Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2022

The family of Shirley Willen Shorr is saddened to share the peaceful passing of their beloved mother and grandmother on the morning of September 21, 2022 at Cedar Village in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1926 to Ben and Lillian (Halpern) Willen.

Shirley spent most of her 95 years in Canton...

Sep 18, 2022

Mary Jane Schellhase, age 95, of Canton, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 18th at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton after a long illness. Mary Jane was born November 25, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio to Raymond V. and Margaret B. Lorentz. She graduated from Lehman High School in 1944 and attended Kent State University from 1945 to 1947. She...

Sep 17, 2022

Mattie Kempf Kanagy, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2022. Born on December 28,1935 in Middlefield, Ohio, she made her home in Hartville, Ohio. Mattie was a homemaker and opened her home as a babysitter to many children.  She was later employed by the Hartville Kitchen Restaurant and the Kaufman Center. Mattie enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2022

George Thomas Matthews of North Canton, Ohio went to be with his Lord, on Friday, September 16th, 2022, surrounded by his dearly loved family. George was born on March 9th, 1935, in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank and Emily (Herron) Matthews. He was a 1952 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School.

He attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton...

Sep 13, 2022

Kevin Scott Snider, 57 of Hartville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on September 13. A lifelong resident of Hartville, Kevin graduated from Lake High School class of 1983. Kevin spent the majority of his career in the construction and concrete businesses. Kevin enjoyed hunting and fishing, drawing and working on his cars.

Kevin is preceded in...

Sep 13, 2022

Dianne Marie Carnahan, age 79, of Hartville, passed away on September 13, 2022. She was born May 5, 1943, in Canton to Willard and Grace (Myers) Evans and graduated from Waterloo High School. Dianne was a past member of the Hartville Church of the Brethren and spent 30 years as a local school bus driver, 10 with Waterloo Schools...

Sep 8, 2022

Mary Katherine Cline, 92, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Community.

Born May 7, 1930 in Philippi, WV she was the daughter of the late Hazel Norris and Bernard B. Norris.

Mary K. was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Cline on February 5,1997; and one...

Sep 8, 2022

Harold B. Mostov, age 75, of Canton passed away on September 8, 2022, at Rose Lane Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born to Roy and Ann (Fogel) Mostov on May 15, 1947, in Canton, Ohio and is a graduate of McKinley High School. Harold was drafted into the Army and spent time stationed in Germany. He...

Sep 7, 2022

Nathaniel Mavin Brewer, age 14, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 7, 2022. He was born in Ravenna on June 4, 2008 and was a Freshman at Lake High School. At school, he played trombone in the Jazz, Marching and Concert Bands. Nathaniel loved to attend The Chapel in Green, participated in small...

Sep 6, 2022

Darrell Ray Troyer, age 56, of Hartville, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 26, 1966 in Canton to Eli "Bill" and Judy (Wile) Troyer. He was a heavy equipment operator for many companies including Bontrager and Independence Excavating. He enjoyed many things outdoors and NASCAR.

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Sep 5, 2022

Joseph Barrett Mohr was born March 30, 1977, and he brought a joy and light into this world. He passed away on Monday September 5, 2022. All one needed to do was look into his eyes, his smile, and feel his hugs to know you were blessed with his compassion and love. He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 31, 2022

Jennie J. Opeka, age 89, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022. Born on April 25, 1933 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Catherine Meglich. She retired from Acme Fresh Market. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and her grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children...

Aug 31, 2022

William (Bill) Kinsley, 89, went to be with our Lord & Savior on August 31, 2022.

He was the son of Norman & Goldie Kinsley (deceased) and one of eight children.

He served in the US Navy. He lived in the Hartville/Uniontown, Ohio area until moving to North Ft. Myers several years ago. He was...

Aug 29, 2022

Helen E. Kerr age 92 passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. In addition to her parents William and Leora Kerr, she was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Clifford Shepperd and nephew Dean Shepperd. A graduate of McKinley High School, she was a secretary for various businesses in Cleveland. Helen had a passion for all...

Aug 26, 2022

Beverly "Jeanne" (Russell) Swartz, age 87, of Canton, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Canton on March 31, 1935 to the late Allen and Ruth (Baum) Russell. She graduated from Bolivar High School and worked at Hercules Engines until starting her family. She married Charlie Swartz October 2,...

Aug 26, 2022

William E. "Bill" Myers, Jr., age 88, of Hartville and Bradenton, Fl, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022. He was born in Valley Grove, West Virginia, on March 11, 1934, to the late William "Ed" Sr. and Anna (Reven) Myers, and remained devoted to them. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and owned Western Auto Supply Co....

Aug 24, 2022

Richard Joseph Franick

On August 24, 2022 Rick peacefully journeyed from our arms into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept.17, 1951.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Ethel Franick, his daughter Tamara Mallett, sister, Barbara Svetic and brothers Jack and Tom...

Aug 23, 2022

Jack Cash, age 88, of Canton passed away, August 23, 2022, following a brief illness. He was born as an only child on July 31, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Fred and Helen (Laughter) Cash and graduated from Garfield High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and graduated from Indiana State University with a...

Aug 22, 2022

Frank X. Hund, age 84, passed away Monday August 22, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born August 2, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois to Carl and Mary (Barton) Hund. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame University where he played and was captain of the golf team. Frank was passionate about golf at a young age and...

Aug 22, 2022

Penny (Penelope) K. Sunderland, 71, passed away on Monday August 22, 2022 after a long battle with diabetes. Penny was born on June 12, 1951 to David and Hazel Crooks in Lyndhurst, Ohio. After graduating from Brush High School in 1969, she studied briefly at Kent State University, but left after the shootings in 1970 to pursue other goals....