Obituary Listing

Jan 11, 2020

Patricia H. (Emigh) Gotschall, age 89, of North Canton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Rose Lane Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born October 14, 1930 in Framingham, MA to Ernest and Ethel (Harriman) Lewis.

She took pride in volunteering at St. Luke's in North Canton for...

Jan 11, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Krach, age 64, of Canton, passed away early Saturday morning, January 11, 2020 in his home following a long illness. He was

born July 30, 1955 in Canton to Frederick and Eunice (Knepper) Krach.

Steve is survived by his fiancé, Tamra Popa; son Stephen (Amie) Krach II; step-daughter, Miranda Mayle; sisters, Jean (Leslie)...

Jan 10, 2020

Carl E. Richards, age 88, of Marlboro Township, passed away Friday January 10, 2020. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Canton to the late Wilson and Leota (Sheely) Richards and graduated from Marlboro High School in 1950. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He was a truckdriver for 30 years and member of Retired Teamsters Fellowship...

Jan 9, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth (Bumbarger) Peterson, age 85, of Uniontown, departed this Earth into the care of the Almighty on January 9, 2020. She passed suddenly and peacefully in the home which she loved and cared for.  Nancy was born in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1934 to the late Ray and Sara Catherine (Keeler) Bumbarger. She graduated from Susquehanna...

Jan 7, 2020

Betty Fisher George, age 99, of North Canton, passed away January 7, 2020. Born in Canton to the late Harrison and Esther Fisher. Betty was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for 29 years. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Larry and husband, Norman. She is...

Jan 7, 2020

Ruth Tuber, age 100, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Windsor Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY to Max and Sarah (Schlacter) Borowitz. Ruth was an area resident since 1949 and attended Temple Israel. She was a homemaker and assisted her late husband, Milton, early in his business  before the starting of his...

Dec 29, 2019

Dr. Kenneth John Pakenham, 73, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2019.

Born on February 27, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he lived much of his adult life in North Canton, Ohio.

Ken was a scholar. Following graduation from the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, he attended Trinity College Dublin, where he majored in German and...

Dec 28, 2019

Beulah Hershberger, age 91, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 28, 2019. She was born in New Baltimore, Ohio on March 6, 1928 to the late Joseph and Kate (Gingerich) Hershberger. She was a member of Cathedral of Life Church.

She is survived by her daughters Carol (Michael) Hanlin, Ruth Horwath,...

Dec 27, 2019

Marlene J. Keller, age 84, of North Canton, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Albert M.  and Alma (Gibler) Weinhardt. Marlene had worked at the Hoover Company as secretary of Labor relations, administrative assistant for Internal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 185 and then later in life worked for Ohio...

Dec 26, 2019

Ruth A. Fulmer, of Canton, passed away early morning, Thursday, December 26, 2019. Born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Joseph and Martha (Oberman) Hick. Ruth was the co-owner of Electra Tarp and member of Crossroads United Methodist Church (formerly Church of the Savior United Methodist).

In addition to her parents Ruth was preceded in death by...

Dec 25, 2019

J. Michael Stanton, age 55, of Hartville passed away on December 25, 2019. He was born on August 5, 1964 in Oil City, PA. He served in the Air Force and spent a lifetime in mobile communications. He loved his music and was known as Freebird.

He is survived by his wife Tammy (Capps); children Zach (Rachel)...

Dec 25, 2019

Paul Carl Markland, age 55, of Hartville, went Home on Wednesday December 25, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 14, 1964. He served in the Navy Reserves, married Judy Erb March 21, 1987, and most of his career was in the ministry. He was an author working on his 14th book. He most enjoyed spending time...

Dec 24, 2019

Christopher J. Kenney, 46, passed away on Christmas Eve, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife, Kim, of Canton; his parents David and Jean Kenney of Clayton, NY; his mother-in-law Cheryl Beach of Clinton, NY; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends and colleagues across the country.  He...

Dec 24, 2019

Charles A. West, age 87, of Canal Fulton, formerly of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Chapel Hill Home. He was born April 6, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to John P. and Ada (Wise) West. Charles graduated from Hartville High School class of 1950 and Heildburg College class of 1954. He then served in the...

Dec 23, 2019

Amanda Marie Schlabach, age 93, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 23, 2019. She was born in Hartville on May 30, 1926 to the late Allen and Abigail (Schlabach) Miller. She married Crist Schlabach on October 15, 1950. Amanda was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church.

Preceded in death by her...

Dec 20, 2019

Virgil Cindea, age 92, passed away on December 20, 2019. Born on February 16, 1927 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Stefan and Euphemia (Nitu) Cindea, he was the sixth of eleven children. A 1945 graduate of McKinley High School, Virg remained an avid Bulldog supporter and football season ticket holder for more than six decades. Drafted into the...

Dec 17, 2019

Joann M. Lohr, age 88, of Hartville, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019. She was born in Canton Ohio on July 26, 1931 to the late Francis (Carl) and Hannah (Wolrey) Humphreys and graduated from Louisville High School. Joann worked for Ohio Bell for 10 years and was the first female draftsperson prior to her marriage. She married...

Dec 15, 2019

Dale Ronald Graves age 61, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Dale was born in Canton to the late Ronald and Marilyn (Cooper) Graves. He was a graduate of Malone College and worked as a stockbroker and real estate appraiser. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a...

Dec 14, 2019

Marina Stevenson, nee Garcia , Born September 27, 1925, Marina passed from this life to the next at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Saturday, December 14, 2019. A member of the "greatest generation", Marina embraced the ideals of personal integrity, "doing the right thing," education, loyalty to family, friends and country, a strong work ethic, and striving for...

Dec 13, 2019

Carol J. Brentzel, age 72, of North Canton passed away unexpectedly following a house fire on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1947 to John B. and Mary E. (Holmes) Swineford. Carol is a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and worked for Nationwide Insurance as an administrative assistant, she attended...