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04/08/2026

Rosemary Annette Jackson

Rosemary Annette Jackson,

age 84, passed away Saturday April 4, 2026, in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Wiezbiski) Pomesky. Rosemary was a lifelong resident of Waynesburg and lifetime member of Saint James Catholic Church where she was an organist for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Jr, and her granddaughter Eleanor Elizabeth Jackson. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Longstreth, and Jeannie Jackson; one son Mark Jackson and her daughter-in-law Jaime Jackson; one brother Robert Pomesky, five grandchildren: Scott, Emma, Hailey, Lillian, and Gabriel Jackson and three great grandchildren AJ and Ashton Pierson and Aubriana Jackson.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, April 12 from 4 to 6pm in Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 13 at 11:00am at Saint James Catholic Church in Waynesburg with Father Fritz Schlueter as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosemary’s memory may be made to Saint James Catholic School or Church in Waynesburg. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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04/08/2026

Joseph Blackburn

Joseph I.C. Blackburn,

Age 86, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., Apr. 4, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1939, in Canton, a son of the late Joseph and Leah (McNutt) Blackburn. Joseph served with the U.S Army and retired from Green Lines as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his sister, JoAnne Miller, and his brother, Quinton Blackburn. Survived by his wife, Shirley Blackburn; his daughters, Lisa (Loren) Gintz, and her children, Brenden (Ashley) Gintz and their son, Maverick, Treyton (Chloe Craig) Gintz, and Brittani (Kevin) Flory and their children Riley and Lucy; and Beth Moron-Villareal, and her children, Alec Blackburn, Jordan Hurtado, and Mayara, Miguel and Angel Moron-Villareal; five sisters, Margaret Miller, Helen Hall, Katherine McDaniel, Rose Wilson and Ruth Perry; and two brothers, David Blackburn and Daniel Blackburn. Services will be held Sat. at 2pm in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia. Friends may call one hour before the service, from 1-2pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to: Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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03/27/2026

Evelyn Johnstone

Evelyn M. Johnstone

Evelyn (May) Johnstone, 96, passed away March 8, 2026, after a brief illness. Born July 13, 1929, in Lindentree, OH, she was a daughter of Lloyd Clark Sr. and Nelson and Leona (Clough) VanMeter. As a professional beautician, she owned and operated E.J. Beauty Shop for 17 years prior to retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 72 years, Glen Johnstone; her sister Linda Giannelli; and two brothers, Thomas, and Robert Clark. She is survived by her brother Lloyd Clark Jr., numerous nieces and nephews. Close friends, family, and neighbors were also impacted by Evelyn’s steady warmth and companionship.

She is fondly remembered for her service to her community and family. A member of the American Legion Post #244 Auxiliary in East Sparta and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sandyville, she volunteered at countless dinners on their behalf, and amassed a large collection of church cookbooks. Her family was nurtured by her baking (notably her “bits of brickle” cookies), vegetable gardening, and her willingness to style their hair. Most of all, she was a reliable and caring presence in their lives, inspiring a love of service to others.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia, with interment at Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Stark County (Ohio) Library, or to the Aultman Hospice and Compassionate Care Center in Canton. Condolences may be left at www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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03/25/2026

Mary Hartzell

Mary K. Hartzell,

Age 101, of East Sparta, Ohio, passed away Sat., Mar. 21, 2026, just one day shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born Mar. 22, 1924, in East Sparta, daughter of the late Chris and Lottie (Bowman) Neading. Mary was a 1942 Graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a member of East Sparta Christian Church, the East Sparta Women’s Club, Pike Township Historical Society, and retired from Walsh Chevrolet in East Sparta. Mary was one of a kind. She always saw the good in people, never met a stranger, was an avid crocheter, and known for her fashion sense. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Donald Hartzell, and her three brothers, Bob, Sonny, and Don Neading. Mary is survived by her two sons Daniel (Shirley) Hartzell of Canton and Bruce (Katie) Hartzell of East Sparta, two granddaughters, Allison (Tony) Dearing of Fort Worth, Texas, Ashley (Matt) Andrews of North Canton, and great grandchildren, Brooke Dearing, Peyton Dearing, Kyle Andrews and Brett Andrews. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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03/23/2026

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