Obituaries
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne McBroom
Nov 11, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” W. McBroom, age 87, went home to be with the Lord November 11, 2021. Jerry was born in Tennessee and lived in Mogadore most of his life. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend who loved spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Jerry enjoyed gardening, his grandchildren,...
Audrey A. Lucas
Nov 7, 2021
Audrey Lucas, born February 24, 1941, passed away at Altercare of Hartville on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. Audrey was a graduate of Ellet High School and spent most of her adult life working in grocery stores as a meat wrapper before retiring from Giant Eagle in 2006. She was a member of...
Iva Mast
Nov 7, 2021
Iva Mast, age 73, of Hartville, Ohio and currently residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on November 7, 2021. She loved sewing and cross-stitching. Iva was a faithful member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Iva was the daughter of the late John and Alma (Schlabach) Wittmer and wife to the late John Henry Mast. She was a loving and...
Shelly L. Dizdar
Nov 4, 2021
Shelly L. Dizdar, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, Shelly settled in Canton with her husband, Russell. She wore many hats during her time in the workforce. In addition to working for Goodyear, Shelly worked as a pregnancy counselor for Akron Pregnancy Services and found joy as a speaker...
Berniece G. Piercy
Nov 3, 2021
Berniece G. Piercy, 95, of North Canton passed away on November 3, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 30, 1926 to the late Madison Sr. and Ruth Morris, Berniece loved being with her family, cooking for her grandkids, and playing cards. She was a very talented artist and poet, publishing many poems. Berniece was an amazing woman and will...
Donald "Don" Sarrett
Nov 3, 2021
Donald “Don” Sarrett, age 84, passed away on November 3, 2021. He was born in Arnett, WVa and graduated from Hower High School. Don worked for J & L Steel for 23 years. During his free time, he enjoyed visiting the race track and smoking a cigar. He was a fan of drag racing and hot rods. If it had...
Altha "Joy" Clemensen
Nov 2, 2021
Altha "Joy" Clemensen, age 91, went home to be with her Savior on November 2, 2021. She was born on December 15, 1929 to Wilbur and Altha Nave in Orange, Ca. She resided in Orange, Albuquerque, and for the last 16 years in the Akron area. She enjoyed reading, studying God’s word, and puzzles. Joy was preceded in death by...
Dorothy J. Lower (Ringgold
Nov 1, 2021
Dorothy went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah Ringgold; brother, Bill Ringgold; and husband, Charles Albert Lower. Dorothy was born in Akron on October 2, 1924. She attended Springfield Local Schools where she graduated in 1943. During high school and two years after graduation, she worked...
Harry F. Taylor
Oct 29, 2021
Harry Taylor, age 84, passed away on October 29, 2021. Born at home in Mogadore, he was a resident of Brimfield for 55 years. Known by his friends as “Hawk,” Harry graduated from Mogadore High School and was a member of the 1955 Mogadore High School State Championship football team. He was inducted into the Mogadore High School Athletic Hall of...
Daniel l. Miller
Oct 27, 2021
Daniel L. Miller, age 95, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 knowing the love and care of his children. He was born at Mt. Eaton on May 13, 1926 to Levi (1891-1985) and Dala (Gingerich) (1894-1972) Miller. On September 23, 1949 he married Keturah Wagler at Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church in Hartville, where they were the first...
Betty Keel
Oct 23, 2021
Betty Lou Keel, 96, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1925, in Akron, Ohio. She married the love of her life Robert Keel and was a homemaker. She loved to cook her famous sourdough bread and sour cream sugar cookies. She enjoyed her cat Charlie, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren....
Jerry L. Hiner
Oct 19, 2021
Jerry L. Hiner passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2021 at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles E. and Sylvia Hiner, and brother, Denny Hiner. He is survived by son, Jerry L. Hiner II (Amanda); daughter, Brandy Hiner; brother, Edd Hiner (Diane); sister, Janice Hiner; sister-in-law, Pam Hiner; 8 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Carlyn May Toth
Oct 19, 2021
Carlyn May Toth (Franke), age 67, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2021. Born in Charleston, SC where her father was stationed in the Navy, she was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and resided in Akron/Portage Lakes for most of her life. Last year she retired from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. Carlyn was a lover...
Alberta Ann Ramsay
Oct 18, 2021
Alberta Ann Ramsay, 90, passed away at home with her family on October 18, 2021. Alberta was always stepping up to help care for family and friends. She loved travelling with her dear friend, Ruby Kenepp and visiting with her neighbor, Lourena. Mom welcomed our friends into our home and loved to fill the table for everyone to enjoy her...
Stephen "Jerry" McEntee
Oct 17, 2021
Stephen J. McEntee Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, peacefully in his home. Born in Wadsworth, Stephen “Jerry” was a 1954 graduate of Wadsworth High School, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. He moved to Uniontown in 1972 and later...
Russell J. Dizdar
Oct 17, 2021
Russell J. Dizdar, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, Russell eventually settled in Canton where he studied at Malone College. Throughout his life, he was active in his Faith; pastoring Calvary Community Fellowship from the early 90’s until 2007 and ministering to others through Shatter the Darkness for over...
Edna Mae Schlabach
Oct 15, 2021
Edna Mae Schlabach, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2021. Born in Canton, she lived in Hartville all of her life. Edna was co-founder of Health and Beauty Naturally in Hartville. After selling the business, she was a kitchen designer at Hartville Hardware. After retirement, she managed Ten Thousand Villages in The Hartville Marketplace....
Barbara J. Riggs
Oct 15, 2021
Barbara J. Riggs, age 75, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Green, graduating from Green High School. Barbara was a member of United Methodist Church in Green. She enjoyed being involved with her church and the Green Good Neighbors. Preceded in death by her husband Richard; and son Richard Scott. Barbara is survived by...
Cindy Glover (nee Garner)
Oct 14, 2021
Cindy Glover, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2021. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown and graduated from Lake High School. Cindy was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed reading, shopping, and animals. Cindy was preceded in death by her mother, Murial Garner (Fugate). She is survived by her father,...
Carlo M. Palmieri
Oct 12, 2021
Carlo M. Palmieri, 94, passed peacefully on October 12, 2021. He was born in Anzio, Italy in 1927 and came to America as a young man. He was a successful businessman and builder working on many notable buildings in the area. One of his greatest joys was receiving a medal from an Orthodox Pope after the completion of a church...