Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 19, 2024

Justin J. Gesquiere, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2024, at the age of 44. Justin was born in Canton to Frederick and Sheryl (George) Gesquiere, and was a graduate of Jackson High School (1997) and Walsh University (2002; 2009) where his love of coding was shaped.

Justin loved all things aviation and in his free time...

Jan 18, 2024

Kristen K. Scaife, age 53, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on July 26, 1970, to Dan and Ila (Christman) Watson and is a graduate of Malone College, earning her bachelor's degree in music education. Kristen worked as a...

Jan 8, 2024

Kathryn Emma Hite, age 89, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born in Cadiz, Ohio to the late Walter Lyons and Gladys (Barrett) Lennox. Kathryn attended Canton McKinley High School and enjoyed attending the Christian Tabernacle with her late husband Fred Smith. In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her brothers, John "Buzz"...

Jan 8, 2024

Joan Kay Kinsley of Hartville, passed away on January 8, 2024. Joan graduated from Lake High School in 1961. Joan retired from TCRA Canton as the office manager. She previously worked at RCR Rubber as Administrative Sales Coordinator. Joan also worked at Schoner Chevrolet, Monarch Rubber, as well as the State Auditors Office.

Joan was very active...

Jan 8, 2024

George R. Walczak, age 86, of Canton passed away on January 8, 2024. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 6, 1937, to Stephen J. and Eileen (Ehman) Walczak and is a graduate of Ft. Lauderdale High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he honorably served for 4 years, after his service...

Jan 6, 2024

Leona Mae (Yoder) Slabaugh (82) died in Christ on January 6, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Hartville, Ohio to the late John J Yoder and Emma N (Miller) Yoder. She was a member and Sunday School teacher at Maple Grove Mennonite Church until she married Norman Slabaugh in 2008. Then she became a member and...

Jan 6, 2024

Henry A. Gordon Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. Henry was born in Canton, Ohio on April 2, 1953, to Henry A. Gordon Sr. and Mable L. Gordon. He attended Canton South High School and the University of Akron.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother Gerald R. Bolds. He leaves to cherish his...

Jan 3, 2024

Spencer Greer Davison, age 35, passed on to his next great adventure on January 3rd, 2024 in Isla Holbox, Mexico—fitting for someone who despised the cold. Ever the traveler, Spencer came into the world on November 21st, 1988 in Tokyo, Japan. He spent his early years there and Malaysia before moving with his mother, Kristine Lauritzen Fellows, and brother,...

Jan 2, 2024

Nancy L. Chovan, age 90, of Canton passed away January 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Bowerston, Ohio on July 31, 1933, to Charles and Wilma (Kail) Albaugh and is a graduate of Scio High School. Following high school, she moved to Canton and met the love of her life, Milan, in the early 1950s at...