Kesleen Adkins, age 87, of  Sherrodsville, Ohio, and formerly of Massillon, died peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2024. She was born January 4, 1937 in Huntington, West Virginia and raised in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of  the late Everett and Lennie (Willis) Sias.  Her husband, Shelby Adkins, whom she married December 24, 1955, passed away on February 2, 2004.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two...

After a brief courageous battle with cancer, Rick Nelson Leggett, age 65, of Sherrodsville, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.  Born at Twin City Hospital in Dennison on November 19, 1958, Rick was the son of the late Jack E., Sr. and Audrey (Coffy) Leggett. He was a 1977 graduate of Conotton Valley High School.  For 30 years, Rick worked as a Sheet Metal Journeyman and was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 out...

Robert Emmett Gersna, age 76,  of Sherrodsville, Ohio, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in his home. "Bob" was born Sunday, March 30, 1947 to the late Emmett and Dorothy (Karam) Gersna in Canton, Ohio.  Bob was a devoted husband to his wife Faye (Hampton) Gersna, whom he married February 20, 1981. She was referred by him as "A gift from God that appeared at the exact right time."  He was a proud father of four children, grandfather of eleven,...

Verma Rose Lorenz, age 95, of New Philadelphia, Ohio went peacefully in her sleep at her home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday morning, February 12, 2024. She was born September 7, 1928 in New Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Bud and Callie (Ruble) Craig. In addition to her parents, Verma was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Eugene on April 6, 2008, a son Ronald Lee Lorenz on March 22, 1990, and four brothers Eldred, Wilson, Thomas, and Robert Craig,...

Leola Karron Prevot, age 73, of rural Bowerston, Ohio, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness.  She passed from this life early Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 25, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Faye Wood and Bliss (Bourne) Wood.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Wood, and her in-laws Henry and Elizabeth...

Nilamarie Hendershot, age 95, a lifetime Dellroy resident, died  Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2024 in  the Carroll Golden Age Retreat at Carrollton. She was born December 10, 1928 in Dellroy, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Josiah T., Sr. and Dora Mae (Williamson) Barrick.  Her husband, Robert P. Hendershot, whom she married March 8, 1971, passed away on June 26, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Penelope Ann...

L. D. Hollyfield was born in Carter County, Tennessee in a little place high on a mountain called Pogy.  He was born to LeRoy, a farmer, and Sarah Ann (Potter) Hollifield on November 24, 1928.  He was the fourth child in a family of eight which included his brothers Jack, Spud, Bill, Jimmy, and Bobby and his two sisters Trena and Madgie.  He enjoyed a close relationship with all of his siblings, especially his sister Trena, who survives. He was a World War II Veteran of the...

Jane C. Grezlik, age 72, of Carrollton, Ohio  (Leavittsville),  died Thursday evening, December 21, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia. She was born March 4, 1951 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late John Meredith and Blanche (Jozefczik) Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Dawn "Nikki" Grezlik on March 16, 1990,  and a son-in-law, John Marmann. Jane was a 1969 graduate of...

Bonnie L. Vaughan, age 91, of  Bolivar, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 in The Inn at University Village in Massillon. She was born January 16, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Jim and Dorothy (Greenwood) Bucher.  Her husband, John P. "Jack" Vaughan, Sr., whom she married January 10, 1948, passed away on June 23, 2018. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and...

Dorothy H. Moore, age 77, of Carrollton, Ohio, died early Friday morning, December 8, 2023 in the Carroll Golden Age Retreat surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1946 in Moodus, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Rich) Wardwell.   Dorothy was an animal lover who demonstrated her support through her membership in the Carroll County Humane Society. She was a champion Scrabble player who was a member of the National Scrabble...