Obituary Listing

Feb 11, 2023

Suzanne Gaston Mears

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Sat., Feb. 11, 2023.  She was born June 23, 1938 in Canton, a daughter of the late Richard and Thelma (Derby) Gaston, and was a life resident.  Suzanne was a 1956 graduate of Lehman High School, and was retired from Ohio Power Co. after ten years' service, where...

Feb 7, 2023

Kevin D. Ball,

age 64, left this world on Tuesday,  February 7, 2023 to join our Heavenly Father in his eternal home. His smile and laughter will never be forgotten.  He will be reunited with loved ones who preceded in death, Mother, Maxine Gibson, Father, Paul D. Ball. Survived by six sisters and one brother, Sisters: Veronica...

Feb 7, 2023

Helen G. Halter

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.  She was born Feb. 3, 1933 in Malvern, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Reardon) Simpson, and was a life resident of the Malvern/Magnolia area.  Helen was a 1951 graduate of Malvern High School, and was a retired employee of PCC...

Feb 6, 2023

Pamela R. Hill

Age 67, of North Canton, was released from this physical world and entered the eternal, spiritual realm that awaits us all.  She is perfect, whole and completely at peace. She joins those in the family who preceded her.

Pam was born May 24, 1955 in Canton, the youngest child of a family...

Feb 6, 2023

Terry A. Marino

Age 65, of Magnolia, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.  He was born July 2, 1957 in Canton, a son of the late Sam and Lee (Costello) Marino, and was a life resident of Waynesburg and Magnolia.  Terry was a 1977 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  He had worked for the U. S....

Feb 2, 2023

Arlow E. "Bud" Weisen, Jr.

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, Feb.2, 2023.  He was born Sept. 16, 1932 in Magnolia, a son of the late Arlow E. and Helen (Patterson) Weisen, Sr., and was a life resident.  Bud was a 1950 graduate of Magnolia High School.  He retired in 1996 from Timken Steel, after 30...

Jan 26, 2023

Carol A. Burkhart

Age 81, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.  She was born March 7, 1941 in Strasburg, OH, a daughter of the late Emmett and Myrtle (McMannus) Reiger, Sr., and resided in the East Sparta area most of her life.  Carol was a 1959 graduate of Dover High School. She was an...

Jan 26, 2023

Charles M. Colvin

Age 66, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.  He was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Louisa, KY, a son of Joyce (McKinster) Colvin and the late Charles E. Colvin, and had resided in Canton before moving to Bolivar 35 years ago. Chuck was a 1974 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School.  He...

Jan 25, 2023

Walter C. Bratka, Jr.,

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Wed., Jan. 25, 2023.  He was born Apr. 1, 1947, in Canton, a son of the late Walter Bratka, Sr., and Charlotte (Nesbitt) Biedenbach.  Walt served with the U.S. Navy Reserve, was a member of Faith Community Church, bowled for the Smith's Market team, and retired as...

Jan 22, 2023

Betty A. Cooper,

Age 98, of Magnolia, passed away Sun., Jan. 22, 2023.  She was born Sept. 27, 1924, in Clarington, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Merle (Mozena) Cain, Sr.  Betty was a 1942 graduate of Magnolia High School and a 1945 graduate of the Aultman School of Nursing.  She worked in nursing for...

Jan 21, 2023

Carolyn L. Kellogg,

a resident of Uniontown, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 79.  Carolyn was born on July 20, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (McClure) McKee.  She grew up and attended school in Lenapah, Oklahoma.

Carolyn moved to Decatur, Nebraska in...

Jan 20, 2023

Deborah A. Baumgardner,

Age 58, of Magnolia, passed away Fri., Jan. 20, 2023.  She was born Nov. 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Clifford and Betty (Mapes) Baum.  Deborah was a 1983 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from Nickels Bakery in 2017, after 30 years service, as a shift leader.  Most recently she...

Jan 19, 2023

Theresa L. Yeager,

Age 60, of Massillon, passed away Thur., Jan. 19, 2023.  She was born Mar. 10, 1962, a daughter of James and Marilyn (Evans) Rollins.  Theresa had worked at Walmart as a Tech Associate, was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, and was active in the American Idols Parents Group.  In addition to her parents,...

Jan 19, 2023

Marjorie J. James

Age 105, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.  She was born November 12, 1917 in Alliance, a daughter of the late George and Duetta (Pickering) Stroup, and was a resident of Magnolia most of her life.  Marjorie was a 1935 graduate of Alliance High School and a 1939 graduate of Mount Union...

Jan 18, 2023

Linda L. Barnes,

Age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., Jan. 18, 2023.  She was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Canton, a daughter of the late Carl and Ethel (Warrick) Vermillion.  Linda was a 1961 graduate of Canton South High School and the longtime president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the former Sandy Twp. Fire Department.

Jan 16, 2023

F. Paul "Butch" Brown

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.  He was born Sept. 7, 1943 in Massillon, a son of the late Floyd and Eileen (Shreffler) Brown, and was a life resident of this area.  Butch was a 1961 graduate of Fairless High School.  He was retired from Aultman Home Medical for...

Jan 16, 2023

Richard J. Herbert

Age 86, of Canton, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Feb. 14, 1936 in Canton, a son of the late John and Pauline (Habrun) Herbert, and was a life resident.  Richard retired in 1998 from Logan Trucking where he was a truck driver.  He...

Jan 14, 2023

Carl E. Nesselrode

Age 74, of Navarre, passed away Sat., Jan. 14, 2023.  He was born July 21, 1948 in Sherman, WV, a son of Donald and Winifred (Speed) Nesselrode, and had been a resident of the Canton area most of his life.  Carl was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School.  He was retired from Resources...

Jan 14, 2023

Dorothy Mae Schiefer

on Saturday, January 14, 2023, Dorothy Mae Schiefer, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 93.  She was the oldest of four children born to John and May (Spurrier) Baldy.

Dorothy graduated from Holmes Liberty High School and soon after became a flight attendant for American Airlines based in Dallas, TX. ...

Jan 13, 2023

Beverly R. Mihal

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.  She was born Sept. 28, 1933 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Kerber) Rodenbaugh, and had been a resident of the Minerva, Magnolia and Lake Mohawk area for a number of years.  Beverly attended the Carrollton Bible Chapel.