Obituary Listing

Dec 17, 2018

Vincent Geckler, age 49, passed away unexpectedly following an accident on Monday December 17, 2018. He was born in Canton on November 30, 1969. Vincent graduated from Perry High School in 1988 and was a member of the wrestling team while in school. He was a United States Navy Veteran originally serving at the Great Lakes Training Center and...

Dec 17, 2018

Emma Jean Miller was born March 8th, 1927 in Uhrichsville, Ohio to John Thompson & Florence Baker. She came into this world how she left, a tough cookie. Caught somewhere between the greatest generation and the silent generation, she was in fact a part of the population who married in record numbers and gave birth to another distinctive generation,...

Dec 16, 2018

Barnes Lee Harold "Barney" passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday December 16. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Princeton, WV to the late William and Eva (Heptinstall) Harold and graduated from Princeton High School and attended Bluefield State College. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in the Korean...

Dec 12, 2018

Russell E. Peterson, Jr., age 77, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 14, 1941 in Canton to the late Russell E. Sr. and Betty J. (Larry) Peterson and graduated from Glenwood High School. As a dedicated Army Veteran, Pete continued to serve his country by...

Dec 11, 2018

Marjorie Sheline, age 79, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday December 11, 2018. She was born in Canton on May 10, 1939 to the late Harold and Florence (Sullivan) Williams. Marjorie retired from Electric Melting Services and was a member of Hill Top Bible Fellowship. She lived everyday for her grandchildren and cats. She enjoyed hearing about every cheer...

Dec 9, 2018

Rita L. Ware, "Little Petey," age 84 of Chippewa Lake, passed away at Akron General Medical Center on Saturday December 9. She was born March 31, 1934 in Sutton, WV to the late Charlie and Dorothy (Blankenship) Malcomb. Rita enjoyed gardening, loved to beat her grandsons at Euchre, always smiled at the gifting of scratch offs, and most importantly...

Dec 3, 2018

Nick Pavlis, A loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather, Nick Pavlis passed away on December 3, 2018 at the age of 94. Born September 11, 1924 in Logan, West Virginia, Nick grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. In 1942 Nick enlisted in the US Army as a radio operator and served in WWII. Shortly after his discharge...

Dec 1, 2018

Sylvia (Slabaugh) Troyer, age 89, of Hartville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018. She was born April 2, 1929 in Middlefield, Ohio to the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Yoder) Slabaugh. She was a homemaker and will be remembered by her hospitality. She was a long time member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. A special...

Dec 1, 2018

Merilyn Elaine Young, age ninety-eight, of The Canton Christian Home, passed away Saturday morning, December 1, 2018, at Aultman Hospital. She was born September 29, 1920, in Tampa, Florida to William and Alvia (Stevenson) Moseley. Merilyn owned and operated Molly McIntyre Women's Clothing store in Canton that was established in 1976. She was a graduate of the University of...

Dec 1, 2018

William Thomas Reber was born May 26, 1922 in Auburn, New York to parents, James and Amelia Reber, of Owasco Road. He graduated from Auburn East High School in 1940 and the following year from Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. After a year at Cornell University, Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corp and spent his entire war effort in...

Nov 30, 2018

Richard C. Dickes, age 88, passed away November 30, 2018. Born August 19, 1930 in Canton to the late Oran and Helen Dickes. He is survived by wife Ann, daughter Mary (Mark) Jira and 4 grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Timothy. Richard is a graduate of Lehman High School and Kent State University. He was a Korean War...

Nov 30, 2018

Richard C. May, Sr., age 89, of Hartville passed away on his birthday November 30, 2019. He was born in Canton to the late Carl and Thelma (Schneider) May.

Preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Louise in 2009; sister Dorothy Kohler; and grandson Brandon May.

He is survived by his children Deborah Campa, Richard...

Nov 30, 2018

Victor Alan Cutshall, age 50, of Canton, passed away suddenly Monday, November 18, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Robert Lee Cutshall. Vic is survived by his mother, Betty Mayle and step-father, Earl Mayle; the love of his life, his daughter, Victoria Pastore; brothers, Robert (Kathy Cutshall), Bill (Tammie) Cutshall; nieces, Amber, Nikki, Jessica and Emily. Vic was a...

Nov 29, 2018

Margie J. Franta (Harland) took her place in heaven on November 29, 2018, two days after her 95th birthday. Margie was born November 27, 1923, to the late Everette and Mae Harland in Lebanon, Ohio. Margie lived her life as an example to others fostering faith, kindness, empathy, goodness and love everywhere. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Nov 28, 2018

Louis William Glew, known by many friends as Stick or Sticky, Lou or Bill, passed away in his home on November 28, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born in Canton, Ohio to William T. Glew and Joyce Young Glew on September 14, 1928 and lived his entire life in the Canton area.

Lou attended...

Nov 24, 2018

Vivian Ora Werstler Graber

Vivian was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2018. She was born on July 10, 1925 to Ira and Ora (Bishop) Werstler and grew up on a dairy farm in Hartville. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Glenn Graber, parents, 11...

Nov 24, 2018

Penny K. Harris, age 76, went into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on Saturday morning November 24 at Aultman Hospital. Her death was a result of complications from aspiration pneumonia and sepsis. Her days started with Bible reading, prayer and listening to gospel music. She always was generous to those in need.

Penny was...

Nov 23, 2018

Marie L. Sawyer, age 61, of East Sparta, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, November 23, 2018. She was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mail contractor for over 20 years. Marie loved flea marketing, both buying and selling. She also enjoyed boating, fishing and shopping. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Sawyer;...

Nov 15, 2018

Maxine Elizabeth Winkler, age 68, of Alliance, passed away Thursday November 15, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. She was born October 21, 1950 in Bridgetown, Western Australia to the late Arthur and Thelma (Feazey) Carroll. Following her marriage to Michael Winkler in 1971, they moved to his hometown of Hartville. She was a longtime employee of...

Nov 14, 2018

Steve Carroll, age 75, of Marlboro, passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Akron on September 14, 1943 to the late Robert Carroll and Georgia Saylor. An Army Vietnam War Veteran, Steve married Cathy Boron July 3, 1986. He retired from Goodyear and owned Carroll's Well Drilling. He was...