Kathlyn C. Greene, age 80, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in her home. She was the daughter of the late Arthur D. and Mary A. Smith of Louisville, OH. She is survived by her husband Robert E Greene, a brother, Arthur (Pam) Smith; four daughters, Corrine (Gregory) Hansen, Mary (Brad) Koah, Suzanne (Chuck) Elliott, Melissa (Mark) Bishop; four sons, Thomas Gill, Michael (Angela) Gill, Jeff (Linda) Ramser, Daniel Ramser; and 13 grandchildren. There will be no calling...

Bob D. Schillig, age 72, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and dementia. He was born August 27, 1948 in Louisville to the late Lawrence J. and Eileen M. (Burgess) Schillig. Bob was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the Army, were he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Sharpshooter Badge-Rifle Medal.  He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and...

Russell Lee Smith, Sr, age 83, of North Canton, OH passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born Feb. 22, 1938 in Wheeling, W. Virginia to the late John and Anna (Bonar) Smith. Russell was retired from the Ray Molder Carrier Corp., where he was a truck driver. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Iva Catherine Smith and a brother, George LeRoy Smith. Russell is survived by his wife Marybelle Smith; two sons,...

Roderick W. Lang, age 65, of Canton, Ohio, died after an extended illness on May 18, 2021. The son of the late Robert W. and Dorris J. Lang, he graduated from Louisville High School in 1974. He then attended Ohio Northern University, earning a degree in English and Journalism in 1978. After graduating from college, he was employed as the Educational Director and later as Director of the McKinley Museum, wrote for Ohio Power’s employee magazine, and worked for several large trade...

Dale “Jake” Crowl, age 79, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born June 8, 1941 in Rodgers, Ohio; he was the son of Thomas and Pauline (Clark) Crowl. Jake retired in 2011 from Stroup and Sons; was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Green; he enjoyed mowing yards for people and helping others in various ways; he loved working on cars with his best buddy, Randy. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marie A. (Philips); daughter Tina...

Donald A. Todoran, age 63, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021. Born June 30, 1957 in Canton, he was the son of George A. and Nancy (Miller) Todoran.  He retired from Canton Drop Forge after 35 years of service. Donald was preceded in death by his father.  Survivors include his daughter, Amber Erwin; grandchildren: Benjamin, Kennedy, and Warren; mother, Nancy M. Todoran; and a sister, Connie L. Greathouse. Calling hours will take place on Thursday from 5-7PM at...

 “Together Again” Allen H. Frease, age 89, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born March 30, 1932 in Ironton, OH to the late Kenneth and Bernice Frease. Allen was an Airforce Veteran and a graduate of Louisville High School (class of 1950) and Kent State University. He was Co-Owner of Frease Electric in Canton. He was a member of the Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton (where he was a member of the church choir) and the Canton Masonic Lodge #60 F&AM. Allen and...

Mary C. Shankle “Lo, I am with you always even until the end of the world.” Passing peacefully at home naturally Mary went home to be with the Lord, April 21, 2021. Born Feb 20, 1923 in Canton, OH, to the late Henry A. & Forest E. (Meek) Stockert. A 1940 graduate of Louisville High in Louisville, OH where she resided. She was a devote church member for 85 years of MLLC until closing in 2009 when she joined Kountze Memorial. Surviving family include, 2 sons, Roger Matz &...

Loretta M. Matheny, age 90, of Louisville, OH, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born in Vadis, W. Va. on October 9, 1930 to the late William and Ruby (Lawson) Talbott. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rulena Esway and a brother, Leonard Talbott. Loretta is survived by her husband, Eugene; two daughters, Linda (Terry) Fleischer and Donna Kelley; a son, Tom (Deborah) Matheny; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be...

Patricia Louise Haubert, 87, passed away April 16, 2021 after an extended illness and in hospice, while staying at St. Joseph’s nursing home in Louisville.  Patty was born in Louisville, at home, on October 10, 1933 to the late Lawrence (Mickey) and Esther (Haidet) McKimm.  Patty was very involved in the social scene at Louisville HS, (after attending Mount St. Marie for one year), and participated in many activities, including intramural sports.  (There were no girls...