Obituary Listing

May 7, 2021

Thomas "Tom" C. Bethel Jr, age 62, of Canton passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 following a brief illness. Tom attended Hoover High School and spent his career in the roofing industry. He loved to fish, hunt, and enjoyed his special relationship with his mom, LeRyne.

Tom is preceded in death by his dad Richard Druckenbrod. He...

May 5, 2021

Diana Mae Heckel, age 60, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021. She was born in Hancock, Michigan, January 26, 1961 to the late Fred and Mae (Ylitalo) Jones. Diana graduated from Houghton High School in 1979, Michigan Technological University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, and a Master of Science Degree...

May 5, 2021

Bernice E. O'Wesney, age 103, passed away on May 5, 2021 following a short illness. Bernice was born February 25, 1918 in Canton to Wilbur and Hazel (Choffin) Deckerd.

On September 29, 1940 she married John O'Wesney, they were married 38 years until he passed away in 1978. In addition to her parents and husband she was...

May 4, 2021

Evelyn Lorine Miller, age 94, of Uniontown, called home to Heaven on Tuesday May 4, 2021. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on October 23, 1926 to the late Everett and Nancy Hester (Toncray) Brown. She met Robert C. Miller in West Virgina and they married in 1948. Together they attended both Canton Baptist Temple and Central Baptist Church....

May 2, 2021

Joel Raiford Bennett, age 65 of Massillon, passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born August 10, 1955 in Adel, Georgia to Whiley Raiford and Edna Mae (Thompson) Bennett.

Joel was a member of Southside Church of God in Alliance. He was a Truck Driver for Thomas...

May 2, 2021

Bernadine J. Nickels, age 97 of Massillon passed away Sunday morning May 2, 2021 at home with her daughter Pamela by her side. She was born August 4, 1923 in Cleveland to John and Mary (Talicska) Spisak and graduated from St. Margaret High School in Cleveland, Class of 1940. Betty, right after high school, had the opportunity to dance...

May 1, 2021

John Henry Yoder, age 69, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021. He was born at home in Uniontown, Ohio on April 6, 1952 to the late Wallace and Ida (Zook) Yoder. He went to church with  Alice "Arlene" Lapp and they married on her 19th birthday July 24, 1971. John retired...

Apr 30, 2021

Sandra Salamon, age 96, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Private services will be held for the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Canton Christian Home. Please sign the guest book.

Apr 30, 2021

Laura Mae (Doebbeling) Tabacchi, born November 3, 1923 passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021, at the age of 97 after a wonderfully full and blessed life.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Frederich and Orpha Doebbeling; siblings, Kenneth, Opal (Irene), Freida, Margurite, Harry and Robert; her husband, Fred Tabacchi; daughter, Terri Tabacchi-Legg; son, Larry...

Apr 28, 2021

Alan E. Cohn, age 66, of North Canton, passed away April 28, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL to David and Yvonne (Levy) Cohn, and following graduation from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he moved to Akron where he entered a lifelong career in the Commercial Truck Tire Industry, most recently with Pressure Systems International. His career...

Apr 26, 2021

Nancy Jean Firestone, 86, born July 24, 1934, passed away April 26, 2021 after battling advanced COPD. She was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma while her mother was caring for her dying father. His last words were "isn't she pretty!" upon seeing his new granddaughter. Nancy Graduated from Lehman High school in 1952. She was a gifted extemporaneous speaker and...

Apr 25, 2021

Barbara A. Adams, 90, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 25th, 2021. Barb was born in Punxsutawney, PA to Mona (Adams) Clark and Walter Clark. Barb loved her job of 22 years at Massillon State Hospital. She loved doing puzzle books, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Barb is survived by her children...

Apr 24, 2021

Laura Marie Salem, 94, and lovingly referred to as "Grammie", wife of the late William Salem, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her treasured family.

She was born in Michigan City, In., to the late Lawrence and Iva Mae Acuff.  Laura was a 1945 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School.

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Apr 22, 2021

George "Butch" Nemet, age 74, of Randolph passed away April 22, 2021 in his home. He was born November 10, 1946 in Akron to George J. and Helen (Weaver) Nemet. He is a graduate of Green High School and was very proud to have received his college degree in Auto Mechanics. He was drafted into the Army and served...

Apr 22, 2021

Bob Polen, age 89, of Canton, passed away Thursday April 22, 2021. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mary (Hooper) Polen. He married Virginia McCall and was an Army Veteran serving time in Germany. He retired from Republic Steel, the transportation department. During retirement, he enjoyed being part of the...

Apr 20, 2021

Shirley L. Eubank, age 84, of Canton passed away on April 20, 2021. She was born February 17, 1937 to Emerson and Vesta (Baird) Linerode. Shirley graduated from McKinley High School and Aultman School of Nursing.  She worked the majority or her career at Planned Parenthood of Stark County.  She was an active member of the Church of the...

Apr 19, 2021

Betty (Betsy) W. Oby passed away on April 19, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was born in Delaware, Ohio to Joseph and Nancy (Skidmore) Wheeler on January 7, 1930.  She graduated from Willis High School where she was a cheerleader and band member, and then worked at Ohio Wesleyan University where she met her husband David Oby....

Apr 14, 2021

Elinor Vera Knop, age 92, of Canton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Elinor was born in Canton to the late Edward and Myrtle (Boydelatour) Okey. She was a pianist for over 40 years providing live rehearsal music and support for the various performances of the Canton Ballet. Elinor was also...

Apr 13, 2021

George H. Johnson, age 91, of Canton passed away in his home with his family by his side Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born September 24, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Kennedy) Johnson. Following graduation from Bay Village High School, George enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. He then attended Miami...

Apr 11, 2021

Vera P. Heisler, age 75, of Canton, and for the past 8 years a resident of Belair Community in Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was born in Canton on July 21, 1945. She was at McKinley High School for many years helping with special need children. She retired from Siffrin ...