Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 28, 2025

Robert B. "Bob" Dressel,

Age 92, of Malvern, passed away Sat., June 28, 2025.  He was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Greenford, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Davies) Dressel.  Bob retired from Kent State University-Stark as a Professor of Mathematics and was a member of St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church.  Preceded in death...

Jun 27, 2025

Helen E. Gilmore,

93, passed away in her home in North Canton on June 27, 2025. Helen was the rock of the Gilmore family, always ready to offer her care, support, and a ferocious combination of kindness, loyalty, and love — and, tough love, whenever it was necessary. She showed us all what it meant to be...

Jun 23, 2025

Master Sgt. (Ret.) Joseph Burd,

age 70, formerly of Canton, OH, passed away on June 23, 2025 in Sun City, AZ.  He was born Aug. 29, 1954, in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late Roy and Janet (McCartney) Burd.  Joe served in the U.S. Marines for 21 years, having been stationed in the United States and...

Jun 23, 2025

With a heart as big as his garage and a spirit rooted as deep as the flowers he tended, John A. Slish, Sr. found peace on June 23, 2025—leaving behind a family who adored him, a yard that will surely miss his green thumb, and a legacy built on love, hard work, and a little bit of rock 'n'...

Jun 20, 2025

Roberta L. "Jackie" Beaber,

Age 95, of North Canton, passed away Fri., June 20, 2025.  She was born Aug. 17, 1929, in Roswell, OH, a daughter of the late David and Veda (Bailey) Ball.  Jackie was a 1947 graduate of Strasburg High School and was a member of RiverTree Christian Church.  She had lived at Willowdale Lake...

Jun 15, 2025

Lee G. Cramer,

Age 83, of Uniontown, passed away Sun., June 15, 2025.  He was born May 16, 1942, in Canton, a son of the late Ronald and Evelyn (Harlen) Cramer.  Lee was a 1960 graduate of Hoover High School and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  With his brother Larry, he was the Owner...