Obituary Listing

May 5, 2024

Joyce E. Carrothers, of Strongsville passed away surrounded by family, May 5th, 2024. She was born to the late Stephen and Myrtle (Boron) Kirkwood in Canton. She graduated from Mckinley High School in 1954. She married Harry E. Hayes in 1954 and was so for over 40 years. Later she married Thomas Carrothers. Joyce spent most of her life...

May 2, 2024

Donna Jean Collins, 77, of Navarre, Ohio, sadly passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 2nd, at the Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center.

Donna was born on December 7th, 1946 to Gloria Carter Fulks and Stanford E. Fulks in Huntington, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Carter Fulks, her brother,...

Apr 30, 2024

Gary Rush, age 75, of Hartville, passed away Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024 in his home with his wife by his side. Gary was born October 2, 1948 in Canton to Ernest and Edna (Emmert) Rush and was a lifetime resident of Hartville. He worked at Teledyne Monarch for many years and retired from Airfasco in Canton. Gary graduated...

Apr 30, 2024

Wayne Erb, Age 92 of Hartville went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born May 5. 1931 in Hartville to Dan and Sevilla (Miller) Erb. Wayne worked with his brother Ellis for many years at Erb Construction Inc. Wayne was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Middlebranch. He was also an Army...

Apr 25, 2024

Norman W. Slack departed his loving family going to the arms of the Lord on April 25th, 2024. Norman was born in Akron on August 19, 1944, to Dorothy G. Slack and Charles William Slack.

Norman attended Ashland University for his Master's in Biblical Studies that he used to substitute pastor in the local area after retiring...

Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Louis Joel Schaner, 89, died Wednesday, April 24, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four, adult children. "Louie," as he was known to everyone who met him, was born to Dr. Morris and Minnie Schaner (Esterson) in his favorite town, Toledo, Ohio, on February 28, 1935. His father's death in 1939 strongly affected his early life...

Apr 20, 2024

Lewis Andrew Gibbs, 94, died April 20, 2024. The eldest of four children born to Theodore Voges Gibbs and Dorothy Roach Gibbs, Lew graduated from Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg, PA before attending Wesley College in Dover, DE, and Heidelberg University. He enlisted in the United States Navy in June ,1951 and served aboard an LST stationed in Sasebo,...

Apr 19, 2024

David Harold Bracken, 85, of Hartville, Ohio passed away on April 19, 2024, after an extended battle with dementia related complications. David was born on May 24, 1938, in Akron, OH and was raised by Fred Thomas and Mary Jane Shepard Bracken in Canton, Ohio.   David completed his primary education at Lehman High School, excelling in Football, Basketball and...

Apr 19, 2024

Pamela E. Brown age 58 of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born January 6, 1966, in St. Mary's Ohio to William and Ann (Koester) Ernst. She graduated from Minster High School in 1984, attended Malone College and received her bachelor's degree in marketing from Coastal Carolina University. Pam was currently a Human Resource Specialist...

Apr 16, 2024

Olivia Elizabeth Lee, of North Canton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the age of 22. Olivia was the beloved daughter of Charles Lee (father) and Vicki (Berkey) Lower and Dale Lower Jr (stepfather).Left behind are her loving parents, her movie buddy Grandpa Donald and Granny Bird Nancy Berkey of Perry Township, along with grandparents Cecil...

Apr 15, 2024

Leila DeFrance Thomas, 101, departed this life April 15 following a brief illness. Patriotic and passionate about history, she gave talks to area groups on historical and holiday themes, the last at the age of 99. She was a member of Canton Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and served many years as gift shop manager for the McKinley...

Apr 15, 2024

Beverly Graber McMahon, 96, of Canton, Ohio a beacon of love, warmth, and cultivation, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a very brief illness.

Beverly graduated from Middle Branch high school in 1946. After high school she worked at Harter Bank, in downtown Canton before meeting...

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Stanley E. Brody, DDS, age 91 of Canton passed away April 15, 2024, at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his beloved family. He was born December 15, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY to Eli and Helen (Wishnack) Brody and is a graduate of NYU Dental School. Following dental school, he enlisted in the Air Force and ultimately...

Apr 13, 2024

Elinor D. Livingston, age 96, of Littleton, CO, and formerly Canton, OH, passed away April 13, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY, to Leo and Sara (Cooperstein) Dana. She was a 1949 graduate of Northwestern University. While living in Canton for over 50 years, Elinor was an active member of the community, volunteering with many organizations including Hadassah,...

Apr 12, 2024

Stephen G. Deuble passed away on April 12, 2024, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton on August 14, 1947, to the late Walter and Beverly Deuble. A lifelong Canton resident, Stephen graduated from Glenwood High School and Ohio Wesleyan University.

Stephen spent time working at the family business, DCC Corporation. He was a part of the Climalene Company, Merrit...

Apr 10, 2024

Emily Kuhn, age 29, of Hartville passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. She was born in Canton on April 25, 1994, to Todd and Melanie (Laskody) Kuhn and is a graduate of Lake High School class of 2012. Emily was known for her kind spirit, loyal demeanor towards those closest to her, and her tough resiliency. She was...

Apr 8, 2024

Linda Slack departed her loving family going to the arms of the Lord on April 8th, 2024. Linda was born in Cuyahoga Falls on March 11, 1950, to Janet (Kepler) Heimbuch and Henry Heimbuch.

Linda attended Kent State University for her Bachelor's in Biology and Minor in Allied Health Science and Master's in Special Education that she...

Apr 3, 2024

Wesley A. Allman, age 77, passed away on April 3, 2024.  Wes was born on July 16, 1946, in Bellevue, PA.  He obtained his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati and worked at Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton for 42 years.  Wes lived in Hartville for over 40 years before relocating to Wooster.  Wes was a long-time...

Apr 2, 2024

Carolyn R. Grindel, age 80, of Hartville passed away April 2, 2024, at Altercare of Louisville. She was born in Bedford, Ohio on January 30, 1944, to Kenneth and Lillian (Bethune) Irwin and graduated from Perry High School and obtained her practical nursing degree. Carolyn spent time working at Aultman Hospital as well as serving on private duty for...

Apr 1, 2024

Kathi Ann Byers, nee Heppe, age 51, of North Canton, was born on April 16, 1972, and went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Kathi was a veteran of the US Army having served as a combat medic from 1997-2000. She loved artwork, running, landscaping and her animals. Kathi also loved...