All Obituaries

Harry Edward Bornstine “Ed”, age 79, was born on January 16, 1940 and passed away March 18, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Edith Bornstine; brothers, Albert and Norman; and sisters, Rita, Juanita, Patricia, Ruth and Nellie. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Delma; five children; two step-sons; one step-daughter; numerous grandchildren; sisters, Marlene and Beverly (Craig); many nieces and nephews, and a host of family...

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Juanita B. James, age 84, passed away March 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard James; parents, Ernest & Hazel McCoy. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Reed; grandchildren, Katie Reed & Jon Reed; great-granddaughter, Ridleigh; brothers, Allen McCoy & Larry (Sally)  McCoy; sisters, Peggy (Walter) Hill & Kay (Everett) Browning; brother-in-law, Gary James; sister- in-law, Phyllis James; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family...

 Verlin L. Miller passed away March 12, 2019. He was born on December 7, 1943 in New Paris, IN. Verlin lived by his personal belief of building a bridge to emotional, physical, and Spiritual well–being through daily walks, journaling for self-reflection and growth, listening to uplifting music. Spending time in nature – hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting – fed his soul providing him emotional and spiritual regeneration. Recently, Verlin derived joy from being an...

Averill “Hillbilly” Simons Sr., age 78, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born January 4, 1941 in Newton, WV. He worked for 27 years at Asplundh Tree Experts and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lula, and brothers, Marshall, Tony and Gordon. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra; children, Averill Jr., Chuck and Kim (Jerry) Stavarz; grandchildren, Shawn, Johnny, Charley, Michael, Andy and Laura; numerous great-grandchildren;...

TOGETHER FOREVER-- Linda Louise Cromer passed away March 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and a grandchild. She is survived by five sons, four daughters, 18 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. A special “thank you” to cousin, Gene Meehan; friend/ caregiver, Delessa Marcum; and the staff at Crossroads Hospice for their care. Private burial services have taken place.

Shawn David Beard, 56, of Campbellsville, KY passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 3rd in Rittman, OH. Shawn was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Faye "Pompano" Beard and his brother Anthony. Shawn is survived by brother, Dale; sister, Tanya and many family members and friends. He will be missed by all. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mattie Helen Bogard, age 65, passed away peacefully, March 2, 2019, at home with her daughter and husband by her side. She was born on June 26, 1953 in Grayson, KY, to the late Mildred Marie (nee: Richardson) and Otha Carson Lewis.     Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Nona Marie Gail Snodgrass; infant brother, David; twin brother, Paul; and brothers, Donald and William “Bill” Lewis.   Mattie is survived by her husband, Wayne “Bo” Junior...

Ada M. (Hahn) Miller passed peacefully Saturday, March 2.  Born September 8, 1925 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Jacob Everett Hahn and Ada Mae (McCormack) Hahn. Ada spent most of her adult life in Lucas and Wadsworth, Ohio.  She graduated from Madison High School, Mansfield, Ohio in 1943 and worked at Westinghouse during WWII as an inspector.  After the war she married her high school sweetheart Gerald E. (Mike) Miller.  She was a homemaker, extraordinary cook, baker,...

Richard (Sebastian) Mollica, 82, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. He was born to Joseph and Theresa Mollica (Mollisen) June 30, 1936 in Akron, OH. After graduating from South High School in 1954 Rich served in the U.S. Army. He worked for the city of Akron Water Department where he retired after 34 years of service. Rich enjoyed attending and supporting local high school and college sports. He was also an avid fisherman the and loved the outdoors. Rich was involved in many clubs...

Geraldine Figley (nee: Schultz), age 81, February 27, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1937 in Massillon, Ohio.  She dedicated her life to her family as well as so many other children by being a foster parent for 43 years. She loved her flower gardens and going to yard sales. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles; parents, Florence and Ernest Schultz; and brothers, Fred, Ted and Jim Schultz. She is survived by children Christopher (Stacie) Figley, Jennifer (Robert)...