Obituary Listing

Sep 13, 2021

John (Jack) Stewart Timpe of Jupiter, Fla., passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Jack was born April 14, 1948, in Southern Ohio. Jack attended school in Canton, where he graduated from Lehman High School, and received an accounting degree from Kent State University.

Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Japan during the...

Sep 13, 2021

Alan Linde, age 74, passed away September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas following an extended illness. He was born September 1, 1947, in Canton, Ohio to Stanford and Ruthanne (Jacobson) Linde. Alan graduated from Lehman High School, Northwestern University, and obtained his master's in business from Syracuse University and spent his career in the internet business.

Alan...

Sep 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Hisey, age 89, passed away on September 11, 2021 in Simpsonville, South Carolina.  Barbara graduated from Lehman High School in 1950.  She was a life-long member of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio where she was a member of the Welshimer Sunday School Class.  She was also a teacher in the 6th grade Sunday School Class for...

Sep 11, 2021

Burton Vander, age 94, our beloved father, of Canton passed away September 11, 2021, at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born June 3, 1927, in Canton to Joseph and Tillie (Berkman) Vander and graduated from McKinley High School. He was in the Navy towards the end of World War II and owned and operated  United Specialty Company...

Sep 8, 2021

Elaine M. Fidler, age 72, of Plain Township, passed away Wednesday evening. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Frances (Kuklewicz) Mejstrik. Elaine retired from Mercy Medical Center and was a strong supporter of Stark County Humane Society, McKinley Museum, and the Akron Zoo. She was also a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church of...

Sep 8, 2021

Irene Miller, age 90, of Hartville, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 8, 2021. She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on May 16, 1931 to the late Jerry S. and Clara (Miller) Miller. Irene met the love of her life, Willis J. Miller, on the muck farm in Hartville. They married April 23, 1950. She...

Sep 3, 2021

On September 2, 2021, the world lost one of its earthly angels, Linda K. Psomiades, age 74, who went to heaven after a long battle with dementia. Linda was born on April 11, 1947 to Carl R. 'Bud' and Jeanne Lothamer in Canton, Ohio.   A 1965 graduate of Glenwood High School, she then completed her degree in French and...

Aug 31, 2021

James A. Knoch, age 70, passed away August 31, 2021, at his home in Uniontown after a 6-month brave battle with lung cancer. He was born March 4, 1951 and grew up in Canton. He is a graduate of Perry High School class of 1969 and Kent State University class of 1973. James had a passion for golf and...

Aug 30, 2021

Janice (Jenkins) Baker, age 83, of North Canton, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, in her residence. She was born April 13, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia to Harold and Juanita Jenkins. The family lived in Denison, Texas and Durant, Oklahoma, before relocating to Jackson, Ohio in 1945. Jan graduated from Jackson High School and Ohio University where she...

Aug 30, 2021

Jocelyn Dover, age 69, of Canton, passed away on Monday August 30, 2021. She was born in the Philippines on October 16, 1951 to Francisco and Lourdes Ua-o. She was a mother (Ina) and grandmother (Lola) who loved leopard prints and bamboo, her  Philippine and American Flags and the countries cultures, the colors red and pink and enjoyed collecting...

Aug 29, 2021

Neal Norman Libster, age 95, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Canton. Neal attended and finished one quarter at Ohio State University before entering the Army and serving as an Army Staff Sergeant in Germany for two years. He was present at the Battle of The Bulge. Neal was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, received the Combat...

Aug 28, 2021

Bruce E. Johnson, age 65, passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Canton on September 20, 1955, to Chester E. and Arlene L. (Grovemiller) Johnson and graduated from Perry High School class of 1974. Bruce was a lifelong resident of the Canton area and spent his career as an auto technician, most recently...

Aug 28, 2021

Helen M. Eckroate, age 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 28 at Canton Christian Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jerome J. "Jerry" Eckroate and her son, Jerry A. "Jay" Eckroate. Survived by daughters Debbie (Mark) Stephens and Chari (Bill) Reno; granddaughters Cari (Jamie) Reno, Kelly Reno, and Jessica (Cris) Lynn;...

Aug 26, 2021

Pat S. Guthridge, age 88, of Hartville passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Altercare of Hartville. She was born on January 10, 1933, in Youngstown to John and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Sennett and is a graduate of Ursuline High School class of 1951 and attended Youngstown College and Stark State College. In 1969 she moved to North Canton with...

Aug 24, 2021

Joseph Edward Lesho Jr., age 72, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 24, 2021. He was born in Akron on April 29, 1949 to the late Joseph E. Sr. and Josephine Lesho. He was a graduate of Lake High School and by trade was a carpenter working in Historic Preservation.

He is survived by his...

Aug 23, 2021

Samuel "Jay" George, age 97, of Jackson Township, passed away on Monday August 23, 2021 at Altercare of Louisville. He was born in Marlboro, Ohio on July 17, 1924 to the late Lester and Velma George. He graduated from Timken High School and was an Army WW II Veteran. Jay's career as an Industrial Engineer ranged from positions at...

Aug 20, 2021

Dolores "Dory" Jean Adamczyk, age 92, of Hartville, passed away surrounded by her family on August 19, 2021. Dolores "Dory" was born in New Castle, PA, on February 14, 1929, a daughter of the late John and Mary Walko. Dolores graduated in 1947 from New Castle High School. She met the love of her life, John Adamczyk, at a...

Aug 18, 2021

Janis F. Menefee, age 86, of Uniontown, joined the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Survived by children, Denise Harding, Linda (Rick) Kuhn, David (Cindy) Menefee; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and brother, Bill. Janis was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Deborah; parents  and 3 siblings. The family would like to thank grandson, Scott for his...

Aug 17, 2021

Trudy Gardner, age 75, of Old Fort, North Carolina formerly of Mogadore passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born in Alliance to the late Harry and Rita (Kress) Miller. Trudy retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Company. She enjoyed reading and traveling to new places.

In addition to her parents Trudy was preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2021

Steven J. Ready, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 14th from cardiac arrest. He was born in Omaha, NE on January 17, 1950, and graduated from Lehman High School in 1969. He served as a Bailiff for the Canton Municipal Court, before joining the Stark County Sherriff's Office in 1978. During his tenure Steven attended the...