Obituary Listing

Sep 20, 2024

Irene Conrad, 97, peacefully passed into her eternal home, on September 20, 2024. She is survived by her loving children, Karen Conrad, Kevin (Kristie) Conrad, Kathryn (David) Serri; her grandchildren, Kyle (Kristina) Conrad, Kellie Conrad, Kristian (Taylor) Conrad, Amanda (Alex) Kern, Emily Serri, Alyssa Serri; and her 3 great-grandchildren.

Irene was born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to...

Sep 19, 2024

If I may modify a quote from D.L. Moody just a bit, you are about to read about my death, the death of Philip R. Sheaffer (64 yoa). Don't you believe it!!  For on this day, at this moment, I am more alive than I have ever been before. This is not thanks to anything I have done, but...

Sep 14, 2024

Mary Lousie Hodel Robson, 1929-2024, age 95 of Canton passed away on Saturday, September 14. She was born in Canton to Philip J. and Lucille M (Halbritter) Hodel on April 15, 1929. She is survived by her son, E. Jay Robson II, his wife Susan (Hindman), and grandson, Brandon Robson. Her husband, E. Jay Robson, proceeded her in death...

Sep 8, 2024

Nancy Embick Cleeland, age 98, of Canton passed away on September 8, 2024, at the Canton Regency. She was born on August 9, 1926, in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Lilla (Walton) Embick and has been a resident of the Canton area since 1963. Nancy graduated from Penn State University where she was active in the Kappa Kappa Gamma...

Sep 7, 2024

William Adkins, age 68, of Canton ascended to Adonai on September 7, 2024. He was born in Massillon on October 9, 1955, to William Adkins and Norberta (Pickar) Edwards. Upon graduating from Massillon High School, Willaim served his country in the US Army. He spent his career in construction as a carpenter before retiring in 2022 from American Patio....

Sep 7, 2024

Larry R Bowen, Age 81, passed away September 7, 2024. Born February 22, 1943 to the late Robert and Lois Bowen, Larry was a devoted Husband to Moyra, who would be celebrating their Diamond Anniversary (60 years!!) on February 6, 2025. He was also an extremely proud and loving Father, Papa and Great Grandpa.... who more than anything enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2024

Kenneth R. Smith, age 89, of Canton, passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1934, in Indiana, Pa to Virgil and Betty (Connacher) Smith and graduated from Clymer High School. Ken spent his career as a meat cutter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved boating, camping and target shooting. One of his biggest...

Aug 31, 2024

Mark A. Mancini, age 42 of North Canton passed away on August 31, 2024. He was born in Massillon on October 4, 1981, to Anthony and Pamela (Karrenbauer) Mancini and attended North Canton Hoover High School. Mark enjoyed listening to all types of music and worked in various trades over the years ranging from painting as well as cooking....

Aug 30, 2024

Alfred Rhodes, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2024.  He was born in Canton, Ohio on April 16, 1957, to the late Hattie Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Franklin; She taught him biblical principles about trusting God and raising above the disappointments of life. Alfred set...

Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Kenneth R. Wulff, age 91 of North Canton passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center with family by his side. He was born April 28, 1933, in Liberty Center, Ohio to Joseph and Hazel (Mayer) Wulff.

Kenneth was a United States Air Force Korean War Veteran serving as an aerial photographer. He...

Aug 28, 2024

Ruth Crookston, 76 of Fairlawn passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024, after a good life.

She was born on December 21, 1947, to Raymond and Bonnie Davis, graduated from Coventry High School in 1965, and worked at the Barberton office of Firestone Bank/ Bank One/ Chase until her retirement in 2002. She met her husband Mike...

Aug 28, 2024

Merrill R. Mossbarger, Sr., 94, of Canton, passed away on August 28, 2024 at the Inn at University Village of Massillon.

He was born on December 2, 1929 in Patriot, Ohio to the late Thomas R. and Edith (Myers) Mossbarger.

He was a graduate of Cadmus High School and furthered his education at Coyne Technical...

Aug 28, 2024

John Scott Roberts, 59 years old, entered into heaven on August 28, 2024. He was born September 1, 1964, in Akron. Scott grew up in Suffield and attended Akron Baptist Temple. He graduated from Field High School where he was president of the Field Royal Guardsman marching band. In college he pledged Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and graduated with...

Aug 25, 2024

Nancy E. Rossow, age 88 of Canton passed away Sunday August 25, 2024, In Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1936, in Canton to Florin and Maurine Werstler and graduated in 1954 from Middlebranch High School. Nancy was a member of Newpointe Community Church. Nancy was a devoted and loving mother. She loved to garden,...

Aug 23, 2024

John Edward Parylak, of Green, Ohio, passed peacefully on August 23, 2024 at the age of 87. John was born on September 14, 1936 to John Ignac and Anna Helen (Tomkiewcz) Parylak in New Britain, Connecticut. John grew up in Southington, Connecticut with his sisters, Anne and Dorothy, and brother, Paul. On January 8, 1956, John married the love...

Aug 22, 2024

Barbara L. Natal, 63, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1961  in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Edward and Marie (Schmid) Fox.

She was a 1979 graduate of Delcastle High School where her focus was childcare.

Through the years, she worked as a...

Aug 22, 2024

Toni A. Drozda, 73, of North Canton, passed away August 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born November 25, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to Anthony and Clarabelle Altieri. She was a graduate of Jackson High School, class of 1968.

Throughout the years, Toni worked at the Timken Company, St. Thomas Aquinas, Stark County Job and...

Aug 22, 2024

Esther L. Frohme-Rand, age 96, of Canton passed away on August 22, 2024, at the Canton Regency with her family by her side. She was born in Bethesda, Ohio on March 17, 1928, to Dempsey and Anna (Rinker) Huff and she is a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, class of 1946.

She is survived by her...

Aug 22, 2024

David R. Edwards, age 74, of Louisville passed away at Aultman Hospital on August 22, 2024. He was born in Canton on October 4, 1949, to David J. and Jean (Klingaman) Edwards and graduated from Timken Vocational High School. Following high school, David was drafted into the Army however he chose to enlist in the Navy and served during...

Aug 17, 2024

Michael C. Moor, 50, of Hartville, passed away on August 17, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 23, 1973 to the late Charles "Sonny" and Ann (Amick) Moor.

He was a 1992 graduate of Lake High School and then furthered his education at Kent State University where he obtained an...