David A. Fornash
Mar 30, 2026
David A. Fornash, 76, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1949, in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Charles and Veda (Arnold) Fornash.
Dave was a 1968 graduate of McKinley High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He dedicated 30+ years...
Donna M Palmer
Mar 30, 2026
Donna M. Palmer, age 91 of Canton, passed away on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on January 15, 1935, in Wooster, Ohio to the late George and Anna (nee Beck) Wirth. From her love of travel, Donna founded and owned Palmer Travel in Canton, Ohio for 42 years. An active member of the community, Donna was...
Linda Kohn
Mar 27, 2026
Linda Sue Kohn, age 78, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Linda was preceded in death by parents Louis Reitzen and Sylvia (Salba) Reitzen, and by beloved daughter, Lisa Kohn.
Linda is survived by spouse Joseph (Joe) Kohn; daughter Michelle (Kohn) Kisner; son-in-law Russ Kisner; and cherished granddaughter Sophia Kisner.
Born on November 9, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Linda...
John "Jeff" Strayer Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
John “ Jeff “ Frank Strayer, Jr.
John “Jeff ” Strayer Jr., 89, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Jeff was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late Margaret Quinn Strayer and John Frank Strayer, and spent the great majority of his life living, working, and serving his community in Canton. He dearly loved his two younger...
Elizabeth Mary Herold
Mar 17, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" M. (Ericksen) Herold, age 59 of Louisville, passed away March 17th, 2026. She was born on August 19th, 1966, in Canton to Glenn and Barbara (Smith) Ericksen.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Victor Herold; brothers, Glenn Jr., Edward and Paul Ericksen.
She is survived by her daughter Jaimie Herold; son, Victor Herold; granddaughter, Luci,...
Robert Scott Green
Mar 17, 2026
Robert Scott Green passed away on March 17, 2026, in Canton, OH.
He leaves behind his wife Debra (McDonald) Green who was his joy and inspiration and their son Mark Green, his best friend. He is also survived by his sisters Karen Shewbridge Meyers and husband Richard of Flintstone, MD and Diane Garrison and husband Walt of Cranberry Township, PA, niece...
Evelyn Gelormino
Mar 16, 2026
Evelyn “Evie” Gelormino, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family which also created a bittersweet “heaven-versary” as March 16th was her late husband’s birthday.
She was born on December 11, 1955, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to the late Shelton and Madeline (Patton) DuVall. Evie was a 1973 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, PA. She...
Ervin A. Helmuth
Mar 11, 2026
Ervin Helmuth, age 96, of Hartville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday March 11th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 22nd, 1929, in Hartville, Ohio to the late Andrew and Nettie (Schlabach) Helmuth. Raised in Hartville, he met his late wife Mary (Shrock) at a local church hymn...
Dr. Thomas Firestone
Mar 8, 2026
Dr. Thomas J. Firestone, age 73, of North Canton passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026. He was born October 31, 1952, in Montpelier, Ohio to the late John and F. Jean (Guilinger) Firestone.
Tom received his B.S. from Bowling Green State University and his M.D. from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo in 1978. He practiced Family...
Karen Ann Blazer
Mar 4, 2026
Karen Ann Blazer, age 80, of Canton passed away March 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in Canton to the late Roy and Mary (Kibbey) Stutzman and is a graduate of Lake High School class of 1963. She loved to play and listen to music and was known for her artistic and crafty skillset. Karen enjoyed traveling across...
Bernice Friedman
Mar 4, 2026
Bernice Friedman, age 95, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Bethany Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She passed away on the tenth anniversary of the death of her beloved husband Stanley, her partner in life for 66 years — a moment that feels especially meaningful to those who loved them both.
Bernice was born...
Beckham Precht
Mar 2, 2026
Beckham Blake Precht passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2026. He was born in Akron on October 3, 2025, to Christopher and Sydney (Schoenbeck) Precht. Beckham loved to watch himself in the mirror and play “Baby in the Mirror” his face lit up at the sound of “Beckham is sooooo big!” He recently discovered that carrots were his favorite food...
Catherine L. Forster
Mar 1, 2026
Dr. Catherine L. Forster Nelson, age 64, of Canton, passed away March 1, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio as one of 3 daughters on July 13, 1961, to the late Albert and Patsy (Jackson) Forster and graduated from Nordonia High School. Following high school, she graduated from the University of Toledo and then earned her Doctoral of Dental...
Barbara J. Horn
Mar 1, 2026
Barbara J. Horn, age 83 of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2026. Barbara was born on January 31, 1943, in Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Mary (Croft) Burrier.
Barbara loved going on cruises and spent over 100 days cruising around the world with her husband, Bob. She liked to collect antiques and Boyd’s Bears. Barbara enjoyed sewing....
Delores J. Harris
Feb 26, 2026
Delores Jean Harris (affectionately known as “Jean”), 85 of Canton, Ohio passed away on February 26, 2026.
Jean was born on December 14, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Catherine Edwards.
Jean was a homemaker a majority of her life and raised 4 of her own children and 2 of her grandchildren.
Jean never met a stranger and her infectious laugh brought...
Ronald Fausnight
Feb 24, 2026
Ronald Fausnight, 83, of Canton, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on February 24th, 2026. Born August 15th, 1942, to Homer and Betty (Chamberlain) Fausnight, he graduated Hoover High School in 1961, where he participated in football and was awarded Defensive Player of the Year. Ron spent most of his professional career as a truck driver, retiring...
Janice Williams
Feb 21, 2026
Janice Whitehouse Williams, aged 100, of North Canton, passed away February 21, 2026. She was born in North Industry on May 24, 1925, to the late Harold and Mina (Duerr) Domer and is a graduate of Canton Township High School. Janice worked with Timken Steel Sales for over 31 years. She was a nature lover, enjoyed tending to her plants...
Ronald Skelley
Feb 16, 2026
Ronald Lee Skelley, age 76, of North Royalton, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16. He was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late Donald and Jane Skelley.
Ron devoted more than 35 years to a distinguished career in education, shaping the lives of countless students both in the classroom and on the football field. He taught social studies...
Steve Jacobson
Feb 12, 2026
Full Obituary Pending.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM at North Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial Services will follow at Temple Israel at 12:15 PM.
James A. Campbell
Feb 9, 2026
James Arthur Campbell, of Middlebranch, Ohio went home to Jesus on February 9, 2026. He was 88 years old. Jim leaves a rich legacy of faith, family, leadership, and service that exemplify his deep and abounding love for Jesus and people.
Jim was born in Canton, OH to Irvin and Kathlyn and was a graduate of Middlebranch High School. He married...
