Obituaries

John Vertolli Sr. age 84 of East Canton, Ohio passed away December 23, 2021 after a long illness.  He was a 1955 graduate of Middlebranch High School and a graduate of the American Technical Institutes.John is retired from American Electric Power and Controlled Power.  He was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Church.  John was a member of Knights...

Donald Jackson Smith passed away January 1, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born in Dover, Ohio and moved to Louisville, Ohio to marry Norma Sluss in 1959. Norma passed away in 2013 after 54 years of marriage. Don and Norma raised four children: Steven (Sharon) Smith, Tami (Robert) Kovacsiss, Douglas (Barbara) Smith and Gary (Susan) Smith. Donald...

Teresa Kozak age 67 passed away peacefully January  5, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio.Teresa’s heart was open and welcoming to the many she has assisted in her job and also in her family and friends.Preceded in death by her husbands David Walter Kozak and Scott James Krall. Survived by her son Kurt (Tamara) Just; sister Cherie...

Benjamin Joel Strick “Ben; Benny”, age 64, passed away at his home in Brook Park, Ohio on January 5, 2022.Benny was born and grew up in Lorain, Ohio and lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio. Ben studied civil engineering at The Ohio State University and enjoyed a 20+ year career as a Structural Engineer at the NASA Glenn...

James H. Jarvis  Sr. of Barberton passed away December 14, 2021. He was born August 5, 1947, in Duck, WV.  Preceded in death by mother, Martha Jarvis; sister, Oma Ramsey; and son, James H Jarvis Jr. He is survived by wife, Nancy; daughter, Tami Jarvis; sons, Steve, Brian and Timothy; brother, Charles;  sisters, Melba, Phyllis and Carol; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Frederick Mark Siegfried passed away December 29, 2021, after a long 3-year battle with lung cancer. Mark served in the Army was retired from John’s Bar and Grille.  He loved going to see his boys in all their sporting events, especially Corey’s wrestling. Mark never missed a match and found much joy from his accomplishments. He was a huge sports...

Richard “Rick” A. Miller of Elyria, Ohio born on June 11, 1957 passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2021.He will be loved and dearly missed by his children Richard (Desiree), Heather (Jeff), Madeline (Damien) his grandchildren Summer, Ricky, Shelby, Payton, Colt and his great granddaughter Jazmyn.Memorial service will be determined at a later date.

Vasilios (Bill) Vaitsis, 78, of Canton, passed away Friday December 24, 2021.No services are scheduled.

Carol Jean Matlus (nee Corrado) age 75 of Cleveland, Ohio left this earth on December 26th, 2021, with her partner Gene Melhuish by her side.Carol is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Anna Corrado and her daughter Regina Marie Sima of Cleveland, Ohio.She is survived by her daughters Laura Jean Sliger of Columbus, Ohio and Jennifer Lynn Radcliff...

After weeks of declining health, Karen Reilly passed away on the morning of December 21, 2021. She is survived by her sons Thomas Francis Reilly V, Corey Reilly (wife Stephanie Bukvic), and Christian Robert Carter; brother Norman Westley Ratliff (widower of Tammy Ratliff); her dog Bazing; furry grandchildren Rufus and Graham, and a slew of relatives and friends too numerous...

John Givens,  age 65 of Canton, Ohio left this earthly life on December 20, 2021 after a brief illness surrounded by family. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1956.John is survived by his daughters Lauryn Givens of Bolivar, Ohio.  Courtney (Jack) Williams of Odessa, Florida.  And his son Kyle Givens of Canton.  Seven wonderful grandchildren Alexandra, Ray,...

Barbara Nicholas 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio formally of Reedy, WV passed away Dec 25, 2021 due to short illness. She is survived by daughter, Crystal (Stevie) and son, Jesse;  4 grandkids, Jeremiah, Jesse, Destiny, and Zack; mother, Barbara Husk; brothers, Sam (Stacie) Husk of Akron, Michael (Laura) Husk of Parkersburg, WV; 3 sisters, Norma (Bruce) McCartney of Akron OH,...

Barry D. Puett, age 64, of Alliance, OH, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He will be truly missed in so many ways.Barry was born on July 20, 1957 to James and Ina Puett in Akron, OH. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His passion for those...

Robert L Russell, Jr. passed away on December 23 after a brief illness. He was 59 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Ereleen Russell, and his sister Gill Leaman. Robbie is survived by his wife Lisa Tom (Cincinnati, OH), his sister and brother-in-law, Becca Russell and Mike Woods (Kannapolis, NC), brother-in-law Stephen Leaman (Norfolk,...

Dona Burns, 79 of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 8that the Regency in Canton. A graduate of Canton South, 1960, where she played in the band. Born in Canton on June 5, 1942 to the late Homer and Marjorie Sheline. Dona retired from Big Lots as a manager, she was an avid bowler, enjoyed working on the committee for...

Larry Dean Tooker, 85, of Canton, passed away December 26, 2021, in his home following a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1936, in Canton to the late  Robert and Vera (Crowl McGhee) Tooker. Larry retired from MDI Aerovalve, Inc with 42 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.In addition to his parents, Larry was...

Patricia A. Bantum, 74, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021.No services are scheduled.

Norma Jacobs (nee Clancy), age 92.On December 19, 2021 the last surviving child of Patrick and Charlotte (nee Kazimour) Clancy went to be with Jesus our Lord and Savior.Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Thomas and first born son, Tommy (AKA E.Z. Niedziejko), sisters Patricia (Lenny) Franta, Jean (Bob) Schweikert, Elaine (Andy) Gibel, Bernice (Norm) Siewko, Bobbie...

Chance Michael Harter, passed away on December 16th 2021 unexpectedly. He was born in Canton onMarch 20th 1998 to Crystal Harter and Shawn Kemp. He loved working on cars hanging with friends and family he also enjoyed cooking. He leaves behind his brothers Dawson, Pacey, Josh, Tristan and Wyatt and his sister Alyssa. He’s preceded in death by his grandmothers...

Daniel Thomas Pozar, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021.Loving husband of Rosa (nee Trifiletti); loving father of Vincent and Paul and step-father of Jeremy Olsen; dearest son of the late Patrick and Dorothy Pozar (nee Misny).  He is survived by his brother Greg (Lolet) and sisters, Virginia Pilus (Merl), Christina Winton (James), Cynthia...