All Obituaries

  James E. Ledford Age 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.  He was born Oct. 29, 1930 in Hayesville, NC, a son of the late Omer and Minnie (Smith) Ledford, and had been a Canton resident seventy years.  When Jim came to Canton, he worked at The Timken Co., went to the Army and returned to continue his employment at The Timken Co.  He then attended office machine repair training in New York and started a career as an office machine service technician,...

  Sandra I. Geib Age 81, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.  She was born June 10, 1938 in Zoar, OH, a daughter of the late Howard and Doris (Kendel) Sarbaugh, and was a life resident of the Zoar and Magnolia area.  Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Bolivar High School.  She and her husband enjoyed camping at Springwood Lake Camp Ground and they were one of the original owners.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...

STEPHEN M. LABUDA, On Sept. 2, 2019, Stephen Michael Labuda passed away at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Feb. 18, 1939 in Ambridge, PA to Anna (Staron) and Stephen Labuda. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and twin brother Joseph. He is survived by his siblings Richard (Shirlee), Robert (Cynthia), and Genevieve (Tony Pasco). He left behind his wife of 47 years, Barbara (Burns) Labuda, 3 children Tina (Carl) Dayton, Tracy Cuevas, Kerry...

  Fayth Amelia Lena Hakaim Age 20, of Canton, chose to leave this world and enter the arms of her Savior, Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 25, 2019.  She was born March 12, 1999 in Canton, a daughter of Mary Hakaim, and was a life resident.  Fayth was loyal, strong willed, beautiful, caring, and known for her contagious smile.  Despite her strong exterior, she had a heart that overflowed with love.  Fayth was a 2017 graduate of Choices High School in Canton...

  Robert Scott Heckathorn Age 56, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.  He was born Sept. 5, 1962 in Massillon, a son of the late Robert and Margaret (Dailey) Heckathorn, and was a life resident of the Massillon-Canton area.  Scott was a 1980 graduate of Perry High School.  He was a retired employee of the Akro Corporation.  His pride and joy was his Dodge Challenger.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eric and Jimmy...

Marie F. Lampe Age 93, of Magnolia, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.  She was born Feb. 25, 1926 in Strasburg, OH, a daughter of the late Lee and Mary (Steitz) Robinette, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1960.  Marie was a 1944 graduate of Strasburg High School.  She was a member of East Sparta Christian Church.  She was an avid golfer and loved golfing with her Magnolia ladies.  She enjoyed crocheting, and baking, and making peanut brittle at...

  Dale W. Burlingame Age 77, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.  He was born Nov. 19, 1941 in Canton, a son of the late John and Juanita (Freeman) Burlingame, and resided most of his life in Canton, and also went to Florida for several winters.  Dale was a 1959 graduate of McKinley High School, where he played basketball.  He was retired from Chase Bank where he was a maintenance foreman, and he was an excellent carpenter for several contracting...

David M. Seffens Age 72, of Canton, passed away Wed., July 17, 2019.  He was born May 23, 1947 in Canton, a son of the late Jay W. and Isabel (Fischer) Seffens, and was a life resident.  Dave was a 1965 graduate of Lehman High School, and also had a bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Kent State University.  Dave had been a football, basketball and track & field official for over 30 years.  He was a very active member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal...

  Rev. Raymond L. Tucker Age 75, of North Canton, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 4, 1944 in Cambridge, OH, a son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Howard) Tucker, and had been a Canton resident since 1974.  He was a 1962 graduate of Warren Harding High School, a 1967 graduate of Youngstown University, graduate of Boston University School of Theology, with a Masters Degree in Theology, a Doctor of Divinity from...

  Ramona L. Maple Age 81, of Sandyville, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.  She was born August 31, 1937 in Newcomerstown, OH a daughter of the late Wilbur and Bernice (Davis) Wilson, and had been a Sandyville resident since 1970.  Ramona retired in 2002 from the U. S. Ceramic Tile Co., after24 years service, where she was a line worker.  She previously worked twelve years at the Crossroads Restaurant.  Ramona was a member of Sandyville United Methodist Church...