Frank Smith, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Frank A. Smith, Jr.,
Age 92, of Dover, passed away Sat., July 18, 2026. He was born Sept. 14, 1933, in Cleveland, a son of the late Frank and Louise Smith, Jr. Frank served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired Master Bricklayer and member of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasters’ International Union of America.
Preceded in...
David Chociej
Jul 14, 2026
David C. Chociej,
Age 78, of Carrollton, passed away Tues., July 14, 2026. He was born Oct. 23, 1947, in Steubenville, a son of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Mills) Chociej, Sr. David was a 1965 graduate of Steubenville High School and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he used...
Linda Harsh
Jul 14, 2026
Linda C. Harsh,
Age 77, of Massillon, passed away Tues., July 14, 2026. She was born July 19, 1948, in Canton, a daughter of the late Hartson and Frances (Shank) Kessel. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Lehman High School, a member of First Christian Church and retired as a longtime employee of Kent State University.
Preceded in death by her husband,...
Paul W. Wahl
Jul 13, 2026
Paul W. Wahl,
Age 92, of East Sparta, passed away Mon., July 13, 2026. He was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Louisville, OH a son of the late Otto and Hazel (McCammon) Wahl. Paul served with the U.S. Army, retired from the Timken Co. where he was a Lathe Operator and was a member of Church of the Holy Trinity in...
Marlene K. Gray
Jul 13, 2026
Marlene K. Gray,
Age 78, of East Sparta, passed away Mon., July 13, 2026. She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Lock Haven, PA, a daughter of the late Nevin Womelsdorf, Sr., and Gladys (Newman) Cook.
Marlene was a 1966 graduate of Corning Painted Post West High School and was a member of East Sparta Community Church. She had worked at Schneiders...
Dino A. Long
Jul 10, 2026
Dino A. Long, age 64, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born April 30, 1962, in Albion, Michigan, a son of Virginia Long and the late Danny Long.
Dino spent his life working in the oilfield, where he was known for his work ethic, toughness, and ability to figure anything out. He was a man who built...
Timothy Costello
Jul 5, 2026
Timothy L. Costello,
Age 59, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born July 20, 1966, in Canton, a son of the late Nicholas and Louise (Zink) Costello. Tim was a 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a 1988 graduate of Ohio University.
He was a devoted member of St. James Catholic Church, the Referee Association, and...
June Williams
Jul 4, 2026
June L. Williams,
Age 103, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., July 4, 2026. She was born June 9, 1923, in Salineville, OH, a daughter of the late John and Jessie (Pollard) Addison. June retired in 1984 from the Carl F. Wise Real Estate Agency after 26 years service where she was a Secretary. It was during this time that Mr....
Stacy Kiser
Jun 28, 2026
Stacy J. Kiser,
Age 65, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sun., June 28, 2026. She was born Dec. 5, 1960, in New Philadelphia, a daughter of Shirley Ross and the late Donald Ross. Stacy was a 1979 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had worked for Optimum Cardiology as a Medical Assistant. Survived by her husband, Daryl Kiser; her sister,...
James Kast
Jun 24, 2026
James C. Kast,
Age 60, of Canton, passed away Wed., June 24, 2026. He was born Sept. 10, 1965, in Canton, a son of the late Cletus and Barbara (Bogdan) Kast. James was a 1983 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He will be remembered for his quick-witted humor and contagious smile. He never complained of his struggles and instead...
Louis Kiba
Jun 23, 2026
Louis B. “Lou” Kiba, Jr.,
Age 73, of Smithville, passed away Tues., June 23, 2026. He was born Nov. 28, 1952, in Akron, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Husack) Kiba, Sr. Lou retired from Rubbermaid as a Supervisor and was a member of Smithville Brethren Church, where he was a Deacon, former Sunday School teacher, and he loved...
Nancy Peters
Jun 22, 2026
Nancy C. Peters,
Age 81, of Canton, passed away Mon., June 22, 2026. She was born Aug. 15, 1944, in Canton, a daughter of the late Charles and Vera (Snyder) Boone. Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, and the Canton Woman’s Club and Questers.
Preceded in death by her husband,...
Frank Perry Harig, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
Frank P. Harig Jr., age 78, of Mineral City passed away unexpectedly at home on June 16, 2026. He was born in Dover on July 31, 1947, son to the late Frank and Eva Harig Sr. Frank retired from Republic Steel after 30 years. He enjoyed deer hunting and woodworking. Frank loved spending time with his granddaughter, his friends Danny,...
T. Jeffrey Snyder
Jun 4, 2026
T. Jeffrey Snyder,
Age 76, of Sebring, formerly of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born May 9, 1950, in Canton, a son of the late Thomas and Joann (Perdue) Snyder. Jeff was a 1968 graduate of Perry High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University. He was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church and...
Kenneth Lee Lowther
May 21, 2026
Kenneth Lee Lowther, age 63, of Strausburg passed away on May 21, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1962, to the late Bernard and Lela Lowther. Ken was a graduate of Sandy Valley High School class of 1980. He went on to join the U.S. Army where he spent 10 years and became a sergeant. Ken enjoyed restoring old...
Paul Laverne Smith
May 18, 2026
Paul Laverne Smith, age 87, of Magnolia passed away on May 18, 2026, after his battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Newell and Jessie Smith born in Key Ridge, Ohio on October 3, 1938. He retired from Consolidated Freight and as a Bus Driver at Sandy Valley Schools and drove tour Bus from Carnation Tours. He...
Gilbert Nunez
May 14, 2026
Gilbert Núñez
December 28,1946 - May 14, 2026
A lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio, Gil had everything he needed right here: his wife, Jean, and children, Ron Nunez (Dawna), Kelly Kirkbride (Eric), Chad Nunez (Julie Esack), Julie Beeghley (Matt) and Daniel Núñez. It’s comforting to look around and see the little pieces of him that live in each of his kids -...
Melba A. Baker
May 13, 2026
Melba A. Baker
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melba Baker on May 13th after a brief illness. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. We wish to thank all of the wonderful Aultman hospital ER staff as well as the doctors and nurses at University Hospital. Extra special thanks to the Aultman...
Richard Turner
May 13, 2026
Richard C. Turner,
Age 70, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., May 13, 2026. He was born Sept. 19, 1955, in Canton, a son of the late Charles and Frances (Flood) Turner. Richard was a 1974 graduate of Hoover High School, retired from AT&T as a Technician and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his wife, Susan...
Jan A. Boltres
May 11, 2026
Jan A. Boltres,
Age 73, of East Sparta, passed away Mon., May 11, 2026. He was born Aug. 24, 1952, in Canton, a son of the late Richard and Janice (Koelby) Boltres. Jan was a 1970 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from the Hoover Co. after 32 years’ service as a Die Setter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being...
