All Obituaries

George L. Young, age 71, of Hartville, left this life on Thursday August 13, 2020. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 12, 1949 to the late Mark and Ruby (Tyree) Young. An Army Vietnam Veteran, he married Rita Kiba and they made their home in Ohio. A graduate of The University of Akron, he worked for the University as an Engineering Specialist, retiring in 2000. In retirement, he worked as a project manager for ASW then Circle K...

Dennis Lee Simmons, age 68, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 8, 2020. He was born in Canton on February 13, 1952 to the late Samuel J. and Alberta (Cole) Simmons. He worked at and retired from Republic Steel in Canton, Ohio. He was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. He was an avid golfer and loved NASCAR.   He is survived by his children Dennis II (Shannon) Simmons, Tabitha (Bryan) Decker all of Sebring; grandsons Austin and Codey...

Shirley J. Hill, age 85, of North Canton, passed away August 8, at St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born August 25, 1934 in Canton to Harry and Karin (Sjoholm) McCoy and graduated from McKinley High School in 1952 where she was a majorette. Following high school, she graduated from the Aultman School of Nursing. Shirley was a lifelong McKinley supporter, staying active with the Alumni Association of 1952, attending all reunions and events. Shirley adored her family and especially loved being...

We are sorry to announce the passing of your good friend and relative.   Cynthea Brea Sanders, age 53, of Ravenna, went to our Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon August 4, 2020. Her life can be explained in terms as the life cycle of a butterfly, after all she was a science teacher. A butterfly's first life cycle starts from an egg and Cindy was born on September 16, 1966 in Metuchen, New Jersey to the late Richard Wieland...

Richard Spall passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 95. He was born February 5, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to Dorothy and Frank Spall. When Richard was 5, Dorothy remarried Ben Lickner and they together loved and raised the kind spirited, family first, smooth talking gentleman so many knew, loved and respected. An only child, Richard spent his summers outdoors -- fishing, swimming and generally getting into mischief.   Richard graduated from McKinley...

Shirley Irene Hinerman, age 86, of Hartville, went Home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband Raymond on Thursday July 30, 2020. She was born July 1, 1934 at home in Pike Township, East Sparta, to the late Vernon and Eunice (Medley) Evans, and graduated from Hartville High School. She worked for First National Bank in Hartville. She married Raymond Hinerman after his service in the military on September 9, 1956. She was a member...

Morton Berry, age 93 of Canton passed away Thursday morning, July 30, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born July 2, 1927 in Canton to Fred and Martha (Grossman) Berry. Mort was a CPA, but his legacy is the love he had for his family and friends. Whether you knew him for 80 +years or 4 days, he made an impression. Mort began his accounting career working with Harry Ginsburg before branching out on his own.  His clients became friends, as evidenced by well over 100...

Diane Knippenberg, age 78, of Hartville, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on March 28, 1942 to the late Michael and Anna (Raddish) Eremich. While she was raising her children, she also worked for Lake Local Schools highly participating with the wrestling program and can fondly be remembered as “Mrs. K” on the playground. Diane’s favorite past times...

Rebecca Wilson, age 50, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2020 at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 24, 1969 to Ron and Lynn (Brown) Earley. She graduated from Glenoak High School and spent her career in the health field. Rebecca enjoyed swimming, being with her dogs, and most importantly being with her friends across town.  She is survived by her son Brian Wilson; numerous cousins and friends.   Cremation has taken place...

Jack H. Vogt, age 93, of Canton, passed away Sunday evening. Born in Canton to the late William and Martha Vogt. Jack was an Army Veteran and was a self-employed Metal Finisher. He enjoyed auto racing, traveling the United States with his wife, Dortha and anything and everything about trains. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by stepson, Brad Truett, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dortha “Susie Bell”; sons, Jack (Nancy)...