Obituary Listing

May 19, 2024

Age 72, of Louisville, passed away Sun., May 19, 2024.  He was born Jan. 22, 1952, in Canton, a son of the late Virgil and Donna (Hammel) Reynolds.  Tod was a 1970 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from Carpenters Union Local #285 in Akron.

Tod enjoyed camping, his RV, grilling (breakfast) and all Ohio...

May 19, 2024

Dave Neading

Age 80, of Sandyville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.  He was born March 24, 1944 in Canton, a son of the late Walter "Bill" and Thelma (McDougal) Neading, and was a life resident of the East Sparta-Sandyville area.  Dave was a 1962 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  He was retired from Wean United...

May 15, 2024

Eleanor A. Slawson

Age 91, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  She was born December 22, 1932 in Middlebranch, OH, a daughter of the late Michael and Bertha (Yannone) Mareno, and was a life resident of the Canton area.  Eleanor was a 1950 graduate of Middlebranch High School.  She was a retired thirty-year employee...

May 13, 2024

Paul C. Waibel, Jr., MD

Age 76, of Lake Mohawk, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was born Dec. 19, 1947 in Wilmington, DE, a son of the late Paul C. and Eleanor (Surdyn) Waibel, Sr., grew up in West Chester, PA, and came to Canton in 1978 when he opened his practice.  Paul was a...

May 10, 2024

Age 66, of Navarre, passed away Fri., May 10, 2024.  She was born March 3, 1958 in Dover, a daughter of the late Lloyd W. Ringley and Sue (McKittrick) Burleson.  Sandy lived in East Sparta for most of her life. She was a 1976 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and graduated from Stark State College with a degree...

May 10, 2024

Peggy A. Townsend

Age 76, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024.  She was born May 1, 1948 in Canton, a daughter of the late Lester and Nancy (Slutz) Gamble and resided most of her life in the Carrollton area.  She worked a number of years at Smiths Market in Waco, where she ran the Deli,...

Apr 30, 2024

Shirley Essig,

Age 93, of Waynesburg, passed away Tues., Apr. 30, 2024.  She was born June 21, 1930, in Canton, a daughter of the late Delmar and Frances (Eibel) Hockenberry.  Shirley was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Magnolia, and the Stark County Street Rod Association.  Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles...

Apr 29, 2024

Cynthia L. Flavell,

Age 78, of North Canton, passed away Mon., Apr. 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Aug. 28, 1945, in Canton, a daughter of the late Harley and Evelyn (Lloyd) Allison.  Preceded in death by her brother, Harland Allison.  Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William Flavell; two daughters...

Apr 25, 2024

David J. Ionno,

Age 77, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., Apr. 25, 2024.  He was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Canton, a son of the late Tony and Stella (Cecchetti) Ionno.  David was a 1964 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and Served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of St....

Apr 24, 2024

John A. "Jack" Sutherland

John Austin (Jack) Sutherland, Age 89, passed away at home and entered into eternal life on April 24, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to his late parents, John Gow Sutherland and Vesta Dayhuff Sutherland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Donna...

Apr 23, 2024

Barbara Jean Handy

Age 98, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  She was born Sept. 26, 1925 in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Gomer and Ruth (Nelson) Jones, and was a life resident of the Mineral City area.  Jean was a 1943 graduate of Mineral City High School.  She had worked for The...

Apr 11, 2024

Teresa L. Brendel

Age 74, of East Canton, passed away Thur., Apr. 11, 2024.  She was born Aug. 29, 1949, in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late William D. and Ernestine (Green) Bellamy.  Teresa had a passion for training and racing thoroughbred horses and had a love for playing bingo and slot machines. She loved spending...

Apr 10, 2024

Cecil A. Barr

Age 83, of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  He was born November 7, 1940 in New Matamoras, OH, a son of the late Denver and Bessie (Riggenbach) (Harasimik) Barr, and had been a resident of the Canton and Magnolia area since 1948.  Cecil retired in 1994 from The Timken Co., after 35...

Apr 5, 2024

John Moffett, born on May 2, 1946 to James and Hazel (Howenstine) Moffett, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as a son-in-law, Michael Rine. He is survived by his wife Judy of 54 years, whom he met when they were both student tour guides at Ohio State;...

Apr 4, 2024

Reverend Joseph J. Zamary

Age 87, of Poland and Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born Jan. 8, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Frances (Yarnovich) Zamary, Sr., and was a life resident except when he was serving Parish's in Canton and Waynesburg.  He was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline...

Apr 3, 2024

Wanda J. Klotz,

Age 81, of Sandyville, passed away Wed., Apr. 3, 2024.  She was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Canton, a daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Robson) Mosberger.  Wanda was a 1960 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was a member of East Sparta Community Church and Sandy Valley Eagles Aerie #3228.  Preceded...

Mar 30, 2024

Bertha C. Grell

Age 94, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., March 30, 2024.  She was born July 25, 1929 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Black) Truax, and was a life resident of this area.  Bertha was a 1947 graduate of East Sparta High School.  She had been a Dental Assistant for...

Mar 28, 2024

Bernard C. Furbee

Age 85, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born May 15, 1938 in Canton, a son of the late Wilbert and Virginia (Burleson) Furbee, and had been a Massillon resident since 2007.  Bernard was a 1956 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and retired in 1986 from The Timken Co.,...

Mar 27, 2024

James A. Wilson

James A. Wilson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of seventy-three on March 27th. Jim's life was characterized by dedication to serving his family and community, embodying love through his actions.

Born in Canton, Jim was a natural leader. In his youth he was a successful athlete and...

Mar 25, 2024

Robert D. Johanning

Age 93, of East Sparta, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born Dec. 20, 1930 in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Mary (Garner) Johanning, and was a life resident of this area.  Bob was a 1948 graduate of Canton South High School, and retired in 1991 from Washington Steel...