Obituaries

Leanne Italia, 59, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly November 20th, with her sister by her side. She was born December 29th, 1960. Leanne was one of the kindest people you would ever meet and would help anyone without giving a second thought. She was beautiful, with a beautiful heart and free spirit. Leanne was adored by so many. Her favorite...

Donald “Don” Lee Potts, 64 passed away November 5, 2020 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Don was born May 10, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Larry and Frances (Rampe) Potts. He was a Lima Central Catholic graduate class of 1974. Don made the people of his hometown very proud when he enlisted in the Navy January...

Janet Louise Black (nee Fry) passed away Thursday evening, November 19th, 2020. She was born July 27th, 1954 to John and Margaret Fry of Canton, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her loving father John J. Fry, sister Gloria Braza, and nephew Jason Fry.She is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah Louise (Kyle) Gierum; three grandchildren, Kai, Leah, and Ryker;...

Paul Richard Cordray, age 77, passed away Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020.  He was born November 26, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Ada Hershberger and Raymond Cordray.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Butler; step-mother, Lova Cordray; and a niece, Jennifer Lattavo.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy...

Loretta C. Paskert, age 91, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Holy Family Hospice in Parma, Ohio.She was born in 1929 in Shelby, Ohio the daughter of the late Clement and Mae (Sutter) Metzger.Loretta graduated in 1947 from Villa Maria High School in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania. After graduation from St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing, she worked her entire...

Mary Martha (Perri) Varnhagen age 86, passed away November 2, 2020. She is the beloved mother of James Siefker, Deanna Varnhagen, Melissa Hoover and Jennifer Lucas; loving grandmother of Leah, Liberty, Ryan, Chloe, Talia and Gavyn; Great-grandmother of Amelia. Mary loved her family and friends and God.Memorial services to be held at a later date at North Olmsted Assembly of...

Pamela J Renicker of New Philadelphia passed away November 20, 2020. She was born September 13, 1957 to Cliff and Betty Hattery.Pam was preceded in death by her husband, Terry L. Renicker; sister, Sherry Emig; and father, Cliff Hattery.She is survived by sons, Phillip (Mandy) and Chad (Amber) Renicker; grandchildren, Phillip, Lemmy, Mason, and Bronson; mother, Betty Hattery; brothers, Jeff...

We lost a beautiful soul November 11, 2020, Denise R. Speigel, left for heaven. She was into puzzles, coloring, tattoos, night fishing, and spending time with the grandchildren at family gatherings and outings.Denise was preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl; father, Bill; and aunt, Bert.She is survived by her children, Brittany and RC; grandchildren, Landon, London, Luna, Gigi; brother,...

John Francis Cleary passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  He was born May 30, 1947 to the late James J. and Mary Alice (McCoy) Cleary in Youngtown, OH.  John, also known as Jack to family and friends, was an avid sports fan who loved watching his Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Cleveland Indians.  We know he will...

Kenneth “Kenny” W. Bailey passed on to a better place, October 29, 2020. He had many friends and was known for his sense of humor and great stories. He will be greatly missed by so many.Preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Wilma, and brothers, Charles D., and Rex A.He leaves behind his longtime life partner, Kathy L. Thomas...

Thomas E. Hawkins of Dover, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 69, in Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born November 3, 1951 to the late Ralph and Anna (Navratil) Hawkins. He is survived by his wife Peggy Hawkins of Dover, Ohio; his children Anna (Dion) Fisher of Magnolia, Ohio; James Hawkins of...

Bonnie M. (Merinar) Deaton passed away November 12th, 2020 after a seven-year long battle with breast cancer. She left this earth surrounded by love in her daughters’ home.A life-long resident of Stark County, she enjoyed gardening, writing, trying and cooking new meals, and traveling with her friend Helen. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She always looked...

William A. Snyder, 76, took the hand of Jesus on November 9, 2020. Bill was born in North Canton, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Dorothy Snyder. He carried on his parent’s legacy of love in making life special for everyone around them.Bill was the proud owner of Snyder Home Improvement for 42 years, making more friends than customers. He...

Suzanne Maxwell (née Rauch), of North Olmsted, Ohio (formerly of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) passed away at the age of 91 on November 12, 2020.She was the daughter of the late Dr. Stewart E. and Viola Rauch; sister of the late Stewart E. Rauch Jr. and Georgia (Athens); wife of the late Raymond H. Maxwell; survived by her two children, Patricia (Robert...

Carl E. Kiser Sr. age 70, passed away on November 11, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born on August 1, 1950 to the late Carroll and Irene Kiser.He is survived by his loving wife, Karen E. Kiser of Louisville; his brothers, Wayne (El) Kiser of Norwalk, Jerry Kiser of Norwalk; his children, Carl Jr. (Nicole) Kiser...

Carl Edward Barlow age 89, of Carrollton passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio on November 3, 2020, a victim of COVID-19.  He was born on November 30, 1930 to the late George Edgar and Anna Belle (Smith) Barlow in Harlem Springs, Ohio.  On September 4, 1954, Carl Married Ruthie Joe (Jinx) Tomazin. He served in the Armed...

Doris lived an active and vibrant life until sustaining a brain injury on January 5, 2020. She completely recovered from her injury by early March but was setback in mid-April and May with several minor strokes that left her with dementia. Doris passed away peacefully at the Holy Family Hospice in Parma, Ohio at 9:43pm on Friday, October 30 from...

Holly Jean (Kozarevich) Griffith, 66, of Barberton, OH, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to the late Emma Young on December 25, 1953 in Barberton, OH.   She married Archie Griffith on August 1, 1997.  Holly spent many years as a Home Health Care and Hospice Aide until her...

Robert Francis Kolis, 74, of Parma, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020.He was born in Cleveland to the late Frank and Helen (nee-Denko) Kolis.Robert was a 1965 graduate of Valley Forge High School.  He was a millwright at Ford Motor Company for 44 years, retiring in 2009.He was a U.S Army Veteran and served stateside during the Vietnam War, working...

Margaret M. Cooper, 66, of Lakewood, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born on January 7, 1954 in Lakewood, to the late Francis P. and Adaline E. (O’Reilly) Moran.Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Nothing brought...