Vivian Rosengard
Jul 3, 2026
Vivian Rosengard, age 95, of Canton passed away July 3, 2026. She was born in Chicago on September 27, 1930, to Harry and Adeline (Katz) Brown. In high school Vivian was the international president of B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) and years later a new Canton, Ohio chapter was named in her honor, Canton Vivian Brown BBG. She attended Roosevelt College...
Jane Detweiler
Jul 2, 2026
Jane Detweiler, age 73, of Hartville passed away on July 2, 2026. She was born in Chardon, Ohio on September 26, 1952, to the late Allen and Emma (Yoder) Detweiler and graduated from Lake High School. Jane was a server for her entire career and enjoyed over 20 years serving her community at the Hartville Kitchen. Jane loved being with...
Elizabeth Wilson
Jun 30, 2026
Elizabeth Wilson, age 95, of Tipp City and previously Canton, Ohio passed away June 30, 2026. She was born in Canton to Mark and Elizabeth (Enlow) Downes and following high school graduated from Duke University. Elizabeth spent much of her career working at the Social Security Administration office and later as a local congressional aid for the office of Ralph...
Jeffrey Z. Wade
Jun 29, 2026
Jeffrey Zane Wade, age 77, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on June 29, 2026.
Jeff was born on November 21, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, to Missy N. Keck (Burfield) and Alonzo Z. Wade. His mother later married Dr. Homer I. Keck, who was an influential part of Jeff’s upbringing.
He was preceded in death by his...
Stanley Lee Patchin
Jun 27, 2026
Stanley Lee Patchin, age 79 of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2026. He was born in Ravenna to the late Robert and Francis (Heritage) Patchin and spent many years working on a local farm and then began an over 30-year career with Longaberger Basket Company in Hartville. Stan enjoyed watching county western shows, especially...
Marla Eslich
Jun 23, 2026
Marla Kay Eslich passed away June 23.2026. She was born September 1,1964 in Akron Ohio the daughter of Barbara and the late Larry Goldberg, She graduated Glenwood High and attended Akron University. Marla's joy was helping anyone who needed her always making herself available to family and friends. She helped locate lost dogs and cats and got them returned to...
Dixie Lee Lynch
Jun 23, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived.
"A mother's love is the first love we know, and a grandmother's love is the one that stays forever."
Today we honor and celebrate the life of Dixie Lynch, a woman whose life was rich with purpose, love, faith, and devotion to her family. Her kindness touched countless lives, and her memory will...
Thomas L. Callow, III
Jun 16, 2026
Thomas L. Callow, III, passed away June 16, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Canton on May 1, 1955, to the late Thomas and Julianne (Fehn) Callow and graduated from Stark State College with a degree in Computer Technology. Tom had over a 30-year career in the IT field working in IT consulting with the Timken Company....
Sarah A. Ruff
Jun 15, 2026
Sarah Ann (Thomas) Ruff, age 97, peacefully entered her heavenly home and the arms of Jesus, on June 15, 2026.
Sarah (Sally) was born July 23, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio to Walter S. Thomas and Helen B. (Butz) Thomas. Graduating from Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Sally then worked at Burroughs Book Store. She and her husband, Rev. Allan Dane...
Richard G. Stalko
Jun 11, 2026
Richard G. Stalko, 71, of Hartville, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 at Hartville Meadows. He was born on Valentine’s Day in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Henry D. Stalko and Irene S. Bielski.
Rick was a warm, kindhearted soul who enjoyed going to dances and field trips and making friends, greeting everyone with a big smile and...
Jacob Miller Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Jacob Miller, Jr., age 84, of Hartville passed away June 11, 2026. He was born as one of 16 children to the late Jacob L. and Fannie J. (Sommers) Miller and was a part of Lake Center Christian School’s first 1st Grade class when it opened in 1947. He then completed his Junior and Senior years in Pennsylvania, graduating from...
Voneda Claire Lensman
Jun 11, 2026
Voneda C. “Vonnie” Lensman, age 82, of Uniontown, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family, passed away on June 11, 2026, after battling cancer. Born November 8, 1943, in Urbana, Ohio to Robert Zimmerman and Regena Sanders Tessmer, she embodied strength, generosity, and a deep devotion to those she loved throughout her life.
Vonnie’s life was defined by love, loyalty,...
Ekaterina Yaromich
Jun 11, 2026
Ekaterina Yaromich, age 71, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2026. She was born in Ukraine on April 4, 1955, to the late Mikhail and Vera (Brutska) Torchilo. Ekaterina was married to her husband Pavel for over 53 years. She adored being a mother and grandmother and was known for her love of singing,...
Thomas Temelkoff
Jun 7, 2026
Tom went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2026. Tom was born April 9, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Boris Temelkoff and Bessie Petroff. Tom is survived by his wife of 69 years, Vonda; his beloved dog Beau; Brother Paul Temelkoff (Sonja), Daughter Linda Schuller (Mark) of North Canton, Ohio,...
James R. Orr
Jun 7, 2026
James R. Orr, 75, formerly of Hartville, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Akron on January 18, 1951 to the late Harry and Rose (Petuch) Orr, Sr.
After graduating from the former Hower High School, Jim quickly entered the workforce. He began his career as a tire mold stamper...
June Lamb Johnson
Jun 5, 2026
June Lamb Johnson, 94, passed into the presence of her soulmate on June 5, 2026.
Born in Lakewood, Ohio on September 16, 1931, June lived a life beautifully defined by love, deep friendships, and a spirit of adventure. She was married to the love of her life, George, for nearly 66 years before his passing. Together, they built a beautiful family...
Robert Schoeppner
Jun 4, 2026
Robert Schoppner, age 77, of Waynesburg, passed away on June 4, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1948, to the late Ralph and Catherine (Schindler) Schoeppner. Bob graduated from Caldwell High School and served honorably in the United States Navy. He worked with the Timken Company for over 32 years as well as a commercial truck driver throughout the...
Stella Zerbey
Jun 3, 2026
Stella Zerbey, age 85 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026, in her home with family by her side. She was born May 1, 1941, in Powhatan Point, Ohio to Harry and Goldie (Finch) McMasters. Stella worked as a health care aid at Canton Health Care Center. She was a well-known bowler at most of the area bowling...
Edwin V. Ringer
May 31, 2026
Edwin V. Ringer, age 79, of Hartville passed away May 31, 2026. He was born in Canton on May 29, 1947, to the late Virgil and Cora (Ginther) Ringer and graduated from Marlington High School. Ed was proud of his service to the United States Army as he was drafted during Vietnam. Edwin especially valued taking care of his family...
Jolene Tschantz
May 28, 2026
Jolene (Jojo) Johnston Tschantz passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 28, 2026. She was born March 21, 1947, to the late Herb and Avanell “Sue” Johnston in Canton, OH. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1965 and spent many hours during her teenage years practicing and pursuing competitive roller skating in which she received...
