All Obituaries

Maxine Wilson (Belknap), age 95, passed away January 22, 2022. She was born January 12, 1927 on Trace Run in Braxton Co., WV. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Roena (Lake) Belknap. Also preceded in death by husband, Gerald Wilson; sister, Fay; brothers, Eugene, Jack, and Farrell “Chick”; half brothers, Conklin, Bailey, Henry Jr., Dewey, Donnie, and Rondal; half sisters, Mary, Holly, Catherine, and Lena. Survived by daughter, Sheila (Steve) Lovett; granddaughter,...

Dewey Jenkins was born on March 26, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. He finished his journey through life on January 21, 2022.  Dewey loved God and his church, First Baptist Church. He also loved Freemasonry and all it had to offer. He was a 50 year Mason and also a 50 year member of Portage Chapter 202. He served National Lodge 568 as Worshipful Master twice (1979 & 2006); he served as District Deputy Grand Master for three years; he served the Valley of Akron as Thrice Potent Master in 1985...

Melissa Kay Stewart, age 51, passed away January 13, 2022. She was born on September 8, 1970 in Barberton, Ohio to David Stewart and the late Carolyn (Lytle) Raja and was a graduate of Kenmore High School class of 1988. Melissa had a big heart and had a great love for her “boys”, her cats. Preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn and step-brother, Timothy Beech. Melissa is survived by her daughter, Danielle Lyn Paris; father, David Warren Stewart (Dee); sister, Teresa Kidd...

Joseph Ogurchak, 82, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home January, 18, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born April 14, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Margaret (Verdon) Ogurchak. Joe graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1957 and attended the University of Notre Dame on a full scholarship. After graduating in 1961, he married his high school classmate, Anne (Zelsky) and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he worked for Sandia National...

Pamela Marie Fath, age 70, passed away on January 6, 2022.  She was born November 6, 1951, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.  Pam attended Glenwood High School and received an Associate Degree in Records Management from Stark Technical College in 1997.  She worked in the Stark County Microfilm Department from 1997-2002 and was a typist at Children’s Services at Stark County Jobs and Family Services from 2002-2012.  Pam loved movies, music, dogs, horses,...

David Mark Alexander passed away January 12 2022 surrounded by love. He was born March 22, 1962 in Barberton, Ohio where he spent most of his life. Preceded in death by his mother Mary Elizabeth Alexander. Survived by his father Oris Wayne Alexander, son Dave (Shivonna) Alexander Jr, daughter Aubrey (Ricky) Royals, grandchildren Bryson and Bria Alexander, sisters Barbara Cunningham, Gail (Dave) Bradshaw and Waynda (Scott) Laboon, Brother Tim (Karen) Alexander, girlfriend Deborah Windsor and...

Jacob "Jake" Gerard Jr. 45, passed away on January 6th, 2022. Jake graduated in 1995 from Coventry High School. Jake had a bubbly personality and was truly one of a kind. He enjoyed bowling, playing video games with family, animals, going fishing with his dad and little brother Jason and he really enjoyed coaching his daughter Courtney and Niece Brittany in softball. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Uncle Mike and his dog Bandit Jake is survived by his parents Kathy...

June Fletcher, age 66, passed away at home on January 10, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1955 to parents, Homer and Alice Pemberton. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, David Fletcher Sr.; her three children, David Fletcher Jr., April (Lee) Johnson, and Laura (Tom) Dixson; nine grandchildren, Amber Denman, Katlynn (Dominique) Craddock, Tommy (Kayla) Dixson Jr., Autumn (Sterling) Johnson, Bobby (Danielle) Dixson, Synthia Dixson, Michael Johnson, Hannah Johnson and Joshua...

Rhonda M. Popeko, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Violet Morgan; and brother, Billy Morgan.  Rhonda is survived by her husband of 46 years, James Popeko Sr.; her three sons, James II, Chris, and Joe Popeko; grandchildren, Hannah, Caliegh, Isaac, and Josh Popeko;  sisters, Barb (Roy) Cope, Theresa (Don) Burns, and Denise Cassidy; and many more family and friends.  Rhonda was a long time member...

Roger “Buck” Zusack, age 74, passed away December 23, 2021. Buck graduated in 1966 from James Ford Rhodes high school. He earned his Associates degree in Business and was self-employed most of his career. He enjoyed dancing, canoeing, camping, fishing, hunting, his beagle hunting dogs, playing the piano and organ, coaching his daughters in softball, and was active in Bingo at church and BHS. Roger was a member and trustee of the Brunswick Eagles #3505; a member of the Catholic...