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Judy Marie Gardner

Judy Marie Gardner

Dec 29, 2023

Judy Marie Gardner passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born September 7, 1957 to Pauline and Bill Gardner.

Judy is preceded in death by her father Bill Gardner, and brothers Dave and Steve Gardner.

Judy is survived by her mother Pauline, sons Charlie (Doris) Peck and Justin Beck, brothers Mark (Penny) Gardner and Jeff Gardner. Along with her...

Michelle Garner

Michelle Garner

Dec 29, 2023

Michelle Garner (Schillinger), 69, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2023.  Born and raised in Ellet, Ohio on June 8, 1954 to Phillip and Helen Schillinger, she was the youngest of their eight children.  Michelle was a graduate of Ellet High School.Michelle had many passions in her life.  She enjoyed the ocean and collecting elephants.  She loved gambling with her...

Eddie Junior Kirk Sr.

Eddie Junior Kirk Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Eddie Junior Kirk Sr., 67, passed away December 29, 2023.  He was born September 1, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Edgar and Vesta Kirk.  Eddie was a giving person, and if he cared about you, he would do anything for you.  He loved to work and fix things.  In his free time, he enjoyed playing the lotto,...

Rosemarie Dougherty

Rosemarie Dougherty

Dec 29, 2023

Rosemarie Dougherty, age 91 of Canton, OH passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born in Canton on July 22, 1932 to the late Loretta Schoeppner, and spent her childhood in orphanages and foster homes. She often said that her years with the sisters of the St. Joseph on the Lake orphanage in Cleveland, were the happiest of...

Michael Richard Brown

Michael Richard Brown

Dec 29, 2023

Michael Richard Brown, 57, passed away December 29, 2023 following a short battle with colon cancer surrounded by family.  He was born October 2, 1966 in Urbandale, Iowa, and was the son of the late Paul and Jenienne Brown.  

Mike was the youngest of four siblings survived by Karen Burns (Marvin), Dave (Kathy), and Tim (Cindy).  

Mike attended Wadsworth High...

Robert L. Richards

Robert L. Richards

Dec 27, 2023

Robert L. Richards (Bob) 75 passed away on December 27th, 2023, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Homer and Eva Joan (Carr) Richards.

He is preceded in death by his wife Judy (Draper) Richards.

He is survived by the love of his life for the past 24 years, Karen Arbogast...

Agnes L Marks

Agnes L Marks

Dec 27, 2023

Agnes L. Marks passed away December 27 peacefully in the loving care of the Angels at the Justin Rogers Hospice Center.

She was born in Waynesburg KY in 1932. She shared life there with her loving parents and 4 wonderful sisters on a rural farm. Her sisters were her best friends for her entire life.

As an adult she made...

Martha R Mackey

Martha R Mackey

Dec 25, 2023

Martha Mackey, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was a devoted employee of the Perry Local School District for 44 years. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas; and her parents, Pauline Heeley and Russell W. Raines. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Ritchie, and Melissa...

Kayla Lynn Mapel

Kayla Lynn Mapel

Dec 25, 2023

Kayla Lynn Mapel, 28, passed away suddenly December 25, 2023.  She was born July 16, 1995 in Barberton, the daughter of Neil and Cheryl Mapel.  Kayla will always be remembered as a mother who was devoted to her family.  Her daughters were her greatest joy.  She had an infectious laugh and a good sense of humor.  Her smile could light up a room.  Kayla enjoyed listening...

Ruth Ann Humbert

Ruth Ann Humbert

Dec 23, 2023

RUTH ANN HUMBERT- Ruth died 12/23/2023, from Acute Hypoxic respiratory failure, Aspiration Pneumonia, Influenza A and Sepsis, at Mercy- Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Ruth was born 12/9/1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was adopted by Virginia and Gerald McClellan.

Ruth graduated from Reading High School, class of 1969. Following graduation Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Larry Roberts, who was...

