The Progressor Times

Franciscan Friar John Raphael Hadnagy lived with an openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which poured forth in his singing, preaching, and ministry to those suffering physical and spiritual pain. The joy in his gentle manner helped give people a sense of God's love for them. Friar JR died on June 14, 2022, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was born John Edward Hadnagy to Joseph C. (Sr.) and Catherine (Lomanto) Hadnagy on February 28, 1959, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents and a nephew. He is survived by his brothers Joseph C. Hadnagy Jr. and Michael J. Hadnagy II, his sister Michele Humphreys, and five nieces. He received an undergraduate degree in Vocal...

From his own deep treasure of talents and interests, and modeling his service on the example of the Good Shepherd, Franciscan Friar Pius Poff poured his generous heart into parish communities across the Midwest. He greeted all with a smile or a laugh, but for those in need he was always ready to listen, assist, or console. One Friar noted that "he was a pastor until he died, and active until about two weeks before his death. He gave it all and took nothing." Friar Pius Poff OFM Conv. died on March 16, 2022. He was born Robert Joseph to Julius and Catherine (Batliner) Poff on November 6, 1934. He was predeceased by his parents Julius and Catherine (Batliner) Poff; his brothers Carl and...

White hair and beard, western hat and boots - Friar Maurice Hayes could be mistaken for Santa Claus or a retired cowboy. But as a Franciscan, he devoted himself to the Gospel Life, ministering quietly and humbly, always finding new ways to spread the message of God's love to the people he served. Friar Maurice Hayes OFM Conv. died on July 14, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born Charles Conrad Hayes on February 12, 1943, in Sunfish, Kentucky, to Thomas Millard and Ruth Ann (French) Hayes. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers Thomas Melvin, James Anthony, Pius, Marion Patrick, and Paul Howard Hayes, and by his sisters Ethel Justice, Mary Charlene Olivastro, Lucy Ellen...

Michael Canode, son of M. Jane (Loughley) Canode-Scheatzle and Carson Bennett Canode, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2021 at the age of 71. Mike grew up in Carey, Ohio and was a 1968 graduate of Carey High School. He attended Bowling Green State University, then obtained his JD from Ohio State University before proudly serving his country in the Marine Corp where he attained the rank of major as a JAG attorney, which took his family to multiple U.S. locations and Okinawa, Japan. After an honorable discharge, he became a private practice attorney for the remainder of his professional career. Mike spent the bulk of his time in the Springfield, VA / Washington D.C. area, before...

Paul A. Strasser age 91, of Montrose, Colorado passed away January 25, 2021 at La Villa Grande Care Center, Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on April 15, 1929 to Paul A. and Esther P. (Greth) Strasser. He married Lillian Roberta (Bobbe) Hagley on August 2, 1955 in Carey, Ohio. They were married for 64 years before her death in 2019. Paul was a 1947 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. He was a farmer in Carey, Ohio until his retirement. He served in the United States Air Force as a Flight Engineer and was involved with the Korean War. He was very proud of his service in the Air Force. Paul worked at the Lite Star Oil Company, the US Implement, and John Deere...