All Obituaries

Patricia June Youngblood Heaven gained an angel on June 3, 2023, when Pat Youngblood, age 80, of Hartville, Ohio passed away after a brief illness.  Pat was born in Massillon, Ohio, on November 28, 1942 and graduated from Washington High School (Massillon) in 1960.  After graduating Kent State University, she taught elementary school for several years before becoming a Navy wife and living in Newport News, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina.  When she moved back to...

Eileen Ruby Strawder Bowser, 70, of Orlando, Florida Entered Eternal Rest on June 3, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on July 6,1952 in Cardington, Ohio to . Eileen's giving and helpful nature brought love, peace and joy to those around her.  "Motherhood is a calling by God" and it is with deep sadness that we should part. She will remain our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and generous friend. Left to mourn are son, David Strawder; daughter, Tina...

Thomas Robert Moore, age 75, of Canton, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023, peacefully at home with his dog on his lap. He was born in Canton on October 10, 1947 and graduated in 1965 from Canton South High School where he played baseball and basketball. He served in the Army and afterwards attended Cleveland State becoming a draftsman for Diebold. Thomas always wanted to be a police officer and retired from the City of Canton Police Force in 1991. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed fumble...

Lynn Scott Hamilton, age 71, of North Canton passed away on May 31, 2023, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer.   Born June 17, 1951 at Aultman Hospital, Lynn spent his entire adult life in the greater Canton area.  A 1969 graduate of Oakwood High School, Lynn went on to graduate from the College of Wooster and then got a master’s degree from Miami University, which he would remind us regularly was a university before Florida was a state. While in college, Lynn and...

Cheryl Ann Bailey, age 66, of Akron and formerly of Marlboro, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 31, 2023. She was born in Kent born September 19, 1956 to the late Verne and Grace (Devos) Lowry. She attended Field High School and worked in several industries including restaurant management and steel manufacturing. She enjoyed being with family and friends and her recent concert to see Micky Dolenz from the Monkeys. She enjoyed rides in...

Merle Dean Boll, Sr., of Navarre, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. He was born July 7,1933, in Waukee, Iowa. He joined the Army and married his wife, Mary Ann Perich in 1954. They moved to Akron and raised four sons. He retired from East Ohio Gas Company after 34 years of service. After retirement, Merle and Mary moved to South Carolina to pursue their passion for golf year around.   Preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Ann, his parents and...

Barbara Salle, age 76, passed away in her home surrounded by family on May 27, 2023. A lifelong resident of Canton, she was born on May 14, 1947, to Hymie and Esther (Wieder) Cooper and graduated from McKinley High School. Following high school, she began a career in the bookkeeping field and ultimately worked for Plain Local Schools as an aide for over 20 years. Barb had a loving personality and cherished her shopping excursions with her mother and later with her daughter and granddaughter....

Ilene M. Hall, age 99, of North Canton, passed on May 27, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward K. Hall and son, Edward K Hall, Jr., his wife Sandi Hall, parents, William B. and Virgie E. Keller, brother, William and his wife Vivian Keller. She graduated McKinley High School 1941. Served in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II as a driver in England and France. Member of American Legion Post 44 and VFW Post 9904. Member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Canton...

Terry Hooper, age 78, passed away on May 24, 2023.  He was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, and was a proud 1963 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and an Army Veteran.  Terry retired from AEP with over 30 years of service.  Terry is survived by his partner of 38 years, Richard Genet, sister-in-law Rosann Dobbins, nieces Rosann (Steve) Walter, Suzanne (Jim) Juersivich, and nephew Jerry (Shawn) Dobbins, as well as many great nieces and nephews and many Canton...

Helen J. Stinard, age 73, of Canton passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 22, 2023. She was born as one of 7, in Wheeling, West Virginia on November 7, 1949, to the late Harry and Velma (Lyons) Stinard. Helen was raised in Cadiz as well as Canton throughout her childhood. She spent 33 years working at the Hoover Company, working in various roles in production. “Aunt Hel” as she was referred to by her family was known for her feisty, loving, and fun personality. She was...