Tyler E. Wolf

Tyler E. Wolf

Dec 22, 2023

Tyler E. Wolf, age 70, passed away December 22, 2023 surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Phyllis Wolf; brothers Duane Wolf and Gary Wolf Sr.Tyler is survived by his children, David Wolf and Tiffany Dressler (Ben); sister, Kim Edman (Don); grandchildren, Gage Wolf, Madison Wolf, Hayden Dressler, Allie Dressler and Myles Wolf; along with many...

Norma Jean Hunt

Norma Jean Hunt

Dec 21, 2023

Norma Jean Hunt (Harper) passed away peacefully at age 75 after a brief illness. Born October 27,1948 deceased December 21,2023

Norma is survived by her husband David Hunt, her son, Robert Nye, daughter, Amy Nye, brothers Denver and Donald Harper and grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her father & mother Irvin and Mable Harper, brothers Kermit and Harold...

Michael Gregory

Michael Gregory

Dec 20, 2023

Michael R. Gregory AKA "Mr. Mike" went to be with the lord December 20, 2023.

Mike was born July 12, 1956 in Youngstown, OH. Mike was in the US Army where he served as a Correctional Specialist and Military Police Officer. After an honorable discharge he worked in Arizona as a Correctional Officer.

Mike worked for many years at...

Marjorie Metcalf

Marjorie Metcalf

Dec 20, 2023

Marjorie L. Metcalf, 93, passed away December 20, 2023.  She was born May 3, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Rollin and Bessie Gregg.  Marjorie will always be remembered as a hardworker who was never afraid to share what was on her mind.  She had an infectious laugh, a big heart, and was always ready to help others and would give...

Robert Lee Russell

Robert Lee Russell

Dec 19, 2023

Robert Lee Russell (Bob, Bobby) passed away suddenly on December 19, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1955 and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio graduating from Garfield high school in 1975. He loved music, fishing, boating, playing chess and euchre,  & dearly loved his cats. Bob worked as a maintenance mechanic before becoming a pipefitter for Local...

Peter Michael Botez Jr.

Peter Michael Botez Jr.

Dec 19, 2023

Peter Michael Botez Jr. was born in the village of Hayange (Moselle) France on August 31, 1950. Peter was the son of Pierre Botez Sr. and Ruth Turksch Botez. Peter's family lived in Germany until 1956; when the Botez family arrived in the United States.

Peter told me that Catholic Charities and the German American Club sponsored his family...

John Kenney Trenner

John Kenney Trenner

Dec 19, 2023

John Kenney Trenner, 66, of Stow, Ohio passed away December 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his family following a four-year battle with cancer. He was born December 15, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, and was the son of the late Donald and Kathleen (Kenney) Trenner.

Ken attended Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio, where he met the love of...

Deborah A. Whitney

Deborah A. Whitney

Dec 17, 2023

Debby went home peacefully to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, at the age of 73.  She was the wife of 52 years to her husband George. 

Debby was born on June 11, 1950, in Bradford, PA to the late Edward (Josephine) Petillo, and Helen Louise (Robert) Hayes.  She had two siblings, the late Fredrick “Ricky” Petillo and a...

Genevieve Rose Wise

Genevieve Rose Wise

Dec 15, 2023

     Genevieve Rose Wise, 44, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023 after a hardfought battle with cancer. She was born October 17, 1979 in Akron, Ohio. She will beremembered as a woman with a strong spirit and incredibly loving heart. Those whoknew Genevieve well say she was never one to back down, she always stood up forherself and her...

Steven Scott McCumbers II

Steven Scott McCumbers II

Dec 15, 2023

Steven S. McCumbers II passed away peacefully at home on December 15th. He is preceded in Death by his parents, Steve McCumbers and Kimberley Bowman. He leaves behind his loving wife of only 8 months, Tesa. His sisters, Janet and Shannon, Brother Kris(Christina) Lundstrum, niece Hailey, nephews Austin and Colton.... as well as many other aunts, uncles, friends and family.

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