All Obituaries

CECILIA GRACE GREIN Cecilia Grace Grein, 72, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away suddenly Monday, September 21, 2020.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 27, 1948 to the late Roland W. Menary and Gloria A. Rusher Menary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Colleen Schwartz. Cecilia Grace, a beautiful name for a beautiful and exceptional woman, whose heart radiated warmth and tender loving care. She was a person of compassion who listened with love....

GREGORY DAVID MORRISON Gregory David Morrison, 65, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2020.  He was born March 11, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha Twinem Morrison. An all-around handyman, Gregory enjoyed wood working, had a knack for putting things together, and working with his hands.  He attended Grace Brethren Church and served as an usher.  He enjoyed sports and was an Ohio State and Minnesota Vikings fan. Gregory treasured...

MARY SIMMERS Mary Simmers (nee Helock), age 96, was born on her grandmother’s farm in Ringtown, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1923 and died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, eight days short of her 97th birthday.  Mary was the oldest of eight children, a child of the Great Depression. To the end, she cared for and about all her brothers and sisters.  She lived an incredible life, experiencing many of the world’s life changing events.  After high school, she moved to...

DAVID “BINGO” BAUGHMAN David “Bingo” Baughman, 89, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, September 3, 2020.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, December 28, 1930 to Warren and Carrie (Rinker) Baughman, bringing joy to the Baughman family. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, John Baughman; sister, Edna Swesey; and brother, Robert Baughman. Remembering always, David’s smile, venture for life, and the love he shared with his...

Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik, BSN, MSN, Ph.D Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik passed away in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2020 after a battle with cancer. She was under hospice care at home and was able to spend precious time with her family and friends in her last days. Gaynor was born on March 24, 1929 at Vancouver Barracks, Vancouver, Washington, to Col. Hugh Carlton Dorrien (ret.) and Elsye Elizabeth Breece. She spent her formative years moving as a military dependent...

THOMAS E. FRIEDMAN Thomas E. Friedman, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully, August 26, 2020 while in his home, surrounded by his family, good friend, Paul Woods, good friends, as well as neighbors, Tom and Shirley Kurtz, and Pastor David Conrad. He was born in Akron, Ohio, May 25, 1935 to Nicholas J. Friedman and Marie A. Metz Friedman. Together with his parents, preceding Tom in death is his son, Jeffrey Friedman; brother, Nicholas Friedman, Jr.; sisters, Esther Hughes, Ruth...

KALEIGH RAE KING 11/26/2000 – 08/17/2020 Kaleigh went home to be with Jesus on August 17, 2020.  There are not enough words to describe her contagious laugh and outgoing, fun-loving personality.  She loved and is loved.  She was a 2019 graduate of Uniontown Lake High School.  She was a third grade Sunday school teacher at NewPointe Community Church in Canton, Ohio, where she attended with her family.  She was employed at Gervasi Crush House...

WILLIAM A. “BILL” LAMBIOTTE William A. “Bill” Lambiotte, passed on to a new life, August 10th, 2020 due to complications with congestive heart failure. He was born on June 25th, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Bill headed up the road to Akron in 1957, after being accepted into the Goodyear Apprentice Program, as a sheet metal worker.  He worked at Goodyear for 18 years and then moved onto the Packaging Corporation, as a maintenance supervisor. He was also a...

WERNER POECHTRAGER Werner Poechtrager, 61, of Greentown, Ohio, was welcomed into his eternal home on August 4, 2020.  Born November 18, 1958 in Linz, Austria, he was the son of Franz Poechtrager and the late Ernestine Friedl Poechtrager. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Wolfgang Poechtrager. Werner’s memory and legacy will live on in the lives and hearts of those who survive; his wife of 36 years, Charlene Poechtrager of Greentown;...

GENE BOURN Gene Bourn, 86, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020.  Gene was born on July 5, 1934 to Ralph and Hazel Bourn.  Gene was a graduate of Springfield High School, where he was inducted into the sports Hall of Fame. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, infant Ruth, Willagene Swartz, Sandra Craiglow; brothers, Ralph, Dick, Ellis; and granddaughter, Alexis Henley. Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy; daughters, Ame (Chuck)...