Nancy Jane Sommers
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,...
Michael Gold
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...
George F. Braden
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...
Russell "Bill" Jordy
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...
Beverly Irene Kunkler
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...
Deloris Demitra Dennis
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...
Wilma Troyer
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.
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Susan Portyrata
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...
Barbara Achauer
Jun 9, 2020
Barbara Schoman Achauer went to be with the Lord June 9, 2020 with her loving Son's at her side. Barbara was born in Canton, Ohio to her parents Benjamin S. Schoman and Grace M. Schoman. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She attended Kent State University where she received her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and her...
Warren Dale Wise
Jun 6, 2020
Warren D. Wise, age 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born in Canton to Forrest and Dorothy (Wagner) Wise. Warren was a graduate of McKinley High School and an Army veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He retired from the Danner Press after 35 years and was a member of the American Legion Post...
Thomas Haren
Jun 6, 2020
Thomas James Haren (age 66) passed from Earth on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from COVID-19. Tom was born February 5th , 1954 to Virginia and Francis Haren. Tom grew up in a large Catholic family in Louisville, Ohio and graduated from Louisville High School in 1973. He enlisted in the military (Texas) and served honorably in Germany. Tom lost...
Mark S. Thompson
Jun 3, 2020
Mark S. Thompson, age 58, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in The Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron. He was born September 12, 1961 in Canton.
Mark is survived by his mother, Barbara Slezak; father, Bill Thompson; brothers, Dean and Scott Thompson, Chris Slezak; sister, Tiffany Pepper and numerous nieces and nephews....
Joann G. (Garland) Dowell
Jun 1, 2020
JoAnn Dowell passed away peacefully at age 91 on Monday, June 1, 2020. Born in Huntington, WV to Asa and Olrena Garland, JoAnn attended Randolph Macon Women's College and The Ohio State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology.
JoAnn and her husband, Glenn Coe Dowell Jr., were residents of Canton, OH,...
Lee H. Zimmerman
May 30, 2020
Lee H. Zimmerman, age 70, of Lake Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was born October 30, 1949 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kenneth and Dortha (Bamfield) Zimmerman. Lee graduated from Lake High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University.
Lee was the Vice President of Sales & Marketing and a Principal...
Daryl D. Giey
May 30, 2020
Daryl D. Giey, age 94 of North Canton passed away May 30, 2020 in his residence. He was born April 28, 1926 in Canton to Lucille (Wells) and Horace Giey.  He graduated from Timken High School in 1944. After moving to North Canton, he met Marilyn (Surbey) and they were married in 1954 giving them 66 years of marriage....
William D. Boswell
May 29, 2020
William D. Boswell, age 92, passed away quietly at home on May 29, 2020. Eight weeks without his Baby was long enough. Julia passed away on March 30, 2020. They were married 73 years.
In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys; brother, Wayne, and sister Donna. He is...
Ruth Ann Southerland- Reynolds
May 28, 2020
Ruth Ann Southerland- Reynolds, age 82, of Hartville, passed away on Thursday morning May 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Canton on December 24, 1937 to the late Chester and Clara (Grossenbacher) Machamer. Ruth worked at her family's market on Swamp St., Lawsons/Dairy Mart, the IGA and Giant Eagle. She retired just 2...
Deborah A. Winkler
May 24, 2020
Deborah A. Winkler, age 65, of Uniontown, joined her Heavenly family on Sunday morning May 24, 2020. She was born in Barberton, OH on May 15, 1955 and a graduate of Buchtel High School. She always joked about being raised in LA (Lower Akron). Debbie retired after many years from Lake Credit Union. She loved journaling about her travels,...
Douglas Davenport
May 23, 2020
Douglas D. Davenport, age 66, of North Canton, passed away at Pebble Creek Nursing Home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born December 10, 1953 to Donald and Emilia (Jagla) Davenport. Douglas was a graduate of Wooster High School and Ohio Northern University. He was the past President of Great Court Insurance Agency. Douglas was an avid golfer...
James F. Jordan
May 19, 2020
James F. Jordan, age 99, of Hartville, OH, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Tuesday morning May 19, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 21, 1920 to the late James and Annetta (Smith) Jordan, a WW II Army Veteran, and retired Assistant Superintendent of Allegheny County Public Schools. He was tirelessly devoted to his late...
