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Athens, Ohio James L. Blaschak 1936 — 2024 James Louis BIaschak, age 88 passed away on March 31, 2024 at The Laurels, Athens, Ohio. Born January 15,1936 to Louis and Mary Hodovanic Blaschak in Jefferson County, Ohio, he called Toronto, Ohio his home town. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Baker Blaschak, whom he married in 1965. He graduated in 1952 from Jefferson Union High School and The Ohio State University in 1958. He was a member of the NCAA 1957 national championship football team which defeated Oregon in the Rose Bowl in 1958. He served his country in the U.S. Army at the beginning of the Viet Nam War. He was employed for 34 years as a federal investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and was...

Charlotte, North Carolina Robert Theodore 1953 — 2024 Robert "Bob" Theodore, 70, a dedicated and respected figure in the office furniture industry, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was raised in Hopedale, OH, and his journey led him to various cities including Cincinnati, Dallas, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and ultimately, Charlotte. In 2010, Bob crossed paths with the love of his life, Brenda, in the office furniture industry. Their shared passion for their work and dedication to excellence bonded them, leading to their marriage in 2016. Bob and Brenda worked together at CBI Workplace, where their professional partnership flourished. With a remarkable career spanning over 45 years, Bob made...

Gainesville, Florida Jack Davison Sharp 1922 — 2024 With grieving hearts, the family of Jack Davison Sharp, 101, announce his passing on January 25, 2024. He was born in Steubenville, OH on September 8, 1922 to Willella (Davison) and William Sharp. Soon after high school, he joined the Marines and worked as an aircraft mechanic in the Pacific Islands during WWII and as an instructor during the Korean War. He is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy (Elliott, 1923-1979) married for 35 years, his second wife, Margaret (Corneil, 1928-2017) married for 36 years, his daughter, Margie (1946 - 2006) and his son, Bill (1951 - 2020). He is survived by his grandchildren, Kelly (Michelle), Karen, Kevin (Virginia), Kaylee, and Michael,...

Naples, Florida Martha D'Anniballe 1930 — 2024 MARTHA MCCLELLAND D'Anniballe, of Naples, Fl. passed away on January 24, 2024. She was born, March 28, 1930 in Weirton, WV. The daughter of the late George and Hazel Fern Hutchinson McClelland, and the spouse of the late Leo John D'Anniballe. She has two surviving children, Leo D'Anniballe, Jr. and his spouse, Michele D'Anniballe, and daughter, Elizabeth LoPresti and her spouse, Paul LoPresti, a grandson, William LoPresti and his spouse, Cristina LoPresti, and their children, who are her two great-grandchildren, Ava and Luca LoPresti. Martha is survived by her sister, Frances McClelland Maslowski and had four brothers: the late John McClelland, Noble McClelland, Tom McClelland, Billy...

Zionsville, Indiana Orlando "Chico" DeStefano 1934 — 2023 Orlando "Chico" Jesus DeStefano, 89, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1934, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, to parents, Bartolome DeStefano and Mary Mercedes (Rossi) DeStefano. Chico came to the United States as a young man, attended Follansbee High School, served in the United States Army and he embraced this country and everything about it as his own. He was an avid bowler and golfer, he loved music and dancing and was known for being an outgoing, easy and caring individual. He married Eve and had one daughter, Yvonne. His one and only grandchild, Alexander, was the apple of his eye. Everyone was always happy to see Chico. He will...

Summerville, South Carolina Pasqua Rose Rose Gentile 1929 — 2023 Pasqua Rose Gentile, 94 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023. Born on May 7, 1929 in Vicalvi, Italy she was the daughter of the late Eugenia Muscedere (Parravano) and Dominic Muscedere. Rose is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Gentile. Rose is survived by daughter Mary Ann Young and husband Mark of Summerville. Rose is also survived by a brother Luiggi Muscedere of Mingo Junction, Ohio and a sister Josie Foranoce and brother-in-law Joe of Lake Mary Florida. Rose is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held Friday September 15, 2023 at 12:30pm at St John The Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave....

Cortland, Ohio Cynthia Lynn Corbett 1954 — 2023 Cynthia Lynn Corbett, age 68, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023, surrounded by her children and siblings. Cindy was born to Robert Roden and Mary Roden Borton on November 13, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio. Cindy was a passionate disciple of Jesus and served the communities she lived in as a dedicated Registered Nurse for more than 35 years, most recently at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngtown. Cindy is survived by her children Renee (Kevin) Farina, April (Kyle) Ward, and Anthony (Jessica) Corbett and beloved grandchildren Brennen (22), Tyler (12), Adelyn (8), Dillon (6), Isabel (4) and Carter (2). She is also survived by her siblings Barbara Velez Barbosa, Robert (Pamala) Roden,...

