Obituaries

Therese M. (Zettler) Binkley, age 96, passed away September 20, 2021, at her home. Therese was a lifelong resident of Canton. Her life was a living example of her unfaltering faith in God that began at home while growing up in a loving devout Catholic family.Therese was preceded in death by her husband, Dave E. Binkley and son, Dennis G....

Gary L. “Cowboy” Johnston 75 of Dalton, Ohio was set free to ride the range on September 11, 2021, with his loved ones by his side. Born in Massillon, Ohio on January 15, 1946, he was the youngest son to the late Russell and Dorothy (Hershey) Johnston. He was a resident of Massillon most of his life. After a disabling...

Kathryn A Conrad age 70, passed away September 15, 2021. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 21, 1950, to the late Earl and Norma Meilke.She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, James Conrad; children, James (Shawna) Conrad Jr., Shawn (Corrie) Conrad and Heather (Jake) Toussant; grandchildren, Olivia, Carter, Shelby, Devon, Callie, Robert and Ashley; and two...

John Zadra 67, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Community Hospice at the Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born September 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Julius and Goldie (Summers) Zadra and a 1972 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School.  John worked for Mid-Ohio Contracting for many years. When he wasn’t...

Luther L. “Larry” Lydic lll age 63, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2021, after a short illness. His Lydic smile and sense of humor will be sadly missed. Larry was born February 25, 1958, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania to his loving parents, Luther and Rose Lydic.  Larry was a lifelong resident of Mantua, Ohio and his unexpectant...

James Jefferson “Jim” Sawyers 75 of Dalton, Ohio, went home to be with the Good Lord on September 8, 2021, after losing his battle to an extended illness.   Jim was born in Canton, Ohio on September 8, 1946, to the late Bowen and Elizabeth Sawyers.   He was a 1964 graduate of McKinley Senior High School.  After graduation, Jim joined the...

April Mae Grandinette-Davis, age 34, of Leavittsburg, OH, formerly of Buckhannon and Fairmont, WV, died unexpectedly in a car accident on September 14th, 2021. Her death was a tragic accident, and her family is devastated by this loss but committed to honoring her life and memory.Those celebrating April’s life and mourning this loss are April’s devoted husband, Dave Davis; her...

Richard Hatvany 74, passed on September 11, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1946. He married Rosemary Hatvany and lived in Roswell, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Rosemary; son, Steven Hatvany; sister, Carolyn Vinca; son-in-law, David Hartline; and a grandson, Adam Hartline. Richard is survived by his children, Ann Marie Hartline, Cheryl...

Tami Lee Zorn age 62 of Cleveland, passed away August 31, 2021, of a massive heart attack. She was a beloved and devoted mother to her children and grandchildren and a loving friend to many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Shirley Zorn and her brother, Chuck Zorn.She is survived by her children, Holli, Kenny, Shane and...

Gilbert T. Miller, age 88, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021. Gil was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired mail carrier and a devout Catholic.Beloved husband of Margaret M. Miller (deceased); beloved husband of Norma Jean Roach (deceased); beloved Son of the late, William A. and Clare Miller; Father of the late, Mark (Kay) Miller, Frank (Francine) Miller, Paul...

Carol Ann Thomas of Stow, passed away on Tuesday September 7th, 2021, at the age of She was born in Louisville, KY to her parents Donald and Marjorie Palm on May 1st, 1943. Carol worked for the EPA and State of Ohio for many years before she became a business owner, she also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

Gregory Scott Graves, age 51, unexpectedly passed into peace on September 4th, 2021. He was born to his loving parents, Wayne and Julia Graves Thursday, February 26th, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. Gregory was a longtime resident of North Olmstead, where he resided with his cherished wife, Cyndie. His unexpected passing has been a great loss to his family and many,...

Katherine “Kay” Salopek, 86, of Euclid, passed away on September 4, 2021. Kay was married for 44 years to Peter Salopek who passed away in 1998. She was an extraordinarily loving mother to her children and their spouses, Tom (Denise) Salopek, Christine (Dave) Lowe, Peter (Paweena) Salopek, and Joseph Salopek. Kay helped to raise all of her grandchildren, who she...

Ronald John Seders, 87, of Avon, OH passed away September 8, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in Martins Ferry, OH. Ron was a pit crane operator at US Steel for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. His greatest joy was spending time with his cherished large family. After moving to Avon in 1978, he joined Holy Trinity...

Dennis E. Budzinski, age 78.  December 1, 1942 – September 4, 2021.  Dear father of Deborah Papa (Robert), Edward Budzinski (Paula), deceased infant Baby Girl; grandfather of Mallory, Bobby, Ashton, Brianna, & Bryce; brother of Margaret Stadler (Raymond, deceased) and the late Lorraine Kennedy (David). Predeceased by former wife Barbara (nee Labbato) and first wife of 12 years Martha (nee...

Gail M. Risko age 69 of Lodi, passed away September 4, 2021, at home, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born March 3, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to Vernon and Elizabeth Tucker. She was the second oldest of four siblings, Robert, Danny and Debby. She loved camping and traveling. Gail was a loving wife to Jerome Risko, for 45 years....

Linda Marie Ballinger (Whitmer), 81, of Massillon, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born March 10, 1940, in Canton to the late Frank Elden and Thelma Marie (Reifsnyder) Whitmer. Linda worked for many years for the Fotomat Corp as an Administrative Assistant in the North Canton office. Later she would become the credit coordinator and cashier at the...

Gerald W. Lewis, beloved husband of Martha L. Lewis, cherished father of daughters Gina Lewis-Thompson (spouse Harry Thompson), Cari Lewis-Harvanec (spouse Brian Harvanec). Adored Grandfather of Ashley & Erik Brindza, Andrew W. Huska, Alexander C. Huska, Grace Harvanec, Benjamin and Ali Harvanec. Beloved brother in law of Michael Yunis & Joe Taverna, George Yunis & Family, Nicholas Petti & the...

Donald Page-Wood, age 78 passed away on Saturday, September 4th at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan the oldest son of the late, Stanley and Beatrice (Culby) Page-Wood. Don was a proud Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam war. He was a true “Jack of all Trades” and could fix most anything, but he retired from...

Eugene Fields, a longtime Cleveland resident, passed into peace on September 3rd, 2021, at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving brothers, Raymond Hale, John Hale, Lee Hale, David Hale; sister, Linda Vest (nee Hale); beloved nieces and nephews, Dawn Whitehair (nee Hale), Alexandra Hale, Timothy Hale, Joseph Vest, Crystal Vest, Elizabeth Vest and Jessica Vest, Daniel...