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Howard Ray Shingleton

Howard Ray Shingleton

Sep 19, 2024

Howard Ray Shingleton peacefully passed away after an 8 year fight with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a form of Leukemia). Much loved and missed by his wife, Cindy Dover. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Edgar Ray and Minnie (Fullen), sisters Elizabeth, Edna, Ruby and much loved son, Mike. 

Survived by his sister Jane (Frank Martin). Much loved father of Scott...

Judith Anne Whalen

Judith Anne Whalen

Sep 17, 2024

Judith Anne Whalen, known affectionately as Judy, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in Louisville, Ohio, at the age of 78. Born on June 12, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, to Charles and Elizabeth Laher, Judy grew up in a loving family, later embracing life with the same warmth and kindness that characterized her upbringing.

Judy graduated from McKinley High School,...

William D Shimko

William D Shimko

Sep 16, 2024

William D. Shimko, age 69, of Canton lost his battle to live after a long and exhausting journey Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born in Owosso, Michigan and moved to Canton, Ohio as a child. Bill was a 1974 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School of Louisville, Ohio. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Shimko;...

William C Yeager

William C Yeager

Sep 12, 2024

William C. Yeager Born in Ravenna Ohio on May 8, 1943He Died September 12, 2024

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Hickman Yeager, daughter, Cindy Audia of Warren, Ohio and son, Michael (Mick) Yeager of Lancaster,Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Michael, Brandon and Dominic Audia, Kora Duncan, Colton & Waylon Yeager. Also survived by his sister, Dixie (Norman) Klein of...

Ann Marie Ritchie

Ann Marie Ritchie

Sep 12, 2024

Ann Marie Ritchie (Runkle), 61, of Munroe Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 12, 2024, after an 8-year battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio, Ann is survived by her husband of 37 years, Bruce Ritchie, and their children, Emilee (Logan) Cooke, Lauren Ritchie, and Bryan (Alexis) Ritchie and their grandchild, Jordan Cooke. She...

George Chrin

George Chrin

Sep 11, 2024

George Chrin, age 60, passed away September 11, 2024 surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife, Virginia Vatev Chrin, and two daughters, Samantha and Stephanie. A great lover of history and antiquity, he will be missed by many.

Condolences may be shared with George's family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com 

Michael Lee Kendrick

Michael Lee Kendrick

Sep 11, 2024

Michael Lee Kendrick age 64, passed away on September 11, 2024, after a valiant three-year battle with cancer. He was a hardworking, generous, and deeply loved member of his family and community. 

Michael was a proud union member, skilled tradesman, and versatile worker who dedicated his life to his craft. He graduated from Louisville High School and went on to master...

Betty J Feldt

Betty J Feldt

Sep 9, 2024

"Together Again"

Our beloved Betty J. Feldt, age 91, born January 7th, 1933, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 9th, 2024. 

In addition to her parents, Clarence and Mary (Richards) Cottrill, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Feldt; son, David and grandchildren, Jason (Joann) Barkfelt, and her siblings, Martha Elder, Mildred Richards, Clarence junior, Eulalie...

Richard S Bencina

Richard S Bencina

Sep 9, 2024

Richard S Bencina, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 9th 2024. 

Beloved husband of late Amelia; Loving father of Noreen and late Richard Bencina Jr (Joyce); Cherished Grandfather of Anthony(McKenzie), Richard III,Ryan(Kourtney),Amelia, Haley and Alex Bencina. 

Great Grandfather of Anthony Jr, Ezra and Carmine Bencina. 

Dear son of late, Richard Bencina and late, Edith Olah (Joseph Olah), brother of late Joyce Goodrich...

Stephen R. Adams

Stephen R. Adams

Sep 8, 2024

Stephen (Steve) R. Adams, born August 22, 1938 in Uniontown, PA, passed away September 8, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Judith Vincent Adams of Strongsville, OH, step-son Christopher O’Hare of Streetsboro, OH, step-daughters Victoria O’Hare of Sheffield Lake, OH and Kerrin McGill of Akron, OH, grandchildren, Matt McGill (Tessa) of Las Vegas, NV and...

