All Obituaries

  Gary Meininger  1950-2021 Born on Feb.10. 1950, a life resident of East Sparta.  He passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2021, after a 2 1/2 year battle with lung cancer.  He is the oldest of six children of the late Harold “Butch” and Donna (Gallion) Meininger.  Gary was a 1969 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was a baptized believer of our Lord’s church.  Gary is survived and blessed by his faithful and loving wife,...

  Frances L. Bernhardt Age 96, of Canton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.  She was born Oct. 15, 1924 in Canton, a daughter of the late Dr. Raymond and Angela (Kobach) Thompson, and was a life resident.  Frances was a 1942 graduate of McKinley High School and also a graduate of Muskingum College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition.  She was a retired Registered Dietician, having worked at Aultman and Mercy Hospitals as well as local nursing homes. ...

  John P. Dougherty Age 87, of Canton, passed away Sat., Feb. 27, 2021.  He was born Jan. 11, 1934 in Canton, a son of the late Russell and Agnes (Arnold) Dougherty, and was a life resident.  John was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1957 graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geology and where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity.  He retired from Advest Inc. as a Broker, and previously worked for McDonald &...

  Jean Ann (Welker) Gotchall Age 88, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.  She was born May 1, 1932 in Canton, a daughter of the late John and Ilo (Spencer) Welker, and was a life resident of Waynesburg.  Jean Ann was a 1950 graduate of Magnolia High School.  She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Canton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Glenn E. Gotchall, on Feb. 10, 2002.  She is...

  Mary L. Devine Age 87, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, Feb.25, 2021.  She was born March 11, 1933 in Dover, OH, a daughter of the late Archie and Danina (Scaffide) Tacciole, and was a life resident of East Sparta.  Mary was a 1951 graduate of East Sparta High School.  She had been a cook for some time at Bear Creek Steak House.  Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Morges.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Dr. Harold “Pete” Walker, PhD Age 94, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.  He was born on a family farm near Louisville, OH, on February 5, 1927, to the late Donald and Della (Oyster) Walker.  He was a 1945 graduate of Louisville High School and immediately entered the United States Army.  He served in the Adjutant General’s Department in Germany and Austria.  Dr. Walker received his Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Union College in 1950...

  Dorothy G. Deremer Age 94, of Canton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.  She was born July 28, 1926 in Bearsville, WV, a daughter of the late Ardin and Minnie (Scott) Mason, and had been a Canton resident most of her life.  Dorothy had been a member of the former Sponseller Grange.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59years, Carl W. Deremer, on Oct. 14, 2006, the long-time owner of Lehman’s service at the corner of 18th St....

Lois V. Swanson, age 101, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Norton, Kansas, to Harry and Mabel Keene, Lois has been a resident of Canton for the last 55 years. She was a retired Plain Township school teacher and a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton E. Swanson, her daughter Linda Pitts of Lansing, Michigan, and her three sisters; Neva, Mildred and Elsie. She is survived by her daughter Janice Swanson of Akron, grandson...

  Geneva J. Devine Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., Feb. 17, 2021.  She was born March 9, 1931 in Kipling, OH, a daughter of the late Freemond Noble, Sr., Bessie (Haynes) Noble and Virginia Noble, and resided in the Sandyville/Magnolia area most of her life.  Geneva was a cook for Sandy Valley Local Schools at East Sparta Elementary and Sandy Valley High School, and retired as Cafeteria Manager.  She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and the Willing...

Leslie “Les” Walker, age 91, passed peacefully Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home in Sanford, NC. He was born in Liverpool, England and emigrated to the United States with his wife Louise to work for The Timken Company.  They became citizens in 1965.  Les was a Deacon, Elder, and Sunday school teacher at Christ Presbyterian Church. He served as a city councilman. He was also a member of both the Kiwanis and Toastmasters clubs. He was passionate about soccer and...