Tony Smith
Feb 10, 2025
Tony Smith, 46, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 10th, at Glenwood Care Center. Terry was born in Ohio on July 25th, 1978. There will be no services at this time.
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Robert L. Jackson
Feb 8, 2025
Robert L. Jackson, 80, of , Canton, passed away Saturday, February 8th. Born in Bessemer, Alabama on May 14, 1944, a son of the late Charles and Mattie (Davis) Jackson Jr. Robert proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Survived by 2 daughters Evangelia Jackson, of Canton, Anastasia (Enos Jr.) Jackson-Priester; sister Hollie White; 5 grandchildren Malachi Jackson,...
Lynn Harold Thellman
Feb 6, 2025
Lynn Harold Thellman, 70, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Minerva, on February 12, 1954, a son of the late Harold and Darlene (Hinton) Thellman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by long time friend Jim. Lynn was a very caring and devoted friend. He graduated from Minerva...
Roger Lee Blakeman
Feb 5, 2025
Roger Blakeman, 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, at Green Meadows. Born in Sinking Spring, Ohio on November 11, 1934, a son of the late Harland and Velma (Puckett) Blakeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lou Blakeman, as well as 4 siblings. Survived by 3 sons, Richard Blakeman,...
Delmar "Lee" Leroy Shaner
Feb 5, 2025
Lee Shaner, 69, of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on November 4, 1955, a son of the late Delmar and Gladys (Williams) Shaner. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his best friend Bosco. Survived by 3 daughters Shannda Selander, Nicole (Adam) Silla, Leah Koon; 11 granchildren; as well...
Diane Chambers
Feb 4, 2025
Diane Chambers, 64, of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. Diane was born in Akron, on August 8, 1960. She was very artistic and loved to draw, paint and craft. Survived daughter Rainey R. Call; 2 sons Ryan A. Habart, Charles J. Habart; 6 grandchildren Amberle Habart, Lydia Habart, Layla Habart, Bayleigh...
Judith Grantz
Feb 2, 2025
Judith Grantz, 61, of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 2nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on March 29, 1963, a daughter of the late Paul and Judith (Canter) Thompson. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 3 brothers Frank Thompson, Edward Thompson and Michael Thompson. Survived by son Bryan (Liz) Grantz; sister Margaret (Dave) Smith; 4...
Arturo Anderson
Feb 1, 2025
Arturo Anderson, 70, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Born November 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Chuck Anderson and Bernice Edwards Triplett. A Jack of all trades, Arturo was a skilled mechanic who loved spending time with his family and had a true passion for sports,...
Terry Akers
Feb 1, 2025
Terry Akers, 69 of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 1st. Born in Montgomery, West Virginia, on September 19, 1955 a son of the late Frank Akers and Margie Sheets, also preceded in death by his stepfather, Clyde Sheets, who was very close to him. Survived by 2 brothers Robert (Rachel) Sheets and Dale (Paula) Akers, a sister Helen (Lee)...
Dana Goe
Feb 1, 2025
Dana Goe, 63, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 1st, surrounded by loved ones at his Home. Born in Canton, on June 1, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Donna (Bennett) Goe. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sister Debbie and brother Darren. Dana retired from U.S Casting, the love and patience he showed...
Eleanor Schroeder
Feb 1, 2025
Eleanor Schroeder, 57, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on November 27, 1967, a daughter of Russell Hartman and Loretta (Anderson) Hartman. Eleanor was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, she will be missed by everyone she has encountered. Survived by daughter Lori Hartman; son Aaron (Brandi) Schroeder; 3 brothers Greg Hartman,...
Georgia Irena Stine
Jan 29, 2025
Georgia Irena Stine, 80, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat, Carroll County. Born in Amsterdam, Ohio on July 11, 1944, a daughter of the late Glen Harold and Georgia Loean (Henderson) Gibson. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years Robert Stine Sr. and half sister...
Renee Johnson
Jan 27, 2025
Renee Johnson, 67, transitioned peacefully from this life to her Eternal Home with the Lord surrounded by her family on January 27, 2025. Renee, a life-long Canton resident, was born November 15, 1957, to Fred and Zeola Wright, Sr. She was one of nine siblings. Renee married the love of her life, John Henry Johnson, on September 26, 1987,...
Barbara Kennedy
Jan 27, 2025
Barbara Kennedy, 70, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 27th, at Mercy. Born in Belpre, Ohio on February 8, 1954, a daughter of the late Clifford and Kathleen (Allender) Mayle. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by sister Brenda Neyland and brother Jake Croston. Barbara worked for the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 20 years...
Eugene "Jeep" Cucerzan
Jan 24, 2025
Eugene "Jeep" Cucerzan, 99, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 24th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on October 20, 1925, a son of the late Nicholas Cucerzan and Stena Barson. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Nafty Curzan. Jeep proudly served in the U.S Navy as a RM 2/c for 2 years...
Larry Eugene Shepherd
Jan 20, 2025
Larry Shepherd, 84, of East Canton, passed away Monday, January 20th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on September 24, 1940, a son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Orner) Shepherd. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Connie Shepherd; and brother, Terry Shepherd. Survived by 3 sons Larry E. Shepherd Jr, Matthew D....
Daisylee Zink
Jan 19, 2025
Daisylee Zink, 99, of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 19th in her home. Born in Alliance, on October 5, 1925, a daughter of the late Donald and Gladys (Hall) Porter. Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E Zink; 2 daughters, Kathleen McDonald and Terry Lee Murphy. Daisylee was an avid golfer and...
Charles "Chuck" Walter Harrer
Jan 19, 2025
Chuck Harrer, 77, of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 19th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Dearborn, Michigan on January 7, 1948, a son of the late Walter and Bertha (Bohasic) Harrer. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Walter Harrer and sister, Jan. Chuck was a really good guy, and a real friend who...
Mary J Reed
Jan 18, 2025
Mary J Reed, 72, of Akron, passed away Saturday, January 18th, at Summa Health System, Akron. Born in Akron, on August 29, 1952, a daughter of the late Paul Lisic and Patricia (Gourley) Sharpless. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 2 sisters Paula Troegner and Bonnie Ames. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years Bill...
Danny M. Decost
Jan 18, 2025
Danny M. DeCost, 73, of Canton Passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 18th. A son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Mayle) DeCost. Survived by wife Sharon DeCost; son Danny Jason (Valerie) DeCost; 7 grandchildren Dominica DeCost, Marcel DeCost, Madison Ross, Landen DeCost, Bentley DeCost, Khaleesi Copeland, Nathan Copeland Jr.; sister Tresa Pickard; ex daughter-in-law Leslie DeCost; special nephews Pete,...
