Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2013

Arletta M. Gates

Arletta M. Gates, 86, of Canton passed away Friday, August 2nd, 2013. Arletta was born in Freeland, MI on September 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Harvey and Catherine (Schwalm) Hill, also preceded in death by her husband William  Gates, two sisters and five brothers.  Employed as a telephone...

Jul 23, 2013

Nayelli Marie Mayle Murillo Nayelli Marie Mayle Murillo, age 7, of E.Canton went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 at her residence. Nayelli was born in Cleveland, on April 9, 2006. She was a member of Apostolic Believers in The Lord Jesus Christ of Canton. Survived by her mother Linda  M. Murillo; her Nana Anne...

Jul 13, 2013

Robert Erwin Erickson Robert Erwin Erickson, 62, of Canton passed away Saturday, July 13th, 2013 in the Mercy Medical Center Robert was born in Canton, Ohio on March 24, 1951, the son of the late Edward E. and Alice C. (Mansfield) Erickson, aslo preceded in death by two sisters, Delores Fortney and Janice Frank. Bob was the Owner/Operator of Ermanno's...

Jul 3, 2013

Michelle Lynn Reed Michelle Lynn Reed, 41, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, July 3, in the Mercy Medical Center. Michelle was born in Canton, Ohio on July 24, 1971, the daughter of Bradford Gainer Jr. and the late Shirley Jean (Mayle) Gainer, also preceded in death by her husband Donald Reed and niece Heather Gainer. Besides her father Bradford...

Jul 3, 2013

Janet A. Rector Janet A. Rector, 58, of Canton passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Janet was born in Massillon on February 11, 1955, the daughter of the late George M. and Betty J. (Farr) Basham. Preceded in death by her lifelong companion and friend, Charles R. Rector, died May 16th, 2013, as well...

Jul 2, 2013

Mable Luella Wendling Mable Luella Wendling, 87, of Canton passed away Tuesday July 2nd, at her residence. Mable was born on September 10, 1925. Employed for 8 years as a home health aid with Home Helpers of Canton. Wife of the late Clarence Donald Wendling; died 1983. Survived by two sons Tom Galloway of Texas, Jerry Wendling of Canton; seven...

Jun 24, 2013

Timothy C. Rodgers, Sr. Timothy C. Rodgers, Sr., 62, of Canton passed away Monday, June 24 at his residence following a brief illness.  Timothy was born in Morgantown, WV on August 18, 1950, the son of the late Charles and Virgie (Groves) Rodgers. A member of Grace Cathedral of Akron and employed as a mechanic; retiring from Hoist Equipment of...

Jun 22, 2013

Aaron Elwood Croston Aaron Elwood Croston, 34, of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22nd at his residence. Aaron was born in Canton on September 9, 1978, the son of the late Freeman and Peggy (Poe) Croston. Survived by brother Freeman Croston II; nephew Jarod Fogle both of Massillon and two special aunts Lucy  and Loutricia. A memorial service...

Jun 20, 2013

James R. Howard James R. Howard, 79, of Robertsville passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the Mercy Medical Center. James was born in Canton, Ohio on June 1, 1934, the son of the late William F. and Edna M. (Graham) Howard, also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Guht. Jim was employed at Baxtor Tube; retiring in...

Jun 17, 2013

Martie Jo Blymiller Martie Jo Blymiller, 44, of Malvern passed away Monday, June 16, at her residence after an eight-month battle with cancer. Martie was born in Canton on November 28, 1968, the daughter of the late Martin John and Cartha Jo (Green) Miller also preceded in death by her brother Jim Weaver. A loving mother and friend. She is...

Jun 6, 2013

Robert L. Mayle Robert L. Mayle, 69, of Massillon passed away Thursday, June 6th in The Laurels of Canton following an extended illness. Robert was born in Barbour Co., WV on September 9, 1943, the son of the late Hamilton and Norma (Croston) Mayle. Besides his parents, also preceded in death by his baby brother Donald Lee Mayle. Survived by...

Jun 5, 2013

Antonio Lamar Martin Antonio Lamar Martin, 45, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5th at his residence. Antonio was born in Rockford, IL on June 18, 1967, the son of Billy Cheers and Barbara L Womack. Preceded in death by his mother. The loving husband to Laurie Martin; married July 2, 2011. Survived by four daughters Jasmine Parker...

May 22, 2013

Paul Mark Paul Mark, 61, of  Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Paul was born in Canton on May 27, 1951, the son of the late Donald and Betty (Mondok) Mark. Besides his parents also preceded in death by a niece Angela Mathess. Served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Employed in numerous...

May 20, 2013

David W. Griffith David W. Griffith, 24, of Canton passed away Monday, May 20th in the Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. David was born in Canton on May 5, 1989, the son of Dwayne E. and Kandy S. (McMillen) Matyi. Graduated in 2011 from Rebecca Stallman Southgate School. He is survived by a sister Karla; four brothers Robert,...

May 16, 2013

Charles R. Rector Charles R. Rector, 75, of Canton passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. Charles was born in Maitland, WV on February 3, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Mazella (Basham) Rector. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and a member of the First Wesleyan Methodist Church of Canton.  Survived by...

May 11, 2013

Betty Jane Dunham Betty Jane Dunham, 75, of Canton passed away Saturday, May 11th, while in the company of family member in the Mercy Medical Center. Betty was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 11, 1938 preceded in death by her parents, her husband Orville Carlos Dunham died March 18, 1993 and her nephew Roman Steinebel. Survived by two daughters...

May 10, 2013

Michael A DeJaneiro Michael A DeJaneiro, 72, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10th at his residence. Michael was born in Canton, Ohio on February 10, 1941, the son of the late Albert and Dorothy L. (McCrae) DeJaneiro. Besides his parents, also preceded in death by his wife Judy  DeJaneiro, died November 21, 1997; a sister Bessie DeJaneiro,...

May 4, 2013

George  Musat George  Musat, 96, of North Canton passed away Saturday, May 4th, at his residence following a lengthy illness.  George was born in Canton on November 11, 1916, the son of the late George and Maria (Suteu) Musat Sr. also preceded in death by his loving wife Valeria "Val" (Lup) Musat, died February 13th, 2001; two sisters Virginia Sandru,...

Apr 21, 2013

Isabel Renee "Bizzy Bell / Izzie" Dalton Isabel Renee "Bizzy Bell / Izzie" Dalton of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in the Mercy Medical Center. Isabel was born in Canton on December 26, 2012, the daughter of  Robert K. Dalton and Krissy Greenlief. Preceded in death by Grandfathers Jackie Greenlief, Robert H. Dalton and Step-Grandfather Mark...

Apr 19, 2013

Robert L. Kennedy Robert L. Kennedy, 67, of East Canton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19th, 2013 in the Mercy Medical Center Robert was born on February 7, 1946, the son of the late Homer James and Pearl Kennedy; also preceded in death by his stepdaughter Deborah Huntsman and brother Wilbur "Webb" Kennedy. He worked in construction for over...