Obituary Listing

Apr 26, 2026

Dr. Richard P. Maioriello,

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. He was born Mar. 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Gesumino and Angelina (Del Rossi) Maioriello. Richard retired as a “bird” Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after also having served in the U.S. Navy. As a fighter and photo pilot, and where...

Apr 23, 2026

Junior Lewis Hart of Massillon passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Junior was born on December 5, 1941, in Harrisville, West Virginia, to the late Jacob Hart and Zula Moore Stephens. He graduated from Parkersburg High School. As a young man, Junior followed his brother Bill to northeast Ohio where he found work at Canton Aluminum and met Judy...

Apr 22, 2026

Robert M. Maurer,

Age 76, of Mineral City, passed away Wed., Apr. 22, 2026. He was born July 18, 1949, in Canton, a son of the late Robert and Patricia (Heck) Maurer. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a former member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church...

Apr 17, 2026

Darlene M. Bankert, age 92, of Magnolia passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born in Canton on February 17, 1934. Darlene was a Tuscarawas Valley High School graduate and retired from the Timken Company. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert W. Bankert. 

A private burial will take place. 

Apr 14, 2026

William Lee “Bill” Cordia Jr., age 57, of Carrollton passed away with his family by his side on April 14, 2026. He was born in Canton on May 31, 1968, a son to William and Joyce Cordia Sr. Bill was a graduate of Sandy Valley High School class of 1986. He was an autobody technician with Waynesburg Carriage for 34...

Apr 10, 2026

Dale H. Stoner, Sr.,

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Fri., Apr. 10, 2026. He was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Canton, a son of the late John and Alice (Stark) Stoner. Dale had worked as a self-employed autobody repairman and was a member of Greenwood Christian Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean Stoner. Survived by his daughter Christie...

Apr 9, 2026

Joyce G (Clark) Carman

age 91

Navarre OH

Joyce passed away peacefully in her home on April 9,2026. She was met at Heaven's Gate by her Lord and Savior. She was born January 25,1935 in Canton OH. The daughter of Orville and Trevenna (McCormick) Clark.

Joyce was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School. Always a proud Bulldog. In 1957 she married the love...

Apr 7, 2026

Tamara K. Reynolds,

Age 67, of East Sparta, passed away Tues., Apr. 7, 2026. She was born Nov. 27, 1958, in Canton, a daughter of Tom (Barb) Hackathorn and the late Shirley Getz.

Preceded in death by husband, Timothy Reynolds. Survived by two daughters, Callie Reynolds and Amber Gooch; one son, Michael Keinath; one sister, Liz (Michael) Tsueda; and her grandchildren, Kaela,...

Apr 4, 2026

Rosemary Annette Jackson,

age 84, passed away Saturday April 4, 2026, in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Wiezbiski) Pomesky. Rosemary was a lifelong resident of Waynesburg and lifetime member of Saint James Catholic Church where she was an organist for over 50 years.

She...

Apr 4, 2026

Joseph I.C. Blackburn,

Age 86, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., Apr. 4, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1939, in Canton, a son of the late Joseph and Leah (McNutt) Blackburn. Joseph served with the U.S Army and retired from Green Lines as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his sister, JoAnne Miller, and his brother, Quinton Blackburn. Survived by...

Apr 1, 2026

Dorothy A. Applegarth,

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., Apr. 1, 2026. She was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Max and Blanche (Jones) Myers. Dorothy was a 1953 graduate of Mineral City High School and retired from James IGA in Magnolia. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Applegarth, on Nov. 28, 2001;...

Apr 1, 2026

Deborah Mae Skelton,

also known as Aunt Debby, 76, of Canton, passed away on April 1, 2026.  Born on January 16, 1950 in Canton, Deborah was the beloved daughter of late Donald and Ruth (Baldwin) Gurney. She was a 1969 graduate of McKinley High School then earned her degree in Nursing from Walsh University.

She spent her life as a fun-loving wife,...

Mar 21, 2026

Mary K. Hartzell,

Age 101, of East Sparta, Ohio, passed away Sat., Mar. 21, 2026, just one day shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born Mar. 22, 1924, in East Sparta, daughter of the late Chris and Lottie (Bowman) Neading. Mary was a 1942 Graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a member of East Sparta Christian Church, the...

Mar 13, 2026

Donna J. Giffen,

Age 98, of Massillon, passed away Fri., Mar. 13, 2026.  She was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Canton, a daughter of the late Bertus and Frances (Sondles) Gonser, Donna was a 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of First Christian Church of Canton.  Preceded in death by her brother, James...

Mar 10, 2026

Mary Leishman,

Age 83, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 with her family by her side to be home with the Lord. She was born June 5, 1942 in Canton, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Ross) Petitto. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and had been...

Mar 9, 2026

Shelbia J. Otte,

Age 89, of East Sparta, passed away Mon., Mar. 9, 2026.  She was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Clinton Co., KY, a daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie (Perdue) Ferguson.  Shelbia was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morges and was a founding member of the East...

Mar 8, 2026

Evelyn M. Johnstone

Evelyn (May) Johnstone, 96, passed away March 8, 2026, after a brief illness. Born July 13, 1929, in Lindentree, OH, she was a daughter of Lloyd Clark Sr. and Nelson and Leona (Clough) VanMeter. As a professional beautician, she owned and operated E.J. Beauty Shop for 17 years prior to retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Mar 2, 2026

Glenn D. Harris,

Age 56, of North Canton, passed away Mon., Mar. 2, 2026.  He was born May 15, 1969, in Alliance, a son of the late Bobby and Joan (Kerr) Harris.  Glenn was a 1987 graduate of Alliance High School and earned an Associates Degree in Nursing.  He was working for Sterilite as an Occupational Health...

Feb 27, 2026

Beverly F. Young,

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Fri., Feb. 27, 2026.  She was born Aug. 30, 1932, in Sandyville, a daughter of the late August and Edrie (Waltz) Crilley.  Beverly was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church and loved to travel with her husband Wendell, with whom she went on twenty-nine cruises throughout their...

Feb 22, 2026

Carolyn M. Kramerage,

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Sun., Feb. 22, 2026.  She was born Mar. 28, 1947, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Morgan) Ruble.  Carolyn was a member of East Sparta Women's Club, the Auxiliary of Isaac L. Kinney American Legion Post #244 and East Sparta Christian Church,...