Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2024

Ronald M. Bair, 94 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born March 13, 1929, on Bair Road (Applegrove) of Canton to the late William and Berdella Mae (Lehr) Bair. His father's ancestors first came to the US in 1709 to escape religious persecution. In 1805 the Bair family was...

Feb 22, 2024

Michael M. Machamer, age 72, of Louisville, passed away on February 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. He was born February 5, 1952, to Vernon and Patricia (Stickler) Machamer and following graduation from Lake High School he began his over 30-year career with the Hoover Company. Michael enjoyed his fishing trips to Canada with his family and helping his father...

Feb 22, 2024

Paul Sunderland, age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Paul enjoyed and loved being with his many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Gateway Technical Institute and worked for Johnson Controls early in his career. Paul retired from AT&T in 2022 after 20 some years. He served in the US Navy, loved riding his BMW, fishing and...

Feb 21, 2024

Carol Jeanne (Shetler) Schario, age 92, was born on October 7, 1931 to Dan and Lucille Shetler, and died on February 21, 2024. She received her faith foundation at St. Paul's EUB Church. She graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 1949. She is survived by husband Robert Schario whom she was married to for 67 years and their...

Feb 21, 2024

Carol A. Kessler, age 85, of North Canton, passed away on February 21, 2024, at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Canton on July 6, 1938, to Ralph and Lois (Godar) Lindower and is a graduate of Hoover High School. Following school, Carol spent time working at the Hoover Company and then began her banking...

Feb 20, 2024

Glenn Morckel, 79, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, surrounded by his wife Beverly, daughter Joanne and son Andrew.

Glenn was born on May 1st, 1944, to Lewis and Louise Morckel, in Salineville, Ohio. After Glenn graduated from Carrolton High School in 1962, he went on to study education at Muskingum College...

Feb 13, 2024

Kathy M Murray-Mccarthey, age 69, of Massillon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 13, 2024. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio to the late Paul and Iva (Wengerd) Miller. She was a care giver to her husband and was a loving mother and wife.

Preceded in death by her parents; infant...

Feb 12, 2024

In loving memory of Robert Riley, a man whose life was a beautiful symphony of love, dedication, and service. Robert, an esteemed Air Force Veteran, served our country with honor and courage. His commitment to duty was matched only by the enduring love he had for his departed wife, Carolyn jean Riley who passed on November 18, 2020. Robert...

Feb 11, 2024

Dale R. Burdett, age 71, of Alliance passed away on February 11, 2024, at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following complications from heart surgery. He was born March 11, 1952, in Canton to Raymond and Shirley (Myers) Burdett and is a graduate of Perry High School, The University of Akron, and Kent State University where he earned his master's...

Feb 9, 2024

James Condon Goulet peacefully left this life on February 9, 2024, with his family nearby. Born on January 15, 1951, in Bridgeport, CN, Jim grew up on the East Coast before making his way to Ohio to attend Walsh College in North Canton. He subsequently got a teaching position at Our Lady of Peace Elementary School in Canton where...

Feb 8, 2024

Douglas Richard Dowell of Canton, OH, died unexpectedly February 8, 2024 in his beloved home in Florida. He was born January 3, 1953 to the late Harold and Roberta Dowell (nee Watts). Doug graduated from Jackson High School in 1971. He then spent time in San Bernardino, CA, where he became a certified Scuba Diver Instructor. Upon moving back...

Feb 6, 2024

Wendy Guenther, age 50 of Uniontown, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in her home with her husband and son by her side. She was born July 15, 1973, in Canton to Ted W. and Judy (Hess) Armstrong and graduated from Glen Oak High School in 1991. Wendy was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at the Canton...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary K. Thomas, of Canton, formerly of Jackson Township, passed away, February 4, 2024. Mary was born in Brookville, PA to the late William E. and Frankie Crawford. She was an active member in St. Paul United Methodist Church for 57 years.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Daniel D. Thomas Sr., whom she married, October...

Feb 2, 2024

At the grand age of 97, Doris E. Blythe passed away peacefully on Feb. 2nd, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton Ohio. She was born on January 4th, 1927, to Evelyn (Snyder) and Harold Muckley in Canton Ohio, the first of 6 Children. Doris Resided in Stark County Ohio her entire life other than a brief stint...

Jan 31, 2024

Robert "Bob" McCleaster, age 83, of North Canton passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born in Canton on November 19, 1940, to Joseph W. and Janet (Burkhart) McCleaster and is a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. Bob received his bachelor's and master's degree in music education from DePauw University and spent 37 years as a...

Jan 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Richard Hirschman

June 16, 1947 - January 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Hirschman, a beloved husband, cherished dad and papa, respected colleague, and devout follower of Christ. Rich departed this world on January 29, 2024, due to complications from...

Jan 28, 2024

Gary A. Arndt, age 67 of Hartville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, January 28, 2024, in his home. He was born February 21, 1956, in Canton to Fred and Mary Arlene (Miller) Arndt. Gary was a graduate of Lake High School and was a past Warehouse Foreman at the F.E. Schumacher Co.

Gary is survived by a...

Jan 21, 2024

Mary J. Toles, age 88, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2024, following a battle against dementia. She was born in Canton on January 6, 1936, to the late Lester and Ethel (Wallace) Smith and attended McKinley High School. She spent time working for Century Products and was known for being a homebody....

Jan 20, 2024

John Berardi, a resilient individual who faced life's challenges with a smile, peacefully departed this world on January 20, 2024, at the age of 75. Throughout his recent years battling medical issues, John's unwavering courage became a testament to his enduring spirit. Born and raised in Akron's North Hill neighborhood, John, alongside his siblings, embraced a rich Italian American...

Jan 20, 2024

Lauren Martin Harper

March 25th, 1944 to January 20th, 2024

Marty Harper was a simple man. Married for 56 years, he loved his wife "Cookie" (Margaret), his daughter and only child Kelly (Stropki), his son-in-law Jason (Stropki), and his grandsons Zachary and Brock more than anything in the world. Papaw Marty would do anything for...