Obituaries

Leo M. Brzezinski, age 78, was called home by the Lord on December 13, 2021.He was the beloved husband of Michele; son of Leo and Clara (deceased); father of Brian Lempner, Kevin Brzezinski, Erin Bumpus, Rachelle Hamer, Lawrence Hamer; grandfather of Marie, Kacy, Benjamin, Gabrielle, Lawrence, Payton, Solomon, and Judah. Brother of Anne Jokkel (Charles, deceased).  Cherished Uncle and friend...

Lois Marie Fanara (nee. Chaplick), 77, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2021, with her family by her side.She was born in Akron, Ohio to Patricia and John Chaplick, and ventured to various other states across the country during her lifetime; Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, and Arizona.She is preceded in death by many beloved family...

George Allen Sharpe, 90, passed away on December 13, 2021Born in County Mayo, Ireland son of the late William Britton and  Sarah Jane (nee Eakins); beloved husband of the late Alice Sharpe (deceased); father of Lorin Sharpe, Denise (Tim) Stralka, Greg (Shari) Sharpe, Marcy (David) Massingill and Susan (David) McLaughlin; grandfather of Vicki, Heather, Angela, Sarah, Tim, Daniel, Rachael (Dan)...

Harold Eugene Espenschied, 75 of New Philadelphia, Ohio died December 13 at University Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio after a period of declining health. Gene or “Espy”, was born November 28, 1946, to Emmet and Sylvia Krebs Espenschied at Dover, Ohio.  Gene proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 attaining the rank of Sergeant E-5.   Espy...

Dolores M. Smith “Dee” passed away December 10, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Marjorie Carson; husband, Fred; son, Michael Smith; daughter, Natalie Fogle; and granddaughter, Michelle Padgett.She is survived by her children, John C. Smith, Robert J. (Kathy) Smith, Nadara (John) Padgett, Eric L. Smith and Shawna Smith; sister, Barb Watts of Colorado; numerous grandchildren, nieces...

Catherine “Kate” Irvin, 97 of Canton, OH passed away peacefully December 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry Irvin and her sister, Betty Cook. Kate is survived by her daughters, Kimberly and Stacey; special nephew, Butch Cook; many other nieces and nephews; and special family friend, Angela Gamber. Kate...

Rose Mary Calhoun (Wilks) passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. She was born on November 26, 1949 in Canton, Ohio. She was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School. Rose Mary was a very lively woman. She was Owner of the Crowed Closet in Canton, Former Owner of Child Care Program Center in Canton. She obtained a Real...

Robert J Conrad, age 84 of Brecksville, Ohio, passed away at MetroHealth Main Campus in Cleveland on December 12, 2021.  Loving father of Christina (Timothy, Deceased) Markley, Sean Conrad, Craig (Susan) Conrad, Carolyn (David) Stumpf.  Cherished Grandfather of Nicholas, Melissa, Cassandra, Morgan, Matthew, Joshua, and Joseph.  Dearest brother of James (Maurita) Conrad, Richard Conrad (deceased), Elizabeth (Paul) Conlon (deceased), Mary...

Rockwell “Rock” Muskoff Villard passed away on December 12, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Rockwell was born on October 22, 1947, to the late LaVerne and Dorothy (Muskoff) Villard.Rock was a 1966 graduate of Fairless High School in Navarre, OH.  He served in VietNam in 1968-1969 with the 9th Aviation Battalion, 9th Infantry Division.  He worked as...

“Michael J. Jacovetty Jr passed away on December 4th, 2021 at age 61. Mike was a motorcycle enthusiast who rode and restored Harley Davidsons for over 30 years. During his first career, he worked as a designer and draftsman, engineering high voltage switchgear for companies like Square D and Diebold. Later, he formed a family business, Signature Graphics, and joined...

Charles C. Snyder Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Cousin and faithful friend.Charles (Chuck) Snyder Sr. of Kirtland, Ohio, was born in Cleveland on September 5th, 1950 and passed away on December 9th, 2021, at the age of 71.He was preceded in death by his parents F. Carl Snyder and Ruth E. (Clarke) Snyder.  He is survived by his loving wife...

Emma (Latherow) Waltz, born on July 11, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, age 65, currently of Louisville, Ohio became our guardian angel on December 7, 2021, from complication of a brief illness. Emma was a loving, caring, smart, and beautiful soul. She was a fabulous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Emma enjoyed spending time with her family, playing euchre, and...

Jeremiah Caldwell, 64, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was loved and will be missed. No services are scheduled.

John “Jack” Snyder, age 82, longtime resident of Wadsworth, Ohio went home to be with the Lord December 11th, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer.He was born October 7th, 1939 in Middleburg, PA, the beloved son of the late Paul A Snyder and Bertha R Springer. He attended Highland Schools and served honorably...

Arthur Osborne Griffin, 92, of Norton, OH passed peacefully on November 28, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1929 in Akron to Archibald McFarland and Caroline Griffin (née Lane), the second youngest of six children.Art was a husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He grew up in depression era Akron where he palled around with...

Bertha Pedersen joyfully entered into the loving arms of Christ her Savior December 4, 2021 at the age of 92.Bertha was born on November 24, 1929, into the family of Knud and Sigrid Hansen – immigrants from Arendal, Norway. Bertha was the eighth of nine children, who lived in a tiny townhouse brimming with love and laughter. She grew up...

Charles W. Davis “Bill”, age 87, born June 14, 1934, left us December 7, 2021.  He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and received numerous letters of recommendations. He was retired from Alliance Machine, where he worked as an erector and made many lifelong friendships.Born to Albert and Margaret Davis, he had two brothers that he adored,...

Dennis “Denny” L. Jones age 86 of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, with his wife, Linda by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 23, 1935, to the late Johney Clayton and Margaret (Casto) Jones. Denny served as a Petty Officer in the US Naval Reserve from June 1954-June 1962. He was a professional...

William Charles Lawhun, Sr., age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday December 4th, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family after a short, but courageous battle with Covid-19.William was born June 13th, 1932, in Greenup,Kentucky to the late Forrest and Sylvania (Royster) Lawhun.William was a strong-willed, honest, and hardworking man who...

Mary Ellen Spreitzer, beloved wife and mother, cherished friend, and legendary baker of pies, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.Mary was born on May 2, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, and raised in Bloomington, IL. She was a gifted student, graduating from Bloomington High School before attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She successfully...