Obituary Listing

Aug 31, 2023

Claudette (Hosenbackez) Bristow, age 68, of Canton Entered Eternal Rest on Thursday August 31, 2023. She was born in Alliance, Ohio on December 3, 1954 to the late James E Sr. And Louise (Thurman) Hosenbackez. She was affectionately called Candy and Sugar.

She is survived by sisters; Sherry Jackson of Texas, Isabelle Pettiford of Waldorf, Md, Denise...

Aug 31, 2023

Rev. Dr. W. Maynard French passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 comfortably in his home. Maynard was born in Granger, Ohio in 1928.  He is survived by his three children: Deborah French, Mark French, Jon French and four step-children:  Deni Lowery, Marcia Ogilvie, Mark Hyde and Annie Arvidson.  He was a grandfather and a great-grandfather.  His wives proceeded him...

Aug 30, 2023

Beverly Gross of Canton passed away at age 83 on Wednesday, Aug. 30 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother of three sons, and friend to everyone she met.

She was born in Cleveland in 1940 and moved to Canton in middle school. She graduated from Lehman High School in 1958.

She was a dedicated...

Aug 29, 2023

Larry J. Wayble, age 80, of Uniontown, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born June 25, 1943, in Canton to Raymond and Thelma (Brumbaugh) Wayble and graduated from Randolph High School. Larry worked as a machinist in the tool and dye industries in various capacities in the Akron/Canton areas. He was active...

Aug 28, 2023

Eldon R. Wolf, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, in his home. He was born in Hartville, Ohio on April 20, 1936, to late Ivan D. and Ruth M. (Shoemaker) Wolf and attended Lake Schools. Following school, Eldon began a brief career in the farming, blacktop, and general maintenance industries. He...

Aug 27, 2023

Catherine Wheeler died peacefully on August 27, 2023 in North Canton, Ohio. She was born on January 10, 1988 to Barbara (Kutz) and Douglas Wheeler in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Green High School and Kent State University. Catherine was preceded in death by grandparents Gloria and Robert Wheeler and uncle Steve Wheeler.

In addition to her...

Aug 27, 2023

Vicki Lynn Shinoda of Malvern, PA has found peace after a rapid journey with ALS. She died on August 27, 2023 at age 70. Vicki was born on August 15, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to Marie and Ervin Wilkof.

Vicki was articulate, curious, independent and vivacious. From head majorette at McKinley High School to competitive ballroom dancer...

Aug 25, 2023

Dennis Lee "Denny" Himebaugh, age 78, of Hartville, passed away on Friday August 25, 2023. He was born in Canton on September 12, 1944 to the late Doyle and Iona (Hostetler) Himebaugh. He served as a Mechanic Specialist in the US Air Force for 8 years which includes Thailand and Guam tours. He owned Himebaugh Drywall, Inc. and D...

Aug 25, 2023

Denise Christine Tinley, age 51, of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 25, 2023. She was born in Canton on June 6, 1972 to Tim and Kathy Leech, attended Canton South High School and graduated from Hoover High School. She earned a degree from Kent State and spent a 21 year career in various preschools including Head Start...

Aug 23, 2023

Anna Beke, age 93, of Hartville passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023. She was born October 27, 1929 in Akron to the late Oscar and Gertrude (Stone) Klodt and graduated in 1947 from Suffield High School. She enjoyed working at Akron City Hospital, Fashion Bug and Molly Stark. Anna had also worked for many years at Dr. Andrew...

Aug 21, 2023

Dorothy M. Beachy, age 93, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday August 21, 2023 (just 2 days before her 94th birthday) surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 23, 1929 to the late Jonathon and Fannie (Overholt) King. Her lifelong occupation was housekeeping. She loved serving her family...

Aug 20, 2023

David P Kielson, age 74 of Cleveland passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Canton. David is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Sarah Kielson and brother Jeffrey. He is survived by his many loving cousins. David was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Cleveland Indians. In lieu of...

Aug 15, 2023

Elsie (Nisly) Bliler, passed into the arms of Jesus on 8-15-2023.  Elsie was born on November 16, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Lizzie (Miller) and John E. Nisly, the fourth of eleven children.

The family moved from Hutchinson to Nowata, Oklahoma in the mid-1930's.  Life was not easy in Nowata but "The Originals" (as Elsie and her...

Aug 14, 2023

Alvin Hershberger, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday August 14, 2023. He was born in Hartville on February 7, 1933 to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Miller) Hershberger. He was a truck driver for Hartville Redi Mix and then for Mathie Supply where he retired in 1998 after 21 years of service. Alvin had...

Aug 10, 2023

Jack L. Hawk, AIA, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2023 after a short illness.

Jack embraced life with great commitment, passion, love for family, church and community. Always friendly, positive, and selfless, he inspired many. Born on December 31, 1945 to Alvin and Minnie Hawk in Akron, Ohio. After graduation from Hower...

Aug 9, 2023

Dorothy Rudick, age 95 of Canton passed away Wednesday morning, August 9, 2023, in her home with family by her side. She was born October 9, 1927, to Jack and Fanny (Oster) Zinner. Dorothy was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue, was a realtor for 50 years and was a proud member of the Canton Board of Realtors. She...

Aug 7, 2023

Milene Ann Wood, age 64, of Canton passed away on Monday August 7, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Wade Thomas and Donna Jeannine (Hensler) Heberling. She loved her family especially her daughter.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Bernie and Keith Miller; siblings Tom (Lynn) Heberling, Jim...

Aug 7, 2023

Ruth W. Partridge went home to be with her Lord on Aug 7, 2023

Born on Nov 11, 1928, the only child to Max and Lina (Lewender) Roos, Ruth grew up with other German families on "the Hill" in East McKeesport, PA and didn't learn English until she went to first grade. She graduated from Nyack College...

Aug 6, 2023

Jeffrey Webb, age 60, of Canton passed away August 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. He was born December 25, 1962, in Canton to Richard and Marlene (Spear) Webb and graduated from Glenoak High School. Following high school, Jeffrey enlisted in the Navy and afterwards began his career as a welder, most recently with...

Aug 4, 2023

Paula Marie Perticarini, age 53, of Canton, passed away on Friday August 4, 2023. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 29, 1969 to Stephen and Antoinette Dobos and graduated from Canfield High School, class of 1987. She earned her bachelor and master degrees in education from Youngstown State University. She held elementary teaching positions in St. Christines...