All Obituaries

D. Eugene Merrick Age 89, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., Oct. 20, 2021.  He was born Nov. 11, 1931 in Dellroy, OH, a son of the late Doyle and Pauline (Couts) Merrick, and had been an East Sparta resident since 1937.  Gene was a 1950 graduate of East Sparta High School.  He retired in 1994 from The Timken Co. after 35 years’ service, where he was a grinder and a semi-truck driver.  Gene was a member of East Sparta United Methodist Church, which he served as...

Billy Joe Gammill Age 82, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.  He was born August 10, 1939 in Meadville, MS, a son of the late Rev. A. D. and Maudie (Whittington) Gammill, and had been a Canton resident 18 years.  He retired in 2001 from Brintons U. S. Axminster Inc., as a supervisor, after over 30 years’ service.  Billy was a member of the Cathedral of Life, where he had served as Minister of Visitation and as a Care Minister.  In addition to his...

Regina K. “Jean” Rizer age 68, of Somerdale, passed away Sat., Oct. 16, 2021.  She was born Sept. 27, 1953 in Massillon, OH, a daughter of the late Birdie Parsley and Carl and Patsy (Littleton) Sears, and was a life resident of this area.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Rizer and a brother, Robert Luke.  She is survived by two daughters, Kasey (Justin) VanKirk and April (Dennis) Scarberry; ten grandchildren, Garrett...

DOROTHY A. “DORRIE” HOPPES, age 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born Dec. 4, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Adah (Williams) Alston. A graduate of Aspenwall High School, class of 59, she later earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing at the Case Western Reserve Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (1964). She worked as a nurse at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH,...

Donald R. Kling Age 81, of Canton, passed away Wed., Oct. 13, 2021.  He was born June 7, 1940 in Canton, a son of the late Dellmore and Bernadine (Campbell) Kling, returned to Canton in July of 2019, after residing in Columbus, NC since 1999.  Don was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School.  He retired from The Timken Co. in 1999 after forty years’ service, where he was a supervisor in steel operations.  Don was a former member of the Canton Jaycees which he...

Dominic C. Sellers Age 19, of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.  He was born Oct. 23, 2001 in Canton, a son of Williams Boggs and Regina Crank Lyons, and was a life resident of this area.  Dominic was a graduate of Sandy Valley High School and worked several jobs including roofing.  He loved playing basketball and riding dirt bikes, but especially loved babies and kids and being with family.   Dominic was preceded in death by a brother, Gage Carroll, a...

DAVID L. METZGER, Age 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sun., Oct 10, 2021.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Albert and Lillian (Bose) Metzger.  David retired from the Tuscarawas County Road and Bridge Dept. where he was a truck driver.  Survived by his wife, Charity Metzger, his daughter, Sarah Metzger, and his son, Benjamin Metzger. According to his wishes, following cremation, there will be no services.  The Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia is in charge...

Dennis L. Westhoefer Age 76, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.  He was born August 22, 1945 in Canton, a son of the late Donald and Katherine “Kay” (Heinemann) Westhoefer, and was a life resident.  Denny was a 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School, and previously attended Lincoln High School three years, playing basketball at both schools.  He also graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Denny was...

Gene Reichard Age 90, of East Canton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.  He was born Feb. 27, 1931 in Canton, a son of the late Arthur and Alice (Keim) Reichard, and had been a life resident of Osnaburg Township.  Gene was a 1949 graduate of East Canton High School and retired in 1983 from The Timken Co., after 33 years’ service, where he was a pipefitter.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and Sandy Valley American Legion Post #432, was an avid hunter,...

Judithann White Age 85, of Louisville, passed away Wed., Oct. 6, 2021.  She was born Feb. 16, 1936 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Earle and Martha (Beyer) Nash, and had been a Louisville resident since 1967.  Judithann was a 1954 graduate of Van Wert, OH High School, and attended Capital University with a Major in Music.  She worked at J & W Fence in Minerva where she was a secretary.  After her marriage she was a secretary at Ohio State University, and also...