Obituary Listing

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...

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,...