Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2025

Dolores Mary Janini (nee Wright), 90, formerly of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at The Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn. She was born January 10, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas Virlet Wright and Elizabeth Mary (Devereux) Wright. Following the passing of her mother in 1935, she was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary...

Mar 21, 2025

Lucille M. Ittner Essner, died on March 21, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1933, in Wayne County to the late Clayton and Margaret (Barkman) Amstutz. She lived most of her life in Canton and North Canton. Lucille graduated in 1951 from Lehman High School. And in 1952 married Jack Ittner helping him with an insurance agency until...

Mar 19, 2025

"Together Again"

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elaine K. Croxton, beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law who departed this life on March 19, 2025 at the age

of 83. Elaine lived a remarkable life characterized by her ambitious spirit and dedication to helping family and others.  As an accomplished pilot, she embraced the...

Mar 19, 2025

Betty J. Fausnight, age 87, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away March 19, 2025, at Green Meadows. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee to the late John and Jeanie (Forkham) Jones and was one of 10 children growing up on a tobacco farm. Following her graduation from high school, Betty moved to the...

Mar 18, 2025

Daniel R. Meadows, age 79, of North Canton stepped into heaven and was greeted by his father JD and infant daughter, Jamie on March 18, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1945, to Jesse Daniel and Ruth (Bland) Meadows in Campbellsville, Ky and moved to Ohio in1960. He graduated from John Glenn High School and Muskingum College.  Daniel...

Mar 16, 2025

Minnie Frances Tanksley (Clark), born on June 5, 1934, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on March 16, 2025. Minnie, the daughter of Louis and Beulah Clark, graduated from Jackson County, Central High School in 1952 and relocated to Hartville, Ohio. Minnie married Presley Tanksley of Noxapater Mississippi, on November 26, 1954.

Minnie and...

Mar 16, 2025

Nancy (Neel) Zelmer, age 91, of Canton passed away peacefully at Bethany Nursing Home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Nancy was born June 5, 1933 in Canton Ohio to the late Howard and Margaret (Misch) Neel. Nancy graduated in 1951 from Timken Vocational High School where she was a majorette. After graduation, she was employed by Ohio Bell as...

Mar 12, 2025

Susan Winick, 88, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 12, 2025.

Known to many in the Stark County area as "The Puppy Lady" Sue lived a life to be celebrated. In her almost 89 years, she maintained a fierce spirit of enthusiasm for life. She was a strong and courageous lady, and a ...

Mar 12, 2025

Marc R. Baker, age 65, of Hartville passed away on March 12, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 20, 1959, and graduated from Bellefontaine High School and enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 4 years. Marc's family was the most important part of his life. Meeting the...

Mar 11, 2025

FREDA L. OLSZESKI, age 93, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2025. Freda was born on December 15, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, one of eight children born to Rose (Klaker) and John Longenette.

A 1949 Martins Ferry High School graduate, Freda met the love of her life, John J. Olszeski, and they married on...

Mar 8, 2025

Lori A. Young, age 58, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025. She was born in Canton on April 7, 1966, to John and Mary (Perry) Stolicny. Lori was known for her customer service roles, especially for her time at the Speedway at Navarre and Harrison Rd SW. She was an avid concert attendee, loved Metallica and...

Mar 7, 2025

Ann C. Grabowsky, 70, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on Valentine's Day in 1955 in Canton, Ohio, Ann lived a life filled with love, passion, and unwavering spirit.

Ann's journey began in Canton, where she graduated from Glenwood High School in 1973. She furthered her education at Stark State College, laying...

Mar 7, 2025

Robert "Willy" W. Shaw, 65, formerly of North Canton, passed away on March 7, 2025 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born in Canton on July 15, 1959 to Robert A. and Gladys R. (Pontius) Shaw.

Willy was a graduate of Glen Oak High School and had previously worked as a diesel technician.

He is...

Mar 4, 2025

Samuel "Sam" James Leo passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025, in Naples, Florida.  Sam was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather and a loyal friend whose greatest joy was spending time with those he loved.

Sam was born on February 8, 1939, in Canton, OH to Ralph and Angela Leo.  He was raised...

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. Daniel Joe Hoskins passed peacefully Feb. 27, 2025 in North Canton, at age 90.

Born Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 29, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Daniel Cyrus Hoskins and Mary Jenkins Hoskins, he was the youngest of four.  He grew up in Ironton, Ohio, where he met and married his adored life partner, Ginny.  A veteran...

Feb 25, 2025

Roman Wagler, age 94, of Hartville, OH, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after a period of declining health. He was born January 12, 1931, to Harvey and Susanna (Wagler) Wagler, at Montgomery, IN. On February 17, 1952, he married Mary Overholt, enjoying 73 years of married life. At the age of 22, he...

Feb 24, 2025

James Alexander Shaffer of Canton Ohio passed away at his home on February 24 th , 2025. James went by many nicknames such as "Alex", "Dozer", Shaffer" and "MOTO" was born on August 8, 1996, in Akron Ohio. Fighting to be born, we should have known from that point that he would turn into a fighter and a leader....

Feb 24, 2025

Marcia Mae (nee Kreps) Cummins, 89, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 55 years, Charles Everett Cummins, father Charles Wilbur Kreps, mother Jeannette Johanna Kreps, brother Charles William Kreps, sister Joan C. Aubel, and grandson...

Feb 22, 2025

Myrle L. Lee, age 90 of Canton passed away on February 22, 2025, at the Canton Christian Home. She was born August 11, 1934, in Noble County, Ohio to Joseph and Icie (Ankrom) Hague and graduated from McKinley High School. Following high school, Myrle worked for the Timken Company for 30 years as a computer operator. She was known...

Feb 22, 2025

Janice J. DiCarlo, age 69, a beloved wife, mother and nana is now in the loving embrace of the Lord, pain free.

While here on this Earth, love was shared with her best friend and husband, Dale, whom she was married to for 48 years, their daughter Sarah Anne along with her children, Ellie and Nadia, and...