All Obituaries

Ronald Gene Zeffer, 72, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, April 13th, in his home. Born in Akron on August 8, 1948, a son of the late Bella "Bill" and Ida Mae (Curtis) Zeffer, also preceded in death by wife Johnnie (Skeen) Zeffer and brother Kenneth Zeffer. Employed at BF Goodrich, S.D Myers and Oliger Seed he also umpired for softball and baseball as well as coaching softball in Springfield. Survived by daughter Adrienne (Philip) Stump; son Paul (Louisa) Zeffer; brother Richard...

Charles Dean Neff, 63, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away Monday, April 12th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on August 22, 1957, a son of the late Homer and Eveline (Boyd)  Neff, also preceded in death by son Joey Neff.  Survived by son Brian (Stacy) Neff, of Canton; granddaughter Ashlie Neff; 3 great-grandchildren Ethan, Aurora, and Johnny. No services will be held at this time. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293

Joseph Dean Neff, 40, of Canton, passed away Friday, April 9th. Born in Canton on January 16, 1981, a son of Charles and Marsha (Bryan) Neff. Preceded in death by grandparents Max and Velma Bryan. Besides his parents he is survived by brother Brian Neff, of Canton and niece Ashlie Neff. No services will be held at this time. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293

Ernest Robert Swogger, 47, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, April 7th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on June 9, 1973, a son of Debra (Vanicek) Swogger and Joseph Swogger. Preceded in death by grandfather Ernest Vanicek; sister Lisa Marie Swogger; brother Shawn Pirolozzi; aunt Tiane Vanicek and grandson Julian David Stephenson. Besides his parents he is survived by wife Natasha Holcomb; 6 daughters Katryna Lynn Swogger, Desiray Lynn Swogger, Tehya...

Gregory Thomas Elioue, 62, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 6th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on February 3, 1959, a son of the late John Robert and Norma Jean (Tilton) Elioue, also preceded in death by brother John Robert Elioue. Survived by son Robert (Liz) Elioue, of Canton; sister Vicki Meek, of Haymaker, VA; niece Andrea; 2 nephews Doug and Allen as well as close friends Candas Riffle and Madelon Hannay. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Waltner-SIMCHAK...

Julie Louise Graham, 66, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 29th. Born in Akron on April 11, 1954, a daughter of the late Bert and Ruth (Hieser) Donohoe, also preceded in death by husband Paul Thomas Graham Sr.; daughter Marie George; 2 sons Paul Thomas Graham Jr, Burt Allen Graham; sister Vickie Donohoe and brother Bradley Donohoe. Survived by sister Toni (John) Carver, of North Canton and brother Bruce (Sabrina) Donohoe, of California as well as sister in law Mary Donohoe. There will be...

Eric Scott Collins, 43, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on February 5, 1978, the son of Linda (Parsons) Newman and Leonard  Collins. Preceded in death by grandparents Juanita and Orvel Collins, Dorothy Dalton, John Henry Mayle, close friends Stacy Collins and Joe McCartney. Employed as a press operator for over 7 years at the GBS Corporation he attended the Canton Freewill Baptist Church and the New Covenant Church of...

Brenda Kay McGinnis, 52, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 26th, at her home. Born in Canton on October 2, 1968, a daughter of the late Milton and Betty (Kelly) McGinnis, also preceded in death by her husband Harold Whitten, sister Deborah Reed, 2 brothers Kenneth and Anthony McGinnis. Survived by son James (Brianna) Judge; 2 granddaughters Delaney and Elowyn; aunt Rosalee Kelly; nephew Christopher Reed and family; as well as long time companion Anzel. A memorial service will be held at a...

Floda Enid Hall-Iser, 67, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 26th, peacefully in her home. Born in Canton on July 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Arley and Ruby (Mowery) Hall, also preceded in death by husband Lathy "Dave" Iser; grandaughter Helen; 3 brothers Fred Hall, Jay Hall and Kevin Hall. Survived by 2 daughters Tara Harmon, of Malvern, Faith (Tommy) Dalton, of Philippi, WV; son Stephen Harmon, of Canton; 3 step sons Tony Gilger, Nick Gilger, Ken Iser; 2 sisters Janet...

Jamie Richard Miller, 40, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, March 21st, at Altercare of Navarre. Born in Akron on October 14, 1980, a son of the late John R Miller and Heather Burness . Survived by brother Jon (Kimberly) Miller, of Akron; grandparents Jack and Mavis Burness; uncles John Burness, Craig (Laura) Burness and step-mom Tracy Laudy. There will be no services at this time. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293