Obituaries

Together Again.Wilma “Tina” (Franklin) Urfer, 80 years of age, of New Philadelphia passed away December 14, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Northwood Village Inn of Dover, Ohio. Born in Huron Ohio July 31, 1940 to the late Glenn Sr. Franklin and Edna (Coon) Garner of Huron, Ohio.  She married Robert “Bob” Urfer December 15, 1962 and enjoyed...

Gary Weygandt age 74, passed away December 7, 2020. He was born March 22, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio to David Levi and Emma Pearl Weygandt, he grew up in Massillon, but his family moved to Pinconning, Michigan where he graduated high school in 1965.  His athletic ability gave him an opportunity for a football scholarship to Michigan State, before an...

Eric G. Fogle, age 44, of Waynesburg, Ohio passed away following a brief illness. He was a 1994 graduate of Canton South High School.  He was employed by IBEW local 540 as an electrician. He was a mama’s boy, a loving family man, and a friend to everyone. He was a huge Steelers fan and coached his sons in baseball....

Shelva Jean (Kinsinger) Falkner age 78, passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020 from a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Lester (Grace) Kinsinger and Mary (John) St. John. She was a 1960 graduate of Perry High School where she was actively involved with her class reunions. She worked for Home Interiors...

Thomas A. Wilk, age 71, dearly beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Jordan) for 39 years. Loving father of Tommy and Dawn.  Cherished Papa of Logan and Nathan. Devoted brother of the late Jerry (Kelly), Jim (Mona) and Al (Trina).  Beloved brother in law of Dewey Jordan (Jill) and Sharon Tolley (Harvey). Nephew, cousin, uncle and cherished friend to many.Preceded in...

James Worrell passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Rae-Ann Suburban Nursing Home. He was born in Chester, PA on December 18, 1935.James touched many and he leaves behind many friends and acquaintances. You would never have a better friend than Jim. He will be dearly missed by many.Currently, services are not planned. Condolences and special memories can be...

Juanita Ann (Crawford) DiTommaso, age 78, passed away Thursday December 10, 2020 at OakHill Manor Nursing Home in Louisville, Ohio after a short illness. Juanita was born on July 7, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to the late Bert and Helen (Nowgoski) Crawford. She married William DiTommaso on April 18, 1964 and had four children. Juanita was known for her charismatic...

Betty Joan Smith (nee Misurda), age 93, passed away December 14, 2020 at home in Parma from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary, and her siblings, Mo and Janey. Betty spent her forty-year nursing career mainly in cardiac ICU and post-operative heart surgery units at Doctors’ Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital andCleveland Clinic. In retirement,...

Marion L. Litton, 78, of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at home, while surrounded by his family, ending his battle with cancer. He was born in Mullins, West Virginia on July 24, 1942. He retired from Mercy Medical as a security guard, after 14 years of service. He was a faithful husband and a wonderful father.  Marion...

Merlin V. Skaggs of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 71.  He was born on June 22, 1949 to the late Wilma Legg and Wayman Skaggs in Anstead, West Virginia. He grew up in Anstead and later moved to Columbia, South Carolina where he enlisted in the Army. He was a proud...

James Melvin Gross of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020. He was born to the late Melvin and Leona (Doucet) Gross on May 10, 1942, in Akron, Ohio. James married Phyllis Charlene Jackson on July 6, 1962, in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia. Throughout the years, while supporting a growing family, he worked as a Sanitation worker...

Frederick Richard Wells, Sr., Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Coach, and Friend passed away on November 27, 2020 at the young age of 49, while surrounded by his loving family.Fred was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Gerrie, and adored by his four children Alexa, Chase, Frederick Jr, and Cassidy.  He was preceded in death by his Aunt...

Barbara Ann Hyatt (nee Barnard), 65, entered into rest November 30th, 2020 in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1955 to the late Harry T. and Patricia A. Barnard. Barbara had previously attended Worldwide Church of God and United Church of God where she met her second husband, Marty Fiorello. She had many friends through these churches as well...

Jim “Mully” Mulhearn passed away in peace at the age of 86, on December 3, 2020. Growing up on the 18th hole at Rosemont Country Club, he developed a passion for golf. Jim was number one on the squad at Saint Vincent High school, went on to play at the University of Akron and then in the United States Army....

Thomas F. Goetz, 83, of Sebring, Ohio passed December 7th at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1937 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Wilbur and Kathryn Goetz. He attended Salem City Schools. He retired from Royal China where he worked for 20 years. Thomas always had a big smile while riding around on his John Deere tractor and...

Glenn R. Horne age 90, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away November 15, 2020. Glenn was born August 27, 1930 to the late Harry and Gladys (Pettigrew) Horne in Natrona, Pennsylvania. He was in the US Navy from 1948-1954 and served in the Korean war. Glen worked at M&M Hardware as a sales manager, and at Timet for 40 years when...

Edward Arnold, 67, passed away November 22ndafter an extended illness. He was a member of Jehovah Witness South East Congregation, Mogadore. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jeannie; children, Angela (Tim), Eddie Jr., and Adam; sisters, Vicky (David), Santee & Nancy Howe; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by many family and friends.A memorial...

Karen Ann Shue Bickle passed away on November 16, 2020. She was a loving mother of two sons, Lance and Jonathan Shue: a loving daughter to mother, Helena and a fun-loving sister to her brother, Eddie. She worked as a home health aide for Better Home Health Care. She loved camping with her kids and shooting pool and playing cards....

Melvin “Shaky” Nye age 68 and longtime resident of Deerfield, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2020. Shaky was a truck driver for about 18 years.  He enjoyed country music and attending county fairs. After leaving the trucking industry, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle while spreading the word of God.  He served as president of God’s...

Catherine “Cathy” Moran Petrullo, age 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, December 3, 2020, in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio. Born in Santa Monica, California, on November 3, 1959 to the late Joseph and Frances Moran. On September 4, 2004, Cathy married Donato “Don” Petrullo also of New Philadelphia.  After three years of marriage, the couple moved to...