Obituary Listing

Sep 3, 2017

David C. Best, age 67, of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 3. He was born December 27, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Dorothy Jane Best and the late Vernon A. Best and lived most of his life in Canton.

A graduate of Kent State University, Dave turned his passion for developing young entrepreneurs into a lifetime career,...

Sep 1, 2017

David Michael Bowen, born October 22, 1961 in Killeen, Texas and passed away September 1, 2017 at the age of 55 of natural causes in Affinity Hospital in Massillon, Ohio. David was a class of '79 Glenoak High School graduate and attended both Bowling Green State University and Kent State University as an undergraduate in Business Administration. He was...

Aug 30, 2017

Karen S. Dittmore, age 73, passed away Wednesday evening, August 30, 2017, in Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in West Virginia, but lived the majority of her life in Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Jackson and Lois (Brady) Jackson-Braghieri; her husband of nearly 53 years, James...

Aug 29, 2017

Olga R. Childress, age 79, of Canton, made the journey to meet her Heavenly Father, Tuesday morning, August 29, 2017 in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. She was born in Welch, WV to the late Mike and Julia (Labroski) Roman. Olga had worked in the housekeeping department at Mercy Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Olga was preceded...

Aug 25, 2017

Donna Mae George (West), went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2017, in Okemos, Michigan, at the age of 91. She had resided in Grand Ledge, Michigan since 2013.

Donna was the loving mother of Catherine (David) Simmons and Gregory George; the dear grandmother of Valerie (PJ) Mulford, Bethany (Craig) Skinner, Ryan George, Adam (Laura)...

Aug 24, 2017

Robert W. Lang, of North Canton, Ohio and formerly of Naples, Florida, died Thursday evening at the age of 89 at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Dorris J. Lang, who died in 2006, as well as four older brothers and a sister. Surviving are his daughter and...

Aug 22, 2017

Karen L. Weimer, age 73, of N. Canton died early Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late, Clarence and Barbara (Levinger) Reed she was a life resident. Karen was a member of Church of the Lakes United Methodist. Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Timothy (Amanda) Rohs of Lovettsville, VA and Mrs. James (Shelia) Mawdsley...

Aug 21, 2017

Gary W. Merkle, age 68, of Akron formerly of Hartville passed away on Monday morning August 21, 2017. He was born in Canton on July 11, 1949 to the late Howard and Eileen (Tessmer) Merkle. He was a graduate of Lake High School and Bowling Green State University. He also received a Law Degree from the University of Georgia....

Aug 19, 2017

Edith G. Parker, age 98, passed away Saturday evening. Born in South Plymouth, NY to the late Arthur and Olive (Hills) Guile, she had resided here since 1963. Edith had been a member of the North Canton Eagles where she was past president of the Ladies Auxillary. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Martin of Canton, Cathy Whitmyer, and Mrs....

Aug 14, 2017

Ernest Delbert Larrick

Ernest Delbert Larrick, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017. He passed away surrounded by family at The Landing of Canton after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born June 7, 1917 at the home of Ernest and Nettie (Olden) Larrick in Cambridge, Ohio....

Aug 12, 2017

Jean Wingerter, (January 12, 1930-August 12, 2017) age 87, passed away August 12, 2017, following an extended illness. Born in Canton, Ohio January 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Donald Stewart and Thelma Goodyear. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt and Friend. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in...

Aug 10, 2017

Ramon E. Crilly, age 97, of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning.He was an Army Veteran serving in WWII in the 83rd Infantry Division, 329th Infantry Regiment, participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Crossing of the Elbe River. Ramon was retired from Babcock & Wilcox. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude Crilly; daughter, Irene Godfrey;...

Aug 9, 2017

Cheryl L. Scott, age 72, of North Canton passed away August 9, 2017. She was born in canton to the late Clarence and Lucille (Ballard) Yost. Cheryl was a 1962 graduate of Jackson High School and a retired receptionist for Dr. Thomas Paumier. Cheryl is survived by her loving daughter, Lori (John) Wertz; granddaughters, Ashlee, Kaitlyn, Megan and Emily;...

Aug 5, 2017

Steven Terry Sloan

1948-2017

Beloved father and husband Steven Terry (Steve) Sloan passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born June 30, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, Steve was 69 years old when he lost his battle to melanoma. A lifelong resident of Canton, Steve graduated from Hoover High School in 1966 and went on to spend...

Aug 5, 2017

Mary Louise Bendle, age 92, of Canton, passed away Saturday evening in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born in Bergholz, Ohio to the late Daniel and Nellie (Day) Davis. Mary Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bendle. Mary Louise...

Aug 3, 2017

Glen H. Fenton, age 79, of New Baltimore passed August 3, 2017. He was born in Canfield on April 3, 1938 to the late Henry and Ruth (Hahlen) Fenton. He retired from Hoover Company and enjoyed hard work, hunting, fishing and gambling.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Janice; children Sue, Michael (Tammy), and...

Aug 2, 2017

Leonard Kerns, age 87, of Dover, formerly of Canton. He was born in Parsons, WV to the late Enos and Peachie Kerns. Leonard served in the National Guard and was employed as a chef for Menches Brothers in Massillon. He was an extremely nice and caring man and will be missed by many friends and co workers. In addition...

Aug 2, 2017

Allan Leonard Krash, age 82, of Alliance, died unexpectedly on August 2, 2017. He was born to Joseph and Edith (Fulman) Krash on December 18, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Alliance. He was a graduate of Alliance High School, Adelbert College of Case- Western Reserve University (Cum Laude) where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and...

Aug 1, 2017

James (Jim) Daniel Lockshin, born May 27, 1924 in Youngstown Ohio. First son of Mary (Richstone) and Nathan Lockshin. Jim moved to Canton in 1940 and graduated from Lehman High School in 1942.

He attended The Ohio State University before joining the US Army (ASTP)during WWII. After the War Jim returned to OSU to finish his degree...

Aug 1, 2017

Allan Dane Ruff, age 91, entered his heavenly home and the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. After faithfully serving his Savior for seventy-five years, he had Parkinson's disease and related dementia for the last several years.

Dane was born October 9, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio to Willis A. and Dorothy (LeVeck) Ruff. Prior to...