Obituaries

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...

Rebecca BiggersRebecca Biggers went home to be with the Lord July 7, 2016. Born in Buff City, TN. she settled in Kent, Ohio after graduating from Kent State University with a Masters Degree in Health and Physical Education. After becoming a teacher at Davey Junior High School in Kent, she soon became a guidance counselor. Rebecca was promoted and attained...

Carl V. Myers Sr.Carl V. Myers Sr., born in Paris, Ohio May 15th 1945 passed away June 28th 2016 at the age of 71.  He retired from Meter Devices. Carl loved his cat, Muss, squirrels, clocks, and trains. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians. He will be greatly missed and loved. Love you Daddy!He is preceded in...

William L. HagenWilliam L. Hagen, 74 of Portage Lakes, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2016.  He was born January 17, 1942 to his late parents Oscar and Bess Hagen.Bill was a graduate of Central Hower in 1961.  Served in the U.S. Army Reserves and came back to Akron, OH to start his life with Janet.  He worked at BF...

Jeffrey Torrence Jr.Jeffrey Torrence Jr. age 25 of Columbus, passed away June, 19, 2016.He is survived by his mother, Linda Abraham; father, Jeffrey Torrence Sr.; sister, Lisa Kartler; brothers, Rick Abraham, Mike Abraham and Harry Bartlett; niece, Brandy and Glen Campbell; nephew, Michael Kartler; girlfriend, Kristi Jean Anderson; and loving pet Rocco.A Celebration of Life will be held July 7,...

Judith A. (Latherow) BrownJudith A. (Latherow) Brown, age 65 of Louisville received her heavenly wings becoming our guardian angel on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Judy is now back with her loving husband of thirty years.  Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She enjoyed playing euchre, shopping and going to the casino with her sister, whom she resided...

Helen JacksonHelen Jackson of Canton passed away June 24, 2016 at the age of 88.  She was born in Canton March 15, 1928 the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Kulich) Dorosky.  Mom was tough as nails, a very courageous person and had a heart of gold. She will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted son Manuel...

Raymond W. Woolfenden JrRaymond Woolfenden Jr. of Canton passed away June 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 25,1938. In 1956 Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Coral Sea. Ray moved to Ohio where he met the love of...

Zachary Scott TafatZachary Scott Tafat of Cuyahoga Falls passed away June 22, 2016 at the age of 31.  Zach will be remembered for his zest for life, his loving nature and kindness to others.  His bright light and big smile will be missed by all who knew him.Zach leaves behind his loving wife, Robin; mother, Kathy (Dan) Felts, father, Robert...

Jessica RitzJessica Ritz, beloved daughter of Jim and Ginny Ritz of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully June 25thwith mom, dad, and her big brother Jason by her side.  She was admitted to the hospital with vision trouble and died of surgery related complications two weeks later, just short of her 40thbirthday.Jessica had a great sense of humor and loved...

Margaret M. (Dennehy) PriceMargaret M. (Dennehy) Price was born January 3, 1929 in Mt. Rath, Ireland and passed away June 25, 2016 at the age of 87.  Upon emigrating from England with her husband Frederick in 1954, Margaret was a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio. After husband Fred passed in 1972, Margaret passed her state boards for nursing. Margaret then...

Barbara J. GibbonsBarbara J. Gibbons, beloved wife of the late Frank P. Gibbons, loving mother to Bill, Jim (Dianne), Ken (deceased) and Sue Hace (Don).  Cherished grandmother to Jim (Rachel), Joe (Jen), Jeff (Diana), John (Marcella), Patrick (Rachele), and Erin Morris (Rich) and great-grandchildren Rylee, Connor and Addison Morris and David and Isabella Shipman.  Beloved daughter of the late Arthur...

Elizabeth BakerElizabeth Baker age 55 of Louisville passed away June 13, 2016. She is survived by her son Jeremiah Poole, a brother John Baker of Georgia, sister Denise Hurst of Canton, sister Cheryl Pritt of Louisville, brother Frank Bates of Mount Vernon, brother Johnny Bates of Caldwell, sister Gloria Keylor of Roseville, the Poole family of East Canton, as well...

Suzann E. HarmonSuzann E. Harmon age 59 of Louisville went home with the Lord on Monday, June 13th surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She will lovingly be missed.She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Mary (Hupp) Davison.Suzann is survived by her loving husband Kim, daughter Angela and son Kevin, her...

Ricky A. FieldersRicky A. Fielders passed away June 13, 2016 following a brief illness.  He was born in Akron, Ohio but lived the last fourteen years in Las Vegas where he enjoyed the heat.He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur L. and sisters, Sherry Bailey-Clark and Yvonne.Ricky is survived by his son, Brian (Dedra); four grandchildren; mother, Shirley;...

Douglas V. BeltzDouglas V. Beltz of Wadsworth died on June 6, 2016. He was dearly loved and is deeply mourned by his children, wife, family and friendsMemorials may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illnesswww.namiohio.orgThe family will hold a private memorial service at future time. Condolences and special memories may be shared athttps://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/.Heritage Cremation Society330-564-1213

Linda Mae NorrisLinda Mae Norris born on November 30, 1950 in Blytheville, Arkansas passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, June 9, 2016 after battling Cancer.  She worked at Robin Industries 15 years ago.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed making crafts.She is preceded in death by her father, Lonnie Reese of Arkansas, and...

Thomas L. Brown Sr.Thomas L. Brown Sr. age 71, born October 14,1944, passed away June 10, 2016. Tom retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 33 years of service.Tom is preceded in death by his wife Julia C. Brown; daughter Julia M. Brown; three sisters and one brother.He leaves behind a son, Thomas L. Brown Jr.; two daughters, Elva C. Obrecht and...

Mona L. WilliamsMona L. Williams passed away May 28, 2016 after battling cancer.  She was preceded in death by her mother Eloise, grandmother Margaret and sister Joanne. She will be missed by her sisters Linda Holland, Liz Holland and wife Krista, bother Bobby Holland and wife Lori and her nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken...

Christina Lee (Kinser) GoodwinChristina Lee (Kinser) Goodwin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2016 following an extended illness.  She was born November 12, 1976 in Lancaster, PA to Rose and Hugh Kinser. Chrissy enjoyed listening to music, reading, crafts, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.She is preceded in death by her father...