Obituaries

Ralph J. Garono kept his 8 a.m. tee time with Jesus on January 12, 2021.  An avid and talented golfer, Ralph was born on May 5, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio.  He graduated from Hubbard H.S. in 1955 and attended Western Reserve University before marrying his high school sweetheart, Judy Black.Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Eleanor (Clacko), and...

Shirley Ann Roberson passed away January 17th, 2021. She was born on December 16th, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the union of Eddie and Barbara Roberson. She attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio and graduated class of 1976. Shirley was loved by many had a smile to brighten up someone’s soul.Shirley leaves to cherish her memories, 3 loving children,...

Claudia Ann (Pound) Darrah passed away on January 18, 2021 from Alzheimer’s disease while a resident of The Colony Healthcare Center, Tallmadge, OH. She loved tending her flower gardens, doing needle point, crafting, scrapbooking, and card making. She loved collecting shells on Sanibel Island and Gasparilla Island. Her motto was whoever dies with the most shells wins. And she won!...

James Andrew Brittain, age 48, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2021.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 1st, 1972, and graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1990.  He studied percussion at the Cleveland Music School Settlement and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, Ohio.James is preceded in death by his maternal...

Michael “Mike” Gene Horn age 56 of Louisville, passed away January 17, 2021. He was born March 22, 1964 in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Louisville High School and RG Drage in 1982. He served in the US Air Force, was employed as a meat cutter for Giant Eagle and served 31 years as a firefighter-paramedic for the City of...

Reverend Douglas Wohn, age 79, passed away on January 11, 2021 Doug was born and raised in Chicago. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Hamma School of Theology in Ohio and was ordained as a Lutheran minister. He served numerous churches in north and central Ohio. After retiring from the ministry, he worked at Allstate Insurance in Hudson,...

John J. Patterson, Jr. age 58 died suddenly at his home in Cleveland, Ohio.John, fondly known as “Jack” was a dedicated employee of Cuyahoga County Protective Services for 30 years. He was a true blue Steelers fan and fireworks expert. He loved his dog Bear, and deceased pets Pugsley, Star, Boomer and Mickey. Jack loved retirement and enjoyed long walks,...

George William Pryor Jr. age 70, of Louisville, OH passed away January 8, 2021 after battling a long-time illness. He was born in Canton, OH.  George was an electrician at Republic Steel for several years and a member of Grace Brethren church.George was preceded in death by father, George William Sr., and brother, Wayne Pryor.He is survived by his mother,...

Donna Lynn (Bowman) Landis, age 62, went home to be with her Lord Savior on January 10, 2021. She was born July 27, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frances May (Soles) and Morton Henry Bowman graduated from Hudson High School, class of 1975. She was also a member of Freedom Hill Community Church. Donna was a survivor of...

Edith (Pursell) Waugh, 86, passed away January 8, 2021. She was born July 23, 1934, to the late William and Dorothy Pursell. She was a homemaker who loved babies and taking care of them. She also enjoyed cooking, being with family, going to the beach, reading the Bible, watching musicals, and dancing and singing in private. She was a member...

Jo-Lieana Hacha age 70, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021. She is a retired employee of The Timken Company. She dearly loved animals, fishing, camping, art, and vacationing in the Carolinas. We would like to share more, but Jo has hopped a ride on a friendly UFO and is currently fishing and feeding...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Randi B Spencer announces her passing after a long illness on January 7th, 2021, at the age of 87. Randi passed away peacefully at The Normandy in Rocky River, Ohio. She was born May 25, 1933 in Solia, Norway. She left Norway to work on the m/s Sagafjiord where she...

Robert “Bobby” Lee Hammons, 71, of Newcomerstown left this earth for Heaven on January 9, 2021 following a brief illness.  He was born on July 3, 1949 in London, Ohio to the late Evelyn Tidrick Watson and Raymond Hammons. Robert attended Newcomerstown Schools until he entered the workforce. Throughout his life, he was employed by Simonds File Company, Accurate Products,...

Cathy Lynn Desper age 66, passed away peacefully, January 10, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1954 in Carmi, Illinois.Our hearts are broken, and our family will never be the same without our Cathy. She touched everyone that she came to know. She loved her family and friends more than you would ever imagine. She made everyone’s day when...

Curtis Leonard Arnold passed away on January 1, 2021 after a short illness.  He was born January 27, 1961 to the late Leonard and Doris (Adams) Arnold.  He was a graduate of Fairless High School and the R.G. Drage Career Center.  He held various jobs throughout his life.He is survived by his partner, Lori Manack; sister, Susan Arnold; brother Greg...

Robert R. Pugh, age 55, of Minerva, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2021 of cardiac arrest after a hard fought 2-year battle with cancer. Robert, known as Bobby by family and Bob by friends, was born on June 28, 1965 to the late Owen and Dorothy Pugh, in the ambulance on the way to Alliance hospital.Robert was a carpenter...

Denise Cheryl Zuccoli, age 69, retired RN, passed away January 10th with family & friends by her side.She was the sister of Debbie.Memorial Mass 11 am Saturday, January 23rd at Holy Redeemer Church 15712 Kipling Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44110.Inurnment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.

James was a Quality Control Inspector at Ferrotherm Corporation and retired after 39 years.‘He will be missed’

James was a Quality Control Inspector at Ferrotherm Corporation and retired after 39 years.‘He will be missed’

Samuel Lewis Fernell Jr age 82 passed away January 6, 2021. He was born March 18, 1939 in Luxor, Pennsylvania. He married Charlotte on May 19, 1958 and moved to Canton in 1959 for employment at Sugardale from which he retired in 1989. He went back to work and retired a second time from Central Allied in 2001. Sam had...