Defiance, Ohio Karen Sue Evans 1960 — 2023 Karen S. Evans, age 62 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday morning, May 1, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 31, 1960 to the late Mary (Graziani) and Donald Humes Sr. in Steubenville, Ohio. On October 20, 2004 she married Charles "Todd" Evans who survives. Karen was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She earned her Associate's Degree and worked as a Realtor for Yoder Realty, Wells Bowen Realty, and Howard Hanna Realty. Karen was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and she loved Harley rides with Todd. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her time spent with her family....

St Augustine, Florida Jean A Brown 1933 — 2022 Jean A. Brown, age 89 of St Augustine, FL passed away October 18, 2022, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Dillonvale, OH to the late Frank and Teresa Speck. She is preceded in death by her brothers Emilio and Frank and her sister Lena Speck She is survived by her husband, James M Brown and one brother Orlando Speck. Daughters: Stephanie Arthur, Michele Boyd sons Steve (Debbie) Binkiewicz David Binkiewicz and Grand children Brandon, Samantha, Corey, Tyler and Alex Stepchildren Stephanie Daniel (Ron), Mike Brown (Carol) John Brown (Wendy) Jennifer Atkinson and Joan Brown. Multiple step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:00 AM...

St Augustine, Florida Jean A Brown 2022 — 2022 Jean A. Brown, age 89 of St Augustine, FL passed away October 18, 2022, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Dillonvale, OH to the late Frank and Teresa Speck. She is preceded in death by her brothers Emilio and Frank and her sister Lena Speck. She is survived by her husband, James M Brown and one brother Orlando Speck. Daughters: Stephanie Arthur, Michele Boyd sons Steve (Debbie) Binkiewicz David Binkiewicz and Grandchildren Brandon, Samantha, Corey, Tyler and Alex. Stepchildren Stephanie Daniel (Ron), Mike Brown (Carol) John Brown (Wendy) Jennifer Atkinson and Joan Brown. Multiple step grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:00 AM...

Dennison, Ohio Dr. Ronald O. Wells 1949 — 2022 Ron O. Wells, 72, of Dennison, died April 17, 2022. His surviving family includes his wife, Suzanne Wells. According to his wishes, cremation is planned with a celebration of life held on a future date. A full obituary - which will be updated with service details - may be viewed at the funeral home's website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice. R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home (740) 922-1970 www.lindseyfh.com

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Kenneth Lee Vanderbush 1943 — 2022 Cuyahoga Falls, OH- Kenneth Lee Vanderbush, age 79, son of Fred and Cora Vanderbush of Follansbee, WV entered his heavenly home on April 2, 2022. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Ferrnal, Fred Jr. and Charles. He also lost his wife Sandra Gwinn Vanderbush in 1995 due to an auto accident. He left behind his beloved wife, Ann Nelson Vagner Vanderbush., brother, Richard (Yogi) and sister, Alice Wells Marshalls, Tx; daughters, Elaine (Greg) Siler and Denise (Mark) Himes. Other Family members James (Leslie) Vagner, Ruth Junke, Lois (Tim) Smith and Kathleen Cline. There are 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ken was a hard worker and loyal to all friends, a member...

Little Elm, Texas Randy Gooch 1955 — 2022 Randy Lee Gooch passed away on March 20, 2022 in Frisco, Texas. Randy was born on December 3, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio to Wayne H. and Beth (Jackereas) Gooch. Randy was raised in Wintersville, Ohio and graduated from Wintersville High and later attended various schools pursing an engineering degree. Randy was a Draftsman and enjoyed raising horses, riding motorcycles and dog walking. He loved his DiCarlo's pizza and could hear him saying..."Now, why in the world would anyone do that?" Randy has departed. His time of suffering has ended. We will miss him terribly. However, this world, the grave, is not the end of Randy. Randy found a life changing relationship in God through...

