Anna Hershberger
Apr 21, 2026
Anna Hershberger, age 87, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2026. She was born in Hartville as one of 6 to the late Levi and Ellen (Byler) Mast and attended Hartville School. Anna was known for her hard work and caring for her family both young and old. Anna spent time cleaning houses around...
Judy Melchior
Apr 18, 2026
Judy Melchior passed away on April 18, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Bill and Beverly (Phillips) Yoerns.
Judy was a 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School where she met Pete, her high school sweetheart and husband of 48 years.
She was known for her kindness and loving spirit. She...
Jack
Apr 18, 2026
John W. “Jack” Hartley, age 78, of North Canton, passed away April 18, 2026. He was born in Cleveland on April 26,1947, to Elijah and Helen (Roush) Hartley. He graduated from Warrensville Heights High School and Bowling Green State University, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. His college years prepared him well for his future...
Brian R. Koch
Apr 15, 2026
Brian Richard Koch passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was the son of Richard and Virginia (DePaul) Koch, and brother of the late Susan Toomey, and he is survived by his wife Karen; sons Richard (Beth Shaw) and Brent (Miranda Diesz); daughter Kendall (Joshua Cercone); sister Carol Schenck and partner Eric Lauck; Aunt Mary Jane Koch; sister-in-law and...
Richard Leroy Hannum
Apr 13, 2026
Richard Leroy Hannum, age 76, of Canton, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Richard was born on May 8, 1949, in Zainesville, Ohio to Charles and Alice (nee Bay) Hannum. Richard was a simple man, he loved dogs, fishing, and watching football.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Judy, Nancy, Jeannie, and Pam, and brothers-in-law, Charles and Henry.
Richard will...
Dorothy Louise Kleski
Apr 12, 2026
Dorothy L. Kleski, age 96, passed away April 12, 2026. She was born and raised in Akron by parents Virgil and Evelyn Rose.
She is preceded in death by husbands Bruce Neal, the love of her life, and John Kleski Sr. Those who remain to love her still are her daughter and son-in-love Susan and Jim Brooks, Tierra Verde FL, brother...
Sharon Shinko
Apr 11, 2026
Sharon Shinko, age 73, of North Canton passed away April 11, 2026. She was born in Canton on May 25, 1952, to Robert and Mary (Thompson) Howard. Sharon dedicated her life to music and was an organist, playing for many different churches across Northeastern Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert.
Sharon is survived by her mother Mary; children...
Adrian Allenbaugh
Apr 10, 2026
Adrian Allenbaugh, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2026. He was born in Ashland County Ohio on August 27, 1966. He was raised by Enos and Nettie Kurtz in Hartville, Ohio and was a member of Evermore Community Church, (formerly Hartville Mennonite,) where he was baptized. He was a graduate of Southgate School and worked at...
Don Ensminger
Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Don Ensminger, age 89, slipped the surly bonds of this Earth and transcended to kiss the face of God and join his beloved son Tim in the everlasting hereafter.
Don was born in Suffield, Ohio; February 10th, 1937; son of Allan and Gladys Ensminger. He attended High School in Waverly, Nebraska where he met and married the...
Samuel Keith
Apr 8, 2026
Samuel Keith, age 76, of Uniontown, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1949, in Ft. Walton Beach, FL on the Eglin Air Force Base and spent his childhood moving across the country as an Air Force child. He has fond memories of growing up in Florida and Texas and enjoyed his time in...
Ruth M. Van Hala
Apr 6, 2026
Ruth M. Van Hala, age 100 of North Canton formerly of Rocky River, Ohio passed away Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton. Ruth was born April 2, 1926, in Pontiac, Michigan to Mark N. and Addi (Lamb) Williamson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of sixty-seven years, Henry A....
Connie Witmer
Apr 6, 2026
Connie Witmer passed away on April 6, 2026.
Connie was born Constance Ruth Pontius on March 24, 1934, to Sherman and Olive Pontius of Hartville. She graduated from Hartville High School. She married Roger Witmer of Ashland, Ohio and settled in Hartville until moving to Canton in 1963. She was a member of the Keeler Class at Grace United Church of...
Dr. Frederick K. Peters, DDS.
Apr 3, 2026
Frederick Karl Peters, age 90, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away on April 3, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Strasburg, Ohio to the late Foster and Irene Peters.
Fred grew up on his family farm in Strasburg where he learned the lessons of hard work and humility which defined his life. A graduate of...
Gail Rownd
Apr 1, 2026
Gail Tomlin Rownd passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 80. The past year and a half Gail lived near her sister in southwest Florida. Prior to that, she was a lifelong resident of Canton.
Gail is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Rownd, their daughter Lora Rownd, her parents Homer & Justine Tomlin & her...
Clyde Minnis
Apr 1, 2026
Clyde R. Minnis, 63, is now with his Savior. He was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa. on Father’s Day June 17, 1962 to Clyde and Jerri Minnis. He passed on April Fools’ Day, 2026.
Although Clyde had life long health challenges, he was a joy to many. Clyde was truly blessed being loved by so many wonderful people.
He liked singing and playing...
Donald E. Myers
Mar 31, 2026
Donald Eugene Myers was born April 28, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Ohio, Don lived most of his life in Lake Township. He grew up on a farm in Hartville and graduated from Greentown High School in 1948, and Otterbein College in 1952. He served in Korea (U.S. Army, 1952-54)...
David A. Fornash
Mar 30, 2026
David A. Fornash, 76, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1949, in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Charles and Veda (Arnold) Fornash.
Dave was a 1968 graduate of McKinley High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He dedicated 30+ years...
Donna M Palmer
Mar 30, 2026
Donna M. Palmer, age 91 of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on January 15, 1935, in Wooster, Ohio to the late George and Anna (nee Beck) Wirth. From her love of travel, Donna founded and owned Palmer Travel in Canton, Ohio for 42 years. An active member of the community, Donna was...
Linda Kohn
Mar 27, 2026
Linda Sue Kohn, age 78, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Linda was preceded in death by parents Louis Reitzen and Sylvia (Salba) Reitzen, and by beloved daughter, Lisa Kohn.
Linda is survived by spouse Joseph (Joe) Kohn; daughter Michelle (Kohn) Kisner; son-in-law Russ Kisner; and cherished granddaughter Sophia Kisner.
Born on November 9, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Linda...
John "Jeff" Strayer Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
John “ Jeff “ Frank Strayer, Jr.
John “Jeff ” Strayer Jr., 89, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Jeff was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late Margaret Quinn Strayer and John Frank Strayer, and spent the great majority of his life living, working, and serving his community in Canton. He dearly loved his two younger...
