Louellen "Jo" Swihart, 54, of Alliance passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Nuremburg, Germany on October 19, 1964, graduated from TImken High School and most recently was employed by Target in North Canton. She was preceded in death by a special niece, her grandparents and her loving husband of 32 years, Jerry Swihart in 2015. She is survived by her mother, JoAnn (Lyons) Rodocker,...

“Together Again” Joan L. Blubaugh, age 77, of Louisville, OH passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. She was born January 25, 1942 in Orrville, OH to the late Lawrence and Grace Honnold, Sr. She attended Faith Family Church. Joan was also preceded in death by her husband, David H. Blubaugh, in 2007 and her brother, Larry Honnold, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Jim) Pierce, son, David Blubaugh, grandson, Jordan Blubaugh and a brother, Tom (Pam) Honnold. Funeral...

Justin Phillip Tenney, age 33, passed away far too soon on March 4, 2019. Justin graduated from Louisville High School and worked at Avalon Food Service.  He loved to play video games, but not quite as much as he loved just spending time with his friends and family, as well as his two cats. Justin was the type of person who would do or give anything to help a friend in need.He is survived by the love of his life Meghan Horst, his mom Sandy and stepfather Howard Lorah, his father Lester...

Sarah Virginia Smith, age 98, passed away March 12 in Sebring, Ohio.  Mrs. Smith was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, to Onward Emmett and Fannie Burge.  She was raised in Cameron, West Virginia.  Sarah obtained an Associate Degree in Elementary Education in 1939 from Fairmont State College, Ohio.  She then taught in the Freeport, Ohio, public schools from 1941 – 1944, where she met her future husband, Howard R. Smith.  Married in 1943, Sarah and Howard...

Mary Ellen Greathouse, age 81, of Canton, OH passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was born August 30, 1937 in Lewisville, OH. She was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ. Mary is survived by two daughters, Diana (Jeff) Tilton, Laura (Jim) Tilton; a son, Michael (Connie) Greathouse, five grandchildren, Michael (Kristen) Greathouse II, Nicholas (Sarah) Greathouse, Megan (Paul) Motts, Jacob (Marisa) Tilton and Jesse (Julia) Tilton; Five great-grandchildren, Marilyn, Michael III,...

Gene “Tony” Tournoux, age 88, of Louisville, OH passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 following a long battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1930 in Louisville, OH, to the late Bernard and Arlene (Blanc) Tournoux. Gene was a 1949 graduate of Louisville High School and he attended Kent State University. He was a retired metallurgist from Republic Steel and he had retired from Fisher Foods as a Stocker. He was a lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church and he was a member...

Christine L. Ickes-Gurganus, age 56, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Altercare of Hartville after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 12, 1962 in Canton, OH. Christine was a 1980 graduate of Louisville High School and attended Akron University. She was a member of the Canton First Friends Church. Christine is survived by her mother and step-father, Martha and John Galentine, Jr; two sisters, Debbie (Glenn) Johanson, Sharon (Rich) Reed; two brothers, Mark...

Robert Bruce Smalley, age 63, of Louisville, OH passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 in his home, following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1955 in Canton, OH to the late Robert D. and Shirley Smalley. Bruce was an Army Veteran and he retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 38 years of service. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Smalley in 2013. He is survived by his son, Robert “Ben” (Melissa) Smalley; three sisters, Barbara (Danny) McCray, Brenda (Brian)...

William M. Williams, age 75, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born March 29, 1943 in Canton, OH to the late Roland and Marguerite (Darby) Williams. Bill was an Army Veteran. He retired from the Timken Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, camping, swimming and spending time with family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Conrad) Williams, two daughters, Melissa (Scott) Kiko, Angela (Aaron Dunn) Williams, three...

Peggy L. Bolmgren, age 95, of Louisville, OH passed away Sunday February 17, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 17, 1923 to the late Wilbur and Corrine (McAfee) Anderson. Peggy was a former LPN at Mercy Hospital and a former Paramedic for Nimishillen Twp. She was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ, Happy Homemakers, Past Matron of Louisville Chapter of Eastern Star and past president of Ohio LPN association. She received many awards for her cooking and baking. Besides...