Deerfield: With profound sadness we announce the passing of Emma L. (Shilling) Lamp, age 79, of Deerfield, a loving and devoted mother fondly referred to as Granny, Gran or Sweet Pea by those most important to her. Emma passed peacefully at her home with her devoted family at her side, February 2, 2023, at her home. She was born June 17, 1943, to Harry and Josephine (Libert) Shilling in Deerfield. Emma was a graduate of Southeast High School in Ravenna. She worked as a...

Lake Milton: Rex Francis Rowland, age 74, passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born November 15, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Rex E Rowland and Wilma (Hatcher) Rowland. Rex enjoyed working on lawnmowers and doing small engine repair. He owned and operated a lawncare business with his son. He enjoyed baseball and was a former baseball coach. He also enjoyed camping. He is survived by his wife; Sharon Rowland, daughter; Stacey (Paul) Casados, son; Rex Rowland, Sisters; Maryanne...

Alliance: James S. Wiek Sr., age 60 passed away February 1, 2023, at his home. He was born January 8, 1963, to Robert and Audrey (White) Hans. He is survived by his fiancée; Millicent Middleton, daughters; Jessica (Brian) Hawkin, Michelle Middletown, sons; James Wiek Jr., Nicholas Wiekiek, Joshua Luke, Jonathan Luke, sisters; Barbara Hans, Kathy Ryerse, Mary Clanton, brothers; Robert Wiek, John Wiek, and Tom Wiek, nine grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents,...

Daniel J. Gandee, age 70, of Mechanicstown, passed away way too soon on January 28, 2023. He was born January 4, 1953, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Clarence and Goldie (Smith) Gandee Daniel will always be remembered for his love of his family, especially his wife, Ruth (Hill) Gandee. They were married on May 4, 1971. Daniel worked at American Steel, where he was an overhead crane operator, and he drove truck for many years. He shared his love of Mustangs and riding motorcycles with his...

Alliance: Gratta E. West age 86 passed away January 24, 2023, at Canterbury Villa with her loving family at her side. She was born March 6, 1936, to the late Anna and Willard Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace West, and a brother Donald Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Jean Hoskins, Ruth Ketler, Kandy Woolf, Anna Mae Light, Evangeline Shipley, sons, Wally and Phillip West, many grandchildren, a few great...

Joanne Myers, age 81, passed away way too soon on January 21, 2023, at Green Meadows Wellness Center. She was born June 15, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Herman and Vivian (Layne) Glass. Joanne will always be remembered for her kind nature, laugh, and her love for her family and the Golden Girls. She loved going to concerts with her late husband. She was fond of country music. She will leave behind to cherish her memories, Daughter: Valerie (Kenny) Myers Clark. Sons: Keith...

Sebring: Billie Jo Campbell, age 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 6, 2023. She was born September 13, 1971, to Ernie and Diane Campbell, in Salem, Ohio.  She is survived by her parents, Daughter: Erin Hill. Son: Joshua Hill, Three beautiful Granddaughters: Brylin Stull, Jaycee Ward, and Jolene Ward. Her loving companion, Mike Slusher. Sister: Kay Campbell. Nephew: Derrick Campbell. Nieces: Emerson and Hadlee Campbell, and very close friends and...

Warren: Tracy McDaniel, age 44, passed away way to soon after a courageous cancer battle on January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born September 7, 1978, to Nancy Mary Gordon Lorenz and the late Timothy Alan Kennedy. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents; Jim and Dorris Gordon, Lawrence and Helen Kenned and her husband’s grandparents; Edmund and Elizabeth Fredericks. She is survived by her broken-hearted...

Alliance:      Teri M. Virden, age 64 passed away on January 3, 2023, at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born November 5, 1958, to the late Richard Wilson and Shirley (McIlvain) Wilson- Steed.      Teri worked as a Nursing Aid at McCrea Manor and Sun Valley Nursing Home. She was an avid Chicago Fire movie fan. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her blue roses, dancing, baking fudge, cooking...

Beloit: Roy Edward Hoak, age 76, passed away January 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1946, to the late Stanley Hoak and Mae (Crede) Hoak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Carl Tews. He is survived by his wife Shirley Jean (McVay) Hoak. They were married April 25, 1970. They were married for 52 years. Children: Amy (Myles) McNickle and Earnest (Lori) Hoak. Grandchildren: Shane, Anna, and Chase. He is also...