Obituaries

Nancy V. SteffyNancy V. Steffy, 80 of Canton, OH and formerly of Alliance, OH passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Bethany Nursing Home in Canton, where she had briefly been a patient.  Nancy was born March 7, 1936 in Fremont, OH to Thurlow and Lela (Seiger) Vickery.  Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1984...

Matthew Leonard BloorMatthew Leonard Bloor, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Esther (James  Jr.) Hargrove (Marine), his father Rodger Bloor, Charity Bregy mother of his two beloved children Mathew Bloor and Layla Bloor, his brothers Eric Bloor, James Hargrove, and his sister Andrea Fell (Eric), grandparents Josie (Carlo)...

Russell Oscar AilingRussell Oscar Ailing of Canton, Ohio passed away August 21, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at the age of 63.  He was born November 15, 1952 in Canton, the son of the late Dwight and Mary (Rippl) Ailing.  He was a former docket clerk.He is survived by two sons, Bryan and Michael Ailing; two daughters, Kimberly and Michelle Ailing;...

Mary Ellen JacobyMary Ellen Jacoby, daughter of Hylda and Ed Carey, passed away on August 29, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” and her sons Michael and James.She is survived by her daughters Susan Jacoby and Amy (Brian) Buttermore, son Daniel, and his partner Ernesto Jabibi, daughter-in-law Martha Poole Jacoby, granddaughters Sara (Robert) Garrison and Jessica...

Edward J. BrumbaughEdward J. Brumbaugh born April 14, 1937 passed away August 23, 2016 has been called home to guard the gates of Heaven. He is preceded by his parents and an infant son. Ed is survived by his wife Marianne and two sons, Dale (Angel) and Chris (Christine), three granddaughters, two great granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews.Services Celebrating...

James L. Marchand Jr.James L. Marchand Jr., age 68 of Louisville passed away August 16, 2016 with his loving family at his side.  He was born July 3, 1948 in Canton, the son of the late James and Pearl (Buckley) Marchand Sr.  Jim was a Navy Veteran, a member of American Legion Post #548 and FOE Aerie #2374 in Louisville....

KERRY LYNN (BLAHA) KRASOVEC, age 56, passed away August 16, 2016.  Loving mother of Ashley, Alyssa, and Alexander and dear sister of Kathy Tober, Debbie Paul Conley, and Mike Blaha.  She was preceded in death by her parents Barbara and Larry Blaha.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,...

Jeannie Marie GuilliamJeannie Marie (Mangeris) Guilliam left this world unexpectedly on Monday, August 15th surrounded by her loved ones who will relish her memories for the rest of their days. Jeannie was a devoted employee at Mercy Medical Center for 21 years.She is preceded in death by her parents, Maude Jean and Theodore Mangeris and her loving sister, Cynthia (Mangeris)...

Rosamunde Monika WrannRosamunde Monika Wrann, age 63, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 with family at her side at University Hospitals in Cleveland, following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1953, in Villach, Austria, the daughter of Maria Wrann (née Hergeth) and Berthold Wrann.Survivors include her sisters, Brigitta Wrann, Heidi Wrann, and Kunigunde (Peter) Johnson; nieces Jessica Johnson,...

Barbara Ann MeyerOctober 29, 1954 – August 9, 2016Barb (Serva) Meyer age 61 of Akron passed away peacefully after a brief battle of cancer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Everyone enjoyed her cooking that she loved so much. She enjoyed working at Calvary Open Bible Church food pantry.She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve...

Robert Glen TolleyRobert Glen Tolley age 73 of North Benton passed away at Alliance Community Hospital on Wednesday August 10th 2016. He was born in Elizabethton, TN on November 7, 1942 to Nat and Alice (Bailey) Tolley. He graduated from Elizabethton High school, served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired from American Steel after...

Mark Allen McCoyMark Allen McCoy passed away on August 1, 2016, of colon cancer. He is survived by his wife, Amy Carol Parks; his parents, Dorothy Jo Olson McCoy and DeWayne Delbert McCoy; sisters Julie Ann Van Cleave (Tim) and Cheryl Lynn Van Houweling (Mark); and brother Wayne Curtis McCoy (Kim). Private remembrances are being planned in Cleveland and Baltimore....

David M. ThomasDavid M. Thomas of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73.  He was born April 13, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of late Betty Thomas and Robert Thomas.  He was married to the late Pat Thomas for 53 years.He is survived by brother Ron...

Bryan Thomas HartungBryan Thomas Hartung of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2016.  He was born July 22, 1976 and was laid to rest at Northlawn Memorial Gardens in Peninsula, Ohio.  He was a beloved son, brother, father, friend and was dearly loved by his family and friends. Condolences and special memories can be shared online athttps://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/.Heritage Cremation Society330-564-1213

Gordon Bascom KyleGordon Bascom Kyle a 63-year resident of North Canton passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 95.Gordon was the oldest of three children, born April 3, 1921 to the late Carrie and John Kyle of Cortland, OH.  Gordon graduated from Hiram College and served as a second Lieutenant in the US Navy until the...

AMELDA ALICE SAMPLES  1916-2016Went to sleep July 29th and woke up in Heaven to join her husband (Paul R. Samples), her parents (Van and Rhoda Hanshaw) and 12 brothers and sisters and many friends that were waiting for her saying, “What took you so long?”Amelda (Mimi) celebrated her 100th birthday in April with the people she loved. Everyone brought flowers...

Dale George DixonDale George Dixon, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away on July 25th, 2016 after bravely fighting an extended series of illnesses.  He was 74 years old.Dale was born in Oak Hill, WV on August 30th, 1941, the oldest of six children to Yuhal and Bertell Dixon.  At 17 years old, Dale met the love of...

Julia (Reddick) PetrencakJulia (Reddick) Petrencak passed away on July 23, 2016 at the age of 68.  She was born May 16, 1948 in Detroit, MI.She is preceded in death by her husband Stephen K. Petrencak.Julia is survived by her children, Angel Gamble, Rob Gamble, Babette Workman and Steve Petrencak and her grandchildren, Austin and Logan Workman.Julia’s family will receive friends...

Mitchell A. Filing Jr.Mitchell A. Filing Jr., 68, died peacefully on June 29that Akron City Hospital.Mitchell is survived by his two children, Tony and Amy Filing, and his three siblings, Connie Shoff, Phil Filing, and Valerie Turner.  He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Mitchell and Jack Filing, along with several friends and loved ones.   Mitchell is preceded by his wife,...

Richard A. Kirby1936 – 2016Richard Kirby age 76 of East Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday July 2, 2016 after a brief illness.  He attended Lincoln High School and was retired from Hammond Construction.   He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.  Richard served in the United States Army.He is survived by his wife Judy Kirby, his daughter Chris (Kirby) Barnes and her...