Clearwater, Florida James Sestito 1931 — 2022 James Sestito, 90 passed away suddenly in his home on March 17th, 2022. Born on August 16, 1931 in Empire, Ohio to the late Assunta (Barbara)and Guiseppe Sestito, he is survived by his son Jim (Lori) Sestito, daughter Diane Spaulding, grandchildren Jim and Amanda Sestito, Emily Spaulding, and extended family. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 67 years Emily (Sherwood) Sestito who passed on June 8, 2021. He is also predeceased by his sisters Constantina Sestito, Giovannina Cantini, Christine Lamantia, Martha Parsons, brother Ralph Pavia, and son-in- law George Spaulding. Jim was a U.S. Marine and served in the Korean War. He was a talented glazier working in the...

Indian Land Clark Woodford 1947 — 2022 Mr. G. Clark Woodford, age 74, passed to his eternal rest on the morning of Friday, January 28, 2022, after a brief battle with colon cancer. He was the only son of the late Gilbert Woodford and C. Frances Moore Woodford. His wife of 52 years and high school sweetheart, Judy Barr, was by his side as were his children. Raised in rural Ohio, Clark graduated as valedictorian of his class at Smithfield High School. He earned his degree in mathematics from Muskingum College. His first job with IBM took him to Columbus, Ohio and also introduced him to the game of golf. Avid does not begin to describe his passion for golf which led him to experience opportunities to play with Greg Norman, Tiger...

Hartville, Ohio Hannah Jo Rayl 1937 — 2022 Hannah Jo Rayl of Hartville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 27. Born in Bloomingdale, Ohio the daughter of Price and Ella Poe Rayl, January 21,1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Isabelle, Leona, Glenna, Elva, Valerie; brothers Marvin and Curtiss. She is survived by brother Paul, and sisters Ruth and Joyce. She graduated Wayne High School and was employed at the Steubenville Herald Star, where her love of journalism began. She graduated Marion College, Marion, Indiana, where she also was employed at the local paper. Returning to Ohio, she continued in journalism, retiring as Executive Secretary of The Newspaper Guild-CWA, in...

Ravenna Sylvia Patricia Miller 1936 — 2022 Sylvia Patricia (Bobby) Miller was born May 2, 1936, in the mining town of Wolf Run, Ohio, to Andy and Marie (Shafer) Bobby. As a precocious child who grew up near Amsterdam, Ohio, she thought filling the family car with water meant the tank was full! It was at Amsterdam High School where she met the love of her life, Raymond W. Miller. The high school sweethearts were married on June 9, 1957 in the country church in Wolf Run. Sylvia was a true Godly woman, a supportive and devoted wife, a nurturing and loving mother, gammy, and great gammy. After fighting with CHF for several months from her home in Ravenna, Ohio, on January 14, 2022, this beautiful soul was called to her Heavenly...

Pinellas Park, FL Bobbi Lynn Hood 1958 — 2021 Bobbi Lynn Hood, 63, of Pinellas Park , Florida passed away December 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1958 in East Liverpool, Ohio to George and Margaret (Slocum) Miller. She worked for over 20 years at Toronto City School. Bobbi married the love of her life John Hood on May 24, 1976 and had one daughter Sara Hood in 1981. Bobbi enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her loved ones. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Bobbi is survived by her loving husband John Hood, daughter Sara Hood, her brother Steve Miller, her sister Robin Miller, her step mother and father Sherma and Gene Chevalier, and many family and friends. She was preceded in death by...

Port Lavaca, Texas James C. Owens 1934 — 2021 James C. Owens, age 87, of Port Lavaca, TX passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born November 25, 1934 in Belmont, Ohio to Marjorie (Gertrude) and Delbert Cecil Owens. He attended Belmont High School, and graduated in 1952, after which he enlisted in the United States Army and served four years for our country. He had a variety of jobs over the years, including driving trucks. He moved to Texas in the 70's and worked in the cable industry and at one time owned a motorcycle shop. He is survived by daughter, Tammy Meeker (Harry) of Dillonvale, OH; sister, Shirley Coen of Brilliant, OH; and nephew, Jamie Coen (Pam) of Brilliant, OH. www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.

Kent, OH Brittany Nicole Ledenican 1985 — 2021 Brittany Nicole Ledenican "Kittie", 36, of Kent, passed away, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Bristol, PA on July 9, 1985 and was a 2003 graduate of Edison High School in Richmond, OH. Brittany was a caregiver and nanny to many children. Above all she was an accomplished artist in all aspects of the word. She described herself as "a creator, daisy picker, rain dancer, lover, spooky, fairy girl." She was a loving and caring soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Brittany was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Helen and Acie Gault; paternal grandfather Harry Widmann and mother-in-law Betsy Ledenican. She leaves her loving...

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