Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

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...

Dec 15, 2021

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...

Dec 15, 2021

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...

Dec 11, 2021

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...

Dec 6, 2021

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.

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Dec 4, 2021

GEORGE LEROY HUNT, JR.

George Leroy Hunt Jr., 79, of Uniontown, Ohio went home to be with Jesus, on Saturday, December 4th, 2021.

George was a fullback on the football team for Mogadore High and graduated from Springfield High. He was a life-long Cleveland Browns fan, even when they didn't have a team in Cleveland!...

Nov 21, 2021

GLENN ALLEN MARPLE

Glenn Allen Marple, 80, of Uniontown, OH, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, from complications stemming from Covid and Pneumonia, at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH.

He was born February 13, 1941, the only son of Guy W. Marple and Bessie Fields Marple Lesher.  He is survived by his wife of 52...

Nov 14, 2021

MARY LOUISE MOORE

Mary Louise Moore, 94, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021.

Mary was born on August 20, 1927, in Letherbark, WV, to the late Charles and Beulah (Wilmoth) Anderson.

She was a long-time resident of Uniontown, Ohio and a faithful member of the Greensburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over...

Oct 29, 2021

KAY JACKSON

Kay Jackson, 87, of Suffield, Ohio, passed away, Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1934, to the late Karl and Ruth (Wheatcraft) Miller. Also preceding Kay in death was her husband, Donald E. Jackson.

Enthusiastic about bowling, she worked as a bowling league secretary. Having a...

Oct 13, 2021

KATHLEEN C. GRAHEK

Kathleen C. Grahek, 96, of North Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 13, 2021.  She was born in Carrollton, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Erma (Bettis) Everett on May 27, 1925.

Preceding Kathleen in death was her husband, Joseph Grahek in 1993; infant daughter; brothers, Don...

Oct 13, 2021

KIMBERLY SUE JACKSON

Kimberly Sue Jackson (nee Ware), 64, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021.

She was born on July 7, 1957, in Akron, Ohio to the late Hubert and Joan Ware. Kim was a loving and dedicated mother with hobbies that included reading and puzzling. Kim will be dearly missed and always remembered...

Sep 20, 2021

BRENDA S. JENNINGS

Brenda S. Jennings, treasured mother, grandmother, and sister passed away September 20, 2021 at the age of 75.  She was born in Charleston, West Virginia June 5, 1946, daughter of the late Winfield and Ruth (Martin) Metz.  Additionally, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Darrell Jennings and grandson, Justice...

Sep 16, 2021

THOMAS HERMAN ARTENO

Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Thomas Herman Arteno, 90, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021.  Born June 16, 1931 in Ravenna, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Fleishman) Arteno.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son,...

Sep 9, 2021

Burdette Lloyd Johns                                                                                                                 ...

Sep 6, 2021

MARIE FAYE SPICKARD

Marie Faye Spickard, age 80, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Irene Steiner; brothers, Tom and Jerry Steiner; and daughters, Katherine and Susan. She is survived by her husband, K. Mark Spickard; and her 5 sons, Daniel (Tracey), Douglas,...

Sep 3, 2021

Glenda "Nan/Nanny" Louk

Glenda “Nan/Nanny” Louk passed away peacefully September 3rd, 2021 and was joyfully welcomed into the arms of Jesus and a host of family and friends waiting to greet her. Born March 28,1946 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Mary and Glenn Hedrick.

After meeting the love of her life, Ronald Louk,...

Sep 1, 2021

LORRAINE IRENE BURGESS

Lorraine Irene Burgess, 101, formerly of Greensburg, Ohio passed away on September 1, 2021, at the Braxton Healthcare Center, Sutton, WV.

She was born in Replete, WV on January 9, 1920, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Alta Lough Bickel. Irene was a homemaker, school teacher, and Sunday school teacher. She...

Sep 1, 2021

JAMES J. PROBST

James J. Probst, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home, September 1, 2021, with his family by his side.

He was born November 25, 1937, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Helen (Poorman) Probst.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Ryan Allen...

Aug 31, 2021

MAUREEN A. LOZON

Maureen A. Lozon, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She passed away August 31, 2021 at the age of 76, after an extended illness.

The daughter of Mary Margaret Patricia (Quinn) Carroll, Maureen was born May 22, 1945.  A proud New Yorker, she was born in Brooklyn, was raised and...

Aug 31, 2021

LOWELL E. MARTIN

Lowell E. Martin, 90, of Akron, Ohio, passed away August 31, 2021.  Born November 24, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Martin. Also preceding Lowell in death was his first wife of 59 years, Dorothy Martin; sons, Lowell “Butch” (Sandy) Martin and John Martin; sister, Virginia...