Obituaries

Felounes was preceded in death by her parents, Squire Cobb Sr., and Rhoda Hoskins Cobb, both of Birmingham, Alabama; siblings, Squire (Cecilia) Cobb Jr., Robert “Bobby” Cobb, Irvin Cobb and twin brothers that passed at birth; husbands, Walter Byrd, Robert Byrd (no relation) and Edward Pruitt; oldest granddaughter, Jackie J. Jones of Cleveland, Chishawnana Cobb of Canton, Tamara Ford of...

Roberta “Bobbie” Klotz, age 78, of Canton passed away January 4, 2021, after a short illness. She was born on January 25, 1942 in Warren, Ohio to the late Aurel and Aurelia Russ. Bobbie was a 1960 graduate of McKinley High School.Bobbie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her home was an open door to all. Her sense...

LaVonne Marie “Cookie” Furry, 79, died peacefully at Aultman Alliance Hospital on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, due to complications associated with Covid-19. She was born on April 2, 1941 to the late Wilbur and Ilo Hablitzel. After graduating from Timken Senior High School, she worked several years as a manicurist, retiring from P.J.’s Beauty Salon. She was a member of...

Bobbie A. Cole, age 71, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Copley Health Center following an extended battle with cancer.Due to current circumstances, no funeral services will not be held, condolences may be sent to 664 Noble Ave, Akron, OH 44320.He will be sadly and deeply missed.

Namon Lee Bryant departed this life on December 29, 2020, at the age of 67.  He was born on October 31, 1953, in Canton to the late Leo and Marie Bryant.  Namon was a McKinley High School graduate.  He was an entrepreneur in the field of carpentry.In addition to his parents, Namon was preceded in death by his siblings, Bessie...

Dr. Margaret Kate “Katie” Warner (Age 46) died unexpectedly on December 24th, 2020 in Hudson, Ohio. We will always remember her for the passions and loves that marked her life: education, music, and her wonderful children. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Akron in 2016, serving as a lecturer in curricular and instructional studies, and went on to...

Elaine W. Winfield passed away on January 3, 2021 after a brief yet valiant battle with cancer. Born on January 18, 1936, she leaves us just short of her 85th birthday. Elaine started her life in Lakewood, OH moving several times before purchasing her dream property in New Franklin, where she resided for the last 31 years. From her beloved...

Gerry Lee Kireta age 63 of Alliance died Friday December 31, 2020. He was born in Alliance to Dorothy Kireta Painter and Edward Kireta. Survivors include siblings Samuel Kireta, Sally (Howard) Fowler Jr; Betty (William) Skolosh; and Doris (Ronald) Sturdivant. He is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews and twelve great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by...

Kim (Wright) Frasherage 62, passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 25, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Kim was born on December 30, 1957 in Canton, OH to Ronald and Betty Wright. She graduated from Timken High School in 1975. Kim retired from Fairmount Elementary School as a lunchroom manager. She was involved in...

Debora “Deb” Gelhausen age 63, formerly of Thompson Ohio, passed away suddenly on the morning of December 29, 2020. She is “Gone, but not forgotten”. Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Carolyn Pierce; brothers, Jeffery and Timothy Pierce; and grandson, Travis James Gelhausen.She is survived by sons, Jeffery Lynn (Christina) and...

Denise Lynn Friley, age 50, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2020. Born on December 10, 1970, Denise lived in Canton, Ohio for the majority of her life. Denise was well known in the community from being a bartender in Canton for many years. She will always be remembered for her huge heart and sense of humor....

Dennis Brill age 70, of Canton, Ohio passed away December 30, 2020 after a long illness. He was born March 21,1950 to the late John and Alice Brill of Canton. He graduated from Glenwood High School. Dennis worked at Debold Corporation until health problems forced an early retirement. He loved Canton and had an amazing knowledge of the history of...

Don Robert Donovan, age 55, passed away December 19, 2020. He was born March 24, 1965 in Parma, Ohio. Don was a truck driver, owner/operator of his trucking company DRD Trucking and contracted with Rick Kuntz Trucking, TL Express, and Nella Enterprises. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with and helping out family and friends. Most of all, Don enjoyed...

Dorothy Ann “Tootsie” Gromes, age 70, passed away on December 21, 2020 after a short illness. Tootsie was born on August 14, 1950 to her late parents Karl Sr. and Dorothy Gromes. She graduated from the old Canton McKinley and attended Kent State University before becoming an “ace” hi-lo driver for 30 years at the Hoover Company of North Canton....

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Wayne Lackner, 76, of Kent, OH, passed away at home, Thursday, December 26, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1944, to John and Jean (Sessane) Lackner and raised in Euclid, OH. He graduated from Euclid High School, then earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Philosophy from Kent State University. He was a natural...

David R. Posteraro, 68, passed away on Dec. 30, 2020. Born Nov. 10, 1952 in Manhattan to Lygia and Anthony Posteraro, he graduated from Fordham University in 1978, attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for graduate studies in English Literature and earned a J.D. from CWRU School of Law in 1981. David practiced law for the majority...

Mark Thomas Sickles passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. He was born June 5, 1958 to the late George and Mary (Paumier) Sickles Jr. Mark was a graduate of Louisville High School. He worked hard running his trucking business. He enjoyed trap shooting and spending time with his grandkids.He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Miriam Jo Tomasek (née) Sepesy, passed away December 16, 2020.   She was born May 1, 1936 to the late Elsie Armstrong and Joseph Sepesy. Miriam will always be remembered barefoot, tending her garden, surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren that she welcomed into her home throughout her life. Miriam loved to bowl, ballroom dancing, and spent many Saturday nights on...

Arthur Lewis Nebrich Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Akron, Ohio. He was born May 4, 1938, in Chicago to Bernice and Arthur Nebrich Sr., where he was raised with his sister, Arlene. He married his wife, Cherub (nee Wilt), on August 11, 1962, and was married 58 years at the time...