Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2025

Estelle Wilkof Blau a talented pianist and educator with an uncompromising sense of style and commitment to family and community, Estelle Rebecca Wilkof Blau was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend who died Saturday, April 12 at the age of 92. At age 14, she began to date the love of her life, 16-year-old Alan...

Apr 9, 2025

Audrey L. Ritter of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025. She was born to the late George and Mae Patterson in State College, PA. When she was in the 11th grade they moved to Warren, Oh, from there she moved to Massillon where she built a loving home with her late husband Donovan...

Apr 4, 2025

A. Mary Otto, 84, of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio on October 4, 1940, to the late Louis and Lena (Byler) Wagler.

Mary not only took care of her own family, but also devoted much of her time as a housekeeper/nanny for many years which she did with...

Apr 3, 2025

David E. Gourley, age 74, of Canton, passed away in his home on April 3, 2025. He was born in Canton on March 20, 1951, to the late Elmer and Virginia (Braun) Gourley and graduated from Lehman High School. Following high school, David attended and graduated from Ohio University, he then began a 30-year career in the retail field...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heartfelt sympathy we announce the passing of our "dearest" Brenda Lila Low Mann on March 30th, 2025. Brenda was born in Providence, RI. Her educational journey took her through Lincoln School, Pine Manor and Boston University. Brenda's professional passion was her role as the Gift Buyer for the Stern and Mann Company. She also felt it...

Mar 23, 2025

Beverly J. Mason, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the most loving mother, grandma and GG. She was the greatest mother us kids could have ever asked for. Her life was all about her family. She was a mother, wife, caretaker, friend, dancer, traveler, gardener...

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...