Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2024

John McGuckin, age 73, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. He was born in Akron on September 3, 1951, to Eugene and Isabelle (Maitland) McGuckin and graduated from Akron North High School and the University of Akron. John spent his career as a commercial truck driver, working for various dairy companies in...

Dec 30, 2024

Cheryl J. "Sherry" Longwill, age 69 of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Born in Canton to the late Paul and Marie (Gephart) Sabo, she was preceded in death by her sister, Deidre; and brother, Mark. Sherry was a graduate of Glenwood High School. She was known for her caring nature and love for her family and friends....

Dec 30, 2024

Pauline E. Myers, age 96, previously of East Canton and recently of Canton passed away on December 30, 2024, at Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born in Canton on October 15, 1928, to Russell and Edna (Saylor) Dressler and graduated from McKinley high school. She worked for the George Harter Bank as a bookkeeper. Pauline enjoyed spending time...

Dec 30, 2024

James Stacy, age 85 of Canton formerly of Lake Township, passed away early Monday morning, December 30, 2024, in his home with his family by his side. He was born June 17, 1939, in Madison, West Virginia to George Dewey and Gladys Marie (Welch) Stacy. James was a member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church and worked for Wilson Rubber...

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

Gary C. Frederick, 80, of Canton, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Altercare of Alliance. He was born on May 6, 1944 in Canton to the late Paul and Mary Alice (Bissell) Frederick.

Gary was a graduate of McKinley High School and worked for the Hoover Company for 20+ years before retiring.

He is...

Dec 29, 2024

Writing this with heavy hearts, Eleazar Namonyuk unexpectedly passed away at 29 years old on Sunday December 29th, 2024. Sunday evening his mother, Galina Namonyuk, found Eleazar unresponsive on his bed at home. Virsavia, his sister, immediately called the paramedics but unfortunately there was nothing they could do.

Eleazar is survived by his mother Galina Namonyuk, and...

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...