All Obituaries

John James “Jack” Lutz, who was born on May 28, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 31, 2026, leaving behind a life that was full of devotion, laughter and more than a few stories worth retelling. He lived the life of a quiet hero, fixing a problem, lightening a mood and always putting others before himself. Jack proudly served in the United States Navy as EM2 from 1964 to 1967, a chapter of his life that reflected his discipline, courage and sense of duty. ...

With sadness that we announce the passing of Ray “Tom” Shaulis who passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the age of 93 in Newton Falls, Ohio. Born and raised in Newton Falls, he was the son of William and Florence Shaulis. Tom was a 1951 graduate of Newton Falls High School. Serving his country honorably, Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 236 in Newton Falls, Ohio. Tom had been employed by Thomas Steel as a pipe ...

Charles Eugene Monroe Sr., 73, of Braceville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1953, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Tom Monroe and Sarah Pauline (Click) Monroe. Eugene was the beloved and devoted husband of Joanie Monroe. The two were married on August 6, 2000, and shared a loving life together. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Eugene retired from Roadway Express in October 2006 ...

Ricky Lee Glover was born on June 20, 1948, in Warren, Ohio, and passed from this earthly stage on July 29, 2026, at his home in Newton Falls, Ohio.  He was a wise, handy, and loving man whose life was a bright and steady flame to all who knew him. Ricky spent 35 years married to the love of his life, Diane, whose companionship was a faithful anchor through all of the seasons of his life.  He is also survived by his four daughters, Shannon (Joseph) Gibson, Lindsay Cunningham, ...

Kathy M. Wukelich Grove , 75, of Southington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2026, at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, surrounded by family, after a period of declining health following spinal surgery. Born December 1, 1950, in Cambridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Hermenia Wukelich. Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Chalker High School. On November 10, 1973, she was united in marriage to Ronald C. Grove, who preceded her in death. Together ...

Catherine Josephine Clark Carroll, a teacher and musician, died on July 7th, 2026. She was born in Struthers, Ohio on January 28, 1943, the daughter of Henry and Blanche Begalla Clark. Catherine graduated summa cum laude and got her master’s degree in education. She was an elementary school teacher for 25 years. But her true passion was music, which she pursued by returning to school for a second master’s degree when she was nearing her 60’s. She was the music director at ...

Lynda Lou Merkel, 83, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Tamarack Ridge Health & Rehabilitation facility in Kent, Ohio. Lynda was born on December 9, 1942, the daughter of William and Ruth Hilbrunner. She grew up in the Brimfield, Kent, Ohio area along with two siblings, Bill and Randa (both deceased). She is survived by her loving husband, David Merkel; her sons, David S. (Jocelyn) Merkel and Derek (Stephanie) Merkel; grandson, Devon (Lydia) Merkel, as well as several nieces and ...

David Joseph Yaratch of Aurora, Ohio, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on June 20, 2026 at The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield, Ohio. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 10, 1946 to Adam and Margaret Kish Yaratch. David was a 1965 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He went on to work on the assembly line at General Motors Lordstown plant for 30 years retiring in 1998. Being of Pentecostal faith, David loved Jesus with all his heart and he lived that out in everything he did. On ...

Janice B. Lenhart, known lovingly by family and friends as Jan, passed away on June 19,2026, in Warren, Ohio, at the age of 88, following complications from cancer. Jan was born on November 4, 1937, in Martin County, North Carolina, and carried the warmth, strength, and grace of her Southern roots throughout her life. She later made her home in Warren, Ohio, where she built a life centered on family, friendship, and the simple joys that meant the most to her. A proud graduate of Warren G. ...

John “Jack” Panovich, 84, of Craig Beach, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. Born on August 14, 1941, in Bedford, Ohio, Jack was a hardworking man who cared deeply for his family and lived life on his own terms. He was a man of Catholic faith who carried his beliefs with him throughout his life. Jack was the loving husband of Linda Panovich, and in 47 years of marriage, she was his constant. He was a father to Jeffery Panovich, Jeannine Panovich, Nicole McCafferty and ...