RALPH H. THOMAS, of Louisville, OH, formerly of Cleveland, Medina, Walton Hills & Bath, passed away in his home on March 9, 2020, following his 6-year struggle with cancer. Ralph was a well-known Electrical Design Engineer, having received his BS Degree from Case Institute of Technology in 1961, having been a member of the Zeti Psi fraternity, and had worked in that field for various companies in northern Ohio during his more than 50 years of employment. He retired from...

Anthony Edward Rhoads, 38, of Louisville passed away Saturday, April 4th, following a UTV accident.   Anthony was born in Canton, OH on October 18,1981 and has lived his life dedicated to the Louisville community. Skilled as a cement finisher, Anthony and his father owned All-Crete Impressions. In addition to this, he served as an apprentice for IBEW Local 540 and became a journeyman wireman. He always had a strong work ethic and went above and beyond to provide for his family....

Anne M. Swihart, 88, of Louisville, OH passed away, peacefully, on Friday April 3, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born July 10, 1931 in New Castle, PA to the late Michael and Helen (Rosati) Donofrio. She was a 1948 graduate of McKinley HS and was employed by The Lethermen Seed Co. for many years. Anne was a member of the former St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Mother’s Club in Canton. She loved wintering in Zephyrhills, FL, playing cards, cooking Italian...

Mary C. Stoakes, age 85, of Louisville, OH passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born April 21, 1934 in White Plains, Missouri to Jack and Dorothy (Riley) Stoakes. Mary worked at United Reality in North Canton, OH for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia (Jon) Thomas; three sons, Casimer Zaleski, Jr, William (Sharon) Zaleski, Raymond (Laura) Zaleski; a daughter-in-law, Susan Zaleski; brother, Bob (Mary) Stoakes; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was...

  Louise R. Vance, age 82, of Louisville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 27, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clarence and Rose (Long) Smith. Louise graduated from Berea High School in 1956. Aside from her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ken Vance. Louise and Ken were the co-owners of the Turquoise Buffalo Gallery and spent much of their time traveling across the country in...

Jodi Lynn Conrad-Horton, age 45, of Louisville, OH passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born December 18, 1974 in Canton, OH. She was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church in Louisville. Jodi is survived by her parents, John and Jama Conrad , her sister Melanie (Jim) Pucci, a niece, Kayla (Johnny Davis) Wilson, two nephews, Corey(Kristen) Wilson, Austen Black, great-nephew, Braxton Wilson and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Jodi, Our beautiful, sweet, caring, loving child...

Judith “Judy” Lab, age 78, Louisville, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born December 29, 1941 in Alliance, OH to the late Clyde and Grace (Brooks) Baird. Judy was a long time member of Christ United Methodist Church in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lab, in 2003; her parents and two brothers, William and James Baird. Judy is survived by her daughter, Amy (Tim) Brindack; her son, Tyler...

Doris J. Steely age 86, formerly of Louisville OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born in Armstrong Mills, OH to the late Laura and Walter Deafenbaugh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Robert Steely (1999), three sisters, and 2 brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy (John) Wright and Miriam (Mike) Frydrak; four grandchildren: Brandon, Anthony, Benjamin and Nicolette; and brother, Roy Deafenbaugh. She will be dearly missed by...

Mark G Sanders, Age 65, passed away March 19 at home with his family. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Bigler) and two daughters Anne (Harley Wolfarth) and Melissa (Alex Rearick) and grandson Logan Wolfarth. Siblings, Dave (Marie) Sanders, Norma Sanders and mother Helen Sanders. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Pet Food Pantry. A memorial service will be...

Luther W. Lautenschlager, age 79, of Canton passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Born November 11, 1940 in Ellicott City, Maryland; he was the son of Paul E. and Evelyn (Daugherty) Lautenschlager. Luther retired as the CEO of St. Luke’s Lutheran Community in North Canton; formerly was a Nursing Home Administrator in Mars, Pa.; and had pastored at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Tonawanda, NY.  He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Canton. He is...