Obituary Listing

Feb 9, 2021

The Tozzi Family lost our dear Nana, but Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Dorothy Mary (Kalem) Tozzi, 93, passed away on February 9, 2021, reuniting with her beloved husband Tony after 49 years. Dorothy was more than just a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother - she was our sweet, strong, spirited matriarch who was always there for us with...

Feb 7, 2021

TERRY L. SLUTZ,

Age 70, of East Sparta, passed away Sun., Feb. 7, 2021.  Born June 30, 1950, in Canton, a son of the late Fredrick and Minnie (Herbert) Slutz.  Terry was a 1968 Graduate of Sandy Valley High School and served with the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Ohio Bell in 2000 after 32 years...

Feb 5, 2021

CLIFFORD E. HUGHES,

Age 72, of Magnolia, passed away Fri., Feb. 5, 2021.  Born June 17, 1948, in Elyria, OH, a son of the late Charles and Addie (Lambert) Hughes.  Cliff was a 1966 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and was the Senior Pastor of the Sandy Valley Church of God for 48 years. He was...

Jan 31, 2021

MARGARET E. SCHEURER,

Age 73, of Canton, passed away Sun., Jan. 31, 2021.  Born Nov. 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Fred and Marie (Pomesky) Scheurer, she had been a life resident of Canton.  Margie was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.  Preceded...

Jan 30, 2021

NORMAN G. WATSON,

Age 90, of Bolivar, formerly of East Sparta, passed away Peacefully Sat., Jan. 30, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 9, 1930, in Belmont Co., OH, a son of the late Charles and Wilda (Whitsell) Watson.  Norman retired in 1995 from the Timken Co. after 30 years of service...

Jan 29, 2021

Lucy C. Ledford

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Friday evening January 29, 2021 at The Inn at Whitewood Village of North Canton. She was born September 10, 1931 in Canton, the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Yacono) Magnacca. Lucy was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a lifelong, faithful member of...

Jan 26, 2021

Donald R Dager,

82, of North Canton, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday January 26, 2021.  After a short, hard fought battle, Don reunited with the love of his life for more than 50 years, Margaret (Peggy) Keniary.  Together they raised Donald M Dager (Donyale) of Florida, Christine (David) Laylon of Texas, Ann...

Jan 26, 2021

Harry K. Mitchell

Age 90, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.  He was born Feb. 13, 1930 in Akron, a son of the late John and Mildred (Pownall) Mitchell, and had been a Massillon resident many years.  Harry earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and was the Founder and Owner of Mitchell Piping, Inc. ...

Jan 24, 2021

Sarah Morckel

Age 92, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.  She was born Nov. 30, 1928 in Millersburg, OH, a daughter of the late Monroe and Mary (Bontrager) Miller, resided in N. Lauderdale, FL from 1989-1995, and Magnolia since 1995.  Sarah had been Manager of the Juli-Fe View Country Club, located between Orrville and Wooster. ...

Jan 23, 2021

John T. Albright

Age 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Sat., Jan. 23, 2021.  He was born Feb. 20, 1946 in Waynesburg, a son of the late John C. and Mary (Dickerhoof) Albright, and was a life resident.  John was a 1964 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and was a retired employee of United National Security.  He...

Jan 19, 2021

Frederick F. Beers, Jr.

Age 80, of Mineral City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.  He was born Nov. 18, 1940 in Mineral City, a son of Frederick F. and Gertrude Iva (Nelson) Beers, Sr., and was a life resident.  Fred was a 1958 graduate of Tusky Valley High School.  He retired in 2002 from the Ohio...

Jan 16, 2021

JAMES A. RUSSELL,

Passed away on Jan. 16, 2021 after a lingering illness. Jim was born in 1947 and grew up in the northeast end of Canton, attending Gibbs grade school and graduated from McKinley High School in 1965.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era of the late 1960s and spent...

Jan 13, 2021

Richard L. Wolford

age 84, of Dellroy, passed away Wed., Jan. 13, 2021.  He was born Nov. 8, 1936 in Canton, OH, a son of the late Harold and Clemance (Kesling) Wolford Eber, and resided in Dellroy 31 years, previously Massillon.  Richard retired in 1995 from The Timken Co., after 31 years' service, where he was a...

Jan 13, 2021

Louis R. Kasler

Age 76, of Canton, passed away Wed., Jan. 13, 2021.  He was born Jan. 1, 1945 in Canton, son of the late Raymond and Elsie Kasler, and was a life resident.  Louis was a 1963 graduate of McKinley High School, and was a retired employee of LTV Republic Steel.  He enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, gardening,...

Jan 13, 2021

Mary A. "Toni" Dales

Age 73, of Malvern, passed away Wed., Jan. 13, 2021.  She was born March 2, 1947 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Bonita (Prior) Friedman II, grew up in Perry Township, and resided at Lake Mohawk 43 years.  Mary was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School.  She had...

Jan 9, 2021

Charles W. Faigley, Jr.

Age 76, of East Sparta, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.  He was born March 19, 1944 in Canton, a son of the late Charles W. and Blanche (Materna) Faigley, Sr., and was a life resident of this area.  Chuck was a 1962 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and attended both The...

Jan 9, 2021

Ruth M. McVann

Age 81, of North Canton, passed away Sat., Jan. 9, 2021.  She was born Feb. 4, 1939 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Edward and Roberta (Haverman) McVann, and had been a resident of the Canton/North Canton area many years.  Ruth was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and a...

Jan 9, 2021

Helen Maxine Mirling

Age 96, of North Canton, passed away Sat., Jan.9, 2021.  She was born August 24, 1924 in East Sparta, a daughter of the late Arno and Helen (Pfau) Rice, and was a life resident of East Sparta until moving to North Canton in 2011.  Maxine was a 1942 graduate of East Sparta High School...

Jan 8, 2021

David W. Schiffer

Age 60, of Canton, passed away Friday, Jan 8, 2021.  He was born Dec. 28, 1960 in Canton, a son of the late Thomas W. and Mary Anne (Welsh) Schiffer, and was a life resident.  David was a 1979 graduate of McKinley High School and was a retired employee of Sav-A-Lot Foods.  He was...

Jan 8, 2021

James E. Thomas

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.  He was born August 26, 1927 in Canton, a son of the late Leo and Iris (Gerhart) Thomas, and was a life resident.  Jim was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Jim retired as Director of Customer Services for the USPS in Canton. ...