Obituary Listing

Aug 31, 2022

Jennie J. Opeka, age 89, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022. Born on April 25, 1933 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Catherine Meglich. She retired from Acme Fresh Market. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and her grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children...

Aug 31, 2022

William (Bill) Kinsley, 89, went to be with our Lord & Savior on August 31, 2022.

He was the son of Norman & Goldie Kinsley (deceased) and one of eight children.

He served in the US Navy. He lived in the Hartville/Uniontown, Ohio area until moving to North Ft. Myers several years ago. He was...

Aug 29, 2022

Helen E. Kerr age 92 passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. In addition to her parents William and Leora Kerr, she was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Clifford Shepperd and nephew Dean Shepperd. A graduate of McKinley High School, she was a secretary for various businesses in Cleveland. Helen had a passion for all...

Aug 26, 2022

Beverly "Jeanne" (Russell) Swartz, age 87, of Canton, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Canton on March 31, 1935 to the late Allen and Ruth (Baum) Russell. She graduated from Bolivar High School and worked at Hercules Engines until starting her family. She married Charlie Swartz October 2,...

Aug 26, 2022

William E. "Bill" Myers, Jr., age 88, of Hartville and Bradenton, Fl, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022. He was born in Valley Grove, West Virginia, on March 11, 1934, to the late William "Ed" Sr. and Anna (Reven) Myers, and remained devoted to them. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and owned Western Auto Supply Co....

Aug 24, 2022

Richard Joseph Franick

On August 24, 2022 Rick peacefully journeyed from our arms into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept.17, 1951.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Ethel Franick, his daughter Tamara Mallett, sister, Barbara Svetic and brothers Jack and Tom...

Aug 23, 2022

Jack Cash, age 88, of Canton passed away, August 23, 2022, following a brief illness. He was born as an only child on July 31, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Fred and Helen (Laughter) Cash and graduated from Garfield High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and graduated from Indiana State University with a...

Aug 22, 2022

Frank X. Hund, age 84, passed away Monday August 22, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born August 2, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois to Carl and Mary (Barton) Hund. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame University where he played and was captain of the golf team. Frank was passionate about golf at a young age and...

Aug 22, 2022

Penny (Penelope) K. Sunderland, 71, passed away on Monday August 22, 2022 after a long battle with diabetes. Penny was born on June 12, 1951 to David and Hazel Crooks in Lyndhurst, Ohio. After graduating from Brush High School in 1969, she studied briefly at Kent State University, but left after the shootings in 1970 to pursue other goals....

Aug 22, 2022

Philippians 1:3 - I thank my God every time I remember you. Carol Jean Stromsky was awarded her crown of righteousness on August 22, 2022, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the caring wife to Chester Stromsky for 59 years. She was a loving mother to Karen and Jay McMasters of North Canton; Kevin and Lisa...

Aug 19, 2022

Pamela K. Baker, age 70, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2022. She was born in Canton on January 30, 1952, to Robert and Maxine (Kolb) Black and is a graduate of Lake High School class of 1970. Following high school, she attended Kent State and ultimately graduated from Timken Mercy School of...

Aug 18, 2022

Clara Roberts, age 90, of Hartville, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2022. She was born in Calhoun, West Virginia to the late Frank and Tava Harris Wilson.

She enjoyed nothing more than watching the Cleveland Indians, spending time with family, cooking, and sewing until she no longer was able. She especially enjoyed seeing her grandchildren/great grandchildren...

Aug 18, 2022

Dr. Rand Allen Luckner, 72, of Hartville, Ohio passed away suddenly on August 18, 2022.

Rand was born on October 13th, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Clark and Donna Luckner.  After graduating from The Ohio State University, Rand founded and managed his own dentistry practice in Hartville for over forty years.  In retirement, he made the most...

Aug 17, 2022

Janette Michelle Long, age 41, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was a sister, daughter, and mother known for her fighting spirit and boisterous laughter that easily filled a room. Janette loved her family and friends dearly and especially enjoyed time with her daughter, Brianna, and gathering with family on a Sunday afternoon. She was...

Aug 15, 2022

Jeffrey L. Cochran, age 79, of Canton passed away on Monday August 15, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Canton on May 19, 1943 and served in the Air Force as a communication specialist including assignments in the Philippines and domestic Strategic Air Command bases. After Jeff's Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, he...

Aug 15, 2022

David E. Cochran, age 74, of Louisville, went home on Monday August 15, 2022. He was born in Canton on April 4, 1948 to the late Max and Jean (Hostetler) Cochran, graduated from Lake High School and attended Heidelberg College. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam War Era. David worked as a carpenter for Limbach Contractors...

Aug 15, 2022

Kenneth E. Wenger, age 96, passed away on August 15, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born June 14, 1926, in Canton to Earl and Pearl (Culler) Wenger and graduated from Middlebranch High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Wasp aircraft carrier. Ken spent his career as a dairy...

Aug 12, 2022

Ada Lois MacKenzie, age 92, of North Canton, passed away peacefully with Robert by her side at St. Luke's on Friday August 12, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1930 in Canton to the late William and Lillie (Kling) Johnstone. She retired from St. Luke's with over 30 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, casino slot machines,...

Aug 11, 2022

Jean I. Peterson (Fewell), age 98, of North Canton, passed away August 11, 2022. Born March 15, 1924, in Marlboro Township, to the late Benjamin F. Fewell and Elta Amelia (Shatzer) Fewell. Jean graduated from McKinley High School in 1942. When the war was over and the love of her life, the late Walter E. Peterson, returned home from...

Aug 11, 2022

Michael E. Haws, age 72, passed away in the comfort of his home on August 11, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born February 9, 1950, in Marietta and graduated from Revere High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served in Vietnam. Michael was a proud father to...