Obituaries

On November 4th, 2020 Carri was called home to be with Jesus and receive her angel wings. Her battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis was tough but she was tougher. She fought so hard until the end and every nurse commented on how incredibly strong, she was. Carri was best known for her humor, always speaking her mind, and her willingness...

Damon “Bud” Johnson passed away on November 4, 2020.  Born on August 11, 1931 in Bergholz, Ohio to the late William and Opal Johnson. He lived his whole life in Bergholz, until recently moving to The Inn at Belden Village in Canton. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of the...

Patricia Ann Boris (nee Garver) passed away on November 3, 2020. She was born December 30, 1930 in Wayne County, Ohio. She grew up in the small town of Wadsworth, Ohio, and graduated from Central School in 1948. She attended Kent State University and was an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in...

Joseph “Bud” Thomas Bees, Jr. went home to be with the Lord and his wife Patricia on November 1, 2020. He was born in Sharon, PA. September 9, 1934 to the late Gertrude (Cole) and Joseph Thomas Bees, Sr. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1952 and was hired into the drafting program at Sharon Westinghouse, where he met...

Katelyn Rebecca Bailey age 21, passed away on November 5, 2020.She was the daughter of Paul (Ann) Bailey and of Melissa (Jeff) Bailey Jarboe (nee Hinkle). Surviving are her brothers Connor Bailey and Andrew Ivanovics; sisters Ashley (Johnny) Jarboe Abdul-Karim and Aimee (Grant Vraja) Jarboe; dear “Aunt Kiki” of Carter and Ashton; grandparents Patricia Shaw Hinkle, James and Nancy Hinkle,...

Janet Sue Sevier-Prince left this earthly realm to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2020 after battling multiple illnesses and eventually, lung cancer. She was 65 years old.It would be wrong to say that Janet lost her battle because she never stopped fighting; no matter how sick she was, she was always determined. Through her, we know...

Ruth E. Roberts age 90, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola G and Lee Roy Cunningham; son, Arnold “Arnie” Roberts Jr; granddaughter, Mandy Roberts Shepherd; brothers, Robert L. Cunningham and Calvin Cunningham.She is survived by daughter, Marilyn (Stephen) Bralek; son, Charles (Kimberly) Roberts; 9 grandchildren, 12...

The only son of Albert and Cordelia, Gerry entered the world on September 10, 1930. His beloved parents had emigrated to the United States from Cannock, England in 1926 and brought Gerry up to be honest and hard-working. Their greatest gift was their love for Jehovah God. Gerry found his mission and joy in life when he embraced the truth...

Bruce L. Cousino, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland, Ohio on October 31, 2020.He was born July 1, 1945 inHanover, New Hampshire.  The son of the late Lawrence J. and Marie (Guinard) Cousino.  He married Toni L. (Cook) on April 19, 1969.Survived by his wife, Toni; sisters Bernadette Cason of Ocala, Florida and Lorraine Cousino of Essex...

Phyllis Charlene Gross of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26th, 2020. She was born to Carl and Dell (Frymire) Jackson on May 24, 1947, in Akron, Ohio.Phyllis married James Melvin Gross on July 6, 1962, in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia. Throughout the years while raising a family, she worked as a machinist at various factories in and...

Richard M. Bays of Sheffield Lake, Ohio passed away on October 20, 2020 at the age of 68 following recently being diagnosed with liver cancer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he leaves behind his wife, Olga Bays; 3 children and 7 grandchildren.In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service Celebrating his life will be held...

Raymond Alan Neiswanger, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring after an extended illness. He was born on October 13, 1932, in Ravenna, OH to the late Forrest and Chloe (Wright) Neiswanger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Robert (Pansy) Neiswanger, June (Ed) Phillips and Edward (Shirley) Neiswanger;...

Rebecca L. (Smith) Conery age 65 of North Canton, passed away October 21, 2020 after fighting a 3-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was adopted at age 4 months by the late L. James and Dorotha E. Smith. She grew up in Massillon, OH and graduated from Washington High School in 1973. Becky graduated from the Practical Nurse program...

Caroline E. Becker-Maloy, age 75 of Canton, Ohio went to be with Lord on Monday, October 26th, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edgar “Skip” Ellis and Bertha Carol Flora of Provo, Utah.She is survived by her husband, James Maloy of Canton; two daughters, Rachel Bailis and her husband Larry of Columbus and Dawn Becker of Columbus; son,...

The next time you step out on that tee box, stop, and think about Robert “Bobby” Wey. The next time you birdie a hole, stop, and think of Bobby. The next time you cuss out the person next to you, under your breath or even aloud, stop, and think of Bobby. Bobby entered eternal life at the age of 66...

Cindy Lou (Butler) Lortz age 62, of East Canton passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 while surrounded by family, following a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born January 5, 1958 in Salem, Ohio to the late Charles and Betty (Heald) Butler. She was a 1976 graduate of Louisville High School. Cindy worked for the Timken Company...

Carol Kosisky (nee Chomos) entered into life October 29th, 1954. She entered into rest October 25, 2020 after a long illness.She is survived by her loving husband Ron Kosisky; her children Daniel and Lisa; sister Linda; and loving grandchildren Andrew and Amber.Carol’s true passion in life was babysitting children, especially her grandchildren. She said she never knew how much love...

Doren Clemons Portman age 89, passed away October 15, 2020. He was born October 6, 1931 to the late Jessie and Margret Portman in Henrietta, Ohio.He is survived by only beloved son, David Christopher (Rebecca) Portman and grandson, Zander. Doren was a good father and husband. He was loved will be greatly missed.

Lillian H. (Meadows) Westover passed away at the age of 90, on October 16, 2020. She was born September 13, 1930 in Carter, Kentucky.  She was a member of the Ravenna Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Lillian retired from the auxiliary department at Swagelok in Solon, Ohio.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, gardening and canning, deep sea fishing in...

Todd Syx age 54, passed away October 6, 2020.  He was born August 28, 1966 in Beloit, Ohio. He worked at Hess Print Solutions as a digital designer. He was a hardworking family-oriented man. He could talk with anyone, about anything, for hours. He enjoyed reminiscing, telling stories and always found a way to make people laugh. He was a...