Obituary Listing

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,...

Sep 15, 2025

Larry D. Tope,

Age 85, of Waynesburg, passed away Mon., Sept. 15, 2025.  He was born Aug. 7, 1940, in Canton, a son of the late Orlo and Carrie "Helen" (Coffy) Tope.  Larry retired from U.S. Ceramic as a Tile Picker and was a member of Malvern Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by his wife, Vonnie Tope,...

Sep 12, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Fallot,

age 80, of Waynesburg, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born September 25, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Glenn and Lucy (Weaver) Fallot.  Bob was a 1962 graduate of Malvern High School. He married the love of his life, Betty (Meiser) Fallot, on December 17, 1966,...

Sep 11, 2025

Joseph E. Peters, Jr.,

Age 65, of Strasburg, passed away Thur., Sept. 11, 2025.  He was born July 19, 1960, in Canton, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Schick) Peters, Sr.  Joe was a 1979 graduate of Hoover High School and worked as a licensed plumber for Joliet Plumbing for 20 years.  He was a...

Sep 5, 2025

Wayne E. Rambaud,

Age 72, of Sandyville, passed away Fri., Sept. 5, 2025.  He was born May 10, 1953, in Canton, a son of the late Earl and Anna (Strong) Rambaud, Sr.  Wayne was a 1971 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from the Timken Co. as an Inspector.  Previously he had worked at Stoll's...

Sep 2, 2025

Edward H. "Lids" Lidderdale, Jr.,

age 79, of Magnolia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Born on July 10, 1946, in Canton, he was the beloved son of the late Edward and Frances (Brunoni) Lidderdale, Sr.

He was raised in Waynesburg, Ohio, and after graduating from Sandy Valley High School in 1964 he briefly...

Aug 31, 2025

Kathy L. Oleksyk

Kathy L. Oleksyk passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the Laurels of Massillon, at the age of 69.Born on October 26, 1955, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Kathy was one of four children of David and Dorothy Evans. She graduated from Framingham North High School and spent her early career working in various businesses,...

Aug 31, 2025

Ruth Ann Winkelman,

Age 95, was called home by Jesus on August 31, 2025.  She passed away peacefully at her residence at the Canton Christian Home.  She was born on September 4, 1929 to the late Paul & Ethel (Holmes) Elliott. She lived a life rich in farm-sense, devotion to family, and faith.  As a child, she...

Aug 29, 2025

Nancy L. Bursee,

Age 85, of Mineral City, passed away Fri., Aug. 29, 2025.  She was born May 17, 1940, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Virginia Lewis.  Nancy had retired from Molly Stark Hospital as a Nurses Aide.  Preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Bursee; siblings, Arthur Tolley, Jerry Tolley, Carolyn Poling,...

Aug 29, 2025

Michael D. "Mikey" Weaver,

Age 22, of Canton, passed away Fri., Aug. 29, 2025.  He was born May 9, 2003, in Canton, a son of Chad and Mary Ellen Weaver.  Michael was a 2021 graduate of Canton South High School and was working at Imperial Aluminum in Minerva.  Preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry and Linda...

Aug 28, 2025

Aaron L. Green,

Age 56, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., Aug. 28, 2025.  He was born Nov. 19, 1968, in Canton, a son of the late Richard and Barbara (Ashby) Green.  Aaron was a 1987 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and had worked at Slesnick's as a truck driver and was also an independent welder.  Survived...

Aug 28, 2025

Bernard J. "Joe" Belopotosky,

Age 76, of Canton, died unexpectantly at Aultman Hospital from a massive heart attack on Thur., Aug. 28, 2025.  He was born Apr. 12, 1949, in Canton, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Balough) Belopotosky, Sr.  Joe was a 1967 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, was a member of St....

Aug 19, 2025

Paul E. Gordon, Sr.,

Age 75, of Louisville, passed away Tues., Aug. 19, 2025.  He was born Sept. 24, 1949, in Canton, a son of the late Stephen Gordon and Beulah (Dellinger) Gordon Cook.  Paul retired from Republic Steel after 25 years service, where he was a mechanic on locomotive cranes that lifted trains.  He was also...

Aug 16, 2025

Mary E. Pinkerton,

Age 89, of Bolivar, passed away Sat., Aug. 16, 2025.  She was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Moultrie, OH, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Eva (Hodge) Morgan.  Mary retired from Citizens Savings Bank and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and the former Order of the Eastern Star in...

Aug 14, 2025

Shelia A. Kennedy, Age 74, of Millersburg, passed away Thur., Aug. 14, 2025.  She was born June 13, 1951, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Robert and Goldie "Betty" (Raymond) Fiddler.  Shelia was a 1969 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired as a Classroom Aide for Stark MRDD.  Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kennedy. ...