All Obituaries

Walter C. Bratka, Jr., Age 75, of Canton, passed away Wed., Jan. 25, 2023.  He was born Apr. 1, 1947, in Canton, a son of the late Walter Bratka, Sr., and Charlotte (Nesbitt) Biedenbach.  Walt served with the U.S. Navy Reserve, was a member of Faith Community Church, bowled for the Smith’s Market team, and retired as a Certified Nurses Assistant.  Preceded in death by his sister, Patty Dawn Bratka, and his brother, David Bratka.  Survived by Rose Monnot; his son...

Arlow E. “Bud” Weisen, Jr.  Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, Feb.2, 2023.  He was born Sept. 16, 1932 in Magnolia, a son of the late Arlow E. and Helen (Patterson) Weisen, Sr., and was a life resident.  Bud was a 1950 graduate of Magnolia High School.  He retired in 1996 from Timken Steel, after 30 years’ service, where he was a crane operator.  Bud was a member of North Industry Christian Church and Isaac L. Kinney American Legion Post...

Carol A. Burkhart  Age 81, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.  She was born March 7, 1941 in Strasburg, OH, a daughter of the late Emmett and Myrtle (McMannus) Reiger, Sr., and resided in the East Sparta area most of her life.  Carol was a 1959 graduate of Dover High School. She was an over 50 year member of Howenstine Christian Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking and gardening, was a proud grandmother, but most of all she loved taking care...

Charles M. Colvin  Age 66, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.  He was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Louisa, KY, a son of Joyce (McKinster) Colvin and the late Charles E. Colvin, and had resided in Canton before moving to Bolivar 35 years ago. Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School.  He retired in 2019 from Timken Steel after 45 years’ service as scrap service supervisor.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his in-laws,...

Betty A. Cooper, Age 98, of Magnolia, passed away Sun., Jan. 22, 2023.  She was born Sept. 27, 1924, in Clarington, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Merle (Mozena) Cain, Sr.  Betty was a 1942 graduate of Magnolia High School and a 1945 graduate of the Aultman School of Nursing.  She worked in nursing for 35 years, at the O.S.U. Hospital in Columbus, Aultman and Mercy Hospitals in Canton, Dr. Tucker’s and Dr. Oberer’s offices in Magnolia and retired in 1989...

Carolyn L. Kellogg, a resident of Uniontown, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 79.  Carolyn was born on July 20, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (McClure) McKee.  She grew up and attended school in Lenapah, Oklahoma.  Carolyn moved to Decatur, Nebraska in 1961. She worked in banking most of her career and retired from First Nebraska Bank where she served as Branch President from 1985-2006. In May of 2020 she moved...

Deborah A. Baumgardner, Age 58, of Magnolia, passed away Fri., Jan. 20, 2023.  She was born Nov. 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Clifford and Betty (Mapes) Baum.  Deborah was a 1983 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from Nickels Bakery in 2017, after 30 years service, as a shift leader.  Most recently she had worked in the cafeteria at Sandy Valley Schools.  Survived by her husband, Joe Baumgardner, with whom she celebrated their 21st Wedding Anniversary...

Theresa L. Yeager, Age 60, of Massillon, passed away Thur., Jan. 19, 2023.  She was born Mar. 10, 1962, a daughter of James and Marilyn (Evans) Rollins.  Theresa had worked at Walmart as a Tech Associate, was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, and was active in the American Idols Parents Group.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Shawna Yeager; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda (John) Litman; one brother and sister-in-law, Tim (Danielle) Rollins;...

Marjorie J. James Age 105, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.  She was born November 12, 1917 in Alliance, a daughter of the late George and Duetta (Pickering) Stroup, and was a resident of Magnolia most of her life.  Marjorie was a 1935 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1939 graduate of Mount Union College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church, Atwood Yacht...

Linda L. Barnes, Age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., Jan. 18, 2023.  She was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Canton, a daughter of the late Carl and Ethel (Warrick) Vermillion.  Linda was a 1961 graduate of Canton South High School and the longtime president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the former Sandy Twp. Fire Department. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Barnes, on Jan. 21, 2000, her brother, Frank Vermillion, and her brothers-in-law, Charlie Hayes and Leonard Adkins. ...