Brian M Harder

Brian M Harder

Sep 8, 2024

Brian M. Harder age 56 passed away on September 8, 2024. Brian was born on August 31, 1968 in Fremont, Ohio to parents, Morton W. and Kathryn M. (Schroeder) Harder. Brian was a 1986 graduate of James A. Garfield High School in Garrettsville, Ohio. Brian as a young man also had an interest in woodworking. So, after graduation from high...

David Wellman

David Wellman

Sep 8, 2024

David Wellman, 72, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Canton. 

Please call Heritage Cremation and Burial Society at 330-875-5770 with any family information.

Virgil Villers, Jr

Virgil Villers, Jr

Sep 7, 2024

Virgil Villers, Jr. passed from this life on September 7, 2024. Blessed with a wild, beautiful, authentic, creative, fierce, unfettered spirit he not only heard the music of life, he danced to it every day. He left us a loving and beloved human being.

Awarded the terminal degree of Master of Fine Arts from Kent State University, he taught art and...

Richard Hugh Nelson

Richard Hugh Nelson

Sep 6, 2024

Richard “Dick” Hugh Nelson was born June 1, 1938 in Cameron, West Viriginia to Lillian and Hugh Nelson. After a long and blessed life, he passed away September 6, 2024 in the comfort of his home. 

Dick moved to Ohio and graduated from East Canton High School. His desire to travel and served his country led him to the Marines, where...

Jeanette Bowser

Jeanette Bowser

Sep 5, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeanette A Chaney Bowser. She passed away September 5, 2024. Jeanette was the wife of Rick Bowser. They shared 38 years of marriage together.

She is predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Rita Chaney. 

She is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Jamie; four grandchildren, Aiden, Colton, Jillian and Grayson....

Richard Levers

Richard Levers

Sep 5, 2024

Richard Levers, 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 5, 2024. Rich was a loving father, husband, leader, mentor, and a true renaissance man. Survived by his wife Patti, children Richie (Sarah) Steven (Madison) Kathryn (Nick) and Karl (Ashley). Former husband to Terrie. Beloved Grandfather of Opal, George, Henry and William. Brother of David (deceased) Don,...

Joshua Paul Thompson

Joshua Paul Thompson

Sep 5, 2024

Joshua Paul Thompson, 43, of Coshocton, passed away in the home he hand-built himself. Josh was always the type of person you’d find by any lake, pond, or river, doing what he really enjoyed: fishing. On the weekends, you’d see him at the bar, being the champ at pool that he was. If you knew Josh in school, or simply...

Terry Lee Kuhn

Terry Lee Kuhn

Sep 4, 2024

Terry Lee Kuhn of Hudson, Ohio took leave of his life at age 82 on September 4, 2024. He was born September 9, 1941 in Hubbard, Oregon, to Raymond J. Kuhn and Shirley J. Townsend Kuhn, both of whom preceded him in death. 

With a career spanning 1963 through 2003, Terry taught band, chorus, and general music classes in primary and...

Aladar Fricke

Aladar Fricke

Sep 4, 2024

Aladar Fricke was born in Hungary in 1933. At the end of WWII, when he was twelve, his family fled to Austria. They lived in Austria for six years until they were able to emigrate to the United States. He arrived in New York with his parents and brother, with

in his pocket. They took the train to Cleveland...

Patricia Dennis

Patricia Dennis

Sep 3, 2024

Patricia A. Dennis, (nee-St. Clair), 76, of Brook Park passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born March 17, 1948, in Bradner, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ellen (nee-Gump) St. Clair.

Loving mother of Gerald Baugher, Monica Tedesco, and Brian (Heather) Wilcox. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Tyler, Gina, Haley, and Bella. Dear sister of Roger, Skip, Mickey,...

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