Obituary Listing

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....

Jun 8, 2015

Oscar Trbovich

Age 87, of Waynesburg, passed away suddenly Monday, June 8, 2015, at his home.  He was born in Waynesburg, a son of the late Daniel and Mildred (Perich) Trbovich, and was a life resident.  Oscar was a 1946 graduate of Waynesburg High School.  He was a retired employee of the Whitacre-Greer Fireproofing Co., and had...

Jun 3, 2015

Mary Helen (Reynolds) Wilson

Age 82, of Massillon, passed away on June 3, 2015, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  Born on Nov. 25, 1932 in East Sparta, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (Brothers) Reynolds.  Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James (Jim), on June 8, 2014, two brothers, Carl...

May 29, 2015

Victor P. Pachan

Age 58, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015.  He was born in Canton, a son of the late William and Mary (Campbell) Pachan, and was a life resident.  Vic was a 1974 graduate of Central Catholic High School.  He was the retired owner of W.M. Pachan Construction Company after 42 years with...

May 25, 2015

Tamara G. Cochran

Age 57, of Jackson Township, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, in Aultman Hospital.  She was born in Fairfield, IL, a daughter of Patsy (Peyton) Edmison, of Canton South and the late Robert Edmison, came to Waynesburg when she was young, and has resided in Jackson Township 22 years.  Tammie was a 1975 graduate...

May 25, 2015

John D. Fultz

Age 38, of North Canton, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Feb. 7, 1977 in Canton, a son of Kenneth Fultz and Susan (Tsilidas) Kim Slawson, all of North Canton, and was a life resident of this area.  John was a 1995 graduate...