Obituaries

Kenneth L. PaulKenneth Paul, born on May 30, 1963 in Warren, Ohio passed away on March 7th, 2016.  He was employed at Swaglok Co. in Solon, Ohio.  Ken enjoyed cooking, reading, sports and spending time with his family, especially his three young nieces.He was preceded in death by his spouse, Nancy and grandparents.He is survived by his parents, Richard and...

Brian Robert Hartley Tippett, age 65.Mr. Tippett was born in 1951 in the United Kingdom and moved to Nyasaland, Africa in 1957. He was educated in England, became a Chartered Accountant and returned to Malawi, Africa in 1975. He was an avid rugby player and hiker. In 1995 he immigrated to Sandusky, Ohio. In 1998 he Married Clarece and lived...

Darlene Blumenstock HatfieldDecember 20, 1962 – February 25, 2016Dearest wife of Ralph Hatfield; beloved daughter of the late Joan and Albert Blumenstock; beloved step-daughter of the late Helen Blumenstock. Darlene was the loving mother of two and step-mother of Timmy Hatfield, Tammie Paquet and Melanie Arthur; sister of the late beloved Albert Blumenstock, Don Blumenstock, Allison Blumenstock, Mike Blumenstock and...

Columbiana – William Lee YohoWilliam was born in Gary, Indiana on May 31, 1935 to Elzie and Edith Milton Yoho.  He passed away on February 22, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia.  Bill graduated from North Lima High School in 1953.  While attending there he enjoyed playing basketball and football.  He was able to help the basketball team to the...

Ellen “Janey” YoungEllen “Janey” Young passed away peacefully February 22, 2016. She was born September 3, 1945 to the late Ralph and Mabel Wehr of Quaker City, Ohio. She was the proud owner of Janeys Country Cafe in Barberton, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her husband Peter T. Young, her brother Jerry D. Wehr and beloved pets Buddy and...

Carrie Ann MartinOn February 15, 2016, Carrie Ann Martin, 67, of Kent, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, with her family by her side, at University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio, following a brief battle with pneumonia. Carrie Ann was a lifetime resident of Kent and was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Comfort...

Bette J. (Brisbine) Jurkoshek age 99-1/2, passed away peacefully January 27, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was an avid painter in all mediums, and loved playing the piano and organ. She was a member of Living Hope United Methodist Church and the Windermere Chapter of Eastern Stars.She is preceded in death by husbands Richard Brisbine and...

Carl W. Schisler of Canton, Ohio passed away February 9, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 72. He was born in North Jackson, Ohio, the son of the late Norman and Helen (Hurd) Schisler.He is survived by sons, Carl R. Schisler of Geneva on the Lake and Curtis (Amber) Schisler of Canal Fulton; daughter, Karen Garside of...

Paul R. Brodzenski, more affectionately known as Drywall Paul, left this life for eternal rest and relaxation on January 26, 2016. Paul was a skilled craftsman and meticulous home improvement hobbyist. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and socializing. Retired from the Painter’s and Finisher’s Union, Paul’s artistic side and creativity could be seen throughout his home in the masterfully applied techniques...

The life of Lawrence (Larry) Robert Mick of West Chester, Ohio, came full circle February 18, when he left this planet 68 years to the day after his birth. He found peace after a valiant battle with a respiratory illness. He was born on February 18, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Herbert George and Edna Mae (Martin) Mick.He leaves behind...

Joyce was born on April 16, 1942 and graduated from Mayfield High School in 1961. She was a cashier at A&P supermarket in Cleveland Ohio until 1968. She married John B Amantea on July 4th, 1964. Her only son John was born in December of 1969. After her son’s birth, she was active in Brook Park Memorial’s PTA and held...

Thomas Evans Griffith (Swift) 65, native of Canfield and resident of Salem Ohio, departed this world Jan 27 at Essex Care after a long illness. A graduate of Canfield High School 1969 and Choll­Choffin Trades School he was a welder at EW Bliss and Electric Furnace. One of the founders of YBMW Motorcycle Club, he could be seen riding in...

Jerry Moore, born December 24, 1957, passed away January 30, 2016, 58 years old.  Son of Jeanne Gnuschke and Gerald J Moore (both deceased); brother to Michael, Cheryl, Alvin, Susan, Linda and Sandy; uncle to Wally, Tommy, Mikey, Jeffrey,Cathy, Jackie, Jason, Josh and Leah.  Graduate of CSU.  Memorial services held at Northfield Baptist Church, 311 W. Aurora Rd., Northfield, OH.,...

Dennis R Martin age 67 originally from Chicago Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Jan 29, 2016.Beloved father of Michael, Lisa, and Brian; dearest stepfather to Sonya Boyer; loving grandfather of seven; Dearest son to MaryAnn and the late Cy  and dear brother to Danny and Candy. Loving partner of 34 years to Kathy Boyer, dearest friend to Jorj ...

William David Vallo Rellick “Dave”, born on February 19th, 1956 to the late Lorrain and William Vallo in Dayton, OH.  Lorrain then married Andrew Rellick who adopted William. Dave was the brother of the late Andrew Peter Rellick.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Georganne; his daughter Natalie Rellick; step- daughter Heather Cairns(George Mossey); step- grandchildren Brandon,...

Leonard L. Edmiston, 71, of Olmsted Falls passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.He was born May 10, 1944 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Walter and Zeruah (nee-Bailey) Edmiston.Leonard was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years. Mr. Edmiston was avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, camping, fishing and riding his Harley.He is survived by his wife,...

Thomas Hooser passed away January 16th, 2016, after a long battle with liver cancer at the Hospice of Medina County, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 8th 1945 to Alice and Herbert Hooser, both whom preceded him in death. Tom had a great love for fishing, hunting and camping. He loved the outdoors and would spend a...

Donald N. Lehmier, 80, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather (Papa Don) and Great Grandfather. He loved his family more than anything and will be remembered most for his sense of humor. Donald was born in Carrolltown, PA on July 29, 1935 to Casper W. and Hulda M. (Barnicle) Lehmier. He married Bruna F. Dorni in...

Patricia A. Thomas of Akron passed away peacefully at her home December 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 71. She was born June 15, 1944 in Stow, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Brewer) Belcher.She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, David M. Thomas; sons, David (Jessica) and Robert...

Mary Cser, age 87 went home to the Lord on January 24, 2016. Mary was born in Hooversville, Pa on April 10, 1928. She was a resident of Russell Township for over 50 years.She graduated from Hooversville High School and attended Fenn College, and Kent State University. Mary was Business Manager of University Radiologists of Cleveland Inc. from 1973 until...