Obituary Listing

Jul 19, 2015

Marie C. Little

Age 94, a resident of Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar the past six years, passed away there Sunday, July 19, 2015.  She was born in East Canton, a daughter of the late Elijah and Edna (Motts) Baum, and had been a resident of the Magnolia area most of her life.  Marie was a member...

Jul 17, 2015

Eleanor M. Getz

Age 92, Magnolia, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar.  She was born in Aultman, OH, a daughter of the late Rev. Mervin and Dorothy (Lesh) Hershberger, resided in North Canton and Canton South most of her life, and Magnolia since 2012.  Eleanor was a 1941 graduate of Greentown...

Jul 17, 2015

Donald N. Neice

Age 73, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, in his home.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late Ira and Catherine (Corrigan) Neice, and was a Waynesburg resident all his life.  Don was a 1960 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and retired in 1997 from The Timken Co.,...

Jul 16, 2015

Edward F. "Ed" McDade

Age 94, a resident of the House of Loreto for the past six years, where he passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015.  He was born in East Sparta, a son of the late Okey and Cressa (Gill) McDade, and resided in the East Sparta/Magnolia area all his life until going to Canton in...

Jul 14, 2015

Judith Ann Swinehart  1943-2015

Age 72, of Sunset Beach, NC formerly of Uhrichsville, OH passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, after a long illness. Judi was born June 21, 1943, to the late Annabelle (Lowe) and Raymond Swinehart.  Judi attended Kent State University. She was a school bus driver for Claymont City Schools for 25 years and...

Jul 7, 2015

Robert K. Murphy

Age 77, of Sandyville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.  He was born, Oct. 22, 1937, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Densle and Ada (Grant) Murphy, and resided in Sandyville since Jan. of 1962.  Bob was a 1955 graduate of Barnesville High School.  He...

Jul 2, 2015

JOHN W. LEY,

Age 68, of Magnolia, passed away Thur., July 2, 2015.  Born in Canton, a son of the late William and Edna (Brown) Ley, he had been a resident of Magnolia since July of 1973.  John was a 1965 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Local 540 IBEW in Massillon where he...

Jun 30, 2015

Alice M. Huth

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Aultman Hospital.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha (Slutz) McCoy, and was a life resident.   Alice was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School.  She had been an avid bowler and was an animal lover.  Alice...

Jun 30, 2015

Ruth C. Abel

Age 96, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lillie (Melcher) Wolfe, and was a life resident of this area.  She was a 1937 graduate of Middlebranch High School.  She was retired from North Canton Schools where she was manager...

Jun 29, 2015

Janet N. Perdue

Age 86, of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, in the Laurels of Massillon.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Leslie and Pearl (Fetter) Lewis, and was a life resident of this area.  Janet was a 1945 graduate of McKinley High School.  She retired from the Parke Hotel in...

Jun 28, 2015

Dorothy J. Anderson

Age 80, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Hennis Care Center in Bolivar after a long illness.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Archie and Danina (Scaffide) Tacciole, and was a life resident of East Sparta.  Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of East Sparta High School. ...

Jun 25, 2015

RYLAN SHAYLA ELSWICK,

Infant daughter of Nicole and Scott Elswick of Canton, passed away Thur., June 25, 2015.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Julianna Elswick, her brother, Degan Elswick, and many loving great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Services will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. in the Formet-Clevenger &...

Jun 25, 2015

CLASSIFIED OBITUARY FOR SUNDAY

RICK BARRICK,

Age 61, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., June 25, 2015.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Robert and Gladys (Sickafoose) Barrick, he had been a longtime resident of Waynesburg.  Rick graduated from Sandy Valley High School in 1971, was a private teacher and had been active in...

Jun 23, 2015

HARLO L. BILLHEIMER,

Age 84, of Canton, passed away June 23, 2015.  Born in Congress Twp., Wayne Co, OH, a son of the late Harry and Mary (Fortney) Billheimer, he had been a resident of Canton most of his life.  Harlo was a 1949 graduate of McKinley High School and retired in 1986 from Republic Steel Corp....

Jun 23, 2015

EDWIN L. "ED" CLINGER,

Age 86, of Canton, passed away Tues. June 23, 2015.  Born in Harpster, OH, a son of the late Clifford and Orel (Swihart) Clinger, he had been a resident of the East Sparta and Canton area since 1940.  Ed was a 1947 graduate of East Sparta High School, and retired in 1989 from...

Jun 19, 2015

JAMES L. BRAY,

Age 75, of Jackson Twp., passed away Fri., June 19, 2015.  Born in New Brighton, PA, a son of the late James and Nelda (Cobner) Bray, he grew up in Beaver, PA and had lived in Canton since 1960.  He graduated from Michigan State University, was owner and partner in Cutler Real Estate and...

Jun 18, 2015

BRET J. FIDDLER,

Age 46, of Alliance, passed away Thur. June 18, 2015.  Born in Canton, a son of Darleen and Max Lebold, of Bolivar, and Jim and Theresa Fiddler, of Sheffield Village, he had been a resident of Alliance most of his life.  Bret was a 1986 graduate of Marlington High School and was working at...

Jun 14, 2015

Laura Faye Cherrine

Age 72, of Canton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Mercy Medical Center.  She was born in Moatsville, WV, a daughter of the late Gillespie and Geneva (Pritchard) Mayle, and had been a Canton resident over 50 years.  Laura had been employed 17 years at Molly Stark Hospital as a secretary.  She was...

Jun 12, 2015

ROBERT E. SHEPPLER,

Age 67, of Malvern, passed away Fri., June 12, 2015.  Born in Massillon, a son of the late Robert and Delores (Fisher) Sheppler, he had been a Malvern resident since 1976.  He retired from Metals USA in North Canton, and served with the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

Jun 11, 2015

Daryl J. Deubner

Age 66, of Mineral City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015.  He was born in Canton, a son of Helen (Farnsworth) Deubner, of Zoar, and the late Gale Deubner, and was a Somerdale resident most of his life.  Daryl was retired from Quaker State Oil Co. where he was a pumper checking the wells....