Obituary Listing

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 ...

Oct 29, 2021

Jacob A. Cernik, age 64, of Hartville formerly of Canton, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 29, 2021 after a 15 year struggle with dementia.  He was born in Canton on January 8, 1957 to the late Jacob Jr. and Sylvia Sue (Buchanan) Cernik and graduated from Canton South High School. He was retired from Ford...

Oct 27, 2021

Donald Paul Wiley age 62, of Hudson and formerly North Canton, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2021. He was born June 25, 1959, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to David and Ruth (Jones) Wiley. Don was a graduate of Grove City College and obtained his law degree from the University of Akron. He was a partner at Baker, Dublikar,...

Oct 27, 2021

Ruby Mae Bair, age 90, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 27, 2021. She was born in Louisville on May 17, 1931 to the late Arthur and Katherine (Schaefer) Kandel. She graduated from Middlebranch High School, trained in stenography and bookkeeping and upon graduation was employed as a secretary at the Hoover Company....

Oct 26, 2021

Nancy Fuller Pickles of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born in Opelika, Alabama, on July 16,1934, the daughter of John Z, and Jean Ward Fuller. She graduated from Auburn University in 1956 with a degree in Elementary Education and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She taught school in Pensacola,...

Oct 25, 2021

Bernice Pereira, age 45, of Rocky Hill, CT passed away on October 25, 2021 in her home with her family by her side following a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born November 28, 1975 in Manchester to John and Frances (Allshouse) Daily and graduated from Manchester High School. She spent almost 20 years in the banking industry...

Oct 21, 2021

Anna M. Fetrow, age 93 of Canton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center where she was surrounded by her children. Anna was born December 1, 1927 in Canton, Ohio to Leroy Sylvester and Anna Marie (Portman) Nist.

As a longtime member of The First Evangelical Congregational...

Oct 19, 2021

Jane O'Leary Hines, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 19, 2021 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Jane passed away quietly with her husband at her side. Jane and Skip had been married 48 years.

Born Jane Mary O'Leary Dec 5, 1932 in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of...

Oct 17, 2021

David M. Rennels Jr. of Hartville died on October 17, 2021, as a result of MDS blood cancer. Born June 3,1948 in Alliance, Ohio to D. M. Rennels and Elizabeth H. Rennels, he graduated from Alliance High School and Wittenberg University. David spent his entire career within the Bemis Corporation's MACtac self adhesives business. He held positions in sales,...

Oct 17, 2021

Andrew David Sommers, 71, entered the presence of Jesus on October 17, 2021. Know to all as "Dave," he was born on November 11, 1949, to the late Andrew and Saloma Sommers. Dave was a devoted husband, dad, brother, and grandpa. He had the innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life, was willing to drop...

Oct 14, 2021

Paul Joe "Joe" Baumgartner, age 66, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, October 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Washington, PA on November 10, 1954 to the late Irvin "Herb" and Betty Jane (Raipe) Baumgartner. He retired from Allegheny Technologies in Louisville. He enjoyed fishing and family....

Oct 14, 2021

Verna M. Gingerich died peacefully and was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, 9 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born October 23, 1919 to Moses Sr. and Lydia (Stutzman) Gingerich near Kingsdown, Ford County Kansas. As a baby, she traveled with her parents and four older siblings (Jonas, Elizabeth, Noah...

Oct 10, 2021

Donald A. Ubel went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind his wife, Revea; son, Dan; two daughters, Kristen Perry and Heidi Zalliger; two stepchildren, Richard Davis and Sandy Davis; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother, Dick (Diana) Ubel of New Ulm, Minnesota; nephew, David Ubel and two nieces, Dennise Kuester and Jessica Gotvald of Minnesota. He...