Perry High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Edward Portwood 75 beloved husband father grandfather and greatgrandfather. Born in Portsmouth Ohio on July 1 1950 to Erma and William "Bill" Portwood Jerry passed away in Tallahassee on Jan. 11 2026. Jerry loved his family dearly cared d...

Wellknown Butler businessman James Campbell Jim Chiprean Sr. 92 of Butler passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday Dec. 9 2025 at the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center. Born in Butler on July 20 1933 he was a son of the late John J. Chiprean and Anna Elizabeth De...

Patricia A. Iams Kelly 82 of Copperas Cove Texas formerly of Butler and Harrisville passed away in the comfort of her home and in the presence of her loving family on Thursday Dec. 11 2025. Born Jan. 13 1943 in Steubenville Ohio she was a daughter of the late Joseph Kosut and Alice Hladysh Kosut McK...

Born on December 9 1938 in Cleveland Joyce was the daughter of the late Michael Mancine and Fidelma Block Mancine. A longtime resident of the area she resided in Painesville her entire adult life. Joyce graduated from Mentor High School in 1956 where she actively participated in clubs and the school...

Nancy Alice Perry age 80 of Warren Ohio departed this life Monday December 22 2025 at 1222 p.m. at her residence following complications from an extended illness. She was born October 12 1945 in Warren OH the daughter of Raymond Scott and Betty Mae Williams Perry Sr. Nancy was employed with Delph Pa...

Sammie E. Summerlin Sr. 61 of Warren OH departed this life Wednesday December 31 2025 at 215 p.m. at Austinwoods Nursing Home following complications from an extended illness. Sammie was employed with Leos Restaurant for 39 years as a Chef before retiring. He was a 1983 graduate of Warren G. Harding...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Douglas Gerald Asplin a beloved father grandfather brother and friend. Doug graduated from Perry High School and continued his education at Akron University before going on to own and operate Asplin Coaxial Services in Ann Arbor MI. Whether he...

John F. Reed 80 of Crooksville passed away peacefully at his residence in Crooksville Ohio on January 15 2026. Born on June 26 1945 in Ypsilanti Michigan to the late John W. and Evelyn Lemity Reed John spent his life cultivating a legacy of love hard work and community spirit. During most of his wor...

William E. "Bill" Lyons Sr. 75 a true patriot friend and everyones Pops passed away on July 20 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on March 25 1950 in Roseville Ohio Bills life was a testament to his selfless nature and gentle spirit. He departed this world at Beckett House in New Concord ...

Gloria Jean Shipley 89 of Roseville affectionately known to family and friends as Jeannie passed away peacefully on December 9 2025 at the Helen Purcell Home in Zanesville Ohio the very same town where she was born on March 16 1936 to the late Clarence and Thelma King Browning. She grew up in a lovi...

Jason S. Schooley 53 of Crooksville known affectionately by friends and family as Schooley or Schoolhouse brought an irrepressible spirit to the world when he was born on June 7 1972 in Zanesville Ohio. His journey through life was as vibrant and lively as the 80s hair bands he adored and sadly that...

Zachary Ryan Stillman 30 of Roseville left this world unexpectedly on October 9 2025. Born on January 10 1995 at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville Ohio Zacks presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Zack was the cherished son of Rebecca Corwin Bernard and Keith Stillman. Zack was a proud...

Clayton Allen Davis 15 of Crooksville left this world much too soon in the early hours on September 11 2025 at his residence. Born on December 21 2009 in Zanesville Ohio Claytons zest for life and radiant spirit were evident from the beginning. His sudden departure leaves behind a community in mourn...

Kimberly L. Lytton Martin 58 passed away at 900 PM Wednesday the 11th of June 2025 at her home of natural causes. She arrived during some tumultuous times for our nation born Friday the 23rd of September 1966 in Zanesville Ohio daughter of Robert and Sarah Lytton. She lived in Zanesville early in he...

Stephanie N. Nutter Chapman aged 43 passed away unexpectedly on September 28 2025 at Genesis Health Care System in Zanesville the same community where her journey began on August 11 1982 at Good Samaritan Medical Center born to Julie Hammond Nutter and the late David Nutter. Known for her infectious...

Sandra Kay Williams Cavinee 77 of Roseville went to be with our Lord and Savior at 317pm on her mommy Nellies birthday February 2 2025 at Genesis Morrison House following an illness. She was born on January 31 1948 in Roseville and resided there most of her life. She was the daughter of Rodney and N...

Mark S. Henderson age 63 passed away Sunday December 21 2025. Born in Columbus Ohio in 1962 where he lived most of his life. Mark began painting and drawing while recovering from a very bad accident that happened when he was only 10 years old. He was hit by a car on South High Street. He then spent ...

Carol A. Schiering nee Smith passed away January 8 2026 at the age of 68 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her closest loved ones. Carols death follows a courageous strongly fought battle with cancer. Carol was born on October 20 1957 in Indianapolis the daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Smi...

Ronald A. Vertolli age 69 of Canton passed away Tuesday December 30 2025. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Mary Mattachione Vertolli he was also preceded in death by his wife Teresa Gallentine Vertolli. He was a 1974 graduate of Perry High School. Ron retired from the Hoover Company. He was an ...

Christina J. Kerchner Zimmerman passed away on Thursday January 1 2026. She was born on October 29 1943. A 1961 graduate of Perry High School she completed her nursing degree in 1962. In 1963 she married Richard Skip Catalano and together they had two children. Christina later became a successful bu...

BARBERTON Dale Wally Bieri age 81 went home to be with the Lord on December 12 2025. Born May 27 1944 in Easton to Kent and Mary Bieri he was a graduate of Chippewa High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 19641967 during the Vietnam era. He retired from Reiter Dairy after 25 years of c...

Mary Gail Johnson age 78 of Robertsville Missouri fortified with the Holy Spirit passed away Sunday December 14 2025 at Washington Mercy Hospital surrounded by loving family and caring hospital staff. Gail was born December 29 1946 in Baltimore Maryland where she attended Catholic school and graduat...

Mike grew up in Bath attending Bath Schools graduating from Morse High School in 1966 where he was the quarterback on the football team. After graduation Mike served in the Armys 1st Aviation Brigade as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War earning many medals including a bronze star for bravery...

Jane Porter Gibson age 95 passed away at home on October 11 2017. She was born in Columbus Ohio on Feb. 25 1922 daughter of the Rev. Reuben B. Porter and Lenore Emme Porter. When she was two the family moved to Lucknow India as Methodist missionaries. They returned to the U.S. on furlough when she w...

Benjamin Bolon 79 of Washington Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday December 9 2025 after battling health issues. He graduated from Beallsville High School in 1964 and went on to be a driver and trainer at Meadows Racetrack. As a young boy he quickly picked up his fathers interest in Standardbred ho...

With heavy hearts we gather to remember Glenda Renee Senay a vibrant soul who graced the lives of many for sixty years. Born on July 31 1965 in Sharon Pennsylvania to the union of Virginia Wedge Hull and Glenn B Hull Glendas journey among us ended unexpectedly on November 11 2025 at the Youngstown c...

Frank Edward Scurlock 89 of Somerset passed away on Thursday December 11 2025 at Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care. Frank was born on December 15 1935 in Shawnee Ohio to the late John and Mae Helphrey Scurlock. He graduated from Somerset High School in 1955 and joined the National Guard in 1953 pr...

Sandra Jean Sandy Greuey Henery 77 of Somerset Ohio was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 830 p.m. Thursday January 8 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with dementia. She was born April 15 1948 in Portersville Ohio to the late Bernar...

With deep love and gratitude we remember Judy Perry whose kindness and generosity touched everyone she met. Judy K. Perry was born on May 2nd 1955 in Oregon Ohio she lived most of her adult life in Seven Hills Ohio and passed away on December 2nd 2025 at the age of 70. Judy is the loving wife of Rob...

Kathryn E. Berlin, age 88, of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Pemberville, OH passed away at Sage Bluff Crossing Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1937 in Pemberville, OH to Jurdin D. and Mary J. (Hathaway) Smith. While she was blessed with fou...