Robert E. Peterson, age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Louisville, OH passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born April 21, 1928 in Unionport, OH to the late Marion and Mary (McBain) Peterson. Bob spent his early years helping on the family farm in Carrollton, OH. As a Korean War Army Veteran, he was stationed at Panama Canal. Bob loved cars, woodworking, gardening and everything about Cleveland, Ohio State and Louisville sports. Most of all, he loved...

Edwina “Sue” Klingaman, age 87, of Louisville, OH passwd away Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born November 3, 1936 in Belpre, OH to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Hartman) Pape Sr. Sue enjoyed traveling to Amish Country, painting ceramics and doing crafts. She was an avid supporter of all Cleveland sports teams. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Klingaman in 1996 and her brother, Kenneth Pape Jr. She is survived by three daughters, Linda (Greg) Smith, Karen (Russell)...

Robert (Bob) Belden Stevens passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born May 28, 1937, to the late Wilbur and Dorothy Stevens in Canton, Ohio. In 1955 he met the love of his life, Jean Ashby Stevens while working together in Canton, Ohio. They soon married and settled in Louisville, Ohio where they raised their sons, Mark and Greg, and lived for almost 63 years. Bob was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church (now Christ Church Louisville). Bob retired from Hercules Engines and...

Joann M. Gore, age 97, of Plain Township passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born January 14, 1927 in Red Boiling Springs, TN; she was the daughter of Johnnie and Jeanie (Forkum) Jones. Joann was a press operator for the Schumaker Door and Window Company; she was an active member of Louisville Baptist Temple. Survivors include:  son, Dan (Sharon) Gore; daughter in law, Judith Gore; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Fausnight. She was preceded in...

Alex George Brady, age 73, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born May 9, 1950 in Canton, OH to the late Alex & Katherine (Holbein) Brady. Alex was a United States Marine veteran and he worked for many years at Republic Steel in Canton. He was a member of the Short Creek Sportsman Club. Alex is survived by his wife, Linda (Costello) Brady; two daughters, Rhonda Brady & Stephanie (Dale) Honaker; a son, Ronald Sells; two sisters, Kathy Blake & Jean...

Ronald R. Gore, age 76, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born June 19, 1947 in Cookeville, TN., he was the son of Raymond R. and Joann (Jones) Gore. Ron retired from the Timken Company after 30 years of service where he worked as a truck driver. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp where he proudly served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Louisville Baptist Temple as well as the Louisville American Legion. Besides his mother, survivors include his wife of 58 years,...

Diane Faith Bauman, age 79, of North Canton, OH passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born June 2, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Donald and Viva Mae (Amos) Barthel. She was a 1962 graduate of Louisville High School. Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, James Bauman in 2000; her sister, Eileen Bose and three brothers, Dante, Dwayne and Don Barthel. She is survived by a brother, Denny Barthel; sister-in-law, Jan (Don) Duffy; her lifelong friend, Barb Myher; and many...

Eunice E. (Mellinger) Schmucker, age 91, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born August 11, 1932, in North Lima, Ohio to the late Elta (Leinbach) and Port B. Mellinger. Eunice was a graduate of North Lima High School in 1950. She worked many years for Nationwide Insurance Company until her retirement in 1994.  After that, Eunice volunteered for many years at Hartville Thrift Shoppe in Hartville, Ohio. She was also a member of the Beech Mennonite Church in...

Carole K. Fallot, age 86, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born November 18, 1937 in Canton, OH to the late Fred and Mary Leslie. She worked 10 years for the Timken Company and then retired in 2003 from Carlisle Engineered Products after 25 years of service. Carole, along with her husband Ray, was a member of the Friends of Corvair Car Club for over 30 years, where she volunteered as the treasurer and the editor for the monthly newsletter for many years. She...

Betty Jane Stubavi, age 91, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born February 21, 1933 in Canton, OH to the late Joseph and Antoinette Medal. Betty was a longtime member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Stubavi in 1975; a daughter, Teresa Parsons; her sister, Anita Jaeb and her brother, Nick Medal. She is survived by three daughters, Susan (Mark) Begue, Katherine (Doug) Schwarze, Paula (Dennis) Eldridge;...