All Obituaries

Jean E. Thompson, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019 at Copeland Oaks. She was born on June 19, 1925 in Canton to the late Robert and Edna (Zurlinden) Sigrist and was a graduate of Lehman High School and Kent State University. Jean taught English and Home Economics in Uniontown High School. She was Trustee of Ohio Northern University and Malone University, Honorary Board member of Copeland Oaks, Board Member of Canton Cemetery Assoc., Canton Women's Club, College Club...

Robert F. Hattersley, age 99, of Canton, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born in North Canton, Ohio on August 26, 1920 to J. Frank and Gertrude (Riley) Hattersley, he lived in this vicinity most of his life. He went to Worley Grade School and was a graduate of Lehman High School and Ohio University. Mr. Hattersley served as an officer in the US Navy 1943 to 1946. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in the Pacific Theater. He had worked for several different companies and...

Dr. Dominic P. Janini (Giovinazzo), 89, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019, surrounded by his family.     Born July 21, 1930 in Ravenna, Dominic was a resident of the Portage Lakes where he practiced dentistry for many years. Dominic was a 1948 graduate of Ravenna High School and a 1955 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.  After earning his D.D.S, he proudly served his country in the United States Army Dental Corps on active duty for...

Michele A. Goff, age 75, died peacefully on November 8, 2019 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Michele “Mike” was born on May 19, 1944 in Canton. She graduated from Lehman High School and attended Ohio and Malone Universities. Michele was employed for many years at Mercy Medical Center in the laboratory department and blood mobile, she was also employed at Doctors Hospital for several years in the laboratory department. Michele was preceded in death by her parents,...

Bobby R. Butler 82, from Hartville, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 08, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Butler (O’Brien), their children, Maria J. Butler, Victor J. Butler (Joan), Jonathan S. Butler (Janet), Suzanne Butler, and his daughters June Brookshire and Remona Gonzalez (Luis), his grandchildren, Leslie, ShaSha, Jonathan Jr., Tyler, and Jacob, and his great grandchildren Marlee, Landen, Ethan, Ana, Jeremiah, Oliver, Clara, & Nora....

Richard “Dick” B. Hall, age 87, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born May 8, 1932 in Washington DC, to Dr. Walter Jay and Ruth (Bell) Hall. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he received his degree in Industrial Design. Following college graduation, Dick served his 2 years’ military service at The Pentagon with the US Army Intelligence, Detachment M. He completed his business...

Nancy J. Young, age 85, of Hartville passed away on November 6, 2019. She was born in Suffield, OH on August 29, 1934 to the late Lorin and Cordie (Shafer) Garmier. She married Lawrence “Shorty” Young and is survived by their children, Loretta “Sue” (Bob) Blessing, Natalie (Patrick) Peralta, David Young, Kathy (Marty) Matheny; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.   A memorial service will be held Saturday November 16th at 4 PM at United Methodist Church of...

Martha (Mullet) Yoder, 79 years old, passed away on November 6, 2019 at her home in Hartville, OH after a short illness. Martha was born near Walnut Creek, OH to Emanuel E. Mullet and Alma (Swartentruber) Mullet. Martha married LeRoy (Lee) J. Yoder in 1959. She is survived by her husband Lee of almost 60 years of marriage, five children: Randy (Marianne) Yoder of Lancaster PA, Curt (Deb) Yoder of Greensboro NC, Keith Yoder of Hickory NC, Holly Yoder of Clearwater FL, Phil (Rachel Miller)...

Sandra K. (Stermer) Hall, age 75, of Canton, Ohio passed away November 4, 2019 at the Canton Christian Home. She was born in Canton on April 9, 1944 to the Melvin and Dorothy (Lahr) Stermer and graduated from Lake High School. Sandra loved her family and all her dogs through the years. She is survived by her daughters Kim (Shawn) Large and Cheryl Smithberger; grandchildren Eddy, Ashley, and Brittany; sister Sally (Bill) Eshelman. Preceded in death by her sister Judy Pahlau. Calling hours...

Joanna Lee (Domer) Kerns, age 70, of Alliance, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 9, 1949 to Duane and Norene (Cherry) Domer. She is a proud graduate of Marlington High School and was a paraprofessional for many years at the Alliance City Schools. She loved working with children and helping in anyway she could. She loved to travel especially the time she spent living in Alaska! She loved anything that had to do with all of her grandkids,...