Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bonnie Bee Stroia, who departed this life peacefully on February 3, 2025. Bonnie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her loving sons: John (Elaine) and their children, Maria, Tim, and Eleanor; Mike (Laura) and their...

Feb 2, 2025

G. Robert Fitz, MD, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on May 8, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to the late George R. and Mae Fitz. A 1952 graduate of Lehman High School, he went on to spend the next 14 years at The Ohio...

Feb 1, 2025

Lynn Schrock, 49, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Lynn will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ranada, of 24 years, daughter, McKenna Lynn, parents Paul & Twila, sisters Sheila (Brian) and Kim (Brett), parents-in-law Laverne and Leona, half siblings, Josh, Erica (Nicholas), and Brandy, as well as many nieces,...

Feb 1, 2025

William Leland Fawcett was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, on May 25, 1934.  He departed to see the Jesus he loved and served on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. His last day was spent with his children and grandchildren gathered around his bed or calling in.  As they sang hymn after hymn, with eyes closed, he mouthed...

Jan 31, 2025

Charles J. Tyburski passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. He was 90. Chuck was born in New Kensington, Pa., on Feb. 25, 1934. He was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, the Air Command and Staff College of the Air Force and Moritz College of Law at the Ohio State University. He practiced law for more than 50 years...

Jan 29, 2025

Helen Jean Schrade, age 93, died on January 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Herbert Schrade on January 9, 2015. She is survived by her two sons, David (Barb) of Louisville and Scott of Cuyahoga Falls. Also, her three grandchildren Adam (Amber), Bryan and Erika Schrade.

Helen retired from Ohio...

Jan 28, 2025

Judith Lynn Keevil, age 84 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in St Luke Lutheran Home. She was born May 24, 1940, in Canton to Atlee and Pauline (Becker) Piero. Judith graduated from Lehman High School in 1958 and then, after graduating from the Aultman College of Nursing, was a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Department...

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Catherine "MC" Griffin, 70, of North Canton, passed away on January 27, 2025 after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 23,1954 to the late Frank and Pauline (Bozdog) LaBarba.

Mary was a 1972 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and furthered her education at Mercy School...

Jan 25, 2025

Donna J. Jack, 84, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 25, 2025. She was born in Canton on January 30, 1940 to the late Stephen and Goldie Cindea.

She was a graduate of McKinley High School and a longtime member of Trinity United Church of Christ.

Donna was a dedicated...

Jan 25, 2025

Cheryl L. Garnett, age 75, of North Canton passed away at Mercy Medical Center on January 25, 2025. She was born in Canton to Ralph and Donna Schen and was a graduate of Glenwood High School. Always putting family first, she treasured her time as a mother and grandma to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Jan 21, 2025

Judith Sands, age 90 of Canton formerly of Margate, New Jersey passed away Tuesday Night in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born September 7, 1934, in Philadelphia to Herman and Rose (Rappoport) Finkelstein.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband Matthew Sands in 2014. Survivors include daughters, Lisa (Steven) Sands, Marla (Paul) Axelrod; son...

Jan 16, 2025

Susan M. Williams, age 68 of Hartville, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born August 10, 1956, in Akron to Norbert and Jeanne (McCue) Herman.

Susan graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Miami University and was a Certified Public Accountant having first worked with her father...

Jan 14, 2025

Audrey G. Jordan, age 69, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Wadsworth on May 29, 1955 to the late Harry and Macel Jordan and she is a graduate of Wadsworth High School and the University of Akron. Audrey earned her degree in business and spent the majority of her...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert Leo Schario, age 101, was born on September 11, 1923, to Leo and Clara Schario, and died on January 10, 2025. He received his faith foundation at St Benedict's Catholic Church and School. He graduated from McKinley High School Class of 1941. He served 10 years in the U.S. Navy in WWII and Korea.

He was...

Jan 10, 2025

Sally A. (Foltz) Grella, age 90, of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1934, in Canton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Maurita (Stamm) Foltz.

Sally graduated as class salutatorian from Timken High School in 1952. Immediately following graduation, she married the love of her life, Donald L. Grella...

Jan 10, 2025

Kathy E. (Martin) Wagner, 75, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Greentown, Ohio. She was born in Downey, California, on July 15, 1949 to Earl and Florence "Flossie" Martin.

Kathy grew up in Akron and graduated from Central Hower High School in 1967, where she performed as a majorette in the marching band. She married her...

Jan 8, 2025

Darrell W. Vanest, age 68, of Canton passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 8, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1956, to Onward and Shirley (Halbert) Vanest and attended Timken High School. Darrell spent well over 40 years working as the Maintenance Director and Kitchen Supervisor for Shaaray Torah Synagogue. He was a passionate follower of...

Jan 7, 2025

Sharon L. Tolley, 76, of Canton, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born in Canton on August 15, 1948, to the late Elmer and Goldie Lautenschlager.

She was a graduate of Canton McKinley and worked as a seamstress for most of her life.

She will be deeply missed by her daughters Kathy Tolley,...

Jan 5, 2025

Wauneta E. Tedeschi, age 87, of Uniontown went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1937, in Akron to William and Hettie (Fulkerson) Davis. In her early career, she worked for First National Bank of Ohio as well as modeling for J C Penny's and other area department...

Jan 5, 2025

Norma J. Schreffler, 51, of Massillon, passed away at Aultman Hospital on January 5, 2025. She was born in Canton on February 21, 1973, to John and Arlene (Lapp) Yoder.

She was a 1992 graduate of Lake High School and a member of Christ Connection Church in Louisville, Ohio.

Norma was a true servant at...