Obituary Listing

Dec 21, 2020

Arnold H. Savage

Age 94, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.  He was born July 5, 1926 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Stephen and Madonna (Schreiner) Savage, and had been a Waynesburg resident most of his life.  He was a 1944 graduate of Peoria, IL High School.  Arnold was a retired farmer,...

Dec 18, 2020

WILBERT A. RICHEY, JR.,

Age 93, of Magnolia, passed away Fri., Dec. 18, 2020.  Born Feb. 22, 1927, in Majorsville, WV, a son of the late Wilbert and Flossie (Scherich) Richey, Sr.  Bill attended East Sparta United Methodist Church, served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a member of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce which...

Dec 17, 2020

FRENCH E. CROSTON,

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Thur., Dec. 17, 2020.  Born Nov. 30, 1932, in Philippi, WV, a son of the late Everett and Deamie Croston.  He was a member of Laborers Union Local #1015, which he also served as Business Agent for eight years.  Preceded in death by his wife, Edith Croston, in...

Dec 16, 2020

Rick A. Gordon

Age 66, of Mineral City, passed away Wed., December 16, 2020.  He was born June 15, 1954 in Dover, a son of the late Samuel and Lois (Bendure) Gordon, and was a life resident of Mineral City.  Rick was a 1972 graduate of Tusky Valley High School.  He worked thirteen years right out of...

Dec 11, 2020

William (Bill) Young McGovern, Sr, age 89, passed away Fri., Dec. 11, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1931, a son of the late Norbert Young and Mary Elizabeth (Sickles) McGovern.  Married Jan. 23, 1954 to Mary Louise Mancini McGovern. Five children Ronald Joseph McGovern, Mary Renae McGovern Tepe, William Young McGovern II, Jonathan Eric McGovern, Gary Lee...

Dec 6, 2020

SHAWN W. BURGESS,

Age 57, of Sandyville, passed away Sun., Dec. 6, 2020.  Born Mar. 3, 1963, in Medina, OH,a son of the late Lloyd and Elsie (Seymoure) Burgess.  Preceded in death by his brother, Barry Burgess.  Survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda Burgess; one daughter, Heather Burgess; one son, Kevin Burgess; and three grandchildren,...

Dec 4, 2020

JAMES L. MAPLE,

Age 67, of Waynesburg, passed away Fri., Dec. 4, 2020.  Born Nov. 23, 1953, a son of the late Glen and Edna (Volkert) Maple.  He was a 1972 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, retired from ITS Construction and attended Little Country Church.  Preceded in death by his brother Keith Maple.  Survived by his...

Dec 4, 2020

LARRY A. MOYER,

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Fri., Dec. 4, 2020.  Born Aug. 31, 1943, a son of the late O'Joy and Mary Jean (Wilds) Moyer.  Larry was a 1961 Graduate of Glenwood High School and retired from the Hoover Co. after 45 years service as a machinist.  Following retirement he also worked at E&H...

Dec 1, 2020

Anna Fay Poole,

Age 89, of Dellroy, passed away peacefully Tues., Dec. 1, 2020.  Born July 16, 1931, in Dellroy.  Preceded in death by her loving parents, Harvey E. McCartney and Erma E. (Snively) McCartney, her beloved husband, Floyd Poole, in 1972 and brothers and sisters.  Survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Charlene (Richard) Mutton, Jacalyn...

Dec 1, 2020

William (Bill) Earl Locker II,

Age 63, of Hanover Healthcare of Massillon, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center where he was born January 5, 1957. He graduated from Sandy Valley in 1975 and achieved a Degree in Early Childhood Development at Malone. Bill had a wonderful outlook on life and if you met him...

Nov 30, 2020

Gordon Paul Laubert

Age 84, of East Sparta, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.  He was born Sept. 26, 1936 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Gordon) Laubert, resided in Massillon 23 years, Sandyville 33 years, and East Sparta since 2019.  He was a graduate of Sherrard High School, attended Walsh College and...

Nov 28, 2020

BYRON J. ARNOLD,

Age 67, of Dellroy, passed away Sat., Nov. 28, 2020.  Born in Canton on Sept., 6, 1953, a son of the late Byron S. and Martha (Addison) Arnold.  He was a 1971 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from the J.L. Coates Co. where he was an oilfield driller.  Byron attended Christ...

Nov 27, 2020

Barry L. Holzopfel,

age 77 of Uniontown passed away November 27, 2020 in Akron General Medical Center.  He was born Sept. 10, 1943 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Martin and Magaline (Becker) Holzopfel.  Barry was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Research Center in Akron after 47 years of service as a Maintenance Foreman.  Barry was...

Nov 27, 2020

Ernestine "Ernie" Johnson,

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Fri., Nov. 27, 2020.  Born in Ava, OH, a daughter of the late Henry and Fedilla (Tilton) Robinson, she had been a Canton resident since 1942.  Ernie was a member of Dueber United Methodist Church and retired in 1988 from Aultman Hospital after 28 years service where she...

Nov 26, 2020

MARTIN J. FULTZ,

Age 86, of North Canton, passed away Thur., Nov. 26, 2020.  Born Sept. 7, 1934, in Canton, a son of the late Gilbert and Edith (Cinco) Fultz, he had been a life resident of Canton.  Martin was a 1952 graduate of Lehman High School and was a member of Clinton Lodge #47, F. &...

Nov 25, 2020

CARL F. WANNER,

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., Nov. 25, 2020.  Born Aug. 15, 1931, in Canton, a son of the late Karl and Azalia (Finefrock) Wanner.  Carl was a Magnolia resident most of his life except for some time moving to different areas of the country while working for the McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Co. for...

Nov 24, 2020

CHARLES E. MEARS,

Age 85, of North Canton, passed away Tues., Nov. 24, 2020.  Born Jan. 22, 1935, in Dover, OH, a son of the late Robert and Ruth (McDonald) Mears.  Charles was a 1953 graduate of Dover High School, served with the U.S. Army and was a retired broker/owner of Mears Realty.  He was a member...

Nov 21, 2020

Verna M. Taylor

Age 103, of Columbus formerly East Sparta, OH, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.  She was born July 30, 1917 in Mineral City, OH, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Meagher) Williams, and had been a Columbus resident 55 years, previously residing in East Sparta, OH.   Verna was a 1935 graduate of...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert "Bob" Serafini

Age 94, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  He was born October 4, 1926 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Louis and Laura (Albert) Serafini, and was a life resident.  Bob was a 1944 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and was a retired employee of The Hoover Co., after over 30...

Nov 15, 2020

Luann Fultz

Age 86, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020.  She was born July 30, 1934 in Newcomerstown, OH, a daughter of the late Loyd and Helen (Lehman) Huff, and had been a Canton resident since 1944.  Luann was a 1952 graduate of Lehman High School.  She retired July 31, 1999 from The Hoover Co.,...