Willa "Kay" Kent
Dec 25, 2023
Willa Kay "Mom" Kent, age 81, passed away peacefully December 25, 2023 due to a long illness. She was born July 27th, 1942 to William and Edna Luke and was a life-long resident of Canton, Ohio. In 1962, Willa Kay married her husband Perry L. Kent (who preceded her in death in 2014) and a year later began welcoming...
Forest Jay Milhoan
Dec 25, 2023
Forest Jay Milhoan, 84, of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 25th, at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Born in Barnesville, Ohio on October 18, 1939, a son of the late  Forest L. and Sylvia Marie (Adkison) Milhoan, also preceded in death by 8 of his brothers and sisters. He worked for Canton Oil Well as a truck driver for several...
Larry Eugene Dancy
Dec 23, 2023
Larry  Eugene  Dancy , 72, of East Canton, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on April 6, 1951, a son of the late Raymond and Lois (Prather) Dancy, also preceded in death by step father Arnold Skirvin, 2 brothers Greg and Terry Dancy. Larry attended Massillon-Washington High School. He worked as a semi...
Joan Lee Huff
Dec 21, 2023
Joan Lee Huff, 78, of Canton, passed away Thursday, December 21st, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Columbus, on May 27, 1945, a daughter of the late James Woodrow and Wilma Mae (Dillon) Hitch, also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Wilfred Eugene Huff. Survived by daughter Maria (Brian) Cunningham, of Canton; son David (Kathy) Huff,...
Barbara Jean Castaneda
Dec 19, 2023
Barbara Jean Castaneda, 58, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 19th, in her home. Born in Akron, on May 21, 1965, a daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Wetzel) Riffle. Survived by 2 brothers Dennis (Eerri) Riffle and Ronald (Peggy) Riffle; aunt Dorothy Malcolm; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be held...
Catherine Jenkins
Dec 19, 2023
Catherine Jenkins, 92, of Canton passed away Tuesday, December 19th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Tampa, FL on May 7, 1931, a daughter of the late Tullis and Charlotte Victoria (Jones) Horne, also preceded in death by her husband Willie O. Jenkins, 2 sons Willie O. Jenkins Jr. and James Jenkins, 3 brothers Ralph Horne...
Marilyn Kay Snyder
Dec 18, 2023
Marilyn Kay Snyder, 78, of Canton passed away Monday, December 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Northlake, Illinois on August 4, 1945, a daughter of the late John H. and Louva May (Drawyer) Fryer, also preceded in death by sister Wilda Fryer of IL. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Gregory Snyder; daughter Jennifer (Jesse) Smith;...
Elaine D. Carter
Dec 15, 2023
Elaine Carter, 72, of Canton passed away December 15, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Ralph and Lutherine Posey, May 12, 1951, in Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron Central Hower High School. She lived a very robust young life with her siblings Rochelle Posey, Nancy Parmer, Catherine Dennis, Patricia Cox, Germaine Christian,...
Richard Louise Palm
Dec 15, 2023
Richard Louis Palm, 63, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 15th, at his home. Born in Canton on November 18, 1960, a son of the late Richard Byron and Ilene (Harrison) Palm, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Linda Wiles and Toni Palm, 2 brothers Ray Palm and Mark Palm. Many that knew Richard will tell you he...
Karen Louise Way
Dec 12, 2023
Karen Louise Way, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 12th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 6, 1962, a daughter of Patricia (Phillippi) and the late Robert Homer Carnes, also preceded in death by half brother John Peebles of Texas and niece Kendra Carnes. She is survived by son Christian Way; 3 sisters Cindy Caldwell,...
Jason Dwayne Elliott
Dec 11, 2023
Jason Dwayne Elliott, 56, of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Massillon on June 24, 1967, a son of the late Walter Thomas and Mary (Wilson) Elliott, also preceded in death by brother Richard Bullock. Jason served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer. He was also employed as a security officer...
Dorinda L. Sabo
Dec 10, 2023
Dorinda Sabo, often referred to as the greatest knee slapper of the Midwest, 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on December 10,2023. A wonderful late Christmas present, she was born on December 29, 1945. Dorinda was one of the most loving and welcoming people you could meet, often going out of her way to bring a smile or a...
Marvin Ethridge Williams
Dec 10, 2023
Marvin Ethridge Williams, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 10th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 15, 1959, a son of Jacolia (Knox) Williams and the late John Wesley Williams, also preceded in death by granddaughter Marveiah Williams, Â sister Gloria Williams, 2 brothers Michael Williams, Robin Williams, special uncle George Dunwoody, special cousin Steve Knox;...
Richard Spencer Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Richard Spencer JR "Junebug", 63, of Canton passed away Thursday, December 7th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on October 10, 1960, a son of the late Richard Sr and Shirley Ruth (Dukes) Spencer, also preceded in death by brother Timothy Spencer, and 2 dogs Rosco and Vicious. He was affectionately known to his family...
Tommie J. Croston
Dec 7, 2023
Tommie J Croston, 76, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, December 7th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 1, 1947, a son of the late Homer Mayle and Bertha (Croston) Whitehair, also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Tina Croston, 3 sisters Betty Stolis, Norita Queen, Brenda Mayle, 2 brothers Willard Whitehair, abd Freddie Croston. Survived...
Lucretia Anita (Kay) Juma
Dec 5, 2023
Lucretia Anita (Kay) Juma, 47, of Canton passed away Tuesday, December 5th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on January 30, 1976, a daughter of the late John H. and Jeannetta (Kay) Gardener. Survived by her fiancé Dartrell Everett; daughter  Jazmin Juma; son Ja'viontae Juma; 4 sisters Alfreda James, Sharon Brooks, Chelsa (Frank) Torres, Pamella Brooks; 2 brothers...
James R. Johnson Jr
Dec 4, 2023
James  R Johnson, JR, 36, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Panorama City, CA on November 5, 1987, to Tracey Kenard and James Johnson SR. He graduated from McKinley Jr High School and worked for many years at the workshops, Twi South and West. James was an avid sportsman with the Special...
Donna Lee Wilson
Nov 30, 2023
Donna Lee Wilson, 86, of Canton, passed away Sunday, June 23rd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Deep Valley, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1937, daughter of the late John and Ethel (Keffer) Smith, also preceded in death by her husband Gerald D. Wilson, 3 sons Gerald "Butch" Jr., James Wilson, and David Wilson, and daughter Linda Wilson. Survived by son...
Deborah Johnson
Nov 30, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Johnson, 70, of Canton, passed away Thursday, November 30th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Ft. Sill, OK on November 5, 1953, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Hayes) Long, also preceded in death by husband Arelis Johnson Sr. and son Danny Johnson. Survived by 2 daughters Misty Waugaman, Amy Johnson; step daughter Tina Johnson; 3...
Margaret May Taylor
Nov 30, 2023
Margaret May Taylor, 71, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 30th. Born on January 31, 1952, a daughter of the late Elmer and Francis (Minor) Daniels, also preceded in death by brother Bill Daniels. Survived by adopted daughter Kayla Taylor; 2 sons Frank (Lori) Birtalan; Brian Birtalan; brother Ray Daniels; 5 grandchildren Jessica (Thomas) Lawver; Frank Jr. (Alex)...
