Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

ROBERT A. RIMER

Robert A. Rimer 76 joined the love of his life, Diann, on Sunday, July 22nd 2018.  Born in Dover, Ohio February 12, 1942, he was the son of Robert and Jayne Rimer.

He was a 1960 graduate of Dover High School and attended Walsh College. He was employed at Snelling Personnel for...

Jul 17, 2018

Darryl L. Werstler, 65, went to be with the Lord, July 17, 2018.

Darryl was born January 4, 1953 in Canton, to the late Chester and Dawn (Sloat) Werstler and lived in the North Canton area most of his life.

Along with his parents, Darryl is preceded in death by his siblings, Eugene, Phyllis, and Victor as...

Jul 12, 2018

JENEVA K. WISE

Jeneva K. Wise, 91, of Uniontown, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of her Lord, July 12, 2018.  She was born June 26, 1927 in Canton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. Wise; an infant baby; sister, Shirley, and brother, Bill.

Jeneva's memory will live on in...

Jun 13, 2018

SOPHIE IMHOFF

Sophie Imhoff, 90, of Uniontown, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, June 13, 2018.  She was born February 4, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Nicholas and Theodora Fegal.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant twins; sisters, Mary Demecs, Ann Mettle, Stella Sweitzer, Julia Shemwell, Pauline...

May 28, 2018

SUSAN M. JOHNSON

Susan M. Johnson, 73, of Hartville, Ohio, entered the gates of heaven, Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born February 27, 1945 in Iron River, Michigan, daughter of the late Uno and Ann Maki.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her companion, Joey Ihasz in 2009.

May 11, 2018

Larry Dale McClellan, 73, passed into heaven on May 11, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio on April 15, 1945 to Dale and Violet (Spriggle) McClellan, he was a 1963 graduate of Green High School. Immediately after graduation, Larry began working as an orderly at Akron Children’s Hospital while serving in the Army Reserves and attending the University of Akron...

Apr 30, 2018

DONALD BUHITE

Mr. Donald James Buhite died on April 30, 2018 at his home in Green. He was born April 10, 1929 in Springfield Township, the son of Wayne and Mary (Wymer) Buhite.

Mr. Buhite was preceded in death by his wife Violet, his son David Blair, his brother David Buhite, and sister Catherine Haines....

Apr 27, 2018

GRAYSON RICE

Grayson Michael Everett Rice, infant son of Lee Ann Rice and God’s wonderful creation was welcomed into God’s loving care on April 27, 2018.

Grayson, although his time here was brief, will be forever in the hearts of those he leaves behind; mother, Lee Ann Rice; brothers, Robert, Matthew, and Kenny; and sister,...

Apr 24, 2018

BETTY TAYLOR

Betty Taylor, 91, went home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, husband, John Everett Taylor on April 24, 2018.

Born in Hambleton, West Virginia on April 21, 1927 to Bricey and Arthur Moore, she attended Parsons High School in West Virginia. She married John in a small white...

Apr 9, 2018

SUZANNE (Lesh) GALLEGLY

Suzanne Elizabeth (Lesh) Gallegly, 48, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away April 9, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 19, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of Gary Lesh and Ida Lindner Lesh.

Suzanne will be forever in the hearts of those she leaves behind; husband, David Gallegly of 25 years;...

Apr 5, 2018

Gordon E. Miller

Gordon E. Miller, 85, passed away April 5, 2018. Born December 19, 1932 in Springfield Township, to Ervin and Mary (Reid) Miller, he was an area resident all of his life. Gordon, a Korean Conflict Navy veteran, worked for General Motors, Terex Division until their plant closing. He served as past president of Lakemore...

Feb 28, 2018

Nydah Joyce Cottrell

Nydah Joyce Cottrell, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2018. Born in Barberton, Ohio on April 1, 1933 to Stanley and Cleyon (Wood) Bird, she was an area resident all of her life. Nydah worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. for many years before quitting to raise her children and...

Feb 24, 2018

Earnest W. Ramsey, 79, of Uniontown, passed away at home on February 24, 2018, with his wife by his side. He was born in Altoona, PA on September 1, 1938 to Elder “Herk” and Pearl (Eckhard) Ramsey. Earnest served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He retired from the M. O’Neils Co. (May Dept. Store, Macy’s Dept....

Feb 18, 2018

Edith Chewning

Edith Chewning, 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2018. Born April 1, 1929 in Mill Creek, WV., to Johnathan and Addie (Shreve) Wamsley, she was an area resident most of her life. Edith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was a member of Uniontown Chapel of Faith.

Feb 10, 2018

Donald C. Hensley Donald C. Hensley, beloved husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2018. He died at the age of 72 after a long hard fought battle with illness. He was born in Akron on March 5, 1945 to Curtis C. and Evelyn G. Hensley. After graduating from East High School in...

Jan 10, 2018

Jo Iris McClung

Jo Iris McClung, 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2018. Born August 25, 1933 in Camden-On-Gauley, WV, to Joseph and Grace (Hart) Cool, she was an area resident most of her life. Jo, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was a member of Hartville Church of God....

Jan 4, 2018

Jean M. Shelly

Jean M. Shelly, 92, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018. Born on September 24, 1925 in Warren, Ohio, to William and Marie (Smith) Fischer, she was a Greentown area resident most of her life, graduating from Greentown H.S.. Jean, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, worked until...

Dec 31, 2017

Mary Owens Pepper Mary (nee Fox) Pepper, went home to be with her Lord on December 31, 2017. Born December 25, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls, she was an area resident all of her life. Mary, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Martha Women's Circle. She was...

Dec 21, 2017

Richard J. Samples Richard “Rick” Jack Samples, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Rick was a talented guitarist, comedian and radio personality who brought smiles to many faces throughout his traveling career.  Music and laughter was his passion, forming a “rock-n-roll” band even before graduating Garfield High School in 1964.

He attended Akron...

Dec 21, 2017

Violet N. Kunkel, 86, went home to be with her Lord on December 21, 2017. Born in Letcher County, KY. on August 14, 1931 to James and Bergie (Boggs) Caudill, she was an area resident most of her life. Violet a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her...