All Obituaries

Agnes Tarapchak passed away on Aug 20, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sophie "Jane" (Ewing) Early passed away at age 92 on August 18, 2019 at her home in Beloit surrounded by her family. Jane loved her family most of all, but she also enjoyed riding around the family farm in her golf cart tending her flower beds and her garden as well as mowing the lawn. Her Italian cream fudge was a favorite among her friends and family. There were many other things she enjoyed doing throughout her life. Among them were Cub Scout leader; Girl Scout leader; Home...

Kenneth O. Thomas, 97, of Salem passed away at his home on Sunday, August 19, 2019 with his family by his side. Ken was born on May 14, 1922 in Hadley, Pennsylvania to the late Ray and Ida (Alcorn) Thomas. Ken was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Coast Guard. After his discharge from the Coast Guard he worked for Ohio Bell as a line man and retiring after 38 years as a repairman. After retirement, he worked for Brunks RV as a truck driver. Ken loved to travel and had a...

Norman H. Campbell, 64 of Damascus passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Norman was born in Salem, Ohio on August 25, 1954 the son of the late William and Merl (French) Campbell. Norm retired from Volcanic Heater in 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Norm had many creative hobbies over the years including wood carving, leather carving, and making lawn ornaments from metal and wood. Rebuilding Volkswagen dune...

Donald L. McDaniel, 66, of Louisville passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Altercare of Louisville. Donald was born on March 19,1953 in Alliance to the late Donald and Lucille (Chapman) McDaniel. Donald enjoyed playing bingo and watching TV. Donald is survived by his brother Terry (Jeanynne Stover) McDaniel; sisters Cathy (James) Fishel and Pam (Edward) Lipply; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Donald was preceded in death by a sister Linda Rasile...

Michael F. Braidic 66, of Sebring passed away at his home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Mike was born in Alliance on April 21, 1953, the son of Edward and Ruth (Carrier) Braidic. Mike previously worked for Hawkins Roofing and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sebring. He enjoyed spending time outside and making sure his car was the cleanest and most shiny in Sebring. Survivors include his mother Ruth Braidic of Sebring, his siblings Karen Monbeck of Stow, Ed (Diane) Braidic of...

William Ernest 'Ernie' Yeagley, 85, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called home to the Lord on July 27, 2019. He entered this world on October 1, 1933 in his home in Sebring, Ohio, born to Raymond and Lucille Yeagley. He is survived by his brother Robert (Joann) Yeagley of Sebring, sister Sandra (Bill) Lyons of Sebring, sister Patricia (Henry) Good of Salem, daughters Stacey (Steven) Carter of Sebring, Toni (Dwayne) Seabolt of Homeworth, and son Bill (Deb) of...

Alberta L. (Ring) Court, 89, of Alliance passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Danbury Senior Living. Alberta was born on October 2, 1929 in Alliance to the late Louie C. and Anna I. (Simmons) Ring. She was a life long member of Deerfield Friends Church. Alberta worked as a waitress and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Alberta is survived by her children Alan (Karen) Court of Pennsylvania, Larry (Debbie) Court of Florida, and Terry (Brenda) Court of Alliance; sister Mary...

Eunice A. Close, 88 of Beloit passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Crandal Medical Center in Sebring. Eunice was born in Beloit on August 23, 1930 the daughter of the late Joseph and Loreta A. (Stanley) Sams. She was a 1948 graduate of Beloit High School and married her husband of 47 years on August 22, 1948 and raised her 9 children as her full time job. She also worked in the Housekeeping Department at McCrea Manor in Alliance. Eunice was a member of the Beloit Evangelical Friends...

Elise Nadine (Steer) Buttermore, 91 of Damascus passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Elise was born on May 16, 1928 in Canton to the late Edwin "Ted" & Ana (Denton) Steer. She worked as a clerk at the Friends Bookstore. A lifelong area resident, Elise was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church, and a member of the United Methodist Women. At the church, she was a member of the choir, taught Sunday School, was a leader in the children's music ministry and sang in various...