Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2025

Charles Dayton passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. He was born to Lester and Elba Dayton in Pomona, Tennessee on February 8, 1936. The family moved to Columbia Station, Ohio and Charles spent all his childhood on the Columbia Hills Golf Course.

He received degrees from Baldwin-Wallace, Ohio State and Kent State. He retired from Kent...

Aug 4, 2025

Denny L. Davis, 68, of Denver, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025. Denny was born in Radford, Virginia, on January 10th, 1957. His early years were spent living in Hartville, Ohio, before moving to North Canton where he graduated class of 1975 at North Canton Hoover High School. He earned his degree at Kent State University, after...

Aug 4, 2025

Robert E. Gibbs, 98, passed away at his home on August 4, 2025. He was born in Canton on January 5, 1927 to the late Noel & Irene (Gnagy) Gibbs. Before he could graduate from high school and finish his trade as an electrician, Bob willingly enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country during...

Aug 1, 2025

Louis V. Bockius III passed away on August 1, 2025. He was born March 5, 1935, to Agnes Harrison and Louis V. Bockius in Canton, Ohio. He attended first through the fifth grades at Woodland School in Canton. His family moved to Hartville in 1946, and he attended Hartville School from the 6th -12th grades and graduated from Hartville...

Jul 30, 2025

Anna Rose Snyder, age 91, of Hartville, passed away on July 30, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1933, as one of 6, in Marlboro Township to the late Louis and Marie (Patz) Wittensoldner and graduated from Marlboro School, class of 1951. Anna was born on her family farm and throughout her entire life helped with the family's...

Jul 29, 2025

Patricia A. Vasiliou, 85, of Hartville, passed away on July 29, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1939 in McAlester, Oklahoma to the late Daniel and Margaret Ann (Smith) Testa.

Patricia worked at Gold Circle department store for many years but her focus was always her family.

She dedicated her life as a loving...

Jul 28, 2025

Kenneth E Schultz, 83, departed this life Tuesday, July 28, 2025 after a brief illness.  Born in Hartville, Ohio on December 5, 1941. Son of Wilbert and Agnes Schultz. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Kay Schultz.  Kenneth retired from Akron Canton Airport after many years of dedicated service.  He and his wife enjoyed being long time...

Jul 28, 2025

David Thomas Owen III, age 82, of Hartville, passed away peacefully on July 28 at Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 14, 1943, to David Thomas Jr. and Betty (Hunt) Owen. David served four years in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of Malone University and Stark State College. He was...

Jul 24, 2025

We are sad to share that Suzanne J Drechsler passed away on July 24, 2025 at the Aultman Hospital in Canton, Oh after a long illness. Sue had faced the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis with courage and dignity, supported every step of the way by her devoted husband Peter who cared for her at home for many years.

Jul 23, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ketterer Aman, 87, of North Canton, passed away on July 23, 2025.

She was born in Canton on March 19, 1938, to the late John and Anne (Hunt) Ketterer.

Beth was a Hoover graduate and received her BA in Mathematics from Rosemont College. She married her beloved husband of 60 years, John, in...

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara "Joanne" Cross passed away July 22, 2025.  She was born September 26, 1933, to the late James and Mary (Riley) Garbrandt in Dennison, OH.

She was the loving Mother and Grandmother to 6 Children and numerous Grandchildren to Great-Great Grandchildren. She is survived by children, Rebecca Boone (Mike Powell), Robin Boone, Amy Horvath (Tim Horvath), Carrie...

Jul 20, 2025

Phyllis Mary Morgan Luke, age 95, of Canton passed away peacefully at the Canton Christian Home on July 20, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 30, 1929, to the late Owen and Maxine Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 58 years, Don Luke. She is survived by her son, Stephen Luke...

Jul 19, 2025

Peble Clark, 94, of Melbourne, Florida departed this earth on July 19, 2025. She was born Peble Robinson on February 26, 1931, in Preston, Mississippi, the third of twelve children -- eleven daughters and one son – the daughter of Harvey Alfred Robinson and Thelma Mae Robinson. Peble was a wife and mother and a consummate, perfectionistic homemaker. Those...

Jul 18, 2025

Charles Tepsic, Jr., age 82, of North Canton, died at Aultman Hospital on July 18, 2025.  He was born in Salem, Ohio, on July 20, 1942, to the late Charles and Ann (Vosovic) Tepsic.  He was also preceded in death by his brother George Tepsic.  He grew up in Summitville, Ohio, and was graduated from Salineville High School in...

Jul 13, 2025

Walter E. McGrew, Jr., 96, of Canton, passed away on July 13, 2025. He was born in Fairpoint, Ohio on August 10, 1928 to the late Walter E. and Helen (Twinem) McGrew, Sr.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his infant sister, Katherine McGrew and his step-father, Don Mercier.

Ed...

Jul 11, 2025

Joseph Lewis Allen, 82, of Hartville passed away July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on March 9, 1943, in Ravenna, a son of the late Norma and Joseph Allen Sr.

Joe was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Donna, have shared 58 wonderful years together since June...

Jul 8, 2025

Our dear mother, Violet Mae Burcher (Westover) passed away from this world into the loving arms of our Lord on July 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great- grandmother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, love in abundance along with many prayers...

Jul 6, 2025

Diane (Mancini) Bogniard

July 27th1953--July 6th 2025

Diane wasn't just a mom.  She was the mom-the one who managed to do it all with style, grit, and a touch of lipstick.  She balanced work meetings with school pickups, deadlines with dinner tables, and somehow made it look effortless. She was smart-the kind of smart that...

Jul 3, 2025

Shawndra Rowe, age 53, of Alliance, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 3, 2025. She was born in Alliance on March 23, 1972, to Gary Rowe and Joanna (Domer) Kerns. Shawndra graduated from Alliance High School and spent time working as a nurse's aid and then had an over 20-year career with Coastal Pet Products, where...

Jun 29, 2025

Judith Ann Lauritzen, age 90, of North Canton passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late James and Eva (Hazen) Perample and graduated from Maple Heights High School and Miami University in Oxford. She was an outstanding athlete, excelling in swimming, diving, golf and bowling. Judy sang with the City of...