Obituary Listing

Dec 15, 2021

Louise Gilmore Gibbs, age 89, passed away 12/15/21. A lifetime resident of Canton, Louise was a real estate broker with Pat Hall, Cutler and Dehoff agencies and managed her family's business, The Edgewater Apartments. She will be missed by her 3 children, Richard P. Gibbs (Debra), Robert A. Gibbs (Christine), Julie Churchman (David); 9 grandchildren, Justin Appell, Jeffrey Sloan,...

Dec 14, 2021

Florence Wrocklage, age 89, passed away on December 14, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born August 16, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to John Alden and Marvel (Galford) Staker. Following graduation from Portsmouth High School she earned her bachelor's degree from Wittenburg University and earned her law degree from the University of Wisconsin. While she was...

Dec 11, 2021

Robert (Bobby) L. Rudder, Nov. 20, 1967-Dec. 11, 2021. Preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Rudder. A 1986 graduate of Glen Oak High School. He was a loving son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be missed by everyone that came across his path. Please sign the tribute page.

Dec 11, 2021

Luther Osborne, age 89, of Waynesburg, passed away at home following a long illness with his family by his side on December 11, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1932, in Toe River, North Carolina to Hiram and Minnie (Freeman) Osborne. Luther spent over 40 years in the steel industry, retiring from Canton Casting. He was an avid...

Dec 10, 2021

Jerome Lewis "Jerry" Fassnacht, age 88, of Canton, went home to be with his father in Heaven on Friday December 10, 2021 at Rose Lane Health Center in Massillon. He was born in Ravenna on May 16, 1933 to Rufus and Esther Helen (Jacobsen) Fassnacht and was a Korean War Navy Veteran. He was a retired truck driver for...

Dec 10, 2021

Shari (Sharon) Keblesh, age 64, of Hartville, passed away Friday December 10th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Shari was born July 31, 1957 in Canton, Ohio. Her parents were Nancy (Wallace) and Robert Richeson. Shari is survived by her loving husband Eric Keblesh, sons: Eric, Alex, Timothy and their loving wives; Nicole, Robyn and Tina....

Dec 8, 2021

Neil Gerren passed away at home in the early morning of December 8, 2021 after a valiant 17 month battle with brain cancer. Neil held an impressive lifelong career in technology Dell being his last efforts while supporting and treasuring his family. His many passions included HAM radio, which allowed him to chat with remote islands that his family...

Dec 5, 2021

Ronald Lawrence Spencer, age 72, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born in Akron, OH on November 27, 1949 and retired from Goodyear. He was a member of New Baltimore Church. Ron was a compassionate and caring man.

Survived by his wife of 42 years Karen; 9...

Dec 4, 2021

Marguerite "Peggy" Miller, age 95, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 4, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband Jacob; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by daughters Gail (Jack) Benn, Linda (John) Sanguedolce, Janet Sage; step-daughter Sandra Acerbis; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Anne Zupic.

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Dec 4, 2021

Irene Fern Diller, age 93, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord comforted by family at her side on December 4, 2021. She was born in Goshen, Indiana on February 28, 1928 to the late John Henry Sr. and Barbara (Stutzman) Bender and married Reuben Henry Diller Jr. on November 2, 1951. Together they served under Rosedale...

Dec 4, 2021

Ruth A. Miller, age 72, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 5,1949 to Ernest and Mabel (Schlabach) Weaver. Ruth was a life-long member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Her life revolved around this community, of which she served on many committees and taught...

Dec 3, 2021

Larry Parks, 73, of North Canton, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 3, 2021. Born April 18, 1948, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Irene Parks of South Bethlehem, New York.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol, Children: James Parks (Deanna),...

Dec 2, 2021

Reana Dayton, age 67, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born April 11, 1954, in Canton to the late Thomas and Helen (Chapman) Salisbury. She graduated from Canton South High School and spent time working at Prairie College School, Buckeye Sports Supply, The Hoover Company, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Richard (Butch) Carman, Sr., age 76, passed away August 6, 2022. He retired from J & L Steel after 27 years. He attended Lakeview Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents William and Margaret (Winter) Carman; brothers William and John Carman; and step-brother John Giovanelli. Survived by his wife Donna (Goodchild); daughter Kelly Daughtery (David Dodson);...

Nov 30, 2021

James C. Long "Jim", age 66, of Canton passed away following a brief illness at Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1955, in Cleveland to James K. and Barbara C. (Crew) Long. James graduated from West Geauga High School, attended Case Western University, and graduated from Kent State University. He spent over 40 years as a software...

Nov 30, 2021

Lifelong educator Wilma (Maurer) Werstler passed away November 30, 2021. Born July 4, 1927, she was the daughter of Wilhelm and Nevetta Maurer, and sister of Kenneth Maurer (Betty). Wilma was married to Richard E. Werstler and they had three children, Beth, Jeffrey, and Mark.

After graduating from Wittenberg University in 1948 Wilma started teaching and continued...

Nov 30, 2021

Margaret F. "Mickey" Domer, age 89, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 30, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 26, 1932 to the late Harold and Rose (Geiger) Whittaker. She married Gerald Domer on March 24, 1956 and they were married 53 years. She worked at Western Auto Store, a...

Nov 29, 2021

Lynn Wade Besse, age 83, of North Canton, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday November 29, 2021. He was born in Canton on September 27, 1938 to the late George Henry and Mary Wilma (Kreiner) Besse. Lynn married Mary Ann Grubb on October 6, 1956. He was a minister of Calvary Chapel in Uniontown for 32...

Nov 28, 2021

William "Bill" C. Hogen, age 65 of Canton passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1956, to Ralph and Martha Joann (Stewart) Hogen. Following graduation from high school he enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 30 years. While serving, he was stationed across the world including Kuwait, Qatar, and South Korea....

Nov 28, 2021

Michael F. Phillips, age 59, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 28, 2021. He was born in Canton on February 7, 1962 to Frederick and Mary (Frank) Phillips. Michael spent his career in the electrical repair business, mostly specializing in televisions. He owned his own shop, Phillips Tv Repair for over 20 years.

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