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Cindy Kay Capocci

Cindy Kay Capocci

May 3, 2026

Cindy Kay Capocci, 69, of Bolivar passed away Sunday, May 3rd. Born on November 19, 1956 a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Carol L. (Sorenser) Billman. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 3 brothers Edward Alan Billman Jr., Arthur L. Billman Jr. and David J. Billman. Cindy was a beloved mother and wife, cherished by...

Mary Elizabeth Eddy

Mary Elizabeth Eddy

May 1, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Eddy, 46, passed away on May 1st, 2026 at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on November 17th, 1979, she was the daughter of the late Bert Sr. and Tammy (Weaver) Eddy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Bert Eddy Jr. Mary's presence was one that could never go unnoticed. When she...

Bobby Joe Butler II

Bobby Joe Butler II

Apr 27, 2026

Bobby Butler II, 38, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2026 in his home. Born in Canton, on April 2, 1988, he was the son of Roxanne (Hoffman) Davis and the late Bobby Butler I. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandma, Virginia Butler and his grandpa, Richard Hoffman. Bobby was known...

Roger Michael Kleptach

Roger Michael Kleptach

Apr 27, 2026

Roger Michael Kleptach, 80, of Waynesburg passed away Monday, April 27 at the Arbors at Minerva. Born on April 15, 1946 a son of the late Michael Kleptach and Miriam (Mathias) Wagner. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by daughter Michelle M. Kittle. Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He dedicated many years of hard...

James Mitchell Wolf Tucker

James Mitchell Wolf Tucker

Apr 20, 2026

James Mitchell Wolf Tucker, 64, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026. Born in Canton, he was the son of the late Sharon Ann (Tucker) Watts and Carl Richard Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Jordan Miles, and his beloved dog Wolf.

James proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines...

George D Scott Jr.

George D Scott Jr.

Apr 17, 2026

George D. Scott Jr., 47, of Canton passed away Friday, April 17th at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on December 24, 1978 a son of Tammy (Hill) Beagle and the late George D. Scott Sr. Besides his father he is preceded in death by brother Chris Scott. George was an avid football fan and a devoted supporter of the Pittsburgh...

John R Hensley

John R Hensley

Apr 15, 2026

John R Hensley, 72, a life long resident of Canton, passed away on April 15, 2026 at The Pavilion at Edgefield after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1953, he was the son of the late Thomas Maynard and Mary Sears. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joni...

Dennis Lee Carpenter

Dennis Lee Carpenter

Apr 11, 2026

Dennis Carpenter, "Hard Luck", 72, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, at the Hanover House. Born in Massillon on July 22nd, 1953, he was the son of the late Donald and Evelyn (White) Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Carrie Lyn, and his beloved wife, Mary Carpenter. Known to many by his...

Gay Eileen Jenkins

Gay Eileen Jenkins

Apr 10, 2026

Gay E. Jenkins, 83, of Dover passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Born in Tuscarawas County a daughter of the late Daniel Korns and Mary Jane Espenschied. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings. Gay was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She found her greatest joy...

Gayle Cowan

Gayle Cowan

Apr 4, 2026

Gayle Cowan, 90, of Canton passed away Saturday, April 4th. Born in Canton on April 11th, 1935 a daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Martin) Renzenbrink. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband of 36 years Robert Cowan, daughter Denise Biehl, sister Donna Derr and brother Charles Renzenbrink. Gayle adored her grandchildren and loved spending...

Fred Armstrong

Fred Armstrong

Apr 3, 2026

Fred C. Armstrong, 59, of Canton, passed away Friday, April 3rd at the Legends of Massillon. Born on November 17, 1966 a son of the late Randall Armstrong and Shirley McHenry. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by step father Richard D. McHenry. Fred loved sports, especially watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns, and the Cleveland...

John R Heinzman

John R Heinzman

Apr 3, 2026

John Heinzman, age 69, of Carrollton, passed away on April 3, 2026 at Carroll Health Center. Born on June 6, 1956, in Canton, the son of the late Howard and Wanda (Long) Heinzman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Pamela (Richards) Heinzman, granddaughter Jennifer, 3 brothers Gary, Howard, and Mike, as well...

Wayne L. Jacobs

Wayne L. Jacobs

Mar 27, 2026

Wayne "Sonny" Jacobs, 81, of Massillon passed away on Friday, March 27th at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Massillon on September 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Wilhelm) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 15 siblings. Sonny was known for his goofy personality, Sonny had a way of...

Donald Lee Evans

Donald Lee Evans

Mar 27, 2026

Donald Evans, 81, of Canton passed away on Friday March 27, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Canton on May 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Eugene and Sara (McCort) Evans. A proud 1962 graduate of Perry High School, Don carried with him the values of perseverance and commitment throughout his life. He honorably served his country...

Susan A Watterson

Susan A Watterson

Mar 25, 2026

'Together Again'

Susie 'Sue' Watterson, 82 of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Holiday, Florida went to heaven on March 25, 2026. Born November 4, 1943 in Jasper Indiana, she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Florence (AlveyBrescher. Sue attended Dover High School and later owned and operated 'Our Personal Touch' beauty shop in New Philadelphia, where she enjoyed many...

Hilda Mayle

Hilda Mayle

Mar 24, 2026

Hilda Mayle, 78, of Canton passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born in Paterson, New Jersey on August 10, 1947 a daughter of the late John Kenneth and Mary Katherine (Hoadley) Anderson. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by former husband but great friend Williard D. Mayle Sr, as well as 2 grandsons Matthew D. Mayle and Nicholas...

Richard J. Ardman

Richard J. Ardman

Mar 23, 2026

Richard J. Ardman, 68, of Canton passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. A son of the late Richard F. and Betty J. (Schamaun) Ardman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by wife Natalie Ardman, son Anthony Ardman and sister Debra J. Baker. Richard loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially...

Jack D Lineberry

Jack D Lineberry

Mar 22, 2026

Jack D. Lineberry, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22 at Summa Hospital in Akron. Born in Dover, on October 30, 1962, he was the son of the late Jack Sr. and Jean (Collinsworth) Lineberry. Jack was a man of many talents-a true jack of all trades-who could fix, build, or figure out just about anything he set his...

David Thompson

David Thompson

Mar 20, 2026

David Thompson, 69, of Canton passed away on March 20th, 2026 at Belden Village Nursing. David was born on March 27th, 1956. No services will be held at this time. Ward-Simchak Funeral Home330-455-0293

Jeffrey Allen Pryor

Jeffrey Allen Pryor

Mar 19, 2026

Jeffrey Allan Pryor, 64, of Canton, Ohio, passed away March 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 16, 1962, a son of the late Fannie Mae Pryor, and Lezone Frazier. Preceding him in death, are his siblings, sisters, Vonn Pryor, Patsy L. Pryor, and brother Johnnie Pryor. Survived by siblings, Margie Pryor, Sandra (John) Stinson; Frank Pryor; Brenda Pryor....

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