Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2025

Marlene S. (Drayer) Ware

was born on January 6, 1949, to Cecil and Mary Drayer. She passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 76.  She outlived both of her parents along with her brother Noel and sister Betty.  Marlene loved her three children Steve, Amy, and Michael. She also enjoyed any time that...

Aug 6, 2025

JAMES LOUIS BAHRENBURG June 9, 1939 – August 6, 2025

James Louis Bahrenburg, 86, of Wheat Ridge Colorado died August 6, 2025 due to complications from cancer. Mr. Bahrenburg was born June 9, 1939 in Canton, OH to Alene S. and Dr. James H. Bahrenburg. In Canton he attended Belle Stone and Mason Schools, and graduated in...

Aug 5, 2025

Beverly C. Seemann,

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Tues., Aug. 5, 2025.  She was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Esker and Myrtle (Cox) Crites.  Beverly was a 1960 graduate of Lehman High School and retired from AultCare as an Administrative Assistant.

Preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 4, 2025

Regina A. Byars,

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Mon., Aug. 4, 2025.  She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Michael and Rosemary (Meloy) Burick.  Regina was a member of St. James Catholic Church and retired from Ideal Supply in Las Vegas as a Bookkeeper.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 2, 2025

Gene D. Schlimm,

Age 92, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., Aug. 2, 2025.  He was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Canton, a son of the late George and Thelma (Hill) Schlimm.  Gene served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Timken Co. after 38 years service where he was a roll...

Aug 1, 2025

Patrick B. Crowe,

Age 89, of Dover, originally of Magnolia, went to his Eternal Home with Jesus on Fri., Aug. 1, 2025.  He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, kindness, and most importantly his love.  Patrick's great stories, laughter, and wisdom were a gift to all who knew him.  He leaves an immeasurable void which will...

Jul 28, 2025

Robert O. "Bob" Hester, Sr.,

Age 88, of East Sparta, passed away Mon., July 28, 2025.  He was born June 4, 1937, in Strasburg, OH, a son of the late Riley and Mae (Wilson) Hester.  Bob retired from the City of Canton Water Pollution Control Center as a Millwright Mechanic.  He also worked part time as a...

Jul 22, 2025

Flora E. "Shortie" (Motz) Dobransky,

Age 82, of Waynesburg, passed away on July 22, 2025.  Shortie was born June 18, 1943, in New Matamoras, OH.  She was 1 of 12 children born to Ralph and Mary (Early) Motz, who preceded her in death along with seven brothers and three sisters.  Surviving her is her sister, Ruth Craig. ...

Jul 21, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Kling

age 83 of Canton, passed away July, 21 2025. Born August 14, 1941 in Canton to his late parents Dellmore and Bernadine (Campbell) Kling. Along with his four brothers, Robert was raised in NE Canton in his beloved Gibbs School neighborhood. He attended Gibbs Elementary, McKinley and Perry High Schools. Bob retired in...

Jul 19, 2025

William T. Sommer,

Age 87, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., July 19, 2025.  He was born Mar. 24, 1938, in Shadyside, OH, a son of the late Eugene and Margaret (Leeper) Sommer.  Bill was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from PCP Air Foils in Minerva.  He was a member of St. Mary...

Jul 18, 2025

David O. Reed,

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Fri., July 18, 2025.  He was born Aug. 19, 1947, in Minerva, a son of the late David and Betty (Wood) Reed.  David was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a member of North Industry United Methodist Church.  He retired from the Timken Co. after...

Jul 18, 2025

Robert H. King

age 101, of Canton, passed away on Fri., July 18, 2025.  He was born Sept. 7, 1923 in Barnesville, OH, a son to the late Henry and Florence (Byers) King. He was a 1941 graduate of Barnesville High School, and a 1951 graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Metallurgical...

Jul 17, 2025

Dave P. Materna,

Age 93, of Sandyville, passed away Thur., July 17, 2025.  He was born Apr. 27, 1932, in Canton, a son of the late Carl and Odessa (Miller) Materna.  Dave served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, having been stationed in North Africa.  He retired from the Timken Co. in 1990...

Jul 8, 2025

Marjorie A. Slabaugh,

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Tues., July 8, 2025.  She was born July 19, 1933, in Canton, a daughter of the late Isadore and Julia (Hartman) Biedenbach.  Marjorie was a 1951 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and had worked at Burlington Coat Factory.  Preceded...

Jul 4, 2025

Donald L. Moore,

Age 88, of Canton, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born December 6, 1936, in Canton, a son of the late Herbert Moore and Leota (Menk) Perry.  Don was a 1955 graduate of Timken High School and served with the U.S. Navy, serving on...

Jul 4, 2025

Janice (Huston)Arnold,

Age 85, of Canton, passed away on July 4th 2025.  She was June 14, 1940 in Massillon, a daughter of the late John and Mary Alice Huston.  She raised two sons, Dave and Doug who gave her 5 grandchildren. Adam and Abigail, Dave and Lisa's children and triplets Allison, Carson and Jocelyn, Doug and Misty's...

Jul 1, 2025

Delmas M. Riggs,

Age 85, of Mineral City, passed away Tues. July 1, 2025.  He was born Sept. 29, 1939, a son of the late Homer and Thelma (Rose) Riggs.  Delmas served with the U.S. Air Force retired from Ford Motor Co. as a Millwright, and was a member of Mantua Lodge #533 F. & A.M.  Preceded...

Jul 1, 2025

Paul C. "Chris" Thompson,

Age 69, of Magnolia, passed away Tues., July 1, 2025.  He was born Mar. 9, 1956, in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Hoff) Thompson.  Chris was a 1974 graduate of Carrollton High School and had worked at Thompson and Sons Milk Transport.  He retired from Fillmore Freight Lines where...

Jun 28, 2025

J.C. Burton,

Age 87, of Zoarville, passed away Sat., June 28, 2025.  He was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Dale, KY, a son of the late Henry and Clarris (Holbrooks) Burton.  J.C. served with the U.S. Navy and retired from Conn's Potato Chip Co. where he worked in Sales and Delivery.  Previously he worked at National Life...

Jun 28, 2025

Walter J. Petrime, Jr.,

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., June 28, 2025.  He was born Dec. 15, 1935, in Canton, a son of the late Walter and Zelma (Maurer) Petrime, Sr.  Walter was a 1953 graduate of Magnolia High School, served with the U.S. Army for six years, including serving in the Pentagon, and retired...