Obituary Listing

May 10, 2023

Joseph Lane Ricks, age 88, of Hartville, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was born in York, South Carolina on August 6, 1934 to the late George and Loretta (Birchfield) Ricks. He served in the Army. He retired from Gen Corp. in Mogadore. He enjoyed working in the garden and loved his grandkids.

He is...

May 8, 2023

Donna R. Cox, age 95 of Canton died Monday afternoon, May 8, 2023, in her home with her daughters by her side. She was born October 14, 1927, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Edward and Lydia (Lang) Ruschli. She graduated from Jefferson High School, attended Canterbury College and Purdue University. Donna worked at O'Neils, The Mole Hole and the OGCA....

May 7, 2023

Chester F. Griffin, age 87, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home May 7, 2023.

Chet was born March 29, 1936, to Chester M. and Mildred (Stoner) Griffin. He was a life resident of Canton. Chet was a retired Teamster and worked 38 years, first at B&P Motor Express, and then Preston Trucking before retiring in 1994....

May 6, 2023

Edward F. Zelmer, 90, of Canton passed away peacefully at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born October 22, 1932, to the late Reinhold and Edith (Klebaum) Zelmer. Ed graduated from McKinley High School where he played varsity baseball and remained an avid Bulldog booster the rest of his life. He was employed by...

May 5, 2023

Suzanne Marie Webster passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Aultman Women's Guild Compassionate Care Center with her family by her side.

Suzanne was born in Canton on October 31, 1984, to Robert Love and Joanell Love. She attended the Plain Local Schools.

Suzanne leaves behind her parents; daughter, Leah; son, Cody; sisters, Rachel...

May 4, 2023

Charles B. Midcap, "Chuck", passed away May 4th, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born as one of ten children in Canton on December 14th, 1949, to Lloyd Charles and Clara (Jacobs) Midcap. He is a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and following High School he became a skilled Tool and Die maker,...

May 2, 2023

Galen L. Stoll, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on May 2, 2023, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Galen was born October 15, 1950, and was a lifelong resident of Hartville. He spent most of his career in concrete-masonry sales, where he developed friendships and earned respect from his colleagues and customers. As a young father,...

May 2, 2023

Robert Lee Howell, age 66, of Hartville, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023. He was born May 21, 1956 in Canton to the late Roy Eugene and Mary Janice (Pry) Howell and graduated from Lake High School. He was a retired estimator in the construction field. He loved football and golf until the end! Bob ran the time...

May 1, 2023

Edmond J. DiGiacomo, 1937-2023.

Ed DiGiacomo, 85, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2023. He was born in Canton in 1937 to Pete and Oliva (Cipriani) DiGiacomo. He graduated with an electrical major from Timken Vocational High School in 1955, while also taking college prep courses in night school at McKinley High School. Following graduation, he...

Apr 29, 2023

Ricky Sholtis, age 57, of Alliance, has gone fishing forever and entered peace on Saturday April 29, 2023. He was born in Alliance on September 13, 1965 to Jack and Joyce (Anderson) Sholtis and was in the Class of 1984, GlenOak High School, where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. He was in the Army. He worked many jobs ...

Apr 28, 2023

Ellis G. Erb, age 87 of Hartville went home to be with the Lord Friday April 28, 2023. He was born July 13, 1935, in Hartville to Dan and Sevilla (Miller) Erb. Ellis founded Ellis Erb Construction Inc., Lake Realty and Ellis Erb Farms. He loved farming his whole life, raised beef cattle and operated Lake-O-Pines Campground. He was...

Apr 26, 2023

Paul W. Kamerer, age 101, of Hartville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 26, 2023.

He was born September 18, 1921, in Hartville, to William and Eva (Shatzer) Kamerer and was a 1939 graduate of Hartville High School. He enlisted in the Army and served as a medic in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was...

Apr 25, 2023

Gloria L. Pansino, age 91, of Louisville and formally Charleroi, Pennsylvania passed away April 25, 2023, at Windsor Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Perryopolis, Pa on August 1, 1931, to Joseph and Catherine (Yenchick) Gantner. Gloria was Valedictorian of Marion High School Class 1948. She was raised on a family farm as one of...

Apr 20, 2023

Marylu S. Byrom, age 101, passed away Thursday April 20, 2023. Born in Perkasie, Pennsylvania to the late James and Mabel (Weidemoyer) Schatz. Marylu graduated from Sellersville-Perkasie High School where she was a star basketball player on the 1938/39 Bucks-Mont championship team. She lived and worked in New York City after high school. When WWII broke out she enlisted...

Apr 16, 2023

Gerald E. "Jerry" Richards, age 69, of Hartville, passed away on Sunday night April 16, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Barberton to the late Floyd G. and Kathryn (Marstiller) Richards. He attended Springfield High School and was a concrete finisher and concrete truck driver. He met Michelle Hinkal at Clearwater and they married November 24,...

Apr 15, 2023

Daniel Hoffman, age 74, of Middlebranch, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born in Canton to the late Willard and Ruth (Campbell) Hoffman. Daniel is survived by his brothers, Phillip (Roberta) Hoffman and David (Sandra) Hoffman; several cousins; nieces and nephews. Private services were held for the family. In Daniel's memory memorials may be made to:...

Apr 15, 2023

Donald Wise age 91 of North Canton, passed away Saturday morning April 15, 2023, with his daughters by his side. He was born March 4, 1932, in North Canton to Harry and Thelma (Wenger) Baker and adopted by Raymond and Gertrude (Wenger) Wise.

Mr. Wise graduated from North Canton High School in 1950 and began his long...

Apr 11, 2023

Jillian Mattison "Ziggy" Haun, age 14, of Canton, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023. Born in Canton on July 28, 2008. A student at GlenOak High School, on the bowling team and enjoyed Social Justice Field Trips. Will always be remembered for: Biggest Smile, Being Silly, Music, Dancing, Gaming, Anime, Wii and Oculus. Lover of the Outdoors,...

Apr 11, 2023

Joyce (Bott) Garman, age 80, of Marlboro Township, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1943, in East Palestine, Ohio to the late William and Mollie (Justison) Bott. She worked for many years in the Hartville Hardware Christmas shop. Joyce spent several winters in Naples, Florida where she was an avid seashell collector....

Apr 8, 2023

LaGrace Moldovan, age 88, of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Canton to the late Clayton and Margaret (Barkman) Amstutz. LaGrace was a graduate of Lehman High School and Muskingum College. She taught math in the Sandy Valley School District and was a faithful member of John Knox...