Judy Reece
Sep 20, 2026
Judy Jackson Reece, age 86, of Hartville, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born in Canton on March 29, 1940, to the late Alfred Wayne and Eleanor (Evans) Jackson. Judy graduated from Hartville High School and attended Mount Union College.
Judy spent her career working in various retail settings, where she always put her customers first, like playing the...
Janita Ann Heinbuch
Sep 17, 2026
Janita Ann Heinbuch, age 93 of Hartville, passed away on September 17, 2026.
She was born on September 25, 1932, in Hartville to the late Chester and Ella Van Camp. Janita worked at Monarch Rubber as a bookkeeper for many years and then went on to be a teacher’s aid at Lake Elementary. Janita married the love of her life, Kenneth,...
Marilyn Raxlin
Sep 17, 2026
With saddened hearts, we lost our beloved Mom, Bubbe and friend. Marilyn Logan Raxlin passed away on September 17, 2026 with her family at her side.
She was born September 18, 1931, to Richard and Fay Logan in Cleveland, Ohio. Her family moved to Canton when she was 14 years old and she graduated from Lincoln High School.
She met and married...
Blanche Moore
Sep 10, 2026
Blanche Moore, age 91, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2026. She was born in Massillon to the late Ralph and Golda (Bartholomeu) Goodman. Following her education, Blanche began an over 30-year career education teaching kindergarten at Jackson, Lake, Rootstown, and Marlington local schools. A woman of deep faith, she was active in her...
Mildred Thomas
Sep 9, 2026
Mildred Thomas, 93, formerly of Valdosta, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on September 9, 2026 with her loving son by her side. She was born on July 10, 1933 in Blakely, Georgia.
In her younger years, Mildred brought her warm spirit and hard work to the Valdosta Country Club, where she managed the snack bar. She...
Emily Anne Lavy
Sep 8, 2026
Emily Anne Lavy passed away to the Lord on September 8, 2026. She was the daughter of Glenn Issac and Emily Phipps. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter Rebecca Lee, and son-in-law, Alan; brothers Robert and wife Jeanie and Patrick (deceased) and wife Janet; brother-in-law, Randall and wife Vera; and many nephews and cousins.
Anne was born in West...
Lois Moorhead
Sep 6, 2026
Lois May Moorhead of Canton, Ohio died September 6, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on July 26, 1934, in Grove City, Ohio. She graduated from Grove City High School and Malone College in Canton, Ohio. After college, Lois began teaching at the Canton Chapter of the United Cerebral Palsy Association, taught briefly in Canton City Schools,...
Kendal B. Douglass
Sep 5, 2026
Kendal Bruce Douglass, beloved husband, father, papa, and great-grandfather, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on March 1, 1940, in Canton, OH Kendal was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Grace Douglass, and by his son, Kenneth Alan Douglass. A proud Canton native,...
Gay "Lynn" Wigren
Aug 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gay “Lynn” Wigren:
Gay “Lynn” Wigren was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, wife, and cherished member of her family. Her passing has left an emptiness that words cannot fully express. She will be missed immensely by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving her.
Lynn brought life, liveliness, warmth, and joy wherever she went. She was...
Willa M. Goodlet
Aug 30, 2026
Willa M. Goodlet, age 86, of North Canton, passed away August 30, 2026, in the comfort of her home with family by her side. She was born in Tanner, West Virginia as one of 6 children, on March 26, 1940, to the late Loyd and Bonnie (Beall) Wells. A woman of profound faith, she dedicated her life to God and...
Jill Ewers
Aug 20, 2026
Jill A. Ewers, age 81, of Canton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 20, 2026, with her daughter Kelly Seefong by her side.
Born on September 28, 1944, Jill was preceded in death by her parents, Walter “Bud” Smith (1972) and Dorothy E. Smith (2004).
Jill retired from Canton City Schools in 2002, where she spent many dedicated years as the secretary...
Eileen Zimmerman
Aug 20, 2026
Eileen P. Zimmerman, age 82, of Canton, passed away August 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Canton on November 27, 1943, to the late William and Mildred (Clark) Moretta and graduated from Canton South High School. Eileen enjoyed tending to her gardens, watching old western movies, and reading. If there...
Frederick T. Crewse
Aug 18, 2026
Frederick Thomas Crewse passed away peacefully in his sleep August 18, 2026. He was born December 7, 1947, to Frederick and Mildred Crewse. Fred graduated from Glenwood High School, earned an Education Degree from Valparasio University, and a Doctorate of Education at The University of Akron. Fred’s career was dedicated to education at various levels in several local school districts.
Fred...
Clinton D. Firestone
Aug 15, 2026
Mr. Clinton DeWitt Firestone III, 81, a lifelong entrepreneur and longtime proprietor in the rubber mulch industry, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, in La Grange, Illinois.
Clinton was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 14, 1944, the son of Major Clinton DeWitt Firestone Jr. and Mary Virginia Firestone, née Bader. Clint and his five siblings lived both in the United States...
Douglas S Stumpp
Aug 5, 2026
Douglas S. Stumpp, age 73 of Canton, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2026, in Akron General Hospital. He was born March 26, 1953, in Canton to Robert and Elizabeth (Humes) Stumpp.
Doug worked in quality control for Genie Garage Door Opener Company. He loved music and in his younger years played guitar in local band. He had an engineering mind in...
Jodie Curtis
Aug 5, 2026
Jodie Curtis, age 66, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on August 5, 2026.
Jodie was born November 29, 1959, and lived in Portage Lakes most of her life. Jodie worked many years driving trucks for Dutch Maid Produce and Wonder Bread in Akron, Ohio, where she met the love of...
Richard Calvin Lute, Jr.
Aug 4, 2026
Richard C. Lute, Jr., age 73, of Mogadore passed away August 4, 2026. He was born in Barberton on May 18, 1953, to the late Richard C. and Betty (Miller) Lute. He is a graduate of Springfield High School and attended the University of Akron. Richard spent well over 20 years working for Diebold as a mechanical design engineer. He...
Thomas R. Duncan
Aug 2, 2026
Thomas R. Duncan, age 83, of Portage County, passed away August 2, 2026. He was born September 19, 1942, and graduated from Randolph High School and enlisted in the Navy. He served for 4 years on the USS Intrepid and then began an over 40-year career as a diesel mechanic. Tom had a love of all animals, especially feeding the...
Linda Sue Wagler
Jul 31, 2026
Linda Sue Wagler, age 65, fell asleep peacefully and awoke in the arms of Jesus on July 31st, 2026. Born November 27th, 1960, Linda was the oldest daughter of Lewis and Mary Wagler and a lifelong resident of Hartville, Ohio.
Linda had special needs that limited her ability to perform everyday skills. Her devoted parents lovingly cared for her every need...
Nancy McDonald
Jul 26, 2026
Nancy Romano McDonald passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after an extended illness.
She was born February 3, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, but raised in Malvern, Ohio, to the late Philip Romano and Mae Romano Carnahan. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered for her exceptional kindness, strength, and the love she shared with everyone...
