Obituary Listing

Mar 30, 2020

Hazel M. Smith

Age 90, of Bolivar, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020.  She was born April 20, 1929 in New Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Henry and Fern (Eichel) Grove and had been a Mineral City resident most of her life.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 26, 2020

RALPH D. LUTZ,

Age 69, of Bolivar, passed away Thur., Mar. 26, 2020.  Born Mar. 12, 1951, in Cleveland, a son of the late Ralph and Alice (Hoppe) Lutz, he was a longtime resident of the East Sparta and Bolivar area.  Ralph had worked at JMW Trucking as a truck driver and previously worked for Kleen Tek...

Mar 25, 2020

Robert P. Cassel

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Wed., March 25, 2020.  He was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Grace (VanDorsten) Cassel, and was a life resident.  Bob was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School, and 1962 graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a Bachelor of...

Mar 24, 2020

Lawrence Confalone

Age 92, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  He was born April 4, 1927 in Magnolia, a son of the late Donato and Theodora (Capobianco) Confalone, and was a life resident.  Lawrence retired in 1997 from the Hoover Co., after 30 years' service, where he was a mechanic.  He was a member of...

Mar 22, 2020

Mercedes K. Moore

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.  She was born July 22, 1931 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Grant and Alice (McDermott) Moreau, and resided most of her life in Canton.  Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of McKinley High School and worked at Union Metal Mfg. Co. for...

Mar 2, 2020

VIVIAN LEA (SEVERS) MULVANEY,

Age 66, of Sandyville, passed away quietly in her home on Mon., Mar. 2, 2020, after a long illness.  Born Oct. 25, 1953 in Bedford, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Clemence) Severs, Sr., she had been a life resident of Sandyville.  Vivian retired in 2010 from Sandy Valley Local...

Feb 28, 2020

Fiora Maria "Noni"  DeWitt

Age 99, of Massillon, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.  According to her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no visitation or services.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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Feb 27, 2020

CHARLES N. BEGGS,

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Thur., Feb. 27, 2020.  Born in Hubbard, OH, a son of the late Helen Beggs.  Charles retired from the Timken Co.  Preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Cowles and Jane Rickenbrode, and one brother, Carl Beggs.  Survived by his brother, Mike Beggs, and numerous loving nieces and...

Feb 27, 2020

Wanda L. Fiddler

Age 98, of Sandyville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.  She was born June 6, 1921 in Greenville, OH, a daughter of the late David and Glyda (Walker) Boyer, and had been a resident of the Mineral City/Sandyville area since 1939.  She was a member of Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church.  In addition...

Feb 25, 2020

Jean Csuti

Age 99, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.  She was born Jan. 13, 1921 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine (Mariconi) Bertolucci, was a life resident, and was the first in her family born in America.  Jean was retired from TRW in Minerva where she worked in the Wax...

Feb 20, 2020

Myrna L. Deubner

Age 70, of Mineral City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.  She was born Aug. 3, 1949 in Dover, a daughter of the late Earl and Ivy (Hamilton) Weisen, and was a life resident of Mineral City.  Myrna was a 1967 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, and was a member of Mineral City...

Feb 17, 2020

F. Jack Speidel

Age 85, of Canton, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in the Canton Christian Home.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late Fred and Elva (Stevens) Speidel, and was a life resident.  Jack was a 1953 graduate of Timken High School.  He retired in 1994 from The Timken Co., after 40...

Feb 15, 2020

Robert "Sonny" Thomas,

68, went home to be with the Lord at Mercy Medical Center on February 15, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. A Perry Township resident, Sonny enjoyed time with family and friends but cherished his time spent with his 3 year old grandson, Declan. He served in a leadership...

Feb 14, 2020

Rudy R. Vannucci

Age 97, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.  He was born July 21, 1922 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Bruno and Jennie (DelCorso) Vannucci, and was a life resident.  He was a 1940 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and a 1950 graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of...

Feb 11, 2020

MARGARET E. "PEG" GALLIGHER,

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 2020.  Born in Magnolia, a daughter of the late Ellen Alexander and Milton "Pete" Sorenson, she had been a Canton resident most of her life.  Peg was a 1956 Graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a longtime member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and retired...

Feb 9, 2020

Cheryl Ann Weaver

Age 55, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.    She was born Jan. 31, 1965 in Canton, the daughter of Judy (Shawver) Haught and the late Arnold Weaver, and was a life resident.  Cheryl was a 1983 graduate of Heritage Christian High School.  In addition to her mother Judy and step-father Timothy Haught,...

Feb 7, 2020

Terry L. Shortt

Age 59, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.  He was born Oct. 18, 1960 in Richland, VA, a son of the late Joe "Sam" and Anna (Smith) Shortt, Sr., and had been a Waynesburg resident since 1965.  Terry was a 1979 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  Terry had worked as Manager...

Feb 4, 2020

Esther I. Jackson

Age 98, formerly of Longbranch Dr. NE, Canton, passed away Tues., Feb. 4, 2020 in the Canton Christian Home.  She was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Homeworth, OH, a daughter of the late Earl and Olive (Donnelly) Hardy, and had been a Canton resident since 1950.  Esther was a 1939 graduate of Goshen High...

Feb 1, 2020

LINDA L. (DICE) VANSICKEL,

Age 76, of Canton, passed away Sat., Feb. 1, 2020.  Born in Akron, a daughter of the late Lynn and Donna (Cordial) Palmer. Linda retired from Meat Cutters Local #880, owned and operated Lynn's Catering, and loved to sew and bake.  Preceded in death by her first husband of 29 years, Ronald VanSickel,...

Jan 28, 2020

ALVERNA P. SCHWALLIE,

Age 100, of Canton, passed away Tues., Jan. 28, 2020.  Born Oct. 21, 1919, in Caldwell, OH, a daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie (Warner) Archer.  Averna was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton.  Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schwallie, on Aug. 2, 1984, her daughter, Alice Denison,...