 2022. Preceded in death by her mother, Goldie Johnston.  She is survived by her father,  Rev. Lewis Johnston; stepmother, Anita Johnston; her daughter, Tisha (Jeff) Sams;  grandchildren, William, Alexander and Adrienne Sams;  two sisters and one brother.A memorial service will be held on January 22nd at 1pm...

Mark J. Reinmann age 58 of Bedford and formerly of Massillon passed away peacefully January 8, 2022 with his wife and children at his side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.A 1981 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, Mark was an avid fisherman, nature lover, devoted Cleveland Browns fan, loved camping, travelling and being close...

Patricia Ann Thomas, age 73, of Canton, passed away on January 15 at Aultman Hospital after a brief illness caused by a breakthrough Covid – 19 infection. Thomas R. Thomas, her devoted husband of 53 years, was at her side when her soul returned to Heaven. She had accepted Christ as her savior and was a member of Canton Crossroads...

Paul Robert Sullivan Jr of Uhrichsville passed from this life to his eternal reward on January 16,2022 at the hospital.  He was born November 24, 1954, to the late Paul Robert Sullivan and Anna Murphy Sullivan in Canton, Ohio,  the fourth of five children. Paul grew up Newcomerstown where he graduated in 1973. He later become a cop for a...

Jeanette Marie (Piatak) Swauger age 62 of Kent (formerly of Cleveland), Ohio passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021.  Beloved daughter of Elizabeth A. Piatak and the late Edward T. Piatak. Wife of Russell A. Swauger, sister of Richard (deceased), Christine, Rosemary Caraballo (Fred), Andrew (Raquel) and Maryann Fekete. Loved by many relatives and friends.  Jeanette was a member of...

Jeffrey Scott Auvil passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2022. Born July 19, 1965 in Canton, Ohio where he spent his whole life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sammy Auvil and brother, Richard Auvil. He is survived by  his father, Alfred “Dale” Auvil; sons, Zachary (Angelea) Auvil and Gregory (Kaylee) Auvil; grandson, Ahkai Auvil;...