All Obituaries

  Erika E. Kolleth Age 80, of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020.  She was born May 1, 1940 in Germany, a daughter of the late Josef and Magdana (Winelt) Kimmel, and had been a resident of this area most of her life.  Erika was retired from Portage Electric Co. where she was an assembler.  Erika enjoyed going to Mass at Sancta Clara Monastery.  She was a former member of the German-American Club and it’s singing society.  Erika was preceded in...

JOSHUA G. BESHORE, Age 22, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., May 30, 2020.  Born June 6, 1997, in Canton, a son of Rhonda Beshore, and Jerry Beshore, and Joshua was a wonderful man who would do anything for anyone and was loved by many.  Josh was a 2015 graduate of Jackson High School and worked at the Daystar Dealership in Malvern as a Diesel Mechanic.  Preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Bricker and George Beshore.  In addition to his parents, he is survived...

James J. Cook Age 67, of North Canton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.  He was born Feb. 7, 1953 in Canton, a son of the late Lewis and Ann (Scanlon) Cook, and was a life resident of this area.   Jim was a 1971 graduate of Lehman High School and also a graduate of Akron University.  He retired in 2001 from the Canton City Police Department as a Sergeant after 27 years’ service.  Jim was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, which he had served as Past...

  Vicky L. Fetters Age 64, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., May 23, 2020.  She was born April 19, 1956 in Canton, a daughter of the late Richard and Donna (Daley) Knerr, and had been a life resident of Magnolia and East Sparta.  Vicky was a 1974 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a graduate of Stark Tech with a Degree in Records Information Technology Management.  She was retired from Republic Storage where she was a receptionist and worked in the Sales...

Tiffany J. Canfield Age 46, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., May 16, 2020, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  She was born Dec. 6, 1973 in Dover, a daughter of Deb (McAfee) Canfield and Mike Leyda, and the late Donald Canfield, and was raised in Stone Creek.  Tiffany was a 1992 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  She was employed in the office of J.M.W. Trucking Co., where she did billing and payroll.  Tiffany was a member of the Sandy Valley Eagles,...

  Evelyn M. Selby Age 96, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at The Pines.  She was born Dec. 21, 1923 in Canton, a daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Milliken) Robinson, and was a life resident.  Evelyn was a long-time member of Dueber United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth H. Selby, on April 1, 1994, five brothers and four sisters.  Evelyn is survived by six children, Nancy...

  Wilma J. Burgess Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., May 6, 2020.  She was born July 5, 1930 in Pasco, WA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Wright) Copeland, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1995.  Wilma retired in 1980 from Fishers Foods, after 14 years’ service, where she was a clerk.   She was a member of St. James Catholic Church.  Wilma proudly served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  In addition to her parents,...

  Carol S. Malott Age 63, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., May 2, 2020.  She was born August 2, 1956, in Moundsville, WV, a daughter of Jackie (McGuire) Truax of East Sparta, and the late Finney Truax, and had been an East Sparta resident most of her life.  Carol was a 1974 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  She was retired from the U. S. Ceramic Tile Co. in East Sparta after 28 years’ service, where she was an inspector.  Carol was a member of the...

Naomi Marie (Boyd Pearson) Espenschied, age 89, passed away on Fri., May 1, 2020 in St. Luke Lutheran Community in Canton, Ohio.  She was born on July 19, 1930 to the late Irvin and Carrie (Miller) Boyd in Magnolia, Ohio.  Naomi pursued a degree in Education from Malone College and taught at New Cumberland Elementary for 30 years in the Tusky Valley School District. Reading was a favorite hobby and also her favorite subject to teach. She attended the Martindale Christian...

  Robert Z. Reed Age 67, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020.  He was born Jan. 30, 1953 in Canton, a son of the late Verl and Margaret (Mottice) Reed, and had resided in the Canton, East Canton and Waynesburg area all his life.  Bob was a 1971 graduate of East Canton High School.  He was retired from Acme Foods, where he unloaded trucks and received groceries.  Bob was a member of the American Sportsman’s Club in East Canton.  He is survived...