Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2024

Janet M Ward, 89, of North Canton passed away peacefully at Whitewood Village AL on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  She had resided there for the last ten years and enjoyed the many activities like crafts, Bible Study, entertainment and especially the spelling bees.  Spelling was her specialty.

Born October 4, 1934, to Gordon C. Schafer Sr and...

Mar 30, 2024

Robert S. Rownd, age 85 of North Canton, passed away on March 30, 2024, which was his birthday. He was born March 30, 1939, in Canton to Wilson and Margaret (Hawkins) Rownd and is a graduate of McKinley High School, where he was an All-American Swimmer and attended Grove City College. Bob spent his career as a Financial Planner...

Mar 29, 2024

Melanie Rosengard, age 63, of Canton passed away March 29, 2024. She was born as one of 6 in Dennison, Ohio on February 22, 1961. She is survived by her husband of almost 35 years, Philip Rosengard; mother Phyllis Green; siblings Lynette Jones (Jeffery Jones), Fountina Green, Glenn Green, Nancy Green, Shawn Green (April Green); many beloved aunts, uncles,...

Mar 23, 2024

Sue C. Young

Age 84 of Canton, Ohio died peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024.

Sue was born May 3, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. McCommon.

She was a 1957 graduate of Shadyside High School.  She attended Kent State University.

In 1958 she married her...

Mar 23, 2024

John Ralph Milligan, Jr.

From childhood, John ("Jack") Milligan held a deep faith in his savior, Jesus Christ. A life of love and service to his church, family, community, and profession followed. He passed away on March 23, 2024.

In 1928, Milligan was born in East Liverpool, Ohio to Ralph and Kathryn Milligan. He grew...

Mar 22, 2024

Linda Kittleson (Smallback) passed away on March 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family after a short battle with cancer. Born on July 19, 1945, Linda's journey was marked by resilience, love, and devotion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gail "Kit" Kittleson, her parents, three sisters, and a brother.

Linda's legacy lives...

Mar 21, 2024

Charles Carper Raines, 87, formerly of Carrollton, Ohio and recently of Arlington, Texas passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. Charles was born on March 24, 1936, in Elkins, West Virginia to the late O.B. and Mary Lois (Kyle) Raines. He was an Airman 2nd class in the Air Force from 1955-1959. He graduated from Marietta College with a degree...

Mar 21, 2024

Thomas E. Dusseau, age 80, of Hartville formally of Youngstown passed away March 21, 2024. He was born July 29, 1943, in Monroe, MI to Rollin and Helen (Bunts) Dusseau and graduated from Michigan State University. Following college, he was drafted by the United States Army and served in Korea during the Vietnam conflict and following his service in...

Mar 15, 2024

STOW - Helen Ball, 96, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 15, 2024.

Helen was born in Colver, PA, where she spent her childhood, youth and early married life.  She and Richard Ball, her husband of 51 years, were high school sweethearts.  They raised their family together in Stow, spent a few retirement years in...

Mar 15, 2024

Victor Rivas, age 82, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Ramón and Estanisla (Delgado) Rivas. Victor enjoyed gardening, walking and loved his dog, Little Red. He was a devoted Roman Catholic and a loving father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents Victor was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2024

Carolyn Jane McQueen passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2024. Born on November 23, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois, Carolyn was the daughter of Francese and George Hubbard. Her early years were spent in Albany, New York, and Erie, PA, before moving to Canton in grade school.

Carolyn graduated from Lehman High School in 1945. Her passion for...

Mar 8, 2024

Linda L. (Schlessner) Grissom of Randolph, 76, was called home to our Lord on Friday, March 8th.

Linda was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio on November 19, 1947, to her parents Geraldine (Cover) and Donald Schlessner. When she was a teenager, they relocated to the Northampton/Peninsula area where she graduated from Woodridge High School.

Linda...

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia (Dee-Dee) Morgan Miller, 79, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Dee-Dee was born on January 15, 1945, in Elmira, NY, to O.H. Morgan and Nancy (Shrigley) Morgan. She was a 1963 graduate of Lehman High School and a 1966 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.

Survived by husband, Tom...

Mar 4, 2024

John E. Krach, age 70, of Canton passed away March 4, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Akron on January 23, 1954, to John E. and Hermine (Schotsch) Krach and graduated from Glenwood High School. John spent over 40 years as a metal worker for Ohio Metals. He was an avid football fan, following the Browns...

Mar 4, 2024

Herbert Graybill of Millersburg passed away, Monday, March 4, 2024. He was the son of the late Gordon and Virginia Graybill. He graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1973 where he enjoyed and excelled at football and baseball. Once graduating he worked in a factory for a little while until he joined the Navy and worked as an aviation...

Mar 1, 2024

Charles Albert Urban Jr., Age 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born in Canton, to the late Charles Urban Sr. And Ruth Urban.Charles served 21 years in the U.S. Army, as well as many years of safety and security related jobs. A frequent volunteer for the Red Cross, Refuge of Hope, along...

Feb 28, 2024

Mary Lou (Maxwell, Quass) Bendroth, began the next phase of her life on February 28, 2024. She was born in Canton on August 20, 1938, to Josiah and Ethel (Baughman) Maxwell. She graduated from Lincoln High School and after staying home to help raise her family she worked in the banking and insurance industries. Mary Lou then spent over...

Feb 28, 2024

Mark Charles Farage passed into glory on February 28, 2024, after a 10-year battle with dementia, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 14, 1954, to the late Peter and Mary Farage in Cleveland, Ohio.

Those mourning his loss include his beloved wife Suzan (nee Gergye) of 43 years, his sons, Steven (Darla) and Adam...

Feb 25, 2024

Savilla Marie (Lapp) Coblentz, age 83 of Uniontown passed away at her home surrounded by her family on February 25, 2024. She was born November 17, 1940, to Andrew K. and Clara (Sommers) Lapp. On April 9, 1964, she married Henry J. Coblentz who survives her. Savilla enjoyed quilting, tending to her garden, and playing her harmonica. Savilla especially...

Feb 23, 2024

Susan Ellen Carpenter Testa came into this world on July 14, 1945, in Buffalo, NY. She was born to Richard Carpenter and Doris (Golding) a mere two days (and a few miles) after her soulmate, Robert Orante Testa.  Bob and Sue were middle school sweethearts, and their adventure took them to Alaska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and now for...