Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2021

Dorothy F. Zellers, age 91, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 1, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1929 in Canton to the late Edwin and Harriett (Sluss) Douglas. Dorothy graduated from McKinley High School and was a member of the school marching band. After graduating, she worked at Polsky's retail store...

Jan 31, 2021

Eileen Harvey, age 91 of North Benton, formerly of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 31, 2021. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 23, 1929 to the late Marshall James and Althea (Stroup) Owen. She had been a wife, mother and homemaker who also worked at Islay's and Monarch. She loved...

Jan 27, 2021

John R. Dyer, age 83, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born as one of 10 on March 29, 1937 in Canton to Raymond and Mary (Brady) Dyer. He attended McKinley High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as an ejection seat specialist. Following...

Jan 27, 2021

Loreen Ruth Libster (nee Worshil), 88, passed away January 27, 2021 in Canton. Beloved wife is survived by her partner in life for 58 years, Neal ; devoted mother of Mitchell (Cindy) Libster, Steve (Anne) Barnett, Brenda (Lloyd) Miller, Larry (Becky) Libster, Richard (Terri) Barnett, Catherine (James) Holloway; cherished grandmother of Melanie (Dan) Barnett Marthaler, Nathan (Marlena) Barnett, Brian...

Jan 25, 2021

Richard Davis Raff III, affectionately known as R.D. to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on Monday, January 25 at the age of 63. R.D. was born on June 29, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Canton, OH. He attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, Kent State University and was a graduate of...

Jan 25, 2021

Frank G. Jones, age 74 of Uniontown passed away following a 5-year fight against a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. He was born August 8, 1946 in Persinger, West Virginia to Charles and Clarinda Geraldine (Morris) Jones and entered the Army in 1963, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he met the love of his life...

Jan 24, 2021

Eleanor May Hill, 89, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 24, 2021 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born on March 7, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter to the late Phillip and Nellie Donizetti.

Eleanor is survived by her loving children Greg (Caroline) Hill, Andrea (Craig Rice) Hill; sister Rita Donizetti; and...

Jan 24, 2021

Sadly, on January 24, 2021 we lost our best friend, our buddy, a husband, father, brother, Grampy, and uncle, John William Zindle to the unforgiving virus of Covid-19. To some he was known as John, to some known as Bill, and if you met him for the first time, he'd firmly shake your hand and say, "Hi, I'm Ed...

Jan 21, 2021

Terry L. Cable, age 62, of Massillon, formerly of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 21, 2021. He was born in Canton on December 11, 1958 and graduated from East Canton High School. Terry was employed by AEP Ohio for 42 years. He was a guy who loved to tinker and could fix anything....

Jan 19, 2021

Barbara Ickes Weaver, age 75, of Canton passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born April 18, 1945 in Fresno, California to Howard and Katherine (Nichol) Ickes. Barbara spent her career in education teaching elementary school at the Canton City Schools for 25 years. She was passionate about traveling and embraced a...

Jan 18, 2021

Glenn William Morris, It is with great sadness to announce that Glenn William Morris, aged 73 passed away suddenly on January 18th, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. He leaves behind his loving partner, Lisa Varavvas. One of Glenn's biggest accomplishments in life was being a father and grandfather. He was a devoted father to his son, Jeff Morris and wife...

Jan 18, 2021

Eric Scott Adams, 54, of Canton, passed away suddenly on Monday January 18, 2021. He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 13, 1966 to Barbara (Clark) Adams and the late Richard C. Adams. Eric graduated from Fairless High School in 1984 and received his Construction Management Degree from Stark State College. Eric loved his work at J. Bowers ...

Jan 17, 2021

Lisa was born January 13, 1959, at St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Earl and Eunice (Brayton) Hudson. She lived in Pomona, Kansas since 2008 moving there from Hartville, Ohio. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Judson College in the 1980's and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Kent State University in 1982. She...

Jan 17, 2021

Richard (Dick) Bestic, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 17th, 2021 with family by his side due to complications from Covid-19. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born May 21st, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Barbara (Radicevic) Bestic. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by son,...

Jan 15, 2021

Philip Schiffbauer age 79 of Hartville passed away Friday morning, January 15, 2021, at his home with his wife of 54 years, Jo-Ann by his side. He was born January 15, 1942 to Paul and Josephine Marie (Powell) Baskett. Following the death of his father, Paul Baskett, Philip was adopted by Edward Schiffbauer. Philip was a member of New...

Jan 15, 2021

W. Roderic Covey, 91, of North Canton, Ohio passed away on Jan. 15, 2021 in his home after a brief illness.  Born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio in 1929 to Robert and Elizabeth (Call) Covey, Rod graduated from high school at age 17 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country. At Navy boot camp he was...

Jan 14, 2021

On January 14, 2021 our beloved Bill fought his final battle in a 30 year war with illnesses. He died at home, surrounded by his family.

Bill was a South Akron kid who graduated from Lincoln Elementary, South High, and Akron University. He was employed by and retired from the Terex Division of General Motors. After retirement,...

Jan 14, 2021

Gaylord Miller, age 67, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 14, 2021. He was born in Hartville, Ohio on November 3, 1953 to the late Mahlon and Edna (Wittmer) Miller. He was owner of Dutchland Masonry. Gaylord was a life long member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and recently attended Faith Bible Fellowship...

Jan 14, 2021

Jack Richard Griffin, age 83, of Uniontown was called home to heaven on Thursday January 14th, 2021. He was born in Akron on March 25th, 1937 to the late Harold Everett and Geraldine Fay (Douglas) Griffin. After graduating from Springfield High School, Jack proudly served in the Army National Guard. He stayed active with the military by volunteering for...

Jan 11, 2021

Heidi Jo Krichbaum, age 55, of Mantua OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 11, 2021. She was born in Ravenna on August 14, 1965 and graduated from Crestwood High School and Maplewood JVS in 1983. She was a dental assistant for Dr. William Miller in Ravenna and Dr. Sales in Louisville. She was a...