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David T. Speaker

David T. Speaker

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...

Jacob T. Bible

Jacob T. Bible

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...

Victor Slutz

Victor Slutz

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...

Linda W, Anthony

Linda W, Anthony

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...

Jeffrey Hager

Jeffrey Hager

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...

Gregory Mahoney

Gregory Mahoney

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...

David D. Murphy

David D. Murphy

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...

Clyde H. Vickers

Clyde H. Vickers

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...

Frank W. Sowers

Frank W. Sowers

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...

Jefford Williams

Jefford Williams

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...

Susan E. Sponseller

Susan E. Sponseller

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...

Sharon A. Hughes

Sharon A. Hughes

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. ...

Daniel R. "Danny" Spadafora

Daniel R. "Danny" Spadafora

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...

Patricia Bennett

Patricia Bennett

Jun 14, 2024

Patricia J. Bennett,

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Fri., June 14, 2024.  She was born Mar. 7, 1942, in Canton, a daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Pomesky) Scheurer.  Patty was a 1960 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired in 2013 from Aultman Hospital where she worked in the laundry.  Preceded in death...

Carolyn J. Cordray

Carolyn J. Cordray

Jun 13, 2024

Carolyn J. Cordray

Age 77, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024.  She was born June 7, 1947 in Canton, a daughter of the late James and Virginia (Copeland) West, and had been a Malvern resident over thirty years.  Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School and received her Nursing Degree later from Canton...

Donna L. Craig

Donna L. Craig

Jun 10, 2024

Donna L. Craig

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024.  She was born August 27, 1934 in Canton, a daughter of the late Edgar and Frances (Hall) Ronk, and was a life resident.  Donna was a 1952 graduate of McKinley High School.  She retired as a secretary from William R. Day Elementary School, after...

Joan L. Noble

Joan L. Noble

Jun 8, 2024

Joan L. Noble

Age 91, of North Canton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was born Jan. 30, 1933 in Canton, a daughter of the late Dominick and Anna (Beemen) Petrack, Sr., and was a life resident.  Joan was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School and enjoyed going to football games with her friends. "GO...

Shawn Kennedy

Shawn Kennedy

Jun 5, 2024

Shawn A. Kennedy,

Age 31, of Canton, passed away Wed., June 5, 2024.  He was born Sept. 10, 1992, in Canton.  Shawn was a 2010 graduate of Canton South High School where he participated in band, choir, theater and speech.  Survived by his parents, Tracy and Joyce Kennedy; his father, Michael Kennedy; his siblings, Leila, John and...

Phyllis A. Cross

Phyllis A. Cross

Jun 5, 2024

Phyllis A. Cross

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Wed., June 5, 2024.  She was born August 5, 1939 in Cambridge, OH, a daughter of the late Mabel Ruth Rice, and had resided in the Canton and Waynesburg area most of her life.  She liked Oldies Bands and loved to dance, and her nickname was Shake &...

Angela M. Pruett

Angela M. Pruett

Jun 3, 2024

Angela Pruett

Age 96, went home to her Lord on June 3, 2024 in Roswell, Georgia where she resided the last seven years of her beautiful life.  Angie was born Nov. 22, 1927 to the late Querino and Lena (Zirrelli) Peloso.  She retired from Union Metal Mfg. Co. sub Division, the Superior Switchboard and Device Company, after...

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