All Obituaries

Elinor Vera Knop, age 92, of Canton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Elinor was born in Canton to the late Edward and Myrtle (Boydelatour) Okey. She was a pianist for over 40 years providing live rehearsal music and support for the various performances of the Canton Ballet. Elinor was also a member of the Middlebranch Grace Brethren Church where she shared her talent ministering as church pianist for many years. Her love for playing the piano was a God...

George H. Johnson, age 91, of Canton passed away in his home with his family by his side Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born September 24, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Kennedy) Johnson. Following graduation from Bay Village High School, George enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. He then attended Miami University and entered a lifelong career in the paper industry. George enjoyed sailing and traveling across the world with family and close friends. He was known...

Linda Sue Lavy age 67 formerly of Uniontown, passed away Sunday evening in Andover Village Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1953 in Canton to Perry and Shirley (Weisel) Lavy. Linda graduated from Lake High School in 1972 and worked for Teledyne Monarch. She was a member of East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren. Survivors include sister, Sharon (Johnny) Maarschalk; brothers, James Lavy, Thomas Lavy, Garry (Diana) Lavy, Kevin Lavy; nieces, Juliette Eckenrode, Jaclyn Seifreit, Amber...

Vera P. Heisler, age 75, of Canton, and for the past 8 years a resident of Belair Community in Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 21, 1945. She was at McKinley High School for many years helping with special need children. She retired from Siffrin Inc. caring for disabled men at two group homes, where she enjoyed working with the residents. Vera was known for being her own person but a strong...

Tommy Gene Ketron, age 91, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Great Christian and Prayer Warrior will truly be missed. He retired from Superior Dairy. He was a 50-year member of Solid Rock Fellowship and a 35-year member of the Christian Television Ministry, Plus or Minus 60, Denny and Marge Hazen Ministries.   He is survived by his wife of 68 years Hazel...

Hinda L. Doak, age  70, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday April 10, 2021. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1950 to the late Mack and Eleanor (Larkin) Stone and graduated from McKinley High School.  She loved her family and enjoyed talking about Jesus with them especially her Brother Jeff. all of us will miss the "Joke of the Day" She could make you smile and would always want a kiss good bye.  She is survived by...

Bernard LeRoy Reed entered this world on Friday, March 6, 1931, at his grandparents home in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Bernard "Dick" Reed and Vee Reed Catalin, and brother of Elwood "Woody" Reed. It was the Great Depression and the family lived in Jackson and Rives Junction, Michigan, and Toledo, Lima, Huron, and Sandusky, Ohio. Bernie graduated from Sandusky High School in 1949 then worked at the 4 and 20 Diner, and on Great Lakes barges, and other jobs. During...

Thomas Edwin Rand (94) passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 9 in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Esther (Huff) Rand, sister Dorothy (Jack) Doyle and family, sons Richard and Timothy (Kitt) Rand, daughters Dory and Carmel Rand, stepson Don Frohme, stepdaughter Diane (Chuck) Gray, grandchildren Gabriel Rand, Kevin and Jesse (Erin) Hart, Joel (Christina) Sachnoff, Monica (Julio) Pinedo, Kallyn Rand, Shannon (Tommy) Frohme-Hemmer, Chris (Teresa) Frohme, Jessica...

Mark Allen Bonnell, age 68 of the Canton area passed away on Friday April 9, 2021. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on October 26, 1952 to Robert and Lois Jane (Wade) Allen. Mark served our country in the US Army form 1972-1975. Calling Hours are Thursday 9:30 AM- 10:15 AM at the Arnold Funeral Home, 1517 Market Ave N, in Canton. Funeral services begin at 10:15 in the funeral home with Kevin O'Brien celebrant. Final resting place is Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and Military...

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Calvo, age 43 of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 7, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 10, 1978. She graduated from Akron University earning a degree as an intervention specialist and worked for Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities and most recently at South Gate. She also worked for Beiler’s Penn Dutch Market for over a decade.  Beth was an amazing sister, wife, mother, and friend.  Anyone that knew...