Obituaries

Catherine Waller, beautiful daughter of Forrest and Marilyn Waller, passed away March 30, 2021. Graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School, The University of Akron, and employed by the Cuyahoga Falls City School System, Catherine was devoted to the students with whom she worked. An avid athlete, she loved basketball, biking, skiing, and a host of other outdoor activities. She especially...

Jeffrey John Bihary, age 60, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021.  Jeffrey is loved and will be greatly missed.He is preceded in death by father, Joseph Sr.He is the son of adoring mother, Mildred; beloved husband to Amy (nee Shroka); loving father of Jacalyn Holko (Jonathon); proud grandfather of Jackson; cherished brother of Janet (Lawrence) Hudak, Joette (Gregory) Gurin,...

Robin Lee Bottum Burrell age 66 of Akron, OH passed unexpectedly while at home on March 28, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1954 in Hartford, CT to the late Robert Bottum and Joan Kingsbury Bottum Burrell. Robin was retired and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful and caring person who would do...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Timothy Paul Yody Jr., age 33 passed away suddenly at his home in Broadview Heights on April 3, 2021.  Tim was always one to make a joke.  He loved making people laugh.  He was a talented Chef, and he brightened the lives of everyone around him.  He loved playing video games...

Edward F Greathouse II (50) passed peacefully Monday April 5th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.He was son to Edward F and Catherine and loving brother to Melissa (Matthew) and Jennifer (Kevin).He is preceded in death by his late wife Kate and their son Edward F III.  He was also husband to his second wife Emma.Ed leaves behind his son...

Otis T. ‘OT’ Holsey, 37, of Cleveland, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 5, 2021.He was born July 31, 1983 to Otis Lee Jones and Linda Faye Holsey. OT was born and raised in East Cleveland, but later moved to Oberlin.OT loved many things such as basketball, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. He was extremely creative and...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patrice Dowling. She was born April 23, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She lived her entire adult life in Massillon, Ohio until the age of 70 when she passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She will be dearly missed by her...

Alvin T. Madeja passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. His daughter, Gayle, granddaughter, Shannon Dunn, grandson, Robb Harris and son-in-law, Joseph Potelicki were present at his passing. He was proud of his service in the Army during WWII and was an avid supporter of benevolent organizations supporting the US Military. He was a devoted employee as a foreman for...

Jean Ann Swartz age 84 of Louisville, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania took God’s hand and went to the heavenly kingdom on March 27, 2021.  Born July 4, 1936 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania to the late Sherman and Helen (Raudman) King of Belle Vernon, PA. Jean worked at her family’s restaurant, Kings Dinette from a young age where she met her...

John Henry Crawford age 89 of Akron, Ohio passed away March 14, 2021. John was born in Akron, OH November 13, 1931 to the late Eddie Crawford and Anna Maud Chapman. He worked at J&L Steel mill and held several jobs as mechanic, newspaper recycler and a connoisseur of collecting junk. His pastime was spent enjoying his retirement and being...

Mary Irene (Fisher) McIntyre was called home for a higher power on March 26, 2021. Mary was born on May 29, 1965 in Canton, Ohio. She planted her own roots in Louisville, Ohio with her husband, Jeff. Together they made their own paradise at home where they could share their lives with friends and family. Mary has donated a wealth...

Edward Lee Morris of Marblehead, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 28 surrounded by family and loved ones. Ed was born on January 15, 1944 to Thomas and Mary Morris in Warren Ohio. Ed was a decorated Marine Corps Veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War, a lifelong fisherman, avid outdoorsman, and self-taught woodworker.  Ed will be best remembered...

God gained another angel on March 29, 2021, when Barbara Williams-Roberts, age 57 passed away unexpectedly.Barbara is survived by her very loving family, her parents, Sandra Bielert and the late Robert Chismar; her 3 children, Aaron, Amber Olson (Dustin) and Hope Williams (Jim Meihls); husband, David Roberts; siblings, Robin (Rich), Brian (Margo) and Jason (Stacey). Leaving many memories to her...

Brian R. Michaels, 38, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 20th, at his home. He was a 2001 Graduate of North Canton High School and graduated Stark County’s police academy in 2003. He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Darcy Michaels; his brothers, William (Kelly) Michaels and Robert Michaels; four nieces, and many aunts, uncles, cousins; He leaves...

Gloria C. French, age 88, passed away March 5, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, Ohio. She was born in Montreal, Quebec and lived in Canada until January 1957 when she and her husband moved to the United States.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, J. R. Brian French, her parents Victor and Louise...

Faith Ellen Luciano of Lorain, Ohio passed away March 9th, 2021. She was born April 18th, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Margery Wade and John Luciano. Faith worked for Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City schools as a night custodian. She enjoyed attending festivals, fairs, the Zoo, vacationing at the ocean, crafting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren – especially...

Joseph B. Steele, who loved helping people and making them laugh, passed away March 3rd, 2021. He was 84. He was predeceased by his son, Fred.  He is survived by his wife, Erika, son William, daughter Linda, and grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Snapper, and Holly.  He will be missed.

Arthur E. Moreland age 93, of Leavittsville, Ohio passed away in his home, March 10, 2021, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Arthur retired in 2013 from Washington township. He enjoyed watching the birds on the front porch and watching old westerns on TV.He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma; a great grandson, Christopher Dreher; sister,...

Richard J Kirkham passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021 after a 20-month battle with cancer.  He was born in Alliance on September 25, 1957 to the late John F. and Lena R. (Zucchero) Kirkham.  Rick was a 1975 graduate of Alliance High School, served in the Army National Guard Reserves, and worked in the retail field at Thorne’s Foods,...

April M. Jenkins, 64 of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.April left behind her only child, Michael A. Jenkins (David C. Charles, Jr.); a sister, Alicia T.  Koepsel.  She was a loving aunt to many and a great friend to all.Her love for life was contagious and her smile would brighten up any room.April was full of laughs and...