Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