All Obituaries

David M. Rennels Jr. of Hartville died on October 17, 2021, as a result of MDS blood cancer. Born June 3,1948 in Alliance, Ohio to D. M. Rennels and Elizabeth H. Rennels, he graduated from Alliance High School and Wittenberg University. David spent his entire career within the Bemis Corporation’s MACtac self adhesives business. He held positions in sales, marketing, and management. David was active within the Hartville community. He was a long time member of Hartville Lions where...

Dan Nicholas Altieri, 62, Kure Beach, North Carolina, formerly of North Canton, Ohio, passed away suddenly September 20, 2021, near his Kure Beach home. Dan is survived by his sons, Anthony Altieri of Denver, Colorado, Joseph Altieri of North Canton, Ohio, and their mother Jennifer Radosevic; sister, Antonetta Altieri Crump of North Canton, Ohio; his wife, Kovette Pellegrini Altieri and step-son Tony Snively of Kure Beach, North Carolina; and niece and nephews Alexis Crump, Grant Crump, and...

Andrew David Sommers, 71, entered the presence of Jesus on October 17, 2021. Know to all as “Dave,” he was born on November 11, 1949, to the late Andrew and Saloma Sommers. Dave was a devoted husband, dad, brother, and grandpa. He had the innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life, was willing to drop everything to help someone in need, and he enjoyed being a servant for the Kingdom. Dave served as associate pastor with Bethany Mennonite Church for 22 years, and...

  Verna M. Gingerich died peacefully and was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, 9 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born October 23, 1919 to Moses Sr. and Lydia (Stutzman) Gingerich near Kingsdown, Ford County Kansas. As a baby, she traveled with her parents and four older siblings (Jonas, Elizabeth, Noah and Elmer) to Hartville, Ohio. The family lived in various rental houses in the community and the children attended one-room public schools...

Paul Joe “Joe” Baumgartner, age 66, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, October 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Washington, PA on November 10, 1954 to the late Irvin “Herb” and Betty Jane (Raipe) Baumgartner. He retired from Allegheny Technologies in Louisville. He enjoyed fishing and family.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years Deborah; children Mandi (Greg Louden) Moyer,...

Donald A. Ubel went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind his wife, Revea; son, Dan; two daughters, Kristen Perry and Heidi Zalliger; two stepchildren, Richard Davis and Sandy Davis; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother, Dick (Diana) Ubel of New Ulm, Minnesota; nephew, David Ubel and two nieces, Dennise Kuester and Jessica Gotvald of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy (Nagel) Ubel from New Ulm Minnesota. Donald served in the Army in...

Susan Hertler Van Vranken, of North Canton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 9th after a courageous battle with ALS.  A loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, Susie was passionate about her faith and service to her community. She lived by the mantra, “The happiest people are not those getting more but giving more.”  Susie was born on December 5, 1955, in Canton, OH, the second of four children born to Nancy and Donald...

“Well done thou good and faithful servant” At 4:57a.m. on October 8, 2021, Richard H. Baker (Dick Baker) stepped into glory to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We rejoice that he is now free, happy, and experiencing pure joy.  Richard was the epitome of a good loving man, father, husband, and friend.  Loved by everyone who knew him.  In addition to his love of finance, accounting, and being a CPA, Dick had the heart of a true giver.  His home...

Mark Weiner, 88 years old, of Canton, Ohio died unexpectedly on October 8th.  He was born in Canton on February 5th, 1933. A graduate of McKinley high school and the University of Pittsburgh, Mark was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh sports. Mark was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and leaves behind a legacy of patience, forgiveness, and loyalty. Preceded in death by father, Louis; mother, Libby; sister, Harriet; and wife, Gayle; Mark is survived by longtime...

Rose A. Coffelt, age 73 of Canton OH passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 following a brave fight with cancer. She was born, October 28, 1948 to her late parents, Edmund and Gladys (Gibson) Keener. Rose graduated from Springfield High School 1966. She opened her first pet shop 1988 in Hartville Ohio and has owned pet shops and pet grooming shops all the way through 2017. Rose was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and entrepreneur. She is pre-deceased by her...