CATHERINE CARROL, 83, formerly of Lake Milton, died Tuesday at Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Willoughby. (Borowski Memorial) DEBORAH J. ILLENICK, 59, of Niles, died Sunday at her residence. (Borowski/Oak Meadow) LYNDA L. MERKEL, 83, formerly of Newton Falls, died Friday at Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Kent. (Borowski Memorial) CHARLES W. OWENS, 72, of Warren, died Saturday. (Sterling-McCullough Williams)
CHICAGO (AP) — George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death was not released. Johnson and his late wife, Joan, started Johnson Products in 1954 on Chicago's South Side after securing a $250 loan. It grew into a hair care empire catering almost exclusively to black people, with brands like Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen. His company was a national sponsor ...
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CANTON — Anthony Terrance “Terry” Sparks, 71, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Warren, a son of the late Donald and Mildred Sparks. Anthony attended Warren G. Harding High School. He worked for GE Ohio Lamp before moving to Canton. Anthony ...
CHAMPION — Joanne Pfeiffer McKenney, 90, died Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born Oct. 22, 1935, in Bristolville, a daughter of George and Myrtle Davis Pfeiffer. She was a member of Bristolville Deacon Creek Church. Survivors include her husband, Curtis; sons, Michael of Marlinton, ...
BRISTOLVILLE — David James Mahan, 77, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home. He was born March 5, 1949, in Warren, a son of the late Clinton and Elva Patrick Mahan. On May 29, 1971, David married the love of his life, Susan, with whom he spent 55 wonderful ...
