Obituary Listing

Sep 29, 2023

Ronald Franklin LaKosh age 89 of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Canton passed away September 29, 2023. Ronald was born August 19, 1934, in Canton to Joseph and Gabriella (Boucher) LaKosh. He was a 1952 Timken High School graduate, served in the US Army, worked at Republic Steel for eleven years and retired in 1994 from the Hoover Company after...

Sep 29, 2023

Ashleigh Morgan Watterson, age 31, of Greentown, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, surrounded by her parents, brother, and Father James Clarke.

Ashleigh was born on January 19, 1992, in Canton, Ohio. She attended Greentown Elementary School. Ashleigh had a love of music, dancing and would talk to anyone, anytime. Her teachers called her a "social butterfly."

Sep 29, 2023

Wayne Allen Harrison, age 74, of Navarre, stepped into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 29, 2023. Wayne was born on March 22, 1949, the son of Allen and Alice Harrison. He grew up on a dairy farm in Brighton, Ohio and graduated from Wellington High School in 1967. After attending Akron...

Sep 25, 2023

Coral A. McKinnon, age 76, of Canton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023 of Altercare of Hartville. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 18, 1947 to Scott A. and Lillian (Hott) McKinnon. Coral was a pure soul who lit up a room with her happiness. She was a life member of First...

Sep 24, 2023

William G. Schumacher, age 63, of North Canton, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on September 24, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with heart failure. Bill was born in Winnetka, Illinois, on August 9, 1960, to John and Mary Stires Schumacher. He was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy, where he was a standout lacrosse and soccer player. He...

Sep 23, 2023

Mark J. Devereaux, age 59, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Sharon (Hineline) Devereaux.

Mark proudly served his country and was a Veteran of the USMC. He was employed by Timken Steel at the Faircrest Steel Plant. Mark was a 1982 graduate...

Sep 22, 2023

Irene Porter, 94, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 22, 2023.  After having lived a long life of independence, her final months were spent in the loving care of her children.

Irene Regina Lillian Fassnacht was born on May 14, 1929 to Rufus and Esther Fassnacht. Irene was one of 15 children, and...

Sep 19, 2023

Harold Eugene Cameron "Gene", age 89, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Williamstown, West Virginia to the late Frank and Cora (McKee) Cameron.

Preceded in death by brothers Richard and Donald Cameron; and sisters Thelma Burdette and Ruth Husk.

Survived by his wife Pauline of 64 years; daughter...

Sep 18, 2023

Lee M. Karelitz, age 65, of Green, passed away September 18, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 27, 1957, to Edwin and Bess (Rosenbloom) Karelitz and graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School and Penn State University. Lee spent time in various district manager roles with K-Mart, as a...

Sep 17, 2023

Leonard Dale Kannal, age 71, passed away on Thursday, September 17th, 2023, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital after being in Intensive Care for nearly 3 weeks. He was born on August 12th, 1952, to Arthur Roland Kannal and Grace Alameda Moon in Canton, Ohio.

Leonard grew up in Hartville, Ohio and loved the country life, cars...

Sep 16, 2023

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Sep 15, 2023

Richard E. Antenuce Jr, age 66, of North Canton passed away September 15, 2023, at Summa Hospital following health complications. He was born in Canton on December 18, 1956, to Richard E. and Esther (Patten) Antenuce. Rick was a 1975 graduate from Glenwood High School. He worked as a facilities manager at Mercy Medical Center and VXI Global Solutions....

Sep 12, 2023

Joseph Kohut Jr. age 40 died unexpectedly September 12, 2023, in his home in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born September 8, 1983, in Youngstown. Joe enlisted in the Army National Guard and was called up to serve in Iraq, Kuwait and Germany and retired from the Army after 20 years of service.

He is survived by his...

Sep 12, 2023

Craig S. Pavlak, age 76 of Hartville passed away Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. He was born April 7, 1947, in St. Michaels, Pennsylvania to Stephen and Martha (Blasko) Pavlak. Mr. Pavlak taught Social Studies, Government, OWA and coached football at Springhill Jr. High School and later taught at Springfield...

Sep 10, 2023

Jean D. Strouse age 94 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

She was born October 19, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Sadie (Lindstedt) Setters. Jean was a past member and Elder of Reedurban Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bruce C. Strouse; sons, Douglas B (Kristine)...

Sep 10, 2023

Pamela J. Kibler, age 56, of Kent, passed away on September 10, 2023, at Summa Hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 11, 1967, and attended Randolph High School. Pamela obtained her LPN designation and spent her career working in various nursing homes and rehab facilities in the area. To her family, Pam was "perfect." She enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2023

Patrick G. Adams, age 87, of Hartville, passed away on September 9, 2023. He was born March 22, 1936, in Clarksburg, WV as one of 8 children to Carl G. and Nola F. (Thomas) Adams and is a graduate of Unidas High School and served in the United States Army. Pat retired from Republic Steel following an over 25-year...

Sep 8, 2023

Daniel 'Danny' R Thomas, age 35, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, September 8th at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. He battled Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension from the age of 12 and is now free from all pain and suffering. He was born December 16th, 1987, in Akron to Rick and Tammi (Dickey) Thomas...

Sep 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Miller, age 92, passed away September 7, 2023, at Bethany Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born January 8, 1931, in Warren, Ohio to Ralph and Estella (Lechleitner) Hoffhines and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, class of 1949. Mary Ellen attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she was an active member of Kappa Alpha...

Sep 6, 2023

Sandra K. Swinehart, 74, of Canton passed away on September 6, 2023, at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 7, 1948, in Dover to Lester and Vesta (Hupp) Anderson and graduated from Garaway High School in 1966.

Having graduated from the School of Hard Knocks, Sandy went back to school in her mid-40's and was proud to...