All Obituaries

  Sally A. Jones Age 83, of East Sparta, passed away Monday Nov. 18, 2019.  She was born May 30, 1936 in Alliance, OH, a daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy (Dial) Mack, and had been an East Sparta resident all her life.  Sally was an avid artist and painted her Christmas cards for years.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ardell Jones, on Jan. 1, 2014, a daughter and son, Linda Harig and Morgan Jones, a sister and brother,...

  Andrea N. Burchell-Ezzo Age 37, of Massillon, passed away Sunday Nov. 17, 2019.  She was born Feb. 24, 1982 in Canton, a daughter of the late Maureen “Beth” (McCarthy) Burchell, and Edwin L. and Mary Lou Burchell, Jr., and was a life resident of Canton and Massillon.  Andrea was a 2000 graduate of Timken High School.  She was active in the Lupus Foundation and last year was their spokesperson.  Andrea had numerous pen pals and was a member of the...

  Phyllis E. Norris Age 71, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday Nov. 17, 2019.  She was born Oct. 5, 1948 in Canton, a daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Hershberger) Getz, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1982.  Phyllis was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School.  Shewas employed at the Honey Road Auto Salvage in the Atwood Lake area for a number of years, where she worked in the office.  Phyllis was a member of the Dover Baptist Temple.  Besides her...

  Gloria M. Mayle Age 69, of Canton, passed away Sat. Nov. 16, 2019.  She was born Feb. 24, 1950 in Dover, OH, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Swinford) Hamilton, and had been a Canton resident since 1971, previously Mineral City.  Gloria had been a Nurses Aide at Canton Christian Home and Voca Rest Care.  She is survived by three daughters, Kim Milburn, Mary Lou Mayle, and Tisha Lynn Mayle;  three grandchildren, Heaven Milburn, Kaili Hatchett, and Micah...

Sally Ann Sirpilla Age 81, of Lake Mohawk (Malvern), passed away Thursday Nov. 14, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Jan. 5, 1938 in Canton, a daughter of the late Elmer and Virginia (Dine) Bates, and had been a resident of Lake Mohawk since 1987.  Sally was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School.  She retired from The Hoover Co. after 30 1/2 years service where she was an Export Inspector.  Sally was a member of The Basilica of Saint John...

  Herbert W. Bankert Age 88, of Magnolia, passed away Wed, Nov. 13, 2019.  He was born March 12, 1931 in Waynesburg and had been a life resident of the Sandy Valley area.  Herb was a 1949 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and was retired from The Timken Co. Shipping Dept.  He was a member of the former Waynesburg United Methodist Church and the former First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.  Herb and his wife were long-time members of the Hall of Fame Fitness...

Herbert W. Bankert Age 88, of Magnolia,passed away Wed, Nov. 13, 2019.  He was born March 12, 1931 in Waynesburg and has been a life resident of the Sandy Valley area.  Herb was a 1949 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and was retired from The Timken Co. Shipping Dept.  He was a member of the former Waynesburg United Methodist Church and the former First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg.  Herb and his wife were long-time members of the Hall of Fame Fitness...

  Thomas W. Diuk Age 88, of North Canton, passed away Sat., Nov. 9, 2019.  He was born April 27, 1931 in Canton, a son of the late Stanley and Freda (Zalman) Diuk, and was a life resident.  Tom was a 1949 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He retired in 1985 from the Timken Co., after over 34 years service, where he was assistant master mechanic.  Tom was an avid golfer, enjoyed painting, water sports, fishing, and watching any football, especially Ohio...

WILLIAM “BUD” H. TOPE II, Age 69, of Canton, passed away Thur., Nov. 7, 2019.  Born Feb. 7, 1950, a son of the late George Raymond and Kathryn (Kinzey) Tope, he was a Canton resident most of his life.  Bud was a 1968 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from The Twelve Incorporated as a Social Worker, where he helped many young men shape their lives and become productive members of society.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was...

  William Taft Gouge Age 83, of Canton, passed away Wed. Nov. 6, 2019.  He was born August 28, 1936 in Avery County, NC, a son of the late William and Pearl Gouge, and was a Canton resident most of his life.  Taft retired in 1999 from Union Metal Mfg. Co.  He was a member of Faith Bible Church, and a volunteer and member of the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Gouge.  ...