Obituary Listing

Oct 31, 2025

Flora Jean Carpenter,

beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1930, and over her 94 years, Flora touched the lives of all who knew her with warmth, kindness, and a joyful spirit.

Flora was preceded in death by her devoted...

Oct 27, 2025

Gertrude E. "Gertie" (Raley) Slackford,

age 78, of Canton, passed away early Monday, October 27, 2025 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Gertie was born in Canton on April 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Reardon) Raley. She attended Saint Joseph's grade school, was a 1966 graduate of St. Mary's Academy in...

Oct 25, 2025

Richard L. DeLong,

Age 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Sat., Oct. 25, 2025.  He was born Feb. 14, 1951, a son of Shirley Barth and the late Ray DeLong.  Richard retired from Resco as a Lab Tech.

Preceded in death by his sisters, Sheryl Cooney and Kathleen Kennedy, and his brothers, Ray and Bob DeLong. ...

Oct 20, 2025

William G. "Bill" McCutchan,

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Mon., Oct. 20, 2025.  He was born Apr. 8, 1933, in Crawford, WV, a son of the late Philip and Opal (Powers) McCutchan.  Bill served with the U.S. Army and retired from the Timken Company.

Bill is survived by his wife Jonell McCutchan, whom he...

Oct 14, 2025

Steven E. Drakulich,

age 64 of Dellroy, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 14th, 2025. He was born July 9, 1961 in Canton, Ohio.  Steve is the son of the late Don and Donna Drakulich.  He has one sister Vicki (Tim) Gallagher, two brothers Donny Drakulich and Tommy Drakulich.

Steve married...

Oct 8, 2025

Linda K. Mohler,

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Wed., Oct. 8, 2025.  She was born June 22, 1946, in Canton, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Pavelzik) Rich, Sr.  Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Schaffer, in 1999 and her second husband, Timothy Mohler, in 2024, and her brother, John...

Oct 5, 2025

D. William Allen,

Age 74, of North Canton, passed away Sun., Oct. 5, 2025.  He was born Sept. 19, 1951, in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of the late James and Marie (Dewitt) Allen.  Bill was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Notre Dame.  He was a member...

Oct 2, 2025

Patricia Jean Morris,

a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Her life was a radiant reflection of faith, love, and unwavering generosity.  Patricia's heart was devoted to the Lord and her Catholic faith, which guided her every step and inspired her to live a life filled with compassion and...

Oct 2, 2025

Joyce Ann Guilliam,

age 84, went home to be with Jesus on October 2, 2025.  Born on June 4, 1941, to Ernest and Frances (Seitter) McConnell in the family farm home in Richmond, Ohio, Joyce carried the lessons of her upbringing throughout her life. After graduating from Mount Union College in 1963 with a BS in Elementary...

Sep 29, 2025

Our dear mother, Patricia A. Sutherin, of Canton, sadly passed away on Mon., Sept. 29, 2025, at the age of 86.  She was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Canton, a daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn (Knape) Lantz.  Patricia was a 1956 graduate of McKinley High School and retired as a Home Health Aide.  She volunteered at the...

Sep 26, 2025

Jean (Kerr) Stoner,

born May 25, 1947, went home to be with the Lord Sept. 26, 2025. Living most of her life in Canton she was a devout Christian, an avid painter, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Jean had a love for animals, her beloved dogs, cats, and she had a passion for...

Sep 25, 2025

Joseph A. Severs

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Joe A. Severs, age 73, of East Sparta, Ohio, on September 25, 2025.

Joe's legacy will always be remembered as that of a hard worker, with the best comebacks, and as the person everyone could depend on. He...

Sep 24, 2025

Timothy A Sowers,

Age 58, of Zoarville, passed away Wed., Sept.24, 2025.  He was born Aug. 17, 1967, in Dover, a son of Janet "Kay" Sowers and the late George Sowers.  Tim was a 1986 graduate of Tusky Valley High School and 1988 graduate of OSU-ATI. He retired from Tucson Inc. where he was a Loader Operator...

Sep 24, 2025

Carol Ann (Good) Tope,

84, entered her heavenly home on September 24th, 2025.  Carol was born on January 24th, 1941 a daughter to the late Carl and Gladene Good. Carol was a member of the Magnolia Methodist Church and a 1959 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. She was raised with 3 brothers whom she loved dearly...

Sep 18, 2025

George L. Di Sabato, 87, of New Philadelphia passed away September 18, 2025.

Born July 8, 1938, at home in Waynesburg to parents George J. and Laurena (Battista) Di Sabato. George was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School; he graduated from Ohio State in 1961 with a BFA in Painting; and from the University of...

Sep 18, 2025

Lillian D. Steele

Age 88, formerly of Perry Township, passed away Thur., Sept. 18, 2025. She was born July 30, 1937, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Yenny) Hager. Lillian was a 1955 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. She took great pride in being the first football queen at Sandy Valley. Preceded in death...

Sep 18, 2025

Shelby J. Doker,

Age 87, of Canton, passed away Thur., Sept. 18, 2025.  She was born Nov. 24, 1937, in Canton, a daughter of the late Charles and Jessie (Walker) Doker.  Shelby was a 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from the M. Conley Co. where she worked in Sales.  Preceded in death by...

Sep 16, 2025

Sandra Jean Adams,

86, entered her heavenly home on September 16. Born on June 27, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to the late John and Dorothy Hill.  She was married to the love of her life, Jess Adams, for 66 beautiful years before his passing in October 2024.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded...

Sep 16, 2025

Janet Darlene Gwynn,

age 84, beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend and neighbor, passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by loved ones and in the grace of the Lord, on September 16, 2025.  Janet was born on July 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Veronica A. (Csuti) and John R. Gwynn. She was a 1959 graduate...

Sep 16, 2025

Paul S. Papai,

Age 70, of Dellroy, passed away Tues., Sept. 16, 2025.  He was born Nov. 6, 1954, in Canton, a son of the late Stephen and Ethel (Pearson) Papai.  Paul was a 1972 graduate of Carrollton High School and had worked at the Timken Co.  Survived by five sisters, Suzanne (Allan) Tozzi, Erika (Nicholas) Ragaji,...