Stier-Israel Funeral Home Inc.

09/30/2025

Beautiful service today for Jim Ludwig held by Pastor Joseph Cosentino at Grace Brethren Church in Canton.

09/28/2025

John James Gresko, age 79, of Louisville, OH passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Calling hours will be 4-6pm Wednesday evening (10/1) at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday. John will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Louisville, OH.

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09/28/2025

Congratulations to the Louisville Rotary Club for their 100 year Anniversary. Such an honor to be part of an organization that puts service above self.

09/26/2025

James David “Jim” Ludwig, 77, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on September 23, 2025.

Calling hours will be held Monday, September 29, from 5–7 p.m. at the Stier-Israel Funeral Home at 917 East Main Street in Louisville, Ohio.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church, located at 6283 Market Ave. North in Canton, Ohio, with an additional hour of visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Jim will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Louisville, OH.

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09/23/2025

Please take a moment and read this brief article. Do you agree that as a society we all rush and move onto the next thing to quick? Instead of taking a moment to reflect on the value of life.
“The American way of death has, in some ways, become almost shameful. We rush through grief, downplay it, hide it. But why? Why is it seen as indulgent or unnecessary to pause, mourn, and honor the life of someone we love? Whether within the walls of a funeral home or in the heart of your own family, I hope we all take Shannon’s message to heart: Opting out of a memorial doesn’t just skip a tradition – it deeply, silently hurts a generation. KB”

I don’t always read the random articles that show up on my social media feed, but one recently stood out: “Opting Out of Memorials is Hurting a Generation” by Shannon

09/23/2025

Gerald “Mark” Davis Sr, age 83, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully, in his home, on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Funeral services will be 11:30am Friday morning at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville with Pastor Mike Grant officiating. Calling hours will be 5-7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home.

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09/22/2025

Last week we held two different beautiful kinds of services at the funeral home. Both families added their own special/loving touch to honor their loved ones by providing picture boards and a slideshow.
Always remember that we are here to serve you and do our best to help you find comfort during this difficult time.

09/22/2025

Such a great day for the Louisville Constitution Day Parade!! Scooter enjoyed pulling the Rotary float and seeing everyone out having a great time! 🇺🇸

09/16/2025

Jean Ann (Royer) Yoder, 93, of Sebring, Ohio was called to her heavenly home on September 9th with family by her side.

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09/15/2025

Robert Louis Page, age 89, of Louisville, OH passed away Monday, September 8, 2025.

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09/15/2025

William Scott Haren, 69, of Louisville, OH passed away September 7, 2025.

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09/15/2025

Wayne Matheny, age 90, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in his home.

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