Mary A. Gugelman, age 98, of Louisville, OH, passed away Sunday January 19, 2020. She was born in Toledo, OH on June 15, 1921 to the late George and Thelogia (Engli) Sarris. Mary was a former employee of B & W Tube Co. of Alliance and retired from the former Stern & Mann’s of Canton. She was a member of the Paradise United Church of Christ in Louisville. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George Gugelman in 2006, sister, Freda Best and brother, Pete Sarris. She is...

Jeanne R. Sands, age 70, of Louisville, OH passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born February 1, 1949 in Canton, OH to the late Paul and Viola (Bair) Saeger. She was a past member of the Louisville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Jeanne is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Cori Sands, a sister, Karen (Jim) Yerkey, a brother, Larry (Karen) Saeger, and two granddaughters, Jessica (Zach) Ruggles and Shayna Sands. Funeral services will be 11am Thursday at...

James T. (Terry) Kelly, 79, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, in Mercy Medical Center in Canton. Born September 8, 1940, in Buffalo, Ohio, Terry attended Lincoln High School in Canton before joining the U.S. Navy in 1957.  He owned and operated his own antique restoration business for more than 40 years, retiring six years ago. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Winifred Kelly, and his brother, Larry Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 55...

Carmen L. Greco, age 75, of Louisville, OH passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was born August 6, 1944 in Malvern, OH. Carmen worked for Hercules Engines and later retired from the Hendrickson Co. He was past president of the UAW Local # 161. He was a longtime member and trustee of the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, the Louisville Football Chain Gang, Louisville Touchdown Club, and Booster Club.   “Carm” LOVED and supported all Louisville Sports. He is survived by...

Dorothy Arlene (Yoder) Schmucker, age 84, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020 in Strongsville, OH. She was born in Alliance, OH on July 5, 1935 to the late Willis and Christiana (Miller) Yoder. Dorothy was a homemaker and retired cook from Marlington Middle School. She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, the head of the hostess committee for many years and past president of the women’s sewing.  Dorothy was...

Doris A. (Garrett) Pragnell, age 79, of Louisville, OH passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 in her home. She was born in Salem, Ohio on May 12, 1940 to the late Adam and Marjorie (Stahl) Katarsky. Doris was a Louisville High School graduate and was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ. She was retired from Canton Health Care as an LPN. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren and a sister, Carol Mauer. Doris is survived by her husband, Bart Pragnell; her...

Lt. Col. Robert A. Waltz, age 89, of Louisville, OH was welcomed into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by beloved family, in his home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born September 4, 1930 in Alliance, OH to the late Harry and Iva (Beck) Waltz. Bob was retired from Alliance Machine after 30 years, Louisville schools as a bus driver for 15 years and served in the Army/National Guard for 22 years. He was a member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church, American Legion #574, a member of...

Sarah Mae Schweitzer, age 24, of Minerva, OH went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Dec. 27 after a sudden accident. Sarah was born May 25, 1995 in Canton to Dale and Nancy Schweitzer (Blank). She was a godly young woman with wisdom beyond her years. A sophomore at Kent State Stark, she studied English and participated in Revive campus ministry. Sarah’s church home was Freedom Found Ministries. A witty, intellectual sort, Sarah often could be found at the library or bookstore...

Nancy L. Taylor, age 84, of Louisville, OH passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Cambridge, OH. She was born November 7, 1935 in Louisville to the late Greer and Dora Shamblen. Nancy was a long time Elementary School Teacher in Louisville. She was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ and a dedicated member of the church choir. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Louisville Eastern Star #400 and a member of the Stark County Retired Teachers Assoc.   Nancy was preceded in...

Elwood U. Schmucker, age 91, of Louisville, OH passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was born July 11, 1928 in Louisville, OH to the late Daniel and Ella (Schloneger) Schmucker. He was a graduate of Louisville High School. Elwood was the retired owner of Schmucker Brothers Farm. He was a member of the Israel’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Stark County Farm Bureau. His hobby was to work, work, work! Elwood was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Jean (Speakman) in 2004 and...