Obituary Listing

Aug 27, 2016

Geraldine Anne Curtis "Gerry", age 83, of Canton, passed away Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Ceylon and Beatrice (Hufler) Crowl, she was a life resident. Gerry married the love of her life, the late Edward Lee Curtis on December 28, 1957; the two of them were avid Canton McKinley Bulldog football fans. She worked for Wern...

Aug 21, 2016

Ann Spiker Foster of Canton and Naples, Florida died Sunday evening after a brief illness. Born in Canton, she graduated from Lehman High School and Denison University where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She was the daughter of the late Letha and Chauncey D. Spiker. The Spiker Funeral Home was founded by her father in 1911;...

Aug 20, 2016

Steven Dean Widener

11/16/1950-8/20/2016

Canton, OH - Steve, 65 years old, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on 8/20/2016. Originally from Miami County, OH, Steve was a man with many talents who spent his life in a variety of states. Just a few of Steve's most treasured memories included growing up on a farm, having...

Aug 19, 2016

James Franklin Kettlewell, 67, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, 2016 at his summer residence in Lakeside, Ohio. He was born on November 29, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Kenneth and Myrtle Jean (White) Kettlewell. He graduated from Ellet High School in Akron in 1967 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from...

Aug 17, 2016

Orland W. Borton, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Altercare of Alliance. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on May 6, 1928. He was a machinist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. A favorite hobby was restoring engines.

He was preceded in...

Aug 16, 2016

Patricia L. Troyer, age 70, of Canton passed away Tuesday evening after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Canton to the late Donald W. and Donna J. (Little) Geitgey. Patricia enjoyed gardening, cooking, and her trips to the casino. However, what Patricia enjoyed most of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews,...

Aug 11, 2016

Neal P. Surbey, age 81, of North Canton, Ohio, transitioned to his eternal home on August 11, 2016. Neal owned Valley View Lawn and Garden for 36 years. He built a successful business at that corner of Portage and Pittsburg. He made many friends and countless business deals. That is what he did. But that is not who he...

Aug 11, 2016

Linda Cohen, age 73 of North Canton, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. She was born June 6, 1943 in Canton to Max and Florence (Cohen) Triger.

Linda graduated from McKinley High School in 1960, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio State University, her...

Aug 8, 2016

Caroline G. Holmes, age 95, of North Canton, passed away on Monday morning August 8, 2016 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Clearfield, PA on November 4, 1920 to the late Lucius and Josephine Guernsey and was a life long resident of Canton. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1938 and attended The University of Michigan. Caroline...

Aug 8, 2016

Leon "Lee" Cote, Age 76, of Canton, died peacefully and unexpectedly at home on August 8, 2016. He was born December 12, 1939 in Holyoke, MA to Lena and Henry Cote. Lee was a proud United States Air Force Veteran and a New England Patriots Super Fan. He was an active member of the Canton Ex-Newsboys Association and a...

Aug 6, 2016

Tracy D. Rippel of Canton died Saturday morning. Born in Canton to the late Kenneth and Janet (Swart) Rippel. A celebration of life service will be at a later date. Please sign the guest book.

Aug 4, 2016

Terry A. Gerardot, age 63, of N. Canton died Thursday morning after a brief illness. Born in El Paso, TX to the late Allen and Betty (Leyda) Gerardot, he was employed by Anderson, Inc. where he was Purchasing Agent. Terry graduated from Lehman High School and was a member of the State Basketball Championship Team in 1971. He also...

Aug 2, 2016

REV. WILLIAM JOHN TUCKER, 74, SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Rev. William John Tucker, 74, with his wife, children and close relatives with him, slipped the bonds of the temporal and entered into the eternal, glorious presence of his sovereign savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Born Dec. 9, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, son of William H. and Cloie...

Jul 29, 2016

Allan T. Scott, age 73, of Wadsworth, passed away Friday evening in Summa Health Care of Barberton. Services are private. Please sign the guest book.

Jul 23, 2016

Jack "Jackie" Lee Dawson, age 84 of Canton, passed away Saturday July 23, 2016 in Green Meadows Nursing Home in Louisville. He was born October 31, 1931 in Cambridge, Ohio to Charles and Thelma Dawson.

Mr. Dawson owned and managed several service stations, most notably Auditorium Shell at 12th and Market Ave. Following retirement he did lawn...

Jul 20, 2016

Edith F. Martin, age 83, of Hartville, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2016 on her 59th Wedding Anniversary. She was born December 29, 1932 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Elnora Mae (Cypher) Korom and graduated from Kenmore High School. Edith's family was so important to her and she loved them all.

She is...

Jul 20, 2016

Mary Lazaris, 90, of Canton passed July 20, 2016. She was a loving mother grandmother and great-grandmother.

Preceded in death by husband Robert and 11 siblings.

Survived by daughter Sue Mallett, son Robert (Stacey) Lazaris; grandchildren Julie (Jim) Sanders, Joy (Chad) Hill, Katie Mallett, Troy Dusman; great-grandchildren Jeremiah, Josh, Jared, Jamie and Joy Sanders, Kyle...

Jul 18, 2016

Stephen J. Toth, 90, of Canton, OH died in Mercy Medical Center Monday, July 18 due to age related medical complications. He was born in Scalp Level, PA on December 15, 1925 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Toczky) Toth. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Steve is survived by his brother,...

Jul 16, 2016

Donald F. Miller, age 100, of Canton, died Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born in Lakewood, OH to the late Frank H. and Edna (Woodall) Miller, Don was retired from the T. K. Harris Real Estate Company. A Navy Veteran of WW II, he participated in the invasion of Africa, New Guinea and Okinawa. Don was an active...

Jul 16, 2016

Burton F. Laughlin, age 85, of Hartville passed away Saturday morning July 16, 2016. He was born on October 19, 1930 in Arnoldsburg, Wst Virginia to the late Raymond and Lilly Laughlin. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Burt retired from Monarch Rubber Company after 40 years of service. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed visiting his...