Obituary Listing

Dec 22, 2025

On December 22, 2025, we lost one of the few remaining members of the Greatest Generation. Helen (Morris) Blocker was born in the Bronx Borough of New York City on September 18, 1921. She attended the Bellevue School of Nursing, and the day she graduated, she went to the Army recruiting center and volunteered to serve, saying that her...

Dec 21, 2025

Nita D. Welch, 77, of Hartville, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron on September 11, 1948 to the late Walter and Eris (Harpold) Wisor.

She was a proud 1966 graduate of Copley High School.

Nita was a skilled crocheter and loved using that skill...

Dec 20, 2025

Joyce Kay Tiley, born on September 30, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2025. A woman of faith, grace, and compassion, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family, deep and lasting friendships, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew her. She always looked for ways to...

Dec 19, 2025

Nancy (Sarich) Gottesman, North Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19.  Nancy was 77 years old.

Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio, to Pete and Elizabeth (Betty) Sarich.  Nancy graduated from Akron North High School and University of Akron, where she was a member of Chi Omega.  After a few years at the Social Security Administration,...

Dec 18, 2025

Janet Heimbuch departed her loving family going to the arms of the Lord on December 18th 2025. Janet was born in Green, when it was still a township, on January 3, 1933 to Lois (Hunter) Kepler and Aaron Kepler. Janet was a wonderful 92 years young at the time of her passing.

Janet attended Green High School...

Dec 18, 2025

Eva Taylor, 99, passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2025 at Greenview Assisted Living. She was born July 22, 1926, in Middlebourne, WV to the late Lonnie and Fay Doak. She moved to Akron, Ohio after her high school graduation and worked at Goodyear Aerospace during WWII. Eva married Robert Ruble in 1946 and together they raised 3 daughters....

Dec 17, 2025

Susan Green Dieringer, of Canton, Ohio passed away December 17, 2025. Susan was born November 26, 1935, in Canton to Gula (Bolender) and Ray Lester Green. She graduated from Lehman High School, class of 1955 and attended Bowling Green State University. Susan and Bill married on December 22, 1962, in Canton and raised 3 sons David, Tom, and John....

Dec 16, 2025

Elaine Nichelson, age 87, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025. She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 25th, 1938, to the late John and Lena (Michelini) Eckroate. She graduated from Timken High School. Elaine worked at A&P in Canton in their corporate office and later spent time as a real estate agent with Marks...

Dec 15, 2025

Joseph Kohut Sr. age 73, passed away unexpectedly December 15, 2025, in his home in Atwater, Ohio. He was born on September 30, 1952, to the late Michael and Grace Lucketti-Kohut in Youngstown, Ohio. After serving a short time in the Army, he went on to be an IRS agent, which he then retired from and then went on...

Dec 12, 2025

John J. Toth, 97, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 12, due to age-related medical complications.

Born in Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, on November 27, 1928, John was the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Toczky) Toth. He was a loving and devoted family member, who cherished his parents, brothers, and sister throughout his life....

Dec 10, 2025

Charles R. "Rusty" Snyder, age 57 of East Sparta passed away Wednesday evening at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was born November 15, 1968, in Canton. Rusty graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maxine (Hess) Snyder. Survivors include a sister Cheryl Basel and her children Nicole,...

Dec 8, 2025

Pauline Frances (Linn) Limbach passed away on December 8, 2025 at Pickerington Methodist Hospital in Pickerington, Ohio. Pauline (Polly) was born on October 23, 1934 to the late Pearson and Dorothy (Spiegel) Linn of Bucyrus, Ohio. After graduating from Holmes Liberty High School, Pauline attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio where she studied music education and met her future...

Dec 8, 2025

Helen Colegrove, 95, formerly of Akron, passed away on December 8, 2025. She was born in Baldwin, Illinois on October 5, 1930, to the late Adam and Elsa (Mehring) Schmoll.

She met her future husband, Edwin Colegrove at the Air Force base in Illinois and they married on March 19, 1949. They shared 70 loving years together...

Dec 7, 2025

Barbara V. Belden, age 83, of Tequesta, Florida, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1942, in North Canton, Ohio.

Barbara lived a life defined by grace, generosity, and genuine warmth. She married the love of her life, Henry S. "Chic" IV in 1960, and they shared...

Dec 6, 2025

Virginia M. Kamerer, age 93, of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Virginia (Ginny) was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio on January 8, 1932 to the late Catherine Lucinda (Beitzel) and Floyd Eugene Hershberger.   She was raised in the heart of Amish country where she lived with her Mennonite parents and grandparents during the Great Depression. ...

Dec 4, 2025

Donald R. Wills Sr., 93, of Hartville, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. He was born in Lily, West Virginia to Mathew and Thelma (Meador) Wills. He retired after many years of service from Tarpco, Kent, Ohio. Donald deeply loved and enjoyed his family. He enjoyed bowling with friends. Known for his large garden, he...

Dec 3, 2025

Larry Blasiman passed away on December 3rd, 2025, in Munroe Falls, Ohio at the age of 80. He is survived by his son Matthew Blasiman. Larry was born to Russel and Ester Blasiman in Marlboro Ohio on November 2nd, 1945. He was one of five children: Dave, Don, Denny, and his twin brother Gary. He was drafted in the...

Dec 3, 2025

Eric Nusbaum, age 66, passed quietly in his sleep on December 3, 2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio to Judith and Jerome Nusbaum. Eric graduated from Lehman High School and later earned an associate degree in criminal justice from the University of Akron.

Eric had a lifelong passion for performing. As a young person, he was...

Nov 27, 2025

Mark A. Neading, age 71, of Canton passed away on November 27, 2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Chris John Neading Jr. and Barbara Ann (Federman) Neading. He was a 1972 graduate of Glenwood High School. Mark was a firefighter and EMT, dedicating thirty-eight years of service to Edgefield and Plain Township Fire Department. Additionally,...

Nov 24, 2025

Wife, mother, and grandmother, age 86, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Albert and Anne Kahn. Although she was always known as Sally, (except as Grammy to her grandchildren), she was legally Sarah Anne.  She was raised with her two sisters in a loving home...