Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2021

Susan Ann Bair, age 74, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  Susan was born in Canton, Ohio on September 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy Henry.  Susan, a graduate of Central Catholic High School and a retired Director of the Latchkey program at Advent Lutheran Church...

Nov 24, 2021

On November 24, 2021, Terry Lee Lutz passed away at age 61, after a long stay at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Terry was born on December 19, 1959, in Canton, Ohio to Daniel and Mary (Humbert) Lutz. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson University and was a minister 29 years. He married Marissa...

Nov 23, 2021

Thelma Mattes, age 96, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born August 17, 1925 to the late Paul and Mae (Haines) Hannah. She was a lifetime resident of Canton and graduated from Timken High School class of 1943 and attended Bowling Green State University. Following school, she was employed by Republic Steel, then Canton City School system...

Nov 21, 2021

Matthew A. Kraner, age 45 of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1976, in Topeka, Kansas to Bill and Kaye (Kington) Kraner.

Matt was a 1995 GlenOak graduate. He was currently working as a supervisor for Goldstar Security. Matt loved traveling, especially cruising with his wife. He...

Nov 20, 2021

Nanette DeMuesy

A wonderful family reunion occurred on November 20, 2021, when Nanette DeMuesy, newly 95, rose from her nursing home bed to join her adored parents Laviora and Adam, and her cherished brothers Dick and Tom. Did you hear the rejoicing?

Cause of death was having exhausted an incredibly full life stuffed with laughter...

Nov 19, 2021

John Richard "Dick" Reynolds, age 83, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 19, 2021. He was born in Canton on March 20, 1938 to the late Carl Edward and Ulia Mae (Johnson) Reynolds and served in the Army National Guard. He was a truck driver by trade for 35 years. Dick was a...

Nov 17, 2021

Kenneth Hileman, age 73 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday evening November 17, 2021 in his home with his family by his side. He was born July 29, 1948, in Akron. Kenneth graduated from Garfield High School in 1966 and then worked for Ohio Edison as a Lineman for 42 years. Mr. Hileman loved woodworking in his shop, making things...

Nov 17, 2021

Arla Jean Escott, age 88, of Canton, Ohio went to her heavenly home on November 17, 2021. She was born September 5, 1933 in Hanoverton, Ohio to Spencer and Mabel (Arter) Sanor and was one of 12 children. She graduated from Randolph High School and dedicated most of her life to raising her 4 children. She enjoyed being outside,...

Nov 12, 2021

Ruth Green was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 12 at age 93.  Ruth was born to Solomon and Tillie Speyer in Massillon, Ohio. She grew up with her darling and protective older brothers, Jack and Harry Speyer.  Ruth married Bernie Ress, and they shared many happy years together...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert L. "Bob" Keefe passed away on November 12, 2021 at the age of 84 following a lengthy illness. Bob was born on November 27, 1936 in Canton to the late John P. and Gladys (Bosch) Keefe. He graduated from Timken High School and served 8 years in the Navy Reserves. He was co-owner of Magna Financial Services Inc.,...

Nov 10, 2021

Life Reflections

Sometimes it's difficult to understand why some things have to be but, in His wisdom God has planned beyond our power to see.  So looking back in tenderness along the path we trod, we cherish the years we had with you and leave the rest to God.

Frank Thomas Maxwell Sr., son of...

Nov 10, 2021

Paul S. Kurtz, age 79, went home to be with the Lord just 5 days short of his 80th birthday. He was born November 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Thelma Irene (Kissinger) Kurtz. A roofer by trade, Paul was an ordained Pastor and Bishop. His delight was preaching the gospel and seeing souls come...

Nov 7, 2021

Charles A. Morgan, Jr., "Ed," former Canton attorney, resident of The Danbury of Massillon, passed away on November 7, 2021. He was 100 ½ years old. Charles ("Ed") lived a full life, and will be greatly missed by his family and a wide range of colleagues and acquaintances. He was a kind and generous man, always with an optimistic...

Nov 7, 2021

Georgiann Manion, age 75, of Hartville, formerly of Randolph and Atwater, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021. She was born in Ravenna on July 27, 1946 to the late Bill and Frances (Johnson) Duncan and graduated from Randolph High School. She worked in the Bakery for Giant Eagle (IGA) in Hartville for many years. She enjoyed playing with...

Nov 5, 2021

Clara Hostetler, age 88, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2021.  She was living at Hennis Care Center of Bolivar for the past five and a half years.

She was born in Orrville on December 16, 1932 to the late Dan and Alta (Hostetler) Schlabach.  She lived in Hartville the...

Nov 4, 2021

Dean Michael Leasure, age 1, of Canton, Ohio passed away on November 4, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital following a year long battle with some heath issues. He was born August 11, 2020 in Akron to Tiffanie Tyman and from day one was a brave boy and had a loving personality. He was always happy, loved everyone he...

Nov 2, 2021

Christine E. Kruman, cherished sister, best friend to many, and passionate philanthropist, passed away on November 2, 2021. She was 72, and lived a life jam-packed with love, laughter, courage, and giving. Chris grew up in Canton, Ohio, where she established her tenacity early on, always challenging her older brother Richard to feats of strength and endurance (especially if...

Nov 2, 2021

Jerome "Whitey" Graber, age 79, of Hartville, passed peacefully at his home on November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie and sister, Mary Overholt. Whitey is survived by children, Daniel J. (Sherry) Graber of Jasper, TN, William D. Graber of Hueytown, AL, Samantha (Anthony) Vitarella, Jeremy Wood, Rudy (Savannah) Costello, and David (Kyleigh) Graber...

Oct 30, 2021

Diane L. Basso, age 74, of North Canton passed away on Saturday October 30, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harold and Audrey (Richardson) Trensey. She married David Basso on December 31, 1966. Preceded in death by her husband David 2014; 2 brothers Dale and Dennis Trensey; and one great-nephew....

Oct 30, 2021

Delilah Mae Hershberger, age 91, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 30, 2021 at Windsor Colonies where she recently resided. She was born in Hartville on June 17, 1930 to the late Elmer and Fannie (Miller) Hershberger. She was an active member of Hartville Mennonite Church (Evermore Community) where she taught Sunday School ...