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Local Obituaries for Louisville, OH, Stark County & Surrounding Areas

James W France

James W France

Mar 5, 2024

James W. France passed away March 5, 2024. James was born to Maurice and Rita (Zwick) France on May 22, 1956. He was the youngest child of 9 that included Connie, Joe, John, Jerry, Jude, Jeff, Maurita and Mary. Some of Jim’s favorite things were visits from his brothers, phone calls to and from family members, McDonald’s Coffee, (both piping...

Joan M Effinger

Joan M Effinger

Feb 28, 2024

Joan M. Effinger (Beuchat) age 95 of Minerva passed away February 28,2024. Joan was born January 7, 1929 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph Beuchat and Martha (Hingle) Shortridge. She was a member of New Franklin United Methodist Church.  She retired from Family Fun Corp as their bookkeeper after more than 50 years of service. She enjoyed...

Daniel Lee Heiser

Daniel Lee Heiser

Feb 24, 2024

Daniel Lee Heiser 72 passed away at his home in Louisville, Ohio on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Daniel enjoyed traveling the roads for over 30 years as a professional truck driver. He also ran his own tree service business. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Daniel is survived by the love of his life and wife of...

Elaine Rosia

Elaine Rosia

Feb 10, 2024

Elaine Rosia, age 90, joined the Heavenly Host Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born August 16,1933 to the late Albert and Sophia Shockling. She graduated Louisville High School in the class of 1951 and retired from the Hoover Company after 27 years. She was a devout member of Saint Louis Parish in Louisville, Ohio, serving in the Saint Anne’s...

Andrew Thomas Mulato

Andrew Thomas Mulato

Feb 9, 2024

Andrew Thomas Mulato, 91, of Louisville, Ohio passed away Friday evening at his home on February 9, 2024, surrounded in love by his entire family after courageously battling several medical issues for the past four years.   

 Andrew (Andy) was born to Andrew S. and Anna E. Mulato on December 15, 1932, in Mingo Junction, Ohio.  After graduating from Steubenville Central...

Edna Marie Burns

Edna Marie Burns

Feb 8, 2024

The Burns family is sad to announce the passing of Edna Marie Burns, who died Thursday, February 8 of a brief illness. She was 97. Edna was born in 1926 in Marlboro Township, Stark County, Ohio, and grew up on a farm there. She also worked as a waitress for many years. In 1948, she married Richard Burns and they had...

Eugene P. Hoover

Eugene P. Hoover

Feb 6, 2024

Eugene P. Hoover, 83 passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born February 1, 1941 to the late Leon and Marie Hoover. He worked at Timken for 39 years and enjoyed landscaping and woodworking. 

In addition to his parents, Eugene is preceded in death by his sisters, Rita (Jim) Metzer, Catherine (Steve) Teolis, Patricia (Chris) Strain and Monica Eshelman; brothers,...

James T. Ashcraft

James T. Ashcraft

Feb 1, 2024

Jim “Tom” Ashcraft was born in Peora, West Virginia on October 24th, 1943. He went home to be with the Lord on February 1st, 2024. Jim was the son of George and Teresa Georgia Ashcraft. After leaving West Virginia he came to Ohio for work and later married his beloved wife, Judy. He retired from the Hoover Company after 37...

Jean Clevenger

Jean Clevenger

Feb 1, 2024

Doris (Jean) Clevenger, at the age of 95, went home to heaven to be with her Lord on February 1, 2024. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1928 to Vernon A. and Myrtle M. Davidson. She married Martin L. “Bud” Clevenger, Jr., in 1952, and cultivated a large, loving family with him through the course of their life together.

A...

Roberta J Eslich

Roberta J Eslich

Jan 21, 2024

Roberta J. Eslich, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on January 21, 2024 due to an extended illness. Born October 20, 1941 to Homer and Anna Resseger. She was raised in Canton, Ohio and was a 1959 graduate of Timken High School.  On October 12, 1963 she married Joseph A. Eslich, also of Canton. Later they moved to...

Brian Clubbs

Brian Clubbs

Jan 18, 2024

n cherished remembrance of Brian Clubbs, aged 59, of Louisville, who passed away on January 18, 2024, after bravely battling leukemia. He was a beloved soul, leaving behind a legacy of love and connections. Brian, born on February 20, 1964, is preceded in death by his parents, Norma Lee Clubbs (Clarke) and Robert Joseph Clubbs.

Brian was a dedicated father to...

Rosemary P.A. Rodgers

Rosemary P.A. Rodgers

Jan 17, 2024

Rosemary P. A. (Piechowski) Rodgers, age 75 of East Canton, passed away on January 17, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio to parents, Francis and Ruth (Blubaugh) Piechowski on June 9, 1948. She was the sixth of seven children. 

Rosemary attended St. Louis Elementary School and then East Canton High School, graduating in 1966. She went on to work at...

John Callan Sr

John Callan Sr

Jan 15, 2024

John J. Callan Sr., 72 passed away January 15, 2024 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by father, James, Sr., and brother, Joseph. John is survived by mother, Norma; son, John (Krisan); granddaughter, Lahea; stepson, Phillip Mayberry; brother, James (Peggy); sister, Martha (Tom) Blackwell.

He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School, 1969. John will be...

Joyce Ann Michel

Joyce Ann Michel

Jan 13, 2024

 

Joyce Ann (Upperman) Michel, age 84 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. She lived in Louisville all of her life and was a member of St Louis Catholic Church.  During her time at St Joseph Senior Living facility, mom enjoyed spending time with friends and family and extended nieces and nephews. 

She was...

Linda Schillig

Linda Schillig

Jan 10, 2024

 

Linda Marie (Leach) Schillig, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 at the Compassionate Care Center, following a brief illness. She was born on May 26, 1947 to William and Sara (Blake) Leach. Linda spent her childhood in Hartville but called Louisville, Ohio home where she spent her entire adult life. After graduating from Lake High School,...

Joseph Alan Klemens

Joseph Alan Klemens

Dec 9, 2023

Joseph Alan Klemens, 71, of Louisville, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in July 1952 to Helen (Weisend) and William Klemens in Louisville, where he would live most of his life and raise his family. Joe was a proud St. Thomas Aquinas class of 1970 graduate, spent several...

Richard D. Hansen Jr

Richard D. Hansen Jr

Dec 7, 2023

Richard D. Hansen, Jr., 69, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

He graduated from Louisville High School and was an avid Louisville sports fan. He worked in various service industries positions and volunteered at the Akron Canton Food Bank. Richard enjoyed attending Karlee and Kenzee's sporting events and camping at Atwood Lake.

He was preceded in death by parents Richard,...

Christopher Lee Brogan

Christopher Lee Brogan

Nov 24, 2023

Christopher Lee Brogan, born October 23, 1987, left this world unexpectedly on November 24, 2023. Christopher was unapologetically himself, driven by an artistic passion to create and embody the world around him. His authenticity was a magnet to the people in his life, and his sense of humor was infectious (and very much his own).

Christopher was always willing to...

Jeannie Shank

Jeannie Shank

Nov 24, 2023

In keeping with her heritage, Jeannie Shank passed away on Native American Heritage Day 11/24/23 surrounded by her loving family after an extended battle with cancer.

 

Jeannie is survived by her children, Chrissy (Emmett), Monica, Ricky, JR, Amanda (Joe), Brittany, and Brandon, 16 loving grandchildren, 3 great grand children and expected 3 new additions. Also survived by her brother, Bret...

Linda L. Hane

Linda L. Hane

Nov 9, 2023

Linda L. (Unsworth) Hane of East Canton, Ohio, born June 10th, 1945, passed away in the comfort of her family on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, at the age of 78. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Russel Unsworth and Mary (Pfau) Unsworth; beloved husband, Richard “Dick” P. Hane; infant son, Richard P. Hane Jr.; brother, Jerry Unsworth and...

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