Obituary Listing

May 7, 2025

Shirley Ann Janecek, age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Shirley Wasn't the life of the party; she WAS the party! She had the best smile in every room and always shared her opinion about everything in her ornery way.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 68...

May 6, 2025

Today, we gather to honor the life and legacy of Donna Graening, a remarkable woman whose love, faith, and strength left a memorable mark on everyone she knew. Born in June as Donna Robinson, she grew up alongside her three sisters—Ruth Ann, Mary, and Betty—all of whom have preceded her in death. Donna's life was one of resilience, faith,...

May 6, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Allison, age, 75 of Canton formerly of Uniontown passed away Tuesday afternoon May 6, 2025. She was born December 7, 1949, in Akron to Robert C. and Dorothy V. (Comley) Allison Sr. Cheryl graduated from Springfield High School and attended Akron University. For many years she worked in the Akron Health and Human Services Food Stamp office....

May 4, 2025

Albert W. Ringelhan Jr., age 90, of Marlboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 4, 2025. He was born in his family home in Akron on October 4, 1934, to Albert W. and Elizabeth (Boldizsar) Ringelhan, and following school spent a few years as a cheesemaker before becoming a union carpenter. Albert was known for...

Apr 29, 2025

Betty Freed formerly of Canton, passed away at Park  Village of Dover on April 29. 2025, after an extended illness.

Born in Canton, Ohio on Nov. 9, 1924, Betty was the last of nine children born to the late Nathan and Sadie (Cohen) Levin. She was a 1943 graduate of Lehman High School. Betty had been employed...

Apr 26, 2025

Rodney E. Setvin, 55, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1969, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to his late parents, John Shoemaker and Carol Fisher.

He was a 1988 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and upon graduation, Rodney enlisted and proudly served the United States Army.

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Apr 24, 2025

Evelyn Eustauthios was born on February 13, 1928, and died with grace and dignity on April 24, 2025, She was the beloved daughter of William and Panayiota (Biris) Eustauthios who predeceased her in death.

Evelyn graduated third in class of 400 in the 1946 Timken High School Class and attended Kent State University, Stark Campus. She faithfully...

Apr 24, 2025

Paul L. Himebaugh, beloved father and grandfather, age 78, of Marlboro, passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 in his home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on January 10th, 1947 in Canton, to the late Doyle and Iona (Hostetler) Himebaugh.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his life companion,...

Apr 23, 2025

Deborah M. VanSuch, age 70, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 15, 1954, in Youngstown to Henry and Ann (Frazzini) Popovich and is a graduate of Struthers High School. Debbie worked as a waitress for many years, but her favorite title of all was "Mom." She was fortunate...

Apr 20, 2025

Everleigh "Evie" Grace Brumfield, 5, finished her fight against DIPG cancer on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was filled with joy, and had a spunky and playful attitude in all she did. The last 8 months she fought courageously in the midst of a terrible diagnosis. Yet still she brought joy to everyone she encountered. Countless bracelets sat and...

Apr 12, 2025

Estelle Wilkof Blau a talented pianist and educator with an uncompromising sense of style and commitment to family and community, Estelle Rebecca Wilkof Blau was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend who died Saturday, April 12 at the age of 92. At age 14, she began to date the love of her life, 16-year-old Alan...

Apr 9, 2025

Audrey L. Ritter of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025. She was born to the late George and Mae Patterson in State College, PA. When she was in the 11th grade they moved to Warren, Oh, from there she moved to Massillon where she built a loving home with her late husband Donovan...

Apr 4, 2025

A. Mary Otto, 84, of Canton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio on October 4, 1940, to the late Louis and Lena (Byler) Wagler.

Mary not only took care of her own family, but also devoted much of her time as a housekeeper/nanny for many years which she did with...

Apr 3, 2025

David E. Gourley, age 74, of Canton, passed away in his home on April 3, 2025. He was born in Canton on March 20, 1951, to the late Elmer and Virginia (Braun) Gourley and graduated from Lehman High School. Following high school, David attended and graduated from Ohio University, he then began a 30-year career in the retail field...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heartfelt sympathy we announce the passing of our "dearest" Brenda Lila Low Mann on March 30th, 2025. Brenda was born in Providence, RI. Her educational journey took her through Lincoln School, Pine Manor and Boston University. Brenda's professional passion was her role as the Gift Buyer for the Stern and Mann Company. She also felt it...

Mar 23, 2025

Beverly J. Mason, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the most loving mother, grandma and GG. She was the greatest mother us kids could have ever asked for. Her life was all about her family. She was a mother, wife, caretaker, friend, dancer, traveler, gardener...

Mar 22, 2025

Dolores Mary Janini (nee Wright), 90, formerly of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at The Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn. She was born January 10, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to Thomas Virlet Wright and Elizabeth Mary (Devereux) Wright. Following the passing of her mother in 1935, she was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary...

Mar 21, 2025

Lucille M. Ittner Essner, died on March 21, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1933, in Wayne County to the late Clayton and Margaret (Barkman) Amstutz. She lived most of her life in Canton and North Canton. Lucille graduated in 1951 from Lehman High School. And in 1952 married Jack Ittner helping him with an insurance agency until...

Mar 19, 2025

"Together Again"

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elaine K. Croxton, beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law who departed this life on March 19, 2025 at the age

of 83. Elaine lived a remarkable life characterized by her ambitious spirit and dedication to helping family and others.  As an accomplished pilot, she embraced the...

Mar 19, 2025

Betty J. Fausnight, age 87, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away March 19, 2025, at Green Meadows. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee to the late John and Jeanie (Forkham) Jones and was one of 10 children growing up on a tobacco farm. Following her graduation from high school, Betty moved to the...