All Obituaries

As family gathered near, a caring soul went home to God on March 9, 2023 when Ruth McCauley passed away.  Ruth was blessed as a caregiver to so many.  Young and old alike gravitated to her as a gentle, loving soul. She was a selfless person with a genuine heart and caring for others came naturally. Ruth enjoyed spending time with and was very active with the Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club Women's Auxiliary.  Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruth...

Linda Marie (nee Clark) Ross passed away at home on February 5, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimer’s with her family by her side. Linda has reunited with her beloved husband of 41 years, Robert Ross. Linda, 79, was born March 25, 1943 in Moundsville, West Virginia. Linda resided in Akron, Ohio after meeting her loving husband, Robert. Linda was a hairdresser and avid genealogist. She loved to dance, travel, and play cards. Linda was preceded in death by her parents. Vencon and...

James R. Young, A proud Veteran of the United States Army passed away 5 Feb 23. The son of Max & Bessie. He was born in Barberton Ohio on 6 Jul 44. At the age of 22, on 2 Sept 66, James enlisted in the army. He valued this service highly. And obtained the rank of sergeant (E-5). As part of this service he was a radio man in Vietnam serving two tours. He was proud to be a member of the Big Red 1 and had never forgotten the brothers lost (POW/MIA) in action. He left the Army 27 Jul 68 But...

Donald Ray Hayes Jr., 62, passed away suddenly January 28th, 2023. Donald was born on March 26th, 1960, in Akron, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, car races, rock & roll music, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a kindhearted and caring person and had a love for children. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews that absolutely adored him. He will also be missed by anyone that knew him because he always...

Dolores V. Hoosic, age 94, passed away January 18, 2023.  She was born on July 27, 1928 in Swoyersville, PA.  Dolores was a resident of New Franklin for 62 years.  She was an avid flower gardener but devoted most of her life to her faith and family.  She loved to travel and made several trips to Europe with her husband and their friends. Dolores was a parishioner at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for the past 62 years.  She was the youngest of fourteen...

Ann Marie Fortine, 81, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to Julius and Helen (nee Brodzinski) Kotels and retired as a Registered Nurse from Health Haven nursing home.  She was a long standing parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church,  loved poodle dogs, working with ceramics, was an avid Precious Moments collector and loved following her favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians. She was married to the love of her...

Joseph Anthony Mazzagatti, 89, passed into Heaven peacefully on December 31, 2022. (He always said New Year’s Eve was for amateurs).  An unbelievable dad to daughter, Michelle (Todd) Mazzagatti-Mellon and son, Greg (Connie) Mazzagatti, step-children, John (Laura) Wilson, and Kim Wilson.  Best grandpa ever to Spencer and fiancée Tara, Owen, Graham, Garrett, Rennick, Anthony, Mariano, Krista, Emma, John Robert (Stephanie).  He was also Grandpa Joe to Karen,...

Kathleen L. Casey (nee Kunselman) was welcomed into heaven on December 1, 2022, by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kathleen was born in Akron, Ohio June 25th, 1944, to parents Floyd and Dorothy Kunselman.  She was married 54 blessed years to Thomas M. Casey, and they had 3 wonderful boys. Michael (Rebecca), Mark (Eva), and Matthew (Amy). She was adored by 9 loving grandchildren, Noah, Aaron, Thomas, Brady, Charlotte. Benjamin, Anna, Claire, and William. Words cannot describe the...

Albert Fortine Jr., 85, passed away November 1, 2022.  He was born in Masury, Ohio to Albert and Ann (nee Reda) Fortine.  He was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and served as an usher for several years.  He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.  He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a facility planning engineer with forty-two years of service and worked with domestic and international tire production.  He was an US Army veteran...

On March 30, 1946 a light was lit in the Deitrick Family and her name was Karen Marie “Cookie”.   She was the second child and the first daughter to Bob and Wilma. Older brother Bob and Uncle Tony Gliba were excited for her arrival.  Then came Dick “Deek”, Susan, Sharon and Jeanie. Their children, Derika, Dusty (Karen), Damin (Andrea), Darla Deitrick, Gabe Simon and Jessica (AJ).  And then their children, PJ Sullivan, Lauren, Kylie, Delaney,...