Obituaries

Sandra Gail Hensley went home to the Lord on May 27th, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. She was 76 years old and born in Ethel, West Virginia in 1946 but resided most of her life in Stow, Ohio with her husband. She had a very caring soul and took pride in her work. For 35 years she took care...

Esther Jean Miles (89) of Shaker Heights, loving and devoted sister, aunt and friend passed away on August 27, 2021. Esther Jean Miles, the oldest of eight children, was born to Jesse and Maria Miles on July 9, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Esther attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1950.  She did clerical...

Esther Jean Miles (89) of Shaker Heights, loving and devoted sister, aunt and friend passed away on August 27, 2021. Esther Jean Miles, the oldest of eight children, was born to Jesse and Maria Miles on July 9, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Esther attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1950.  She did clerical...

Donna Oplinger, age 71, passed away May 30th, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio after a brief illness. Donna was born November 27th, 1949 in Waynesburg, PA to Julius and Bena (Juliani) Branisel. She was a 1967 graduate of Carmichael Area High School and attended cosmetology school immediately following graduation. On September 26th, 1970, she married Leslie C. Oplinger....

Rick Troyer, age 65, of Dover, Ohio passed away June 2nd, 2021 from complications after a stroke. Rick was born December 14th, 1955 to the late Vernon and Pat Troyer.Rick is preceded in death by his sister, Vicky.Rick is survived by his brothers, Vernon (Deb), Randy (Jody), Gary (Cindy), and Toby (Edith); along with many nieces and nephews.There will be...

Ruth Elva Weeks (nee Tenwick), 98, passed away peacefully during the night in her home on Friday, June 4th, 2021.  Ruth was the loving wife of the late Lloyd Evans Weeks.  She was the mother of Marilyn (the late Bob) Johnston, Sharyl (Bill) Ginther, Lorrie (Tim) Reid, and Arlene (Tim) Strauch; the grandmother of Amanda Uphoff, John (Beth) Ginther, Blake...

David Charles LaManna, 46, of Loris, South Carolina, passed away May 25th, 2021. David spent his life enjoying trains, model cars, GI Joes, Dukes of Hazzard, and collecting various other memorabilia.David is survived by his wife, Shannon; children, Noah, Logan, Owen, Nolan, Colton, Arianna, Gianna, and Dylan (Abby) Arheit; grandchildren, Opal and Mateo; parents, Thomas and Kathy LaManna of Twinsburg,...

Vincent James Starcher, age 65 of Kent, Ohio passed away June 1st, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio.He was the beloved husband of the late Carol; father of Amy (Bill) Scopilliti, Abby (Nevada) Tharpe, Lisa Stoughton, and Jason (Angela) Starcher; grandfather of seven; and great-grandfather of one.Jim was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing in his spare...

Thomas Joseph McNeeley, 57, passed away June 1st, 2021, in Parma, Ohio, with his family by his side. A celebration of life ceremony will be held Saturday July 10th from 1pm-4pm at Ripepi Funeral Home Community Center in Parma.Thomas was born September 23rd, 1963, to Vincent and Grace McNeeley in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was the former husband of dear friend...

Coletta Marie Hreha (nee Iley) age 76, passed away May 31, 2021 at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.Beloved wife of Robert, Sr.; mother of Bob (Connie) and Jim (Debbie); grandmother of Jarett, Nathan and Sydney Hreha; sister of Frank, Jim (Pat) Iley and the late Myron and Bob; aunt and friend to many.In lieu of flowers, those wishing...

Angelo M. Graziano was born on October 23rd, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Italian immigrants, Salvatore and Rose. Angelo passed away May 30th, 2021. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served as a medic in the Army from 1949-1953. Angelo was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavs fan. He had a quick-witted, sarcastic sense of humor...

Patricia Penny, age 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away May 16th, 2021.  She was born February 28th, 1937 to the late Earnest and Martha Penny. Patricia enjoyed playing cards and games, reading, and doing puzzles.Patricia is preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Liber, Doris Cramer, and Mary Southhall; and her brother, George Penny.She leaves behind two daughters, Deborah Shultz...

Cheryl Ann Bennet Burrell, age 63, of Akron, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday May 23rd, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 4th, 1957 and was an Alumni of Springfield High School, class of 1975. Cheryl was an avid gardener; she loved her flowers and plants....

Versal Ratliff, Jr., age 65 of Cleveland passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 24, 2021.He was the beloved husband of Karen (nee Robertson); father of Sandra (Ralph) Varney; grandfather of George Varney (Sarah Kurdila), Corey Varney and Karen Varney; brother of Lois Sekowski, John Ratliff, Linda Harrison, Ronald (Lisa) Ratliff, Cathy (Jim) Martin and the late Richard...

Rose Marie Adkins, 73, passed away at home among her family on Monday, May 24th, 2021, in Wellington, Ohio.Rose is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Adkins-Pierce, her son in law, Brian Cooney, her son, Brian Adkins, her grandson, Austin Pierce, and her fiancé, John Tucky. She remained close to the family of her late husband, Walter, as well as her...

Kenneth Dale Clark Jr. age 53 of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away in his home May 9th, 2021. Born May 26th, 1967, raised in Dellroy, Ohio and graduated from Carrollton High School. He married Manuela “Nelly” Hernandez on May 19th, 1988. Kenneth was an Army Veteran who served in the Persian Gulf. He enjoyed taking his wife and children on motorcycle...

On Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 David Simms, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 38.  David was born on May 18th, 1982 in Ravenna, Ohio. He attended Ravenna High School. Dave was a gentle giant who could always be counted on when his family and friends needed him and will be sorely missed.David was preceded death by...

Dominic Sanzone Jr., age 76, passed away on May 15th, 2021 after a long illness. Dominic was born on July 7th, 1944. He will always be remembered by many as a very gentle soul, a car enthusiast, and a wonderful family man.He leaves behind his loving wife, Adrienne; his sons, Dean (Theresa), Gregg (Tina), and Michael (Amy); grandchildren, Nick, Gino,...

John C. “Jack” Armbruster entered the gardens of Heaven with his daughter, Heather, by his side Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. Jack was born January 27th, 1952 to the late Joe and Lola Armbruster. He was very active in the Cambridge Eagles Club and the Cambridge VFW; enjoyed golf, bowling, watching NASCAR and football.  Jack had the biggest heart and would...

Kay B. Russell, 82 yrs. old, born April 4th, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on May 16th, 2021. Kay was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Karl & Mary (Postelwaite) Miller. She loved baking, crocheting, riding around in dune buggy, and spending time with her family. She was a Perry Local school bus driver for over...