The Obituary Section

Stephan Jeziorski

, Ohio

Stephan J. Jeziorski 101 of Valley City Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday August 13 2026. He was born in Cleveland Ohio on February 27 1925 to the late John and Lillian Jaworski Jeziorski. Steve had been a resident of Valley City since 1975. Steve worked as a machine repair machinist at the Chevrolet Plant in Parma for more than 30 years. He also proudly served as Zoning Inspector for Liverpool Township for many years. Steve was a longtime member of St. Martin of Tours Church Valley City. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Valley City VFW Post 5563 Brunswick American Legion Post 234 Brunswick VFW Post 9520 and he was also a member of the National Timberwolf Association Vets family friends of the 104th Division World War II. At the age…

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Jr. Steven Kemp

, Ohio

February 26, 1989

Steven Ray Kemp Jr. also known as Steve and Uncle T 37 was quickly led into perfect peace in the presence of his Savior after experiencing sudden cardiac events on August 5th 2026. Steve was born February 27 1989 to Steve Kemp Sr. and Deborah Kemp Steidl of Valley City Ohio. Steve was the second born of eight children and grew up in Valley City on the Kemp Family Compound with his two brothers and five sisters Ryan Nancy Pawlak McKenna Mathis Elsie Gauthier Faith Oswald Leo and Rebekah. He also loved spending time with their large extended family and enjoyed great friendships with his many cousins. He met the love of his life Anna Joy Kemp Norton when they were young teenagers and spent many years building a beautiful friendship long before they knew that they would one day realize that it was God orchestrating the start of a…

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Andrew Spears

, Ohio

Andrew was born June 25 1949 in Rogersville Tennessee to the late Joseph and Mary Davenport Spears. He has resided in Lorain County for most of his life. Andy was a member of the Lorain County Rabbit Breeders Association for many years raising rabbits and showing them at the local county fairs. He also was very active in raising Homing Pigeons racing and showing them also at the county fairs. He will be greatly missed by his children Mary Joe Aungst and Andy Carol Spears. Grandchildren Jessica Aungst Jenny Ben Miller and Joe Aungst. Great granddaughter Kinsley Miller. He is also survived by sisters Dottie John Newman Connie Randy Burwell Donna Brent Bromley Sandi Matthew Brontrager Bobbi Linden and a brother Dale Spears. Visitation will be held 600800 pm Monday August 10 2026 at the Bauer Funeral Home 2089 Columbia Road Valley City Ohio where the funeral service will be…

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Raymond Vormelker

, Ohio

Raymond R. Rosie Vormelker 74 of Litchfield Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday August 7 2026 following a battle with cancer. He was born May 1 1952 in Lodi Ohio to the late Kenneth and Ellen nee Holmes Vormelker. Rosie had worked on construction for the former K M Liberty Excavating and retired from Kokosing. Rosie will be missed by his sons Adam Vormelker and Eric Vormelker 5 grandchildren His sister Debra Springston and nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service to be held on Thursday August 13 2026 at 100 pm at Litchfield Cemetery Norwalk Road Litchfield OH. Snowy mountain was purchased for the family of Raymond R. "Rosie" Vormelker by Your friends at Carefree. In loving memory of Raymond R. "Rosie" Vormelker our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Larry Cottrill

, Ohio

He was born on September 11 1962 to Archie and Ruth Cottrill in Braxton County West Virginia. He was the youngest of 13 children. Larry was known for always helping those around him. If you needed anything all you had to do was ask Larry and he was there. He enjoyed camping and being outdoors in general often finding peace in nature. He loved spending time with his grandkids and spoiling them. Over the years he worked for several companies doing railroad construction before settling with Wintrow Construction Co. in Barberton where he retired. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Archie and Ruth and siblings Robert Denver Herman Henry Harry Nancy and Kathy. He is survived by his wife Christina children Kenny Allen Belinda Kevin Jessica Heather Joe Robert and Jennifer stepchildren Nathan and Daniel sisters Nellie Shirley Phyllis JoAnn and Margaret sisterinlaw Cindy Kevin 18 grandchildren 3…

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Gloria Cook

, Ohio

She was proceeded in death by her father Verlin Riggs brother Keith Riggs husband Louis Cook grandsons Jacob Parker and Cyrus and stepfather James Smith . She leaves behind her mother Marion Smith her daughter Joyce her son Brian Amber daughter Jennifer Tracy son Kenneth Rhonda and several grandchildren greatgrandchildren and many extended family members and friends. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family playing cards watching her favorite tv shows anddoing scratch offs. Her spunk sense of humor and sarcasm will be missed by all who loved her. She might be gone but will never be forgotten. Calling hours will be held Thursday August 6 2026 from 1000 am 1100 am at CoxMcNulty Funeral Home 222 Norton Ave Barberton Ohio 44203 with a service to follow. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron Ohio 44203. She was proceeded in death by her father Verlin Riggs brother Keith…

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Frank Jerry Sasz

, Ohio

Frank Jerry Gerald Sasz passed away at his home on Monday August 11 2026 at the age of 87 years old. Frank fought very long and hard against Dementia. He was born on April 22 1939 to Frank and Katheryn Mutz Sasz. Frank grew up in Akron Ohio where he graduated from South High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 19561964. He also served in the U.S. Army from 19771999 retired where he earned several medals for his achievements. We are thankful for his service and dedication. Frank had many visions. When he was young he held a newspaper route for years he told many stories about his adventures to his friends and family which was never a dull moment Real estate was a passion of his and although he didnt make it a career he was familiar with the latest laws. Dementia never…

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Samantha Page

, Ohio

March 10, 1991

Samantha Ann Page 35 lovingly known as Sam was born on March 11 1991 and passed away peacefully on August 15 2026 surrounded by family following an incredibly courageous 11year battle with leukemia. Sam faced her illness with remarkable strength and determination. She was an absolute fighter through it all. Even during the hardest days Sam continued to find reasons to smile care for those around her and keep moving forward. Her illness was only one part of her story it never defined the loving imaginative bubbly person she was. Above everything else Sam was an amazing and devoted mother. Her children Chloe Litten 19 and Michael Litten 12 were the center of her world. She always put them first and did everything she possibly could for them. Even on the days when she was exhausted and felt she had nothing left to give Sam somehow found the strength to…

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Iva Craddock

, Ohio

Iva is preceded in death by her husband Cleo Denver Craddock daughter Diana Lynn Craddock and son Michael Allen Craddock. She is survived by her daughter Connie Marie Zeis son Cleo Denver Craddock Jr. grandchildren Rueben James Craddock Eric Darnell Craddock and Jallyn Craddock sister Anne niece Kim several extended family members and many friends. A graveside service for Iva will take place on Friday August 21 2026 at 200 p.m. at East Liberty Cemetery in Akron Ohio. Iva is preceded in death by her husband Cleo Denver Craddock daughter Diana Lynn Craddock and son Michael Allen Craddock.

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