Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2024

Richard J. Faiello

age 80, of Canton, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024.  He was born Dec. 1, 1943 in Magnolia, a son of the late Rocco and Carmel (Logozzo) Faiello, and was a life resident of the Magnolia and Canton area.  Dick was a 1961 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He was the first student...

Aug 2, 2024

Bernard L. Sampsel

Age 84, of Mineral City, went to be with the Lord, and died peacefully at Truman House, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 2, 2024.  He was born August 4, 1939 in Medina, OH, a son of the late Harold D. and Mary M. (Coudret) Lint, and resided in Mineral City most...

Jul 31, 2024

Susan R. (Kemmler) Kampfer, beloved wife of Doug Kampfer, lost her long battle with Ovarian cancer on July 31, 2024. Susan was born in Erie, Pa. on March 20,1952 to Adam and Nina (Leta) Kemmler. She graduated in the class of 1970 from Erie's McDowell High School and earned a B.A. in accounting from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea,...

Jul 30, 2024

Brenda C. Schreffler,

Age 58, of Magnolia, passed away Tues., July 30, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Feb. 25, 1966, in Canton, a daughter of Bill and Sandra (Devine) Kesling.  Brenda was a 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and worked there as a 9th grade English Teacher and...

Jul 29, 2024

Eleanor L. McKee

Age 99, of Canton, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, after spending a wonderful day with her family.  She was born December 29, 1924 in Salem, OH, a daughter of the late Roy and Libby (Redman) Slagle, and had been a Canton resident since 1942.  Eleanor...

Jul 23, 2024

Donna J. Myers,

Age 93, of Waynesburg, passed away Tues., July 23, 2024.  She was born June 11, 1931, in Akron, a daughter of the late Dominic and Ida "Edith" (Capitosta) Bitzel.  Donna was a 1949 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and was a member of the Fellowship of the Little Country Church.  She was preceded in...

Jul 17, 2024

Lisa E. Vissoc

Age 63, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024.  She was born Nov. 7, 1960 in Canton, a daughter of the late Jack and Maxine (Flesher) Weisburn, and was a life resident of Waynesburg.  Lisa was a 1979 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.   Lisa was a dispatcher for 17 years with CenCom,...

Jul 17, 2024

David T. Speaker

Age 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024.  He was born Dec. 12, 1949 in Dover, OH, a son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Hyke) Speaker, and was a life resident of Sandyville and Waynesburg.  Dave was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  He was a crane operator for...

Jul 15, 2024

Jacob T. Bible

Age 25, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024.  He was born May 21, 1999 in Canton, OH, a son of Amy (Swinford) Blake and the late Gaylen Bible, and had been a Carrollton resident one year, and previously resided various places, including Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio.  He was employed several places, including...

Jul 14, 2024

Victor K. Slutz,

84, of Rushville, passed away July 14, 2024 in Indianapolis.  He was born August 4, 1939 in Canton, OH to Charles W. & Catherine L. (Yant) Slutz.  Victor was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School in OH, and received his BS from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1969.  He married Shelby Collins in...

Jul 7, 2024

Linda W. Anthony

Age 79, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.  She was born July 22, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Weigle) Meredith, and had been a resident of the Canton/Massillon area over 60 years.  Linda was a 1962 graduate of Lehman High School and a member of...

Jun 29, 2024

Jeffrey L. Hager,

Age 61, of Massillon, passed away Sat., June 29, 2024. He was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Anacortes, WA, a son of Barbara Hager and the late Peter Hager, Sr.  Jeff served with the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Magnolia Police Department after 25 years-service as the Chief of Police.  He was...

Jun 27, 2024

Gregory S. "Porky" Mahoney,

Age 62, of Magnolia, passed away Thur., June 27, 2024.  He was born May 16, 1962, in Canton, a son of Richard and Donna Mahoney.  Greg was a 1980 graduate of Canton South High School and worked for BFI, Reilly and SCA Sweeping for 38 years.  He was a member of Asbury Global...

Jun 26, 2024

David D. Murphy,

Age 75, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., June 26, 2024.  He was born July 12, 1948, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Densle and Ada (Grant) Murphy.  David was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School and retired from the Timken Co. as a press operator.  Preceded in death by his...

Jun 25, 2024

Clyde H. Vickers

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.  He was born June 20, 1932 in Marlboro Township, a son of the late Russell and Viola (Glew) Vickers, and was a resident of the Canton area all his life.  Clyde was a 1950 graduate of Marlboro High School.  He was retired from Hartville...

Jun 25, 2024

Frank W. Sowers,

Age 66, of Canton, passed away Tues., June 25, 2024.  He was born, Oct. 28, 1957, in Warren, a son of the late Frank and Alberta "Birdie" (Higley) Sowers.  Frank graduated from Champion High School in Warren, and from Kent State University.  He retired as both a librarian and teacher from Plain Local School...

Jun 23, 2024

Jefford V. Williams,

Age 74, of East Sparta, passed away Sun., June 23, 2024.  He was born June 16, 1950, in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Joyce (Phillippi) Williams.  Jefford served with the U.S> Army, retired from Giant Eagle as a cashier, and loved baseball.  Preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Jan...

Jun 22, 2024

Susan E. Sponseller

Age 79, of North Canton, passed away Sat., June 22, 2024.  She was born August 22, 1944 in Canton, a daughter of the late George B. and Ada (Larsen) Bate II, and was a life resident of this area.  Sue was a 1962 graduate of Glenwood High School.  She was a long-time employee of...

Jun 19, 2024

Sharon A. Hughes

Age 73, of Dover, passed away Wed., June 19, 2024.  She was born Oct. 12, 1950 in Dover, NH, a daughter of the late John and Anita (LaRouche) Bourque, and resided in the Mineral City/Dover, OH. area 50 years.  Sharon enjoyed crocheting and crafts.  She loved everybody she met and never knew a stranger. ...

Jun 16, 2024

Daniel R. "Danny" Spadafora

Age 68, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.  He was born June 28, 1955 in Canton, a son of the late Ralph and Matilda (Susi) Spadafora, had resided in Massillon, returning to Magnolia in 2011.  Danny was a 1973 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a 1977 graduate of Bowling...