All Obituaries

RICHARD M. WISE Richard M. Wise was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother during his incredible and full 97 years of life. He passed away peacefully, at his home, January 15, 2022. Born in Greentown, Ohio on September 27, 1924, he was one of four children born to the late Carl and Elsie (Miller) Wise. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Myers and brother, Louis Wise. Grateful for the wonderful years together are...

PAMELA JANE WILSON Pamela Jane Wilson was welcomed home on January 6, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born to the late William and Dorothea (Seesdorf) Wilson on November 29, 1947, in Akron, Ohio. She was a retired RN from Akron City Hospital and a member of the Sierra Club Civic Organization. A lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ in Uniontown, she was active in bible study, fellowship, and several mission events throughout her life. She fulfilled her spiritual journey, sharing...

RICHARD V. SPIDLE Richard V. Spidle was called home to Heaven on January 7, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1937, to parents, Virgil and Nora (Hoare) Spidle who preceded him in death, together with his sister, Betty Jane Gostlin. He leaves behind beautiful memories to his wife, Judy Spidle of 60 years; sons, Brian (Brigette) Spidle, Ken (Debra) Spidle, and Mark (Janet) Spidle; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; brother, Roy (Shirley) Spidle;...

WILLIAM W. VOIGT William W. Voigt passed away peacefully, December 30,2021. Born October 28, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wesley and Alice (Enlow) Voigt. A wonderful family-oriented person, he enjoyed anything outdoor related, especially hunting and fishing. He was quick to tell a joke or two and make everyone laugh. William was an incredibly talented artist and accomplished finish carpenter, landing the name “The Carpenter Guy.” William’s memory will...

DAVID A. IVEY David A. Ivey went home to be with the Lord, on December 21, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 8, 1960. He was an avid firearms enthusiast, NRA instructor, and founder of Freedom Firearms Training Center, where he taught the concealed carry course from 2004 to 2013. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles L., and Juanita C. (Creekmore) Ivey; grandparents, Luther and...

WILLIAM “BILL” ROGER HARLAND On December 21, 2021, Bill Harland, passed away from a stroke related to COVID complications. Bill gave it a good fight, until the end. Bill was deeply loved by his family. Left to miss Bill’s strange sense of humor is his mom, Bonnie Hamilton; brother, Tim Harland, along with Julie Lasky; Bill’s companion, Tricia; children, Ashley, Chrissy, Mitchell, Michael, Matthew; his grandchildren; and coffee and golfing friend, Johnny...

HELEN LUCILLE GAINER Helen Lucille Gainer, 95, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2021.  She was born in Craddock, West Virginia on November 17, 1926 to the late Irvin and Virginia (Lowe) Burgess. Also preceding Helen in death was her husband, Fred Gainer and daughter, Cecilia Gainer.  Left to cherish Helen’s memory is her daughter, Bonnie (Frank) Smith; son, Wayne (Donna) Gainer; and granddaughter, Ahdrianna Gilbert. Helen was a...

PHILIP A. LOZON Philip Anthony Lozon, 79, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on December 15, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 8, 1942, to the late Russell and Joan (Pilon) Lozon. Phil graduated from Eastern Michigan University, and he worked for several years in the clothing, retail industry in Akron, OH before moving on to be a small business owner in Boardman, OH. Preceding Phil in death was his wife, Maureen Lozon in August 2021, whom he loved dearly and cared for her in...

REBECCA ANN FILHOUR Rebecca Ann Filhour, 71, of Canton, Ohio passed away December 11, 2021. She was born to the late Harold and Nellie (Wilson) Filhour on November 24, 1950, in Canton, Ohio. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy. A skilled health professional, Rebecca worked as a clinical pathologist in the microbiology department at Aultman Hospital for over 40 years. She enjoyed hunting. She had a sunny and cheery disposition and enjoyed laughter...

SUSAN L. (BAKER) MATULIS Susan L. (Baker) Matulis, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 6, 2021, with her family by her side. Born August 4, 1958, in Bay Village, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Knapp) Baker. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Patricia Rockwood. She is survived by her daughters, Lyndsay (Michael) Burns of Cuyahoga Falls, Jennifer Johnson (fiancé, Lenzie Staneart) of Dover, Sara Hammonds of Cuyahoga Falls,...