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Doris Beatty
Aug 24, 2024
Doris Beatty of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Known as Dee, our beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many throughout her 76 years will be dearly missed.
Born in Beaver Falls to Ellis and Margaret Patterson, Dee grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Freedom High...
Donald E. Case
Aug 23, 2024
Donald E. Case of Dover, passed away on August 23, 2024. He was born to Harry Edwin Case and Harriet (Shaffer) Case of Dover. Don served in the US Army before marrying and settled down with his past wife, Ruth Branfort Case of Michigan. Together, they had 2 children. Sadly, Ruth passed away in 1974. Don then married Grace...
James Rhodes
Aug 22, 2024
James Rhodes, 66, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center, Stark County. Born in Canton, on April 7, 1958, a son of the late Delmar and  Donna (Lawrence) Rhodes.
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Lora Sams-Matyas
Aug 19, 2024
Lora L. Sams-Matyas, 66, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 19th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on August 2, 1958, a daughter of the late Forest G. and Cornelia B. (Stutler) Sams. Also preceded in death by husband Benjamin Matyas, sister Kelly Childress, 6 brothers Butch Sams, Richard Sams, Frank Sams, Victor Sams, Rick Sams and Fred Wilson....
Mary (Toma) Calendine
Aug 11, 2024
Mary (Toma) Calendine, 94, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Albright Assisted Living. Born in Canton, on April 30, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles and Susanna (Chiorean) Toma, also preceded in death by her husband John Calendine, 3 sisters, and a brother. Survived by daughter Melissa (Charles) Lyon; grandson Charles Lyon Jr.; as well as...
Louretta A. Blosser
Aug 8, 2024
Louretta Blosser, 77, of Alliance, passed away Thursday, August 8th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Barberton on July 23, 1947, a daughter of the late Jennings and Gladys (Stull) Blosser, also preceded in death by daughter Lorraine Sexton, and sister and brother-in-law Carol (Bob) Peterson, as well as brother-in-law Dale Jordan. Survived by daughter Carol (Steve)...
Kimberli Miller
Aug 7, 2024
Kimberli Miller, 65, of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, August 7th, at her home. Born in Massillon, on May 28, 1959, a daughter of the late Harold Clifton and Beverly Ella (White) Burch, also preceded in death by her brother Mark Burch. Survived by her daughter Mindy (Juanita) Dial, sister Sandy (Rick) Reed, brother Matthew (Michelle) Burch; 3 grandchildren...
Debbie Everson
Aug 6, 2024
Debbie D. Everson, 66, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 6th. Born on April 13, 1958, a daughter of Clara (Anderson) and the late Philip Hand, also preceded in death by her husband Todd Everson, passed away March 27th, 2013, and brother Philip Hand. A nationally known seamstress, Debbie was also a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister....
Timothy "Timmy" Mayle
Aug 5, 2024
Timothy (Timmy) S. Mayle, 60 of Alliance, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly August 5th 2024. Born in Philippi, WV on December 29th, 1963 to the late Rex and Wyneva (Kennedy) Mayle, he was the oldest of 4 sons. Timmy was a 1982 graduate of Timken Sr. High School and former employee of E & L Steel. Timmy...
Paul "Dick" Benedict
Aug 5, 2024
Paul "Dick" Benedict, 82, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 5th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on June 11, 1942, a son of the late Paul Dale Benedict and Nellie Elizabeth (Keckich). He honorably served in the U.S. Army. A graduate of Lehman High School, Dick was known to have excelled in sports. Following high school, he attended...
Michael Glenn Kuhns
Aug 4, 2024
Michael Glenn Kuhns passed away August 4, 2024 at the age of 61. He was born and raised in Canton Ohio. For the beginning of his life he worked at his dad's full service gas station eventually taking over the 77 Amoco, but his passion was printing which he studied vocationally during his time at McKinley High School. After...
Margaret Louise Owen
Aug 3, 2024
We lost one of the truest outlaws we have ever seen, Margaret Louise Owen, our mother 66 years young. She has always taught us to stay true, just as she did until her final days. She passed away Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. She was born to the late Buck Crumb and Joann Edwards, also preceded in...
Linda L. Hines
Jul 31, 2024
Rev. Linda L. Hines, 77, of Malvern, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Parsons, West Virginia on May 8, 1947, a daughter of the late Warren and Betty (Burns) Carr, also preceded in death by her husband John C. Hines, stepson Timothy Hines, brother Larry Carr, and cousin Joyce Knotts. Survived by step daughter Karen...
Larry L Kraus
Jul 31, 2024
Larry LeRoy Kraus, 76, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Akron on January 22, 1948, a son of the late Donald L. and Anna (Leach) Kraus, also preceded in death by step mother Elsie Kraus. He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Survived by 2...
Edith L Decost
Jul 27, 2024
Edith L DeCost, 73, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 27th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton on August 23, 1950, a daughter of the late Sidney and June (Brewer) Craven, also preceded in death by her husband Charles DeCost. Survived by daughter Gina (David) Dingwell; son Michael DeCost; 4 sisters Linda Rochford, Mary DePew, Susan...
Scott Lane Witt
Jul 19, 2024
Scott L. Witt, 59, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday, July 19th at The Community Hospice Truman House, following a battle with cancer. Born in Lorain on January 20, 1965, a son of the late Valoric Witt and Claudia (Hussey) Doughty, also preceded in death by his wife Beth Witt, brother Anthony J. , paternal grandparents as well as maternal...
Linda Diane Myers
Jul 16, 2024
Linda  Diane (George) Myers, 65, of Canton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Canton, on August 23, 1958, daughter of the late  Albert C. and Wilma M. (Westfall) George. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by brother Steven George, sister Deborah George, 2 grandsons Joshua Jr. and Aiden Myers; great grandson Zayn Adams as...
Raeann Wagner
Jul 14, 2024
RaeAnn Wagner, 32, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 14th. Born in Canton, on December 9, 1991, a daughter of Michael and Kelly (Cartwright) Harris. She is preceded in death by brother Jason Michael Harris, grandparents Marilyn Judith McNeely, Ronald George Harris, Kenny Clemson and Darlene Jo Clemson, uncle Allen Guy Harris and aunt Mary Ellen Harris. Besides...
Thomas "Tommy" Thompson
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas S. "Tommy" Thompson, II, 45, of Robertsville, Â passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on August 23, 1978, a son of the late Karen (Bricker) and Thomas Thompson Sr., also preceded in death by niece Kaitlyn Mowery. Survived by 3 daughters Amber (Dustin) Harrison, of Magnolia, Elaina Chaffey, of Canton, Ava Thompson, of Robertsville;...
David Lynn Williams
Jul 14, 2024
David Lynn Williams, 65, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Cleveland Clinic. Born in Washington DC, on May 28th, 1959, a son of Sandra Norwood and the late Leo Williams. Besides his father he is also preceded in death by brother Greg Williams, sister Sherry Dawn Williams and step-father Bishop Norwood. David proudly served for 13 years...
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