Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2023

David O. Morckel

age 102, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., Jan.7, 2023.  He was born in Minerva, a son of the late Harry and Maggie (Witten) Morckel, resided in Magnolia since 1995, previously in North Lauderdale, FL 22 years.  David had been a heavy equipment operator for M & M Excavating.  He was a member of East...

Jan 6, 2023

Diane Marie (Fink) Martin

Diane Marie (Fink) Martin, 74, of Canton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on January 06, 2023. Diane was born on August 15, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, our precious mom, grandmother and sister. She attended Sandy Valley high school and resided in the area her entire life. Mom enjoyed Bingo, playing slot...

Jan 4, 2023

Doris J. Clinger

Age 92, a resident of Danbury Senior Living in Massillon, passed away Wed., Jan. 4, 2023.  She was born June 16, 1930 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Homer and Virgie "Manilla" (Leavengood) Garner, and was a life resident of this area.  Doris was a 1948 graduate of East Sparta High School. ...

Jan 3, 2023

Richard R. Zurfley II

age 73, of Canton, passed away Tuesday Jan. 3, 2023.  He was born May 27, 1949 in Dover, OH, a son of the late Paul Baker and Peggy (Beers) Baker, and had been a Canton resident since 1968.  Richard was a 1968 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and was a retired self-employed...

Dec 29, 2022

Christopher T. Peters

Christopher Thomas Peters, age 38 of Canton, OH, went home to be with the Lord suddenly and unexpectedly on December 29th, 2022. Born on April 3, 1984, and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Chris was a Christ-follower, husband, father, son, brother, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by...

Dec 29, 2022

Thomas L. "Copey" Copeland,

Age 60, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., Dec. 29, 2022.  He was born Sept. 12, 1962, in Canton, a son of the late Thomas D. "Pete" and Twila (Robertson) Copeland.  Copey had worked as a groundskeeper at Wilkshire Golf Course and coached the Sandy Valley golf team in 1993-94.  He was an avid...

Dec 29, 2022

Marilyn J. Shaffer

Age 90, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.  She was born Feb. 3, 1932 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Harry and Velma (Williams) Vorhees, and was a life resident.  Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of East Sparta High School.  She retired in 1993 from Fishers Foods, after 27...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara J. Mudery

Age 80, of Dover, passed away Sun., Dec. 25, 2022.  She was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Canton, a daughter of the late Edward and Betty (McEldowney) Kirk.  Barbara was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Malvern.  In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Gary...

Dec 24, 2022

Betty Mae Allison

of Canton, passed away peacefully Sat., December 24, 2022, just three days after her 101st birthday.  She was born Dec. 21, 1921 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Roy and Elsie (Tooze) Gill, and had been a Canton resident most of her life.  Betty grew up in East Sparta where she met...

Dec 23, 2022

Lillian Eileen Schneider

age 96, of East Sparta, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022.  She was born March 22, 1926 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Jacob and Daisy (Kinney) Brothers, and was a life resident.  Eileen was a 1944 graduate of East Sparta High School and a long-time member of East Sparta United Methodist...

Dec 23, 2022

Robert C. Harper,

It was May 15, 1962 when Robert C. Harper came into the world, and it was on Dec 23, 2022 the world felt his passing. Survived by his daughter Shyla Harper, brother Patrick Harper, sister Donna Cole (Gregg), sister in-law Sharon Harper (Mike) and many be-loved nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob is...

Dec 22, 2022

Ricky Simmons

Age 64, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.  He was born Dec. 6, 1958 in Canton, a son of the late Edward "Duke" Thompson and Cloretta (Simmons) Wright, and was raised by his grandmother, Irene Simmons, and had been a Malvern resident all his life.  Ricky was a 1978 graduate of Malvern High...

Dec 22, 2022

Carol L. Baker

age 78, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.  She was born Sept. 30, 1944 in Canton, a daughter of the late Louis J. Eberhart and Alberta M. (Johnson) Jackson, and was a life resident.  She was a 1962 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and KPMG School of Internal Auditing.  Carol started...

Dec 21, 2022

Ronald P. (Babe) Newland

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Wed., Dec. 21, 2022. He was born Feb. 18, 1942 in Canton, a son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Dillon) Newland, and step-mother, Mary Alice (Crowther) Newland, and was a life resident.  Babe was retired from Custom Auto Body where he painted cars as well as...

Dec 20, 2022

Patricia J. Howenstine

Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.  She was born May 26, 1932 in Dover, a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Corbett) Walter, and had been a Magnolia resident since 1985.  Patty was a 1950 graduate of East Sparta High School and attended the Aultman School of Nursing. She...

Dec 19, 2022

Matthew M. M. Fogle

Age 36, of Canton, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.  He was born March 20, 1986 in Canton, a son of the late Roger R. Fogle, and Margaret (Martin) and Chris Doney, and was a life resident.  Matthew had been employed in the Custodial Dept. of Kohl's Department Store.

In addition...

Dec 17, 2022

Sally A. Spitale,

Age 89, of Louisville, passed away Sat., Dec. 17, 2022.  She was born Aug. 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Shaffer) Hodge.  Sally was a 1951 graduate of Timken High School, graduated from Cosmetology School, and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  We will miss her welcoming nature...

Dec 10, 2022

Barbara Cynthia Crowe

age 84, passed away Dec. 10, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born in Canton, Ohio on Mar. 14, 1938, daughter of the late Adam and Caroline (Bick) Sedlock. She attended Canton South High School and Kent State University, obtaining a Master's Degree in Education. A long-time resident of Stark County, she began her...

Dec 9, 2022

Timothy A. "Tim" Miller

Age 47, of East Canton, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022.  Tim was born September 30, 1975, in Canton, OH, and was a life resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Miller, Sr., and Marilyn (Clark) Miller.  Tim is survived by his two favorite cousins, Dennis Clark of Elyria,...

Dec 9, 2022

David L. Gaspar, Sr.

David L. Gaspar, Sr. age 84, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 9th at Aviva Hills in Canton, Ohio. Born in Canton, OH, September 13, 1938, the first of three children to David and Sara (Whitmer) Gaspar. David and his wife Judith (Miller) were both 1956 graduates of Timken High...