Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2024

John Henry Stone,

passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2024. John was born on January 3, 1939 to Henry and Ruby (Morton) Stone in Lizemores, WV and had 6 siblings. He attended Clay County High School where he met his sweetheart Sharon Lee Davis and the two graduated together in 1959, then married June 27th...

Sep 14, 2024

William H. Belden, Jr.

Bill Belden Jr., beloved husband, father and community leader, died unexpectedly on Sept. 14th one day after his 82nd birthday.  He spent his birthday celebrating with close friends and enjoying stories of past times and close friendships at Brookside Country Club. Bill was born in Cincinnati, OH on Sept. 13, 1942, a son...

Sep 12, 2024

Matthew S. Diamond,

Age 37, of Massillon, passed away Thur., Sept. 12, 2024.  He was born Mar. 6, 1987, in Canton, a son of Carla and Brad Fulk and Scott Diamond.  Matt was a 2005 graduate of Canton South High School and also graduated from Stark State College with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.

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Sep 11, 2024

Martha Faye Tope

Age 78, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., Sept. 11, 2024.  She was born Dec. 9, 1945 in Ward, WV, a daughter of the late Basil and Pauline (Kessell) Hackworth, and had been a resident of Waynesburg 40 years.  She and her husband had owned and operated A-Bouquet Florist for 35 years, retiring in 2017. ...

Sep 10, 2024

James B. "Jim" Hug, Sr.,

Age 71, of Massillon, passed away Tues., Sept. 10, 2024.  He was born Jan. 10, 1953, in Canton, a son of the late Ralph and Beatrice (Skinner) Hug, Sr..  Jim was a 1971 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co. where he worked as an...

Sep 9, 2024

ROBERT J. "BOB" RENNER,

Age 73, passed away Mon., Sept. 9, 2024.  Born May 16, 1951, he was a lifelong resident of Canton and the immediate area and was a 1970 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  Bob retired in 2013 from the House of LaRose Beer Distributor and previous to that the Taylor Beverage Co.,...

Sep 5, 2024

Glenn E. Bailey

Age 85, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.  He was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Canton, a son of the late Dale and Margaret (Vegh) Bailey, and was a life resident.  Glenn was a 1956 graduate of Lehman High School.  He was retired from Dominion (East Ohio) Gas Co. after 36 years,...

Sep 3, 2024

Ruth A. Steinmetz,

Age 83, of Carrollton, passed away Tues., Sept. 3, 2024.  She was born June 28, 1941, in Canton, a daughter of the late Clarence and Anna (Myers) Geiser.  Ruth was retired from Carrollton Animal Hospital where she was a Veterinarian Technician.  Preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carrie Steinmetz, two sisters, Nellie Miller...

Aug 29, 2024

Dwight F. Blair

Age 72, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024.  He was born July 11, 1951 in Paintsville, KY, a son of the late Franklin and Callie (Prater) Blair, has resided in East Sparta since 1985, previously Bolivar.  Dwight was retired from Painters Local #814 in Akron.

In addition to his...

Aug 25, 2024

Shirley J. Pikus,

Age 63, of Canton, passed away Sun., Aug. 25, 2024.  She was born June 1, 1961, in Akron, a daughter of the late John and Janice "Marilyn" (MacBeth) Grof, Sr.  Shirley was the owner of Pikus Real Estate and Property Management and attended NewPointe Community Church.  She is remembered as a business leader and...

Aug 21, 2024

Kay (Falb) Carter

age 61, of Columbus, passed away Wed., August 21, 2024.  She was born May 9, 1963 in Orrville, OH, a daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley (Bigler) Falb, and was a Columbus resident 20 years.

Kay is survived by her aunts, Catherine J. Tabb-Bigler, M.D., and Judy Yoder, and nieces and...

Aug 18, 2024

Jack E. Jeter,

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Sun., Aug. 18, 2024.  He was born Jan. 13, 1949, in Canton, a son of the late Walter and Mary Jeter.  Jack retired from HP Products in Louisville and was an avid Browns fan.  Survived by his sons, Josh (Kaylee) Jeter, and Steve McKinney; one sister, Janice Jeter,...

Aug 18, 2024

Jack W. Sickafoose

Age 83, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.  He was born May 8, 1941 in Canton, a son of the late Robert and Pauline (Schneider) Sickafoose, and was a life resident of Magnolia.   Jack was a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, attended the University of Mount Union, and graduated from...

Aug 17, 2024

Larry E. "Luke" Izer

Age 86, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., August 17, 2024.  He was born March 21, 1938 in Bellville, OH, a son of the late Oren and Miriam (Snyder) Izer, and had been an East Sparta resident over 40 years.  He was a 1956 graduate of Bellville High School.  While in high school,...

Aug 16, 2024

LaVerne E. "Chick" Dotts,

age 79, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends when the Lord called him home.  Born in Dover, Ohio on Dec. 12, 1944 to Homer and Anne Dotts.  Chick was number 10 of 11 children, most of whom have gone home before him.  He is survived...

Aug 14, 2024

Evelyn F. Longo

Age 92, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., August 14, 2024.  She was born July 20, 1932 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Elwood and Etta (Dunlap) Thomas, and was a life resident.  Evelyn was a 1950 graduate of Waynesburg High School.  She retired July 31, 1997 from the Schauer Insurance Agency after 13...

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara J. Sponaugle

Age 85, of Mineral City, passed away Tues., August 13, 2024.  She was born February 12, 1939, in Canton, a daughter of the late Clyde and Georgia A. (McClellan) McCully and had been a resident of Mineral City since 1979.  Barb was a 1957 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a secretary...

Aug 12, 2024

Danielle A. Roulston,

Age 35, of Canton, passed away Mon., Aug. 12, 2024.  She was born Apr. 22, 1989, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Dean Leser and Caroline Leser.  Danielle is survived by her husband, Mitchell Roulston, Sr.; one son, Mitchell Roulston, Jr.; one sister, Elizabeth Leser; and one brother, Michael Leser.  A prayer service will...

Aug 10, 2024

L. Elaine Langman

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Sat., August 10, 2024.  She was born July 8, 1947 in Canton, a daughter of the late Cleta (Hirst) Garren, and was a life resident.  Elaine was a 1965 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School.  She was retired from Chase Bank after 30 years' service, where she had...

Aug 10, 2024

Paul J. Medley

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.  He was born March 10, 1944 in New Philadelphia, OH, a son of the late Lester "Jack" and Martha (Marburger) Medley, and was a Canton resident most of his life.  Paul was a 1962 graduate of Timken Vocational High School.  He retired in 2003...