All Obituaries

  John C. Herron, born December 29, 1949 - who personally believed in Jesus‘s saving grace through His death on the cross - entered into heaven September 19, 2020.  Ever the loyal fan of Canton McKinley, John ensured he was far from the city of Massillon by passing away in Charleston, SC. His faithfulness to McKinley was surpassed only by his love for his two grandchildren, Maggie, 16 and Jack, 12.  Preceded in death by his parents, Jack Herron and Shirley Angus, John...

  Christopher Vincent Neal, Jr. Age 23, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., September 19, 2020.  He was born Jan. 18, 1997 in Canton, and had been a life resident of this area.  Christopher was a 2015 graduate of Glenoak High School and had been employed as a construction worker.  He was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Chargers, and loved to talk football with his brother, J.D.  Christopher was preceded in death by an infant brother, Gabriel, and his grandmother, Mary...

  L. Parker Allen Age 80, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.  He was born Dec. 3, 1939 in Rosedale, WV, a son of the late Eythel and Vera (Dobbins) Allen, and came to the Dover/Mineral City area in 1954.  He was an extremely active member of the Dover Baptist Temple, where he was Deacon Emeritus and a Trustee.  Parker was a 1959 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, and retired in 2004 from The Timken Co. after 25 years’ service where he was a...

  Zora G. Sipe Age 94, of North Canton, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.  She was born Oct. 4, 1925 in Longshoal, VA, a daughter of the late Timothy and Dovie (Stilwell) Dalton, and was a life resident of this area.  She enjoyed crocheting and made teddy bears she gave to those who were handicapped, and also made baby clothes, afghans and lap blankets.  Zora and Abner loved boating and were members the Stark County Power Squadron, and were former members of the Coast...

  Cheryl L. Calkins Age 71, of East Sparta, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born April 21, 1949 in Canton, a daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Johnston) Williams, and was a life resident of Magnolia and East Sparta. Cheryl was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  She retired in 2017 from the Bank of Magnolia after 36 years service, where she was a teller, loan officer, and Executive Vice President and...

BONNIE F. SELLERS, Age 91, of Centerville Village in Carrollton, passed away Thur., Sept. 10, 2020.  Born Feb. 21, 1929 in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Iris and Lena (Beegle) Hudson.  She was a Waynesburg resident for many years, moving to Malvern in 1992 and Carrollton in 2016.  Bonnie was a 1947 graduate of Malvern High School, a member of the former St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waynesburg and retired from DLH Industries in East Canton.  Preceded in death by her...

  William H. (Bill) Thompson age 97 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  Born in Irvona, Pennsylvania on December 18, 1922 he was one of ten siblings and the son of the late Emma Elizabeth (Howell) and Charles Beaver Thompson.  He was the loving husband to his “sweetheart” Betty (Fink) Thompson for seventy-five wonderful years. He resided in Canton for 76 years.  In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by his...

  Gary L. Young Age 52, of Canal Fulton, passed away Wed. August 26, 2020.  He was born August 28, 1967 in Corpus Christi, TX, a son of Linda (Reed) Young, of Magnolia and the late Warren “Fred” Young, grew up in Magnolia and had been a Canal Fulton resident since 2007.  He attended the Stark County Workshops which he dearly loved.  Gary enjoyed fishing, cars, and music he could sing along with.  He had attended Magnolia United Methodist Church. ...

  Ruth A. Blair Age 72, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  She was born May 31, 1948 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late Ford and Beulah (Smith) Huguenot, and had been an East Sparta resident since 1985, previously residing in Bolivar.  Ruth was a 1966 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland.  She was a 24 year employee of Kidney & Hypertension Consultants Inc., where she worked in the Billing Dept.  In addition to her parents,...

  Ruth A. Blair Age 72, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  She was born May 31, 1948 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late Ford and Beulah (Smith) Huguenot, and had been an East Sparta resident since 1985, previously residing in Bolivar.  Ruth was a 1966 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland.  She was a 24 year employee of Kidney & Hypertension Consultants Inc., where she worked in the Billing Dept.  In addition to her parents,...