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Bernard Ries Obituary
Bernard F. Ries, age 73, of N. Canton, died Saturday morning in Rose Lane Health Center after a seven month illness. Born in New Philadelphia, he was a 1952 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Bernard had lived in Dellroy for the last 26 years. He was retired from Otis Elevator after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Morges. He was a Korean Conflict Army Veteran. Survived by his wife, Cynthia J. Ries; two daughters and a son-in-law, Stephanie and Robert Coviak and Michelle Ries, all of Cuyahoga Falls; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Christopher Ries and Steven and Laura Ries, all of Canton; three stepsons and their wives, Joseph and Kimberly Shipbaugh of E. Rochester, Steven and Jeanne Shipbaugh of Cuyahoga Falls, and Jason and Valerie Shipbaugh of Louisville; stepdaughter, Nancy McLaughlin of N. Canton; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patricia and Robert Brown of N. Canton and Daun Deemer of Canton; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Eugene and Nancy Ries of Canton and Jerome Ries of E. Sparta; and his mother-in-law, Mildred Anthony of Canton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church with Msgr. John C. Finnigan as Celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. There will be a Parish Prayer Service on Monday at 5:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
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Franklin l Nobis
March 26, 2021
I graduated with bernie he was a great friend my condolences to his family.
Stephanie Coviak
March 26, 2021
Dad,
Feeling your presence daily. Miss you and your wisdom. Love you so much.
Stephanie
Stephanie Coviak
March 26, 2020
Dad,
Miss talking to you. Was just looking at a Polaroid of you with a lot of walleye laid out after a day of fishing.
Love,
Stephanie
Stephanie Coviak
March 26, 2019
Missing you dad.
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Donna Thomson
April 5, 2007
Cindy,
I'm sorry for your loss.
You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Donna Jean
Vickie Dolak
April 4, 2007
Steph, Missy, Steve, Chris
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Uncle Bernie was a great guy and I remember fondly some of the times we had on St. Elmo. If you need anything do not hesitate to contact me.
Cousin,
Vickie Dolak
Jimmy Pinegar
April 2, 2007
My heart goes out to the Ries family. Bernie was a great, great guy to work with at Otis Elevator Co. He always made the job fun when he was there. He has left me many fond memories, for sure.
Bob & Tracy Collier
April 2, 2007
Angela, Greg, Micheal:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! As we have experienced ourselves we no that the passing of a grandparent, or any loved one is never easy. Just keep in mind, everything on earth is temporary and barrowed, but when you reach and get through those gates of heaven that is life and is permanent, and peaceful. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers always! May God Bless You All and help you through this. You all no how to get a hold of us if there is anything that you need. We Love You!
Dave & Shelley Carlisle
April 2, 2007
We were very sorry to hear of Bernie's death. You have our deepest sympathy.
Henry Eberhart
April 1, 2007
It was very sobering to learn about Bernie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ries family and with Bernie. God Bless! Henry(Hank)& Linda Eberhart
Frank Nobis
April 1, 2007
My condolences and deep sympathy to all the family.Bernie was a good friend at TVHS we'll all miss him.
Walt Hoover
April 1, 2007
Steve, I will always remember how your Dad was always at our track meets cheering you on.Let me know if you need anything.The Hoover Family.
John Angelo Carpinelli,Jr.
April 1, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mark & Judy Wernecke
April 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Ries family. We will always remember the good times we had when we were young. Ben was Mark's best friend in growing up.
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