Nancy McDonald
Jul 26, 2026
Nancy Romano McDonald passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after an extended illness.
She was born February 3, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, but raised in Malvern, Ohio, to the late Philip Romano and Mae Romano Carnahan. She spent her life devoted to her family and will be remembered for her exceptional kindness, strength, and the love she shared with everyone...
Judy Clegg
Jul 19, 2026
Judith "Judy" Clegg, 85, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026 after a brief illness.
Born on March 13, 1941, in Mansfield, Ohio, Judy was the beloved daughter of Melvin and Kathleen (Carter) Hales and older sister to brothers Meredith and Lloy Hales. She graduated from Alliance High School before earning her bachelor's degree in theater and...
Cheryl "Cherie" Lynn George
Jul 18, 2026
Cheryl Lynn "Cherie" George, age 78, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
She was born on February 25, 1948, at Aultman Hospital in Canton to the late Wilbur "Webb" and Enid Hammond. Cheryl spent her life rooted in the Canton community she loved.
Funny, kind, and generous of spirit, Cheryl loved deeply. She was a remarkable baker who...
Alan Katz
Jul 17, 2026
Alan Marvin Katz, 81, of Canton, passed away on July 17, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 14, 1944, he was the son of Al and Faye (Gilbert) Katz. He spent his youth in New York, attended Bayside High School, and cherished traveling with his brother, Jerry.
Alan proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and...
Bette Raye Smith
Jul 16, 2026
Bette Raye (Heisler) Smith, born November 17, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald E. Smith, her son, Dale K. Smith, and her parents, Sue Marie (Riley) Heisler and Grant Heisler.
Loving mother of DeAnn Burgess (Dicky) and Beth DeVille (Dan); devoted grandmother...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Boggs
Jul 14, 2026
Michael “Mike” Wayne Boggs, age 78 of Canton, passed away on July 14, 2026.
Mike was born on May 27, 1948, in Charleston, West Virginia to Wendell and Alma (Holmes) Boggs. He proudly served in the US Army in the 101st Airborne and received a purple heart during his service. After leaving the Army, Mike worked and retired from the Hoover...
Mary Karen Wiener
Jul 11, 2026
Mary Karen Wiener, age 61, passed away peacefully the morning of July 11, 2026. She was born on January 24,1965 to Johann Wiener and Waltruth “Trudy” Fuerhoff (Poetsch). She was the beloved sister of John, Pete & Frank.
She is survived by her loving children: Nicole Stalder (Derek) and Kimberly Edgell (Travis), grandchildren: Emma Kicielinski & Kayleigh Edgell and devoted boyfriend...
Tony S. Gregory
Jul 10, 2026
Tony S. Gregory, 53, of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026.
Born in Canton to the late Stanley and Kay (Hall) Gregory, Tony graduated from McKinley High School before earning his degree from Bowling Green State University. He worked a variety of jobs in Canton before following a new path into real estate about...
Patricia "Gabby" Darkow
Jul 5, 2026
Patricia “Gabby” Darkow, 80, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Waco, Texas. Known to everyone simply as Gabby, a nickname given to her by her granddaughter that became a lasting impression on everyone, fortunate enough to know her.
Gabby dedicated her life to her family,...
Alberta Anita Young
Jul 4, 2026
Alberta A. Young, age 97, of Alliance, OH passed away on July 4, 2026, at the Bel Air Care Center in Alliance, OH. She was born in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Levy Sr. Young and Hager (Robertson) Young. Alberta was a member of the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal in Canton, OH. She dedicated her life to helping others...
Bruce G. Strouse
Jul 4, 2026
Bruce G. Strouse, age 95 of Louisville, passed away on July 4, 2026.
Bruce was born on January 12, 1931, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Gailon and Madeline (Dunajtsik) Strouse. Bruce served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Belden Brick Company after working as a corporate secretary for many years.
He is preceded in death...
Paula Bloom
Jul 4, 2026
Paula Bloom, age 96 of Canton, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the Chapel Hill Home in Canal Fulton, Ohio. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Philadelphia to Nathaniel and Selma (Block) Salsbury.
Paula was an active member of Temple Israel where she was also a member of the Temple Sisterhood and Hadassah, and member of the Canton...
Vivian Rosengard
Jul 3, 2026
Vivian Rosengard, age 95, of Canton passed away July 3, 2026. She was born in Chicago on September 27, 1930, to Harry and Adeline (Katz) Brown. In high school Vivian was the international president of B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) and years later a new Canton, Ohio chapter was named in her honor, Canton Vivian Brown BBG. She attended Roosevelt College...
Jane Detweiler
Jul 2, 2026
Jane Detweiler, age 73, of Hartville passed away on July 2, 2026. She was born in Chardon, Ohio on September 26, 1952, to the late Allen and Emma (Yoder) Detweiler and graduated from Lake High School. Jane was a server for her entire career and enjoyed over 20 years serving her community at the Hartville Kitchen. Jane loved being with...
Elizabeth Wilson
Jun 30, 2026
Elizabeth Wilson, age 95, of Tipp City and previously Canton, Ohio passed away June 30, 2026. She was born in Canton to Mark and Elizabeth (Enlow) Downes and following high school graduated from Duke University. Elizabeth spent much of her career working at the Social Security Administration office and later as a local congressional aid for the office of Ralph...
Jeffrey Z. Wade
Jun 29, 2026
Jeffrey Zane Wade, age 77, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on June 29, 2026.
Jeff was born on November 21, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, to Missy N. Keck (Burfield) and Alonzo Z. Wade. His mother later married Dr. Homer I. Keck, who was an influential part of Jeff’s upbringing.
He was preceded in death by his...
Stanley Lee Patchin
Jun 27, 2026
Stanley Lee Patchin, age 79 of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2026. He was born in Ravenna to the late Robert and Francis (Heritage) Patchin and spent many years working on a local farm and then began an over 30-year career with Longaberger Basket Company in Hartville. Stan enjoyed watching county western shows, especially...
Joanne Spees
Jun 25, 2026
Joanne Marie Spees was born in a brown house on Brown Avenue in Canton, Ohio, on October 30, 1936, to Helen Catherine Herbst and David Harold Mock.
At age eleven, her parents having separated, she and her two sisters went to live with Hilda and Fred Zernechel in their foster home on Belden Avenue SE. She would remain with the Zernechels...
Marla Eslich
Jun 23, 2026
Marla Kay Eslich passed away June 23.2026. She was born September 1,1964 in Akron Ohio the daughter of Barbara and the late Larry Goldberg, She graduated Glenwood High and attended Akron University. Marla's joy was helping anyone who needed her always making herself available to family and friends. She helped locate lost dogs and cats and got them returned to...
Dixie Lee Lynch
Jun 23, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived.
"A mother's love is the first love we know, and a grandmother's love is the one that stays forever."
Today we honor and celebrate the life of Dixie Lynch, a woman whose life was rich with purpose, love, faith, and devotion to her family. Her kindness touched countless lives, and her memory will...
