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...
Robert Belden
May 5, 2026
Robert F. “Bob” Belden,
Age 78, of Canton, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born June 20, 1947, in Canton, a son of the late Richard Belden, Sr. and Patricia (Freeman) Belden.
Bob was a 1965 graduate of Central Catholic High School, and he earned a BS in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame in 1969, where he was...
Dr. Richard Maioriello
Apr 26, 2026
Dr. Richard P. Maioriello,
Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026. He was born Mar. 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Gesumino and Angelina (Del Rossi) Maioriello. Richard retired as a “bird” Colonel from the U.S. Air Force after also having served in the U.S. Navy. As a fighter and photo pilot, and where...
Junior L. Hart
Apr 23, 2026
Junior Lewis Hart of Massillon passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Junior was born on December 5, 1941, in Harrisville, West Virginia, to the late Jacob Hart and Zula Moore Stephens. He graduated from Parkersburg High School. As a young man, Junior followed his brother Bill to northeast Ohio where he found work at Canton Aluminum and met Judy...
Robert Maurer
Apr 22, 2026
Robert M. Maurer,
Age 76, of Mineral City, passed away Wed., Apr. 22, 2026. He was born July 18, 1949, in Canton, a son of the late Robert and Patricia (Heck) Maurer. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Tusky Valley High School, served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a former member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church...
Darlene M. Bankert
Apr 17, 2026
Darlene M. Bankert, age 92, of Magnolia passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born in Canton on February 17, 1934. Darlene was a Tuscarawas Valley High School graduate and retired from the Timken Company. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert W. Bankert.
A private burial will take place.
William Lee "Bill" Cordia Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
William Lee “Bill” Cordia Jr., age 57, of Carrollton passed away with his family by his side on April 14, 2026. He was born in Canton on May 31, 1968, a son to William and Joyce Cordia Sr. Bill was a graduate of Sandy Valley High School class of 1986. He was an autobody technician with Waynesburg Carriage for 34...
Dale Stoner, Sr.
Apr 10, 2026
Dale H. Stoner, Sr.,
Age 79, of Canton, passed away Fri., Apr. 10, 2026. He was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Canton, a son of the late John and Alice (Stark) Stoner. Dale had worked as a self-employed autobody repairman and was a member of Greenwood Christian Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean Stoner. Survived by his daughter Christie...
Joyce G. Carman
Apr 9, 2026
Joyce G (Clark) Carman
age 91
Navarre OH
Joyce passed away peacefully in her home on April 9,2026. She was met at Heaven's Gate by her Lord and Savior. She was born January 25,1935 in Canton OH. The daughter of Orville and Trevenna (McCormick) Clark.
Joyce was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School. Always a proud Bulldog. In 1957 she married the love...
Tamara Reynolds
Apr 7, 2026
Tamara K. Reynolds,
Age 67, of East Sparta, passed away Tues., Apr. 7, 2026. She was born Nov. 27, 1958, in Canton, a daughter of Tom (Barb) Hackathorn and the late Shirley Getz.
Preceded in death by husband, Timothy Reynolds. Survived by two daughters, Callie Reynolds and Amber Gooch; one son, Michael Keinath; one sister, Liz (Michael) Tsueda; and her grandchildren, Kaela,...
Rosemary Annette Jackson
Apr 4, 2026
Rosemary Annette Jackson,
age 84, passed away Saturday April 4, 2026, in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Wiezbiski) Pomesky. Rosemary was a lifelong resident of Waynesburg and lifetime member of Saint James Catholic Church where she was an organist for over 50 years.
She...
Joseph Blackburn
Apr 4, 2026
Joseph I.C. Blackburn,
Age 86, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., Apr. 4, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1939, in Canton, a son of the late Joseph and Leah (McNutt) Blackburn. Joseph served with the U.S Army and retired from Green Lines as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his sister, JoAnne Miller, and his brother, Quinton Blackburn. Survived by...
Dorothy Applegarth
Apr 1, 2026
Dorothy A. Applegarth,
Age 90, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., Apr. 1, 2026. She was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Max and Blanche (Jones) Myers. Dorothy was a 1953 graduate of Mineral City High School and retired from James IGA in Magnolia. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Applegarth, on Nov. 28, 2001;...
Deborah Skelton
Apr 1, 2026
Deborah Mae Skelton,
also known as Aunt Debby, 76, of Canton, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born on January 16, 1950 in Canton, Deborah was the beloved daughter of late Donald and Ruth (Baldwin) Gurney. She was a 1969 graduate of McKinley High School then earned her degree in Nursing from Walsh University.
She spent her life as a fun-loving wife,...
