Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

LORETTA M. HAROLD

Loretta M. Harold, 74, of Akron, Ohio, passed away April 8, 2021.  She was born June 3, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana, daughter of the late George and Arlene (Rankin) Hunt.

Together with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Denny Harold; daughter, Lee Ann Harrold; brother-in-law, Fred Mayrice;...

Apr 4, 2021

CURTIS K. “CURT” HECKER

Curtis K. “Curt” Hecker, 97, was welcomed home, April 4, 2021.

He was born in Springfield Township, Ohio on January 18, 1924 to the late Morris and Wilma Hecker. Also preceding him in death, were brothers, Jack and Howard Hecker. Curt was a 1941 graduate of Greensburg High School and was...

Mar 31, 2021

"Together Again"

MARY E. LINDSAY

Mary E. Lindsay went home to be with the Lord March 31, 2021, as she joined her husband, Robert and her loved ones that went on before her.

She was one of four daughters born to the late Haven and Bess (Fulks) McKnight in Charleston, West Virginia on...

Mar 18, 2021

PHYLLIS “BILLIE” ROGERS

Phyllis "Billie" Rogers, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2021.  Billie was born on September 18, 1928 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of George and Lillie Robinson, who preceded her in death, along with her sisters, Sally, Maxine, Nell, Jan and brother, Donald....

Mar 12, 2021

JOHN M. TONKOVICH

John M. Tonkovich, age 85, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He was born January 29, 1936 in Atwater, Ohio to the late Thomas Tonkovich and Mary (Oreskovich) Tonkovich. Also preceding John in death was his son, Roland Tonkovich and brother, Ronald Tonkovich.

John is survived by...

Mar 10, 2021

EILEEN YODER

Eileen Yoder of Hartville, Ohio, passed away peacefully, at the age of 82. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio, April 30, 1938 to William and Emma (Stutzman) Yoder. Together with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her brother, David Yoder and sisters, Miriam Sommers and Mildred Miller.

She is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

DIANE LYNN KNIGHT (BEHRENDSEN)

Diane Lynn Knight (Behrendsen), age 55, born May 4th, 1965 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Richard and Marilyn Behrendsen, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1st, 2021. She was raised in the Massillon/Tuslaw area and resided in Canal Fulton.

Diane was the absolute best wife and mother any man could...

Feb 27, 2021

BETTY (BECKY) BATTLE

Betty (Becky) L. Battle, 77, Uniontown OH, loving wife, mother, and grandmother went home to her Lord on February 27. Born in Richmond, VA, Sept. 21, 1943. Becky was a proud Green High alumnae and resident of Green for most of her life.

Becky was a member of the Ellet Mother Singers...

Feb 18, 2021

EDWARD E. HOSEY

On February 18, 2021, Edward E. Hosey, was welcomed into God’s loving care.

A lifelong Uniontown resident, Edward was born November 5, 1972 to the late Kenneth and Carol Hosey.  For 48 years, Ed was a man of unwavering faith and led his life sharing his true purpose centered on his faith...

Feb 12, 2021

NATHAN ENOS TEAGUE

Nathan Teague, 89, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1931 to the late Nora Ann and Benjamin Howie Teague. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1950. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from service, he built houses with...

Feb 7, 2021

DANIEL A. ELLENBERGER

Daniel A. Ellenberger, of Rootstown, Ohio, passed away February 7, 2021 at the age of 60. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gloria (Morrow) Ellenberger. Also preceding Daniel in death was his son, Stephen.

He worked for United Health Care as...

Feb 2, 2021

WILLIAM A. “BILLY” DOVICSAK

William A. “Billy” Dovicsak, of Uniontown, Ohio, died February 2, 2021 at the age of 45, but his warm-hearted and larger-than-life personality will never be forgotten.

He was born on April 7, 1975 in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  He was the son of Robert Alan Dovicsak and the late Judith Ann...

Jan 21, 2021

Leonard W Olinger

Lenny passed away on January 21, 2021 at Justin Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was born to Kenneth and Elizabeth Olinger Sr., May 10, 1952 and raised in Green Ohio.

He was a 1970 graduate of Green High School. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the American...

Jan 16, 2021

JOAN M. GILL

Joan M. Gill, died peacefully at Altercare of Hartville on January 16, 2021.  Born October 6, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ella (Thompson) Thornton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Gill and daughter, Victoria Bellany.

Treasuring priceless memories of...

Jan 10, 2021

JUDITH ANN DOVICSAK

On January 10, 2021, Judith Ann Dovicsak, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 68.

Judy was born January 1, 1953 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the late Willis and Margaret (Kepchia) Aleadri. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide for North Canton Hoover High School.

She...

Jan 8, 2021

JOHN C. MISHLER

John C. Mishler, 71, passed away January 8th after a lengthy illness.  Born in Willard, Ohio, February 15, 1949, he was the son of the late John Mishler, Jr. and Thelma Mosbaugher Mishler.

Also preceding John in death was his brother, Richard Riggs.

John’s memory will be a timeless treasure...

Jan 1, 2021

JOHN P. FLEISCHMAN

On January 1, 2021, John P. Fleischman passed away peacefully in his home, and the Lord welcomed him with open arms to heaven.  He was born to the late John F. Fleischman and Marie Haas Fleischman on July 30, 1927 in Canton, Ohio. At the age of eight, John and his family moved to...

Dec 31, 2020

"Together Again"

Evelyn R. Hughes, 96, passed away quietly December 31, 2020. Born December 2, 1924 in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, to Simon and Nina Mae Lockard Taylor.  She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  After many years of service and hard work, she retired from Logan Metal Stamping.  After her retirement, she spent time with...

Dec 29, 2020

SHAWN WILLIAM POE

Shawn William Poe, age 55, passed away December 29, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Poe.  He is survived by his mother and step-father, Nancy and John Giffin; sister, Kelly (George) Klechner; brothers, Eric and Brandon (Meggan) Poe; five nieces, Mandi (Brent) Stephenson, Heather (Mike) Millington, Danielle Poe, Taylor Poe,...

Dec 26, 2020

GUSSIE ROGERS

Gussie Rogers, 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2020. Gussie was born on March 17, 1923 in Richwood, WV, son of Hester Young, who preceded him in death, along with his brothers, Snowden, Leslie; and sister, Immogene.

He was a WW II veteran serving in the...