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Harry L Ault
Jan 15, 2025
Harry L. Ault, 82, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Bellaire, Ohio on April 23, 1942, a son of the late Harold and Jeannett (Peters) Ault, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Raymond and Charles Ault. Employed for over 30 years with The Timken Company before retiring as a supervisor. He was...
Jessie Caroline Bigelow
Jan 15, 2025
Jessie Caroline Bigelow (Reichert, née Dawson), a dedicated educator and cherished matriarch, peacefully passed away on January, 15th at the age of 94. Born on April 26th, 1930, in Millbrook, Ontario, Canada, to the late Bruce Brenton and Lillian Beatrice (Clarke) Dawson, Jessie grew up in a lively household as one of nine siblings, where she developed the strong...
Janet Deville
Jan 13, 2025
Janet Deville, 68, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 13th, at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center, Louisville. Born in Alliance, on September 27, 1956, a daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (McDermott) Deville. Janet lived a very simple life, but she loved spending time with her nieces, nephews and her cats, watching baseball and of course football....
Edward Fought Iii
Jan 8, 2025
Edward Fought, III, 76, of Minerva,passed away Wednesday, January 8th. Born in East Liverpool,on March 17, 1948, a son of the late Edward Fought, Jr and Alma M. Moon. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by loving wife Brenda Sue Martin, mother who raised him Dorothy Flowers and his beloved dog Roscoe. Survived by 2 daughters Tina...
Esikel Stayrook
Jan 7, 2025
Esikel Stayrook, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on November 20, 2024, a son Breanna Stayrook. Esikel was a loving, fun little baby who will be dearly missed. Survived by his mother Breanna Stayrook; father Alex; 2 brothers Emiliano and Jaziel; godmother Nichole; 3 godsisters Mckenzie, Layla and Coco; his grandma; his...
Frances Mcdonald
Jan 5, 2025
Fran Mcdonald, age 57 passed away January 5th at 5:55 PM at Mercy Hospital. She was born on April 14th, 1967 to the late Charles and Helen (Keller) Seymour of Norton Ohio, she lived in Norton most of her life. She battled and survived cancer for several years. Fran is survived by her brother Dan (Jo) Seymour; daughter Heather...
Elijah E Boyd
Jan 4, 2025
Elijah E Boyd, 1, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 4th. Born in Canton, on January 3, 2024, a son of Misti Boyd and Randy Brown. He is preceded in death by sister Esabella Briggs.Besides his parents he is survived by 2 brothers Eagan Price, Xayden Brown; 2 sisters TayLeanna, Shania Brown; aunt Chelsea Fleming; grandmother Mary Brown as...
Michael David Ross
Jan 4, 2025
Michael Ross, 64, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Akron, on September 10, 1960, a son of the late Curtis Eugene Ross and Janet Lee Hill. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, who passed away in 1992, Chelsea Ross; sister, Nancy Ross; and nephew, Eric Kay....
Jefferson Davis Mayle
Jan 2, 2025
Jefferson Davis Mayle, 65, of Canton, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on January 28, 1959, a son of the late Wilbert and Lillian (Parsons) Â Mayle. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers, Delford and Zendell Mayle. Jefferson enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family....
Vance Little Jr.
Jan 1, 2025
Vance Edward Little Jr., 74 of Barberton, passed away, January 1st , at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center , Cleveland . Born in Roanoke, Virginia  on March 12, 1950, a son of the late Vance and Geneva (Allen) Little. Besides his parents he preceded in death by 3 sisters Elieen, Doris and Carol. Vance proudly served in the U.S...
James Michael Virtue
Dec 30, 2024
James Virtue, 66, of Uhrichsville, passed away Monday, December 30th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Dover, on October 29, 1958, a son of the late Jerry and Maryilyn (Reichman) Virtue. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Tresa (Willison) Virtue. James enjoyed working at the garage and spending time with his grand kids. He...
Barbara Hyde
Dec 29, 2024
Barbara Hyde, 72, of Akron, OH, passed away after a long battle with alzheimer's. Born in Parkersburg, WV on December 24, 1952, a daughter of the late Virgil E and  Margaret P (Pulaski) Hyde. She lived in Akron, Ohio most of her life. Barb was a very loving and caring lady. She would share everything with anyone. Her favorite...
Jeffrey T Peters
Dec 29, 2024
Jeffrey Peters, 74, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 29th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton, on June 19, 1950, a son of the late Robert W. and Elisabeth (McKibben) Peters. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sister Judith Klatt and brother Robert L. Peters. Jeffrey retired as an Operating Engineer with the...
Mary Lantz
Dec 27, 2024
Mary Lantz, 62, of Carrollton, passed away Friday, December 27th, at Akron General. Born in Canton, on June 4, 1962, a daughter of the late Harley Croston and Mary (Perrine) Lantz. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by sister Pauline Jamison and the father of her children William Sharrard Sr. Survived by daughter Mary Sharrard; 4 sons...
Larry William Schuman
Dec 23, 2024
Larry W Schuman, 81, of Zoar, passed away Monday, December 23rd, at home. Born in Sheridan, Wyoming on November 13, 1943, a son of the late William  and Fern (Boozenny) Schuman. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Cleola Schuman and brother, Willy Schuman. Larry honorably served in the U.S. Army as a mechanic....
Mark J. Bozman
Dec 21, 2024
Mark J. Bozman, 73, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 21st. Born in Lancaster, on August 31, 1951, a son of the late Mark James Bozman and Louis (Ryder) Speakman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by step father Don Speakman and son Douglas Bozman. Mark was a former Louisville police officer before retiring as an electrician....
Patrick Forkin
Dec 20, 2024
Patrick Forkin, 74, of Massillon, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care (Woodlawn) in Canton. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 19, 1950, the son of the late James Joseph and Joan Marie (Rains) Forkin. Patrick graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1968. Fall of 1972, Patrick left Barrington, IL for San Francisco, CA. He...
Matthew Brownfield
Dec 20, 2024
Matt Brownfield, 50, of East Sparta, passed away Friday, December 20th. Born in Canton, on September 15, 1974, a son of Nancy (Turner) Brownfield and the late Stanley Brownfield. Besides his father he is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Dennis (Verna) Brown and maternal grandparents Paul (Gladys) Brownfield. Survived by his mother; sister Deedee Scott and Cory Phelps;...
Cynthia L. Boone
Dec 20, 2024
Cynthia Boone, 67, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 20th, at Carrollton Health Care Center. Born in Canton, on August 27, 1957, a daughter of the late Henry and Beulah (Sebert) Litten. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband Kenneth Boone, sister Peggy Patterson, 2 brothers Bill Litten and Paul Litten. Survived by son Kenneth...
David "Bulldog" Vogel
Dec 17, 2024
David "Bulldog" Vogel, 77, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, at Hanover Healthcare Center. Born in Canton, on September 11, 1947, a son of the late Denver Vogel and Mary (Bradford) Hanenkrat. David was a devoted McKinley Bulldogs fan for his entire life. He is survived by 3 stepsons, 3 stepdaughters, including special daughter Theresa, as her and...
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