Obituary Listing

Jul 9, 2020

Mary Rebecca (Cottrell) Nichols, age 90, completed her earthly race on July 9, 2020. She battled leukemia with courage and bravery.  She remained faithful and joyful until the very end. Mary will have many jewels in her crown.

She was born March 11, 1930 in Oka, West Virginia, Calhoun County to the late Rev. Hobert Lee and...

Jul 3, 2020

Joan (Pope) Halter, age 84, of Louisville, passed away on Friday morning July 3, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio June 23, 1936 to Benjamin and Helen Pope and moved to Canton at age 5. She was a 1954 graduate of McKinley High School and played in the band. She graduated from Kent State in 1960. Joan was...

Jul 2, 2020

Beatrice Shirley (Rosker) Pearlman was born in Akron, Ohio on November 18, 1919, to Morris and Gussie Rosker and passed away  in Mequon, Wisconsin on July 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister Fannie  (Rosker) Freedman, and brothers Samuel and Benjamin Rosker. In Massillon, Ohio she attended public schools and graduated from Washington High School where...

Jun 30, 2020

Emma June Garmier, age 100, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2020 at St. Lukes Lutheran Community where she resided for 8 years. She was born in Catlettsburg, Kentucky on June 2, 1920 to the late Roy and Garnett (Kits) Shannon. She married Walter W. Garmier and they celebrated 70 years of marriage before his passing...

Jun 28, 2020

Charles Slaybaugh Jr.

Chuck passed peacefully at home on June 28, 2020, surrounded by family.

While our culture seems to give its highest praise to movie stars and athletes, it's worth noting the quiet yet but profound impact of a life such as Chuck's.

Faith was central in Chuck's life. He strove to...

Jun 26, 2020

Dale McKissick, age 73, of Uniontown, passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2020. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late William and Queena (Ayers) McKissick. Dale was an US Army Veteran and worked at BF Goodrich, Uniroyal Goodrich and Michelin. He was a member of P & O Hunting and Fishing Club, he also enjoyed golfing and...

Jun 25, 2020

Kenneth Ray McPeek passed away on June 25 at the age of 86.  He now joins his wife Nancy, who passed in 2012.  He was a devoted husband and father, and dedicated to serving his community.  Ken was an exceptional person - he possessed unerring integrity, a generous heart, and a desire to see the best in everyone and...

Jun 24, 2020

Beloved Dr. Robert J. Ripich peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in his slice of paradise at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL. He was wrapped in his daughter's arms and surrounded by his family. His time on earth with us was cut too short because we believe he simply lived a full life in much...

Jun 24, 2020

Ali Harp, born in Canton on April 05, 1939, passed away on June 24 due to complications after a stroke in January. Ali graduated from TVHS in 1957, where he excelled in track and football. He then attended Purdue University, studying electrical engineering. He retired in 2000 from Ohio Power in Canton and AEP in Columbus. He was with...

Jun 23, 2020

Raymond S.C. Blackmore, age 85, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Samuel and Jesse (Simpkins) Blackmore. Raymond was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.  He had a passion for the library, reading and for collectibles. He was a member and past treasurer of...

Jun 22, 2020

James Arthur Sturznickel Jr., age 52, of North Canton, formerly of Strongsville, passed away Monday morning, June 22, 2020. He was born May 11, 1968 in Berea to James F. and Penny (Conley) Sturznickel.

Jim was a 1986 Hoover High School graduate where he played soccer and he continued playing soccer at John Carroll University, graduating in...

Jun 21, 2020

Earl R. Carpenter, age 90, of Uniontown, passed on Sunday June 21, 2020. He was born in Summit County on December 12, 1929 to the late Clyde Earl and Nettie (Stanley) Carpenter, graduate of Stow High School and attended Kent State. He was a life time member of the Church of Christ in which he served as an Elder...

Jun 21, 2020

Nancy Jane Sommers, 75, peacefully entered the presence of Jesus on June 21, 2020. She was born on June 3,1945 to the late Abe and Leora Troyer. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and touched the lives of many children and families. She loved to dote on her 12 grandchildren (Lanay, Keragan, Althea, Roman, Maci, Paxton, Jackson,...

Jun 21, 2020

Michael Gold, of Louisville, Ohio, died peacefully at his home on Father's Day, June 21, 2020. He was born October 21, 1938 in New York City, to Murray Abraham and Effie (Friedman) Gold. He spent his early years in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was raised by his father, and his stepmother, Celia (Donner) Gold. Michael graduated from Hillhouse...

Jun 18, 2020

The man with the quickest wit, George Braden passed away with family at his side June 18, 2020. He was born in Akron Ohio, on April 26, 1938, the son of the late George C. and Beatrice Shively Braden.

Predeceased by sister Brenda Braden Finley and survived by sister Marilyn Braden Sechler, children Curt Braden (Dee), Pamela...

Jun 15, 2020

Russell "Bill" Jordy, Sr., age 89 of Canton, Ohio passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Danbury of Massillon. He was born August 17, 1930 to Russell W. and Mary Jordy in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1948, served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army from 1951-1953, he was also a...

Jun 15, 2020

Beverly Irene Johnson Kunkler, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on June 15 with her husband Albert by her side. She leaves behind her loving husband Albert; daughters Gail Troyer (Randy McQuaid) and Vickie Hall (David); grandchildren Chad and Kyle Hall (Alisha), Tyler (Courtney) and Trent Troyer; great-grandchildren Adriana, Grant and Isaiah Hall, Tanner Hall, Ryan and Ava Troyer; and...

Jun 12, 2020

Deloris Demitra Dennis, age 90, passed into eternal memory June 12, 2020, peacefully at home with her family.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 17, 1929 to the late John and Margaret (Hoopes) Rodis, Deloris graduated from Boardman High School where she played clarinet in the marching band and crack-the-whip on ice skates. She attended Carnegie Tech...

Jun 10, 2020

Wilma Troyer, age 77, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 10, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1942 to the late Andrew and Nettie (Schlabach) Helmuth, married Wallace H. Troyer on September 13, 1962, and lived in Hartville all her life except for the three years she lived in Homeworth, Ohio.

Jun 9, 2020

Susan passed away at her home, after several loving goodbyes, with her family at her side, after a (5)-five year battle with breast cancer. She lived her life to the fullest, and viewed life as a gift from God, that is precious, including the sanctity of life.

Susan's life can be summed up in a quote given...