All Obituaries

GREGORY A. JOHNSTON, Age 63, of Sandyville, passed away Sat., Aug. 1, 2020.  Born in Canton, a son of Nedra Johnston and the late Fred Johnston, he had been a life resident of East Sparta and Sandyville.  Greg was a 1975 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was a former truck driver for Williams Toyota Lift in East Sparta.  Preceded in death by his brothers, John and Bob Johnston.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Pam Garvin and a special...

GLENN E. ALBRIGHT, Age 68, of Louisville, passed away Fri., July 31, 2020.  He was born Nov. 15, 1951, in Waynesburg, OH, a son of the late John and Mary (Dickerhoof) Albright.  Glenn was a 1969 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, graduated from Stark Technical College and retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation where he was a Project Inspector.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Waynesburg, F.O.E. #2374 in Louisville and F.O.E. #3228 in Sandyville...

JACK “TONY” TIRABASSSI, Age 89, of Waynesburg, passed away Sun., July 19, 2020. Born July 24, 1930, in Magnolia, a son of the late Jack and Anna (D’Agostino) Tirabassi, he had been a Waynesburg resident all of his life.  Tony served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the destroyer USS James E. Kyes and, with his wife, owned Waynesburg Foods for over 25 years.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, and the Sandy Valley American Legion Post...

DELSIE S. MCKINNEY, Age 96, of Waynesburg, passed away Sat., July 18, 2020.  Born in Powhatan, OH, a daughter of the late Albert and Sarah (Tharpe) Butler, she had been a Waynesburg resident since 1963.  Delsie was a member of the Waynesburg Church of God.  She loved to cook, serve and help others to honor God, never expecting anything in return.  Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Fred McKinney, on Mar. 18, 2002, her son, Thomas McKinney, her daughter and...

GILBERT D. BRUNK, Age 90, of East Sparta, passed away Tues., July 7, 2020.  Born in Mineral City, a son of the late Ralph and Maypearl (La Porte) Brunk, he had been a life resident of East Sparta.  Gilbert was a member of Mineral City Church of the Nazarene, retired from Superior Dairy and had worked as a Security Guard at Sparta Steel.  Survived by his wife, Mary Brunk, with whom he celebrated their 68th Wedding Anniversary on Mar. 1; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley...

  Richard D. Cekansky Age 82, of Canton, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.  He was born Nov. 28, 1937 in Canton, a son of the late Bruno and Anne (Salla) Cekansky, and was a life resident.  Rich was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School, and was a retired self-employed painting and decorating contractor.  He was a member of the North Canton Eagles.  Rich had several friends who met every Friday at 3 p.m. at Meyers Landing for happy hour, and were known as the...

TIMOTHY A. NAUS, Age 66, of Magnolia, passed away Fri., July 3, 2020.  Born Feb. 19, 1954, in Canton, a son of the late Thomas and JoAnne (Mack) Naus, Sr.  Tim retired from the U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. where he was a line operator.  Preceded in death by his stepson, Jerry Minor, and his brothers, Thomas Naus, Jr., and Dan Naus.  Survived by his longtime companion, Cathy Minor; one stepson, Rick Minor; six grandchildren, Chaise (Chris) Paul and Chalyse Minor, and Kaitlin,...

  Mark A. Sidaway Age 48, passed away Monday.  He was born in Canton, to Linda Ruby of Canton, and the late Ted Sidaway.  Cremation will take place and there will be no calling hours or service.  Interment will be in Northwood Cemetery in Cambridge, OH.  Arrangements by Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com Gordon (330) 456-4766

  Bernice G. Speaker Age 86, of Mineral City, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020.  She was born April 17, 1934 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late Amos and Emma (Armstrong) Bennett, and had been a Mineral City resident over 60 years.  She had cleaned at the Mineral City Post Office for many years, and was a member of the Mineral City Church of The Nazarene.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Goettge and...

  Beverly J. Trbovich Age 88, of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 21, 1932 in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Dwain and Trouis (Swinford) Wells, and was a life resident of the Sandy Valley area.  Bev was a 1950 graduate of Magnolia High School and had worked at The Timken Co. as a draftsman after high school.  She was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church and...