Obituaries

Darren Eugene Polston sadly transitioned on January 28, 2021. He was born December 08, 1975 to Cheryl Ann Brantley-Hodge and Lance Eugene Polston of Columbus, Ohio. He accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age, becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and had his own personal relationship with the Lord. Darren was full of love, life, and laughter.  He love...

William Ray Lowery age 90, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  Born in Mapleton, Ohio March 1, 1930 to the late Chester and Nellie Lowery.  He graduated from East Canton High School and retired from Timken in 1986.  He was married 66 years to his true love, Geneva.  He dedicated his life to...

Cecil “Bud” Taylor age 93 passed away January 27th, 2021 in Berea, Ohio at the home of his granddaughter, Sara Harmon, under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Bud was born on December 27th, 1927 to Cecil and Helen (Stoll) Taylor. Bud served his country honorably in the U.S. Naval Military during World War ll in the...

Constance Cherria Maclin, 66, of Maple Heights, Ohio, entered heaven on 06 January 2021. Cherria was born to the late Charles Curtis and Constance Delores (Perry) Maclin, on 04 August 1954 in Decatur, Alabama. She followed in her late mother’s footsteps, living from those famous words; “You See the Glory, But You Don’t Know the Story”. Cherria attended John Adams...

Glenn Dobson, 73, passed away on January 25, 2021 at home where he resided in Louisville, Ohio, surrounded by his family.  Born in Canton, Ohio on May 9, 1947 to the late Glenn and Mary (Duell) Dobson. Glenn graduated from McKinley H.S. and the University of Akron. During the Vietnam War, he served in the Navy on the U.S.S. North...

Jacquelin Ranalli age 85, of North Canton, OH passed away December 12, 2020. She was born in Canton on March 13, 1935 to the late Carl and Muriel (Rodebaugh) Burnbrier. She was a life-long resident of Canton, graduated from Lincoln High School and was a long-time member of Dueber United Methodist Church. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother...

Richard J. “Rick” Ranalli Jr. a native son of Canton and resident of Lexington, SC., unexpectedly passed away on Friday, December 18thin the ICU at Mercy hospital due to complications from Covid-19. He was 65. Rick was born on March 22nd, 1955 and was the oldest of five children born to Richard J. and Jackie (Burnbrier) Ranalli, Sr. Rick graduated...

Andrew B. “Bo” Gibbs born in Canton, Ohio October 18, 1956, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2021. Bo was a life resident of Canton, attended McKinley High School and later obtained a CDL becoming a semi-truck driver. Baptized at an early age at St. Paul’s AME Church.Bo was predeceased by his parents, Ida and Julius Gibbs; brothers, Nathaniel and...

On January 23, 2021 Renee Roudebush (Saeger) passed away at the age of 49. Renee was a graduate of Louisville High School in the class of 1990. She was active in the boy scouts and served on the staff at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. She loved her cats, listing to KISS, and singing karaoke. She also enjoyed watching the Bengals...

Jeanine Ann Garn-McGilvray, 66, passed away on January 27, 2021 in Strongsville, Ohio of a rare blood disease.She was born in Cleveland to Joseph and Beverly Garn.Jeanine is survived by her husband of 38 years, Craig B. McGilvray; her children, Jessica Alice Moran – Pennington, Jarrid  McGilvray – Garn – Sherrard and Lindsay Ann Sherrard – Carlberg (Marcus); a granddaughter,...

Walter Riley McDougal Sr. 78 of Waynesburg Ohio passed away on December 27, 2020. Born on April 3, 1942 in Mannington, West Virginia.  Predeceased by parents Archibald McDougal and Ruby Frame ( Bice) , Wives Naomi McDougal and Norabelle McDougal, and Son Walter R. McDougal Jr, Step Son Robert Nyland, and many siblings.  He is survived by Daughter Tracee L...

James B. Thompson of Carrollton, Ohio went to be with his beloved wife, Denise on January 22, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1955 to the late Thelma and Thomas Thompson.He worked at Republic Steel as a crane operator up until his retirement in 2014. He served as a Reserve Deputy for Carroll County for many years. James also...

Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Ron was a true gentleman and stand-up guy. Always dressed sharp with a great sense of humor, charming and outgoing.Ronald Clifford Hill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 1951, the second child and only son of Mary and Charles Hill.  Growing up, he was outgoing and active, a Sergeant on...

Theodore J. Brenner (Ted) passed away on January 18, 2021, at age 97 after a short illness.He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita E. Brenner (nee McShane).He is survived by his children  Luann, Lynne (Fiske), and Steve, his grandchildren Julie, D.J., Eric, Lisa, Sarah, Michael, and Brian, and his great-grandchildren Ethan, Matthew, Jacob, Isabelle,  Madison, and baby Fiske...

Marilyn “Annette” Crall, 61, of Canton; loving wife, mother, nana, and great-nana, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home after a short battle with cancer. Annette was born April 27, 1959 in Hazard, KY to the late Calvin and Francis (Miller) Creech. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, where she had been very active...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Gloria, our loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Gloria A. Hausman (nee Reiman), age 74, passed away on January 21, 2021.She is preceded in death by her parents Otto and Betty and brother, John.Survived by her children, Gretchen (Ed) Morris, Michele (Bill) Hutson, Jennifer (Scott)...

KENT – Herbert “Burt” Garrett, age 67, passed away on January 9, 2021.  Burt was born on November 25, 1953, the son of the late Terri Cooper and Alfred Garrett Sr.In 1980, Burt met the love of his life, the late, Brenda Premo.  Together they resided in upstate New York.  In 1993, after Brenda passed, Burt relocated to Kent, OH...

Rachel L Dehnert 35, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2021 at her Canton home.  She was born April 8, 1985 in Reno, Nevada the daughter of John and Nancy (Carlson) Dehnert.  Rachel attended high school. Rachel was never married even though she was in a relationship.  She loved gardening, riding bikes. She loved tanning and even worked at a salon...

Carol Lynn Malson age 79, passed away January 14, 2021. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio on February 23, 1941. She leaves behind her children, Dawn Levin, Drew Levin, James Christoffel, Duane Christoffel, Debra Petty; grandchildren, Brandyn Christoffel, Chelsea Christoffel, Emily Petty, and Samantha Wolf; great-grandchildren, Annaleigh White, Emilia Wolf, and Jakob Wolf.At Carol’s request no services will be held....

J. Donald Neal, 63 passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.  Born in Ravenna November 2, 1957 to the late Joseph and Anna Mae (Jones) Neal.In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife Sharon (Stough) Neal and his brother, Ricky Neal.Survivors include stepson, Chad (Melissa) Dietz; grandsons, Cory and Kyle...