All Obituaries

Gary Rush, age 75, of Hartville, passed away Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024 in his home with his wife by his side. Gary was born October 2, 1948 in Canton to Ernest and Edna (Emmert) Rush and was a lifetime resident of Hartville. He worked at Teledyne Monarch for many years and retired from Airfasco in Canton. Gary graduated from Hartville High School in 1966, was a member of Hartville Church of the Brethren and McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM. Gary loved hunting, fishing, especially at Salt...

Wayne Erb, Age 92 of Hartville went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born May 5. 1931 in Hartville to Dan and Sevilla (Miller) Erb. Wayne worked with his brother Ellis for many years at Erb Construction Inc. Wayne was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Middlebranch. He was also an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a past president of the Hartville Lion’s Club where he was a member for over 50 years and received the Melvin E. Jones award. He was preceded...

Norman W. Slack departed his loving family going to the arms of the Lord on April 25th, 2024. Norman was born in Akron on August 19, 1944, to Dorothy G. Slack and Charles William Slack.  Norman attended Ashland University for his Master's in Biblical Studies that he used to substitute pastor in the local area after retiring from ministry with St. Peter's United Church of Christ. His calm and positive attitude uplifted many people in their walk with God. Prior to his ministry,...

Dr. Louis Joel Schaner, 89, died Wednesday, April 24, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four, adult children. “Louie,” as he was known to everyone who met him, was born to Dr. Morris and Minnie Schaner (Esterson) in his favorite town, Toledo, Ohio, on February 28, 1935. His father’s death in 1939 strongly affected his early life and served as a catalyst for his life’s path, which was to also become a physician. Louie would eventually graduate from The University of Toledo...

Lewis Andrew Gibbs, 94, died April 20, 2024. The eldest of four children born to Theodore Voges Gibbs and Dorothy Roach Gibbs, Lew graduated from Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg, PA before attending Wesley College in Dover, DE, and Heidelberg University. He enlisted in the United States Navy in June ,1951 and served aboard an LST stationed in Sasebo, Japan during the Korean War. Following his military service he was employed by the Hoover Company. A lifelong member of Christ...

Pamela E. Brown age 58 of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born January 6, 1966, in St. Mary’s Ohio to William and Ann (Koester) Ernst. She graduated from Minster High School in 1984, attended Malone College and received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Coastal Carolina University. Pam was currently a Human Resource Specialist at Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls. Pam’s personality was contagious. She cared deeply for her kids and...

David Harold Bracken, 85, of Hartville, Ohio passed away on April 19, 2024, after an extended battle with dementia related complications. David was born on May 24, 1938, in Akron, OH and was raised by Fred Thomas and Mary Jane Shepard Bracken in Canton, Ohio.   David completed his primary education at Lehman High School, excelling in Football, Basketball and Baseball.  David’s athletic talents would lead him to nearby Mt Union College in Alliance, OH where he furthered...

Olivia Elizabeth Lee, of North Canton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the age of 22. Olivia was the beloved daughter of Charles Lee (father) and Vicki (Berkey) Lower and Dale Lower Jr (stepfather).Left behind are her loving parents, her movie buddy Grandpa Donald and Granny Bird Nancy Berkey of Perry Township, along with grandparents Cecil T. Lee and Willie Mae Clepper of Akron. Stepsister Christina Martin and family, husband Shawn and children MacKenzie, Joshua...

Dr. Stanley E. Brody, DDS, age 91 of Canton passed away April 15, 2024, at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his beloved family. He was born December 15, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY to Eli and Helen (Wishnack) Brody and is a graduate of NYU Dental School. Following dental school, he enlisted in the Air Force and ultimately settled in Canton, Ohio where he operated his practice. Stanley spent over 50 years active at Shaaray Torah Synagogue and recently Agudas Achim Congregation....

Beverly Graber McMahon, 96, of Canton, Ohio a beacon of love, warmth, and cultivation, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a very brief illness. Beverly graduated from Middle Branch high school in 1946. After high school she worked at Harter Bank, in downtown Canton before meeting her husband and starting a family. She was devoted to Our Lady of Peace Church and was very active member in many bible study groups. She was...