Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2024

Francis K. Prather, age 92 of Alliance, passed away December 25, 2024, in Altercare of Alliance. He was born September 17, 1932, in Canton to Clarence Benton and Anna Grace (Ellenberger) Prather. Fran was an independent painting and decorating contractor locally and for many years in the Chicago area. He graduated from Marlboro High School and was a Korean...

Dec 24, 2024

Betty J. Abel, age 84, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024. She was born in Barnsville, Ohio as one of 9 children on January 28, 1940, to Charles and Florence (Beard) Bailey. Betty married the love of her life Virgil J. Abel Jr. on November 22, 1958, and together they raised their...

Dec 14, 2024

Owen Stoll, former Hartville mayor and WWII Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at home December 14, 2024, at the age of 98. Owen was preceded in death by Leona, his wife of 76 years; his daughter, Bonnie; and his son, Galen. Born to Lizzie and Gideon Stoll on April 16, 1926, Owen was a member of the Chapel in...

Dec 11, 2024

Patricia Ann Peroz, age 97 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday morning December 11, 2024, in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born on October 3, 1927, in Alliance to William and Helen (Henning) Burns. She attended Our Lady of the Elms School in Akron, graduated from Alliance High and attended St Mary of the Woods College in Terre Haute,...

Dec 8, 2024

Daniel Snyder 57, of Canton, passed away, December 8, 2024, after he lost his fight with ALS. He was born at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio to the late Leo Snyder and Nancy (Hoot) Harmon. Dan loved spending time with family playing board games and just being his silly self! He was a gymnast who competed in the Jr....

Dec 7, 2024

Gary L. Taylor, age 78, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1946 in Canton to the late Charles and Bette (Yarnell) Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Kevin Burgess and his sister Candy Taylor. Gary was a 1964 graduate...

Dec 4, 2024

Brenda Sue Phillips, 64, of Louisville, passed away on December 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton on May 29, 1960 to the late Russell and Mary (Fife) Potts.

She had a strong work ethic combined with a feisty and stubborn personality that most knew her by.

Brenda...

Dec 1, 2024

Paul G. Ericksen, age 61 of Canton, passed away December 1, 2024. He was born December 3, 1962, in Canton to Glenn and Barbara (Smith) Ericksen and was a graduate of Jackson High School. Paul had a tough exterior with a warm heart for his friends and family. He was a Desert Storm Army Veteran and worked as a...

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond L. Wetzel, age 80, of North Canton passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born as the youngest of 6 children, in Chicago on March 30, 1945, to Herbert and Ellen (Driscoll) Wetzel. Raymond enlisted in the Navy where he was trained as an RN and ultimately earned his master's degree and became a Nurse Anesthetist. He...

Nov 30, 2024

Samuel M. Love was born on September 14, 1950, to Lenore and Kenyon Love in Canton, Ohio and died on May 14, 2025. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1968, was selected to National Honor Society, was an award-winning member of the National Forensic League and was named a National Commended Student by the National Merit company.  Sam...

Nov 30, 2024

Kay Luntz was born in Canton on August 3, 1934, a daughter of the depression era who went from humble beginnings to a life of accomplishments in her charitable works, education and raising a family.

At 5'2" she became the first female big base drummer in the Timken High School marching band and despite being barely being...

Nov 30, 2024

Harold B. Hall, age 95, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Bel Air Care Center. He was born March 4, 1929, in Spencer, West Virginia to Doy and Bertha (Price) Hall. He was raised by his grandparents (Albin and Laura Hall) along with his three brothers, Wade, Freer, and Ernest...

Nov 29, 2024

PRAISE THE LORD in the homegoing of Kenna Lou Woodring, age 72, on November 29, 2024. She was born in Columbia City, Indiana to the late J.D. and Phyllis (Jones) Geiger.

She loved studying the Bible and leading Bible studies. She was married to a wonderful man, Lawrence "Butch" Alan Woodring for 53 years. They have 2...

Nov 29, 2024

Marjorie J. Heilman, age 97 of Marlboro went home to be with the Lord on  Friday November 29, 2024, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center with her family by her side. She was born July 17, 1927 in Middlebranch to Sam and Anna (Grubb) Feller. Marjorie graduated from Middlebranch High School. She loved raising her family, gardening and being with...

Nov 28, 2024

Louise R. Nusbaum, longtime Canton resident, passed peacefully on November 28th.   Louise was born on October 18,1925, in Pittsburgh, PA.  She spent her formative years in Akron, Ohio, graduating from West High School in 1943.  She graduated from The Ohio State in 1947 and then did post graduate work at Columbia University.  In April of 1948, Louise married the...

Nov 24, 2024

Ronald G King, 82, passed away peacefully in Florida on November 24, 2024. He was a longtime resident of Hartville Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for American Steel Foundries and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering at the University of Akron. He was a devoted father, husband, and...

Nov 24, 2024

Maxine Helen Verbel (nee' Kelch) of Uniontown, beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away on November 24, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Max was born on the 10th of September, 1966, the third of four children, to the late Helen Boulton and Carleton Kelch.  She grew up in Dix Hills, New York and attended Half Hollow Hills High School...

Nov 24, 2024

Sharon L. Lieberman, age 77 of North Canton, passed away Sunday November 24, 2024, In Aultman Hospital. She was born August 4, 1947, in Canton to Harry and Helen (Martin) Depuy and graduated from Timken High School. She was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue and Hadassah. She was also a wonderful baker and cook and shared her creations...

Nov 22, 2024

Timothy M. Lamb, age, 66 of Canton passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 22, 2024. He was born in Massillon on October 17, 1958, to Robert and Mildred (Miller) Lamb and is a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, class of 1977. While in school he briefly wrestled and was the center on the football team. Tim...

Nov 22, 2024

Kirk Schuring, age 72, of Canton passed away on November 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

A native son of Stark County, Senator Schuring took great pride in serving his home county for more than three decades in the Ohio General Assembly.

Senator Schuring was well liked in both the Senate and...