Barbara A. Vance, age 62, of East Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home following a yearlong battle with glioblastoma on Sunday, February 5, 2023, with her devoted husband by her side. Barb was born December 15, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Ann Taylor. She was a 1978 graduate of Louisville High School and married her high school sweetheart, Ron, in 1979. She worked for First American/Charter One Bank for the first half of her career, where she developed many...

Lois Margaret Ringer, age 98, loving mother and grandmother, of Louisville, OH passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born April 28, 1924 in Wellsville, OH to the late Eugene and Mabel Thorn Sr. She was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ. Lois was a true homemaker and a wonderful mother. She loved her cats, raising Angus Cattle, bowling and watching football. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Earl Ringer; five sisters, Rose White, Phyllis Aberegg,...

Michael David Yeagley, age 79, of Louisville, OH passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born March 3, 1943 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Daun and Katherine Yeagley. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Minerva High School.  He went on to earn his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University and did post graduate studies at Harvard University.   Mike was corporate architect for AEP for 10 years before he started his firm of Yeagley and Associates...

Grace I Meadows, age 97, a lifelong resident of Louisville, OH passed away at home on Wednesday January 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Born September 9, 1925 in Louisville, OH she graduated from Louisville High School in 1943. She was a florist for many years and one of her many hobbies was making arrangements for friends, particularly around the time of Christmas and sending homemade cards to acquaintances.      Grace is survived by sons Paul Meadows of...

George D. Dawson, age 84, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Louisville, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born October 16, 1938 to the late T. Elwood and A. Leona Dawson. He moved to Louisville as a child and was raised on the family farm. Along with being a lifelong farmer, George was retired from Sugardale Meats after 30 years.  He also loved to garden and raised and sold sweet corn for many years. George never met a stranger....

Margaret A. (Miday) Collins, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.  Margaret was born in Louisville, Ohio on June 9, 1936.  Graduating from Louisville High School, class of 1954, she met and married Jim Collins.  They were then off to Columbus, Ohio for school, and onto the Cleveland area for work, ultimately settling in Seattle, Washington.  Feeling the pull to higher education and a fulfilling career of her own, she attended a local university, achieving...

Lester Wayne Lofland, age 75, of Louisville, OH passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. He was born February 1, 1947 in Liberal, Kansas to the late Lester F. and Agnes L. Lofland. Lester was a Navy Veteran and he was retired from the Hoover Co. after nearly 40 years of service. Lester is survived by three brothers, Jerry (Dean) Lofland, Michael (Gary McCory) Lofland and Lonny (Cheryl) Lofland. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left for the family at...

Maxine Leishman, age 97, of Louisville, OH passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born November 9, 1925 in Irondale, OH to the late William and Mary (Duck) Beadnell. Maxine was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Leishman, in 2006; her son, Dale Leishman; sister, Dorothy Walton and three brothers, Blaine, Tom and Wade Beadnell. She is survived by her daughter, Sue (Robert) Tennant; a sister, Ruth Ann Drugan and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2pm...

Judith A. Merritt, age 83, of Alliance, OH passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born August 28, 1939 in Alliance, OH to the late Glenn and Verla (Heacock) Turner. Judy was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, of 51 years, Carl L. Merritt Jr; her daughter, Beth (Frank) Clubbs; two brothers, Jim (Ann) Turner and Steve (Mary) Turner; four grandchildren, Frank (Storm), Amber (Joey), Ian (Nicolas) and Amber; five great-grandchildren, Alex,...

Edward M. Rodak, age 85, passed away suddenly on Wed. December 28, 2022. He was born July 28, 1937 in Edinboro, PA to the late Michael and Anna Rodak. Ed was an Army Veteran and he was retired from Ashland Oil. He is survived by a daughter, Theresa Wilson; a son, John Rodak; a brother, Gerald (Diane) Rodak and several grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Rodak. Ed will be laid to rest in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisville,...