Patrice Helene Marie Hammitt (nee Yondo), 78, was welcomed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on June 25, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home in Kings Mountain, North Carolina after a lengthy and courageous journey with cancer. Patrice was born on February 20, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Géza and Helen Yondo. Her brothers Gilbert and Donald were so excited to have a sister. In fact, Donald ran all the way to the hospital to insist his mother give his baby sister the name of his favorite Continue reading

MARY CHRISTINE MONTGOMERY (nee De Angelis) age 93, beloved wife for  56 years of the late Jerry K.; loving mother of Nanette Wilson (husband Stephen) Karyn Brown (husband Jeff), Robyn Melkerson (husband Ted), and the late Timothy; devoted grandmother of Shelby and Mitch Brown, Jeremy and Jessica Wilson, Nicole (nee Melkerson) McNamara (husband Derek), Kyllan (nee Melkerson)  Smearman (husband Jacob) and Theresa (nee Melkerson)  Trench (wife Zelda) and great-grandmother of Isabella, Elle, Vince, Continue reading

VICTOR D. SALTENIS age 65, beloved husband for 37 years of Carol (nee Bevacqua); loving father of Sarah Kalina (husband Chris) and Victoria Leonetti (husband Dennis, Jr.); devoted grandfather of Olivia Kalina; cherished son of the late Alvydas and Prudence (nee Zulpa) Saltenis; dearest brother of Ronald Saltenis and David Saltenis (wife Laura); dear uncle of many. Victor will be missed dearly by his family and friends. A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BE HELD. Arrangements by the DeJohn Continue reading

JAMES T. “JIM” ELLIS age 76, loving father of Stephen and Michael Ellis; devoted grandfather of Adrianna and Jeremy; cherished son of the late Lieutenant Colonel William and Lieutenant of the Nursing Corps Margaret (nee Graves) Ellis; dearest brother of Gerry (Dan) Ryan, Barb (Chuck) Krafcik, and Trish (Ray) Hanna; dear uncle and great-uncle, cousin, and friend of many. U.S. Navy Veteran. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, dogs, and horses. Contributions may be made in memory of Continue reading

LT. STEPHEN BROWNING WAITE, JR. age 82, cherished son of the late Stephen Sr. and Gladys (nee Ferguson); dearest brother of Ann Masley (husband William, deceased) and Jane Waite; dear uncle and great uncle to 8 nieces and 3 nephews. U.S. Navy Veteran. Stephen was born on November 16, 1939 and passed away on April 10, 2022. He grew up in Long Island, NY, moved to Palm Springs and resided in Burton for the last 4 years. Stephen graduated from Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY in 1957 Continue reading

BARBARA A. COMEAU (nee Cousineau) age 87, beloved wife for 64 years of William “Bill”; loving mother of Ellen, David (wife Deborah Riccitelli) and Stephen; devoted grandmother of Bryan and Jason; cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Marguerite (nee Thomas) Cousineau; dearest sister of Jane (husband George) Trenholm; and dear aunt of Kathy Trenholm (husband Rudy Shorette). Barb was born June 27, 1934 in Providence Rhode Island and died peacefully at home March 14, 2022. Barb resided in Continue reading

MATTHEW A. IVANOVICS age 50, beloved son of Nancy M. (nee Fedorchak) and the late Edward S. Ivanovics (deceased in 2011); devoted brother of Christopher (wife Linda), Gregory (wife Elizabeth), and Benjamin (wife Amanda) Ivanovics; loving uncle of Taylor Semrau, Zachary (wife Hayley) Semrau, Andrew, Isabella, Avery, Sarah, Lucas, Owen Ivanovics, and great-uncle of Maeve. Matt was a well-loved son, brother, and uncle. A graduate of Chardon High School and John Carroll University, Matt pursued a Continue reading

FRANCIS C. “FRANK” FOOTE age 87, beloved husband for 56 blessed years of Jacqueline “Jacquie” (nee Fatur); survived by Sarah (husband Kirk) Kudrna and their children Calvin, Dean, and Will, and Kelly (husband Chris) Whitney and their children Brendan and Grace who were all more like his children and grandchildren than friends; and many beloved pets. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Frank was a member of the Huntsburg Grange and the Good Samaritan Ministry within St. Patrick. He was a proud member Continue reading