Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2023

Judith Nusbaum, age 95, of Canton passed away on Friday October 20, 2023. Judy was born January 24, 1928 to Sam and Sonya Sklar in Brooklyn, New York.  She knew she wanted to be a teacher from an early age.  In fact, she taught her first class at the age of six to the neighborhood girls and their dolls. ...

Oct 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joyce Carver

Joyce Carver, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2023 at the age of 89. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her. Joyce was a social butterfly with an...

Oct 17, 2023

Thomas G. Yerem, age 59, of North Canton, passed away peacefully October 17,2023 after some medical issues. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Peter and Margaret (Thomas) Yerem.  Tom attended Eastgate School and graduated from Southgate School. He worked at Whippledale Workshop for at least 30 years, then worked at West Stark workshop and retired from...

Oct 16, 2023

John J. Schubach, 86, of Canton, Ohio passed away on October 16, 2023.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 7, 1936 to the late Joseph and Mary (McCarthy) Schubach.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn O'Connor.  He is survived by his wife, Linda, brother, Dr. William (Lura) Schubach of Mercer Island, Washington, and step...

Oct 16, 2023

James "Jim" Andrew Pocza, aged 86, became a special guardian angel to his loving family on October 16, 2023. Jim was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with family and attending events in which any of the grandchildren were involved - plays, concerts, football, and baseball games. He was well-liked everywhere he went, known...

Oct 16, 2023

Gerald Lee Martin Sr., age 79 of Hartville passed away Monday evening, October 16, 2023, at Altercare of Hartville. He was born January 1, 1944, in Canton to Ewell Kenneth and Florence Hazel (Schmidt) Martin. Mr. Martin retired from Goodyear.

He was preceded in death by son Gerald Lee Martin Jr. Gerald is survived by his life...

Oct 14, 2023

Vincent N. Bailey, age 82, of Hartville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday October 14, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1941 to the late Vincent and Ethel Bailey and raised in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He met and married Elaine Popa November 13, 1965. He was a loving father to four daughters and enjoyed...

Oct 11, 2023

Irmgard Walters, age 94, of Canton, died October 11th peacefully just after breakfast. She was in her favorite chair, went to sleep and woke up in heaven. Born in Munich, Germany, she traveled all over the US with her husband, Robert of 52 years who was in the Army. They had 4 children, Clifford Walters, Richard Walters, Isabelle Yocco...

Oct 6, 2023

Joseph Amato, aged 85, of Canton, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center after enduring complications stemming from heart failure. Born on June 19, 1938, in Canton to the late Matthew Amato and Tresa (Pensato) Rufo, Joseph was a proud graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School, Class of 1957. Affectionately known as "Calypso Joe,"...

Oct 3, 2023

Eula Grace Drake, age 86, passed in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. God brought her into the world on October 3, 1937 and took her into his arms on October 3, 2023. Born in Belington, West Virginia to the late Ray and Juanita Shahan. Also reunited in Heaven with her daughter Kimberly...

Sep 30, 2023

Roger D. Witmer passed away Friday, September 30, 2023.  Roger was born to Leo and Catherine Witmer of Ashland, Ohio.

During the Korean War, he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Carpenter, where he witnessed a practice detonation of an atomic bomb.   After the Navy, he returned to Ohio and worked as a business repairman...

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...