"Together Again" Jeannette L. (Speakman) Knam, 93 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born July 16, 1925 in Paris, OH to Aaron and Edna(Crowl) Speakman. Jeannette was a homemaker her entire life and enjoyed sewing, playing cards and watching NASCAR. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Alter Rosary Society. Jeannette is survived by her three sons, Robert (Joanne) of Alliance, Don (Janice Jacobs) of North Canton and...

Byron E. Dobbs, age 92, of Louisville, OH passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born September 1, 1926 in Glen Easton, West Virginia to the late George and Dessie (Blake) Dobbs. Byron was a WWII Army Veteran and he was retired from J & L Steel in Louisville. He loved the outdoors and was a member of the Mingo Sportsman Club. Byron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris (Raines) Dobbs, his daughter, Lisa Dobbs-Whitaker, son, Douglas Dobbs, four sisters, a brother and five...

p>Betty L. Jones, age 87, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 19, 1931 to the late Nelson and Ella (Newell) Madden. Betty was retired from the Harmont Ave. K-Mart. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 2006; two son in laws, Ken Byrd and Steve Gowin; five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by five daughters, Julie Byrd, Donna Gross, Janet (Bob) Grove, Patricia (Ed) Schott, Kathy Gowin; two sons,...

Eugene L. Mercorelli, age 71, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born January 19, 1947 in Canton, OH. Eugene was a 1965 Graduate of McKinley High School and an Army Veteran, serving in the 350th Evacuation Hospital. He was the shop manager for 32 years at Monarch Products in Minerva, OH. Eugene is survived by his daughter, Heather (Richard) Frase, his son, Michael (Wendy) Mercorelli, a sister, Neena (Brian) Miller, a...

NELDA (BRUN) LESCHIUTTA   Age 96 passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on New Year’s Day 2019. Born on October 2, 1922 in the small village of Poffabro in northern Italy and raised in the beautiful pre-Alps of Maniago, Nelda immigrated to the US in December 1957 along with her two daughters, following her husband who had immigrated in 1954. Mom approached everything with a smile, a huge heart, and a determination to get the job done. Cooking was her specialty...

Muriel “Molly” Eileen Myton, age 81, of North Canton, formerly of Louisville, passed away Tuesday December 25, 2018. Molly was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 17, 1937 to the late Thomas and Blanche (Bratten) Myton. She was retired from Mercy Medical Center. Molly was a member of the Beacon of Hope Community Church in Louisville, Akron Metro Hiking Club and a former member of the Louisville Community Choir.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia...

Terrance J. Brooks, age 71, of Canton, OH passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born in Canton on June 19, 1947 to the late Joseph and Thelma (Brady) Brooks. He was retired from Lily Blooms Nursery and was a former member of the Canton Jaycees. Terrance is survived by his wife, Dawn; four sons, Terry, Joey, Jerome and Daniel; a daughter, Patricia and several grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Sunday for a gathering at the Crystal Park Diner in Canton. Online...

Patrick Menegay, age 49, passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2018 at his home on Tybee Island, Georgia. He was born May 29, 1969 in Lackawanna, New York, son of James “Jim” and Sheila Menegay of Louisville. Patrick is also survived by his daughters Melinda Wright (Brian Kulow) of Akron, Savanna Menegay Wilburn (Alex) of Pooler, Georgia, son Joshua Thompson of Savannah, Ga. Grandchildren Grayson Wright and Addison Lee Wilburn. Sister Mary Menegay (Jeff Teel) of North Canton and...

James H. Miller, age 71, of Louisville, OH passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born December 27, 1946 in Canton, OH to the late Robert and Louise (Shirey) Miller. Jim was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was retired from the Timken Co, after 31 years of service. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville. Jim was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A (Malone) Miller, a daughter, Kelly (John) Devins, two sons, Kraig...

Earl S. Bates, age 82, of Louisville, OH passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born June 29, 1936 in Bayard, OH to the late Russell and Laura (Archer) Bates. He was an Army Veteran. Earl was the owner of the former Bates Meats in Louisville and later worked for Hartville IGA and Kiko Meats. He was a member of the Little Country Church in Waynesburg and the Louisville Eagles. Earl liked to fish, camp, look for mushrooms and woodworking. The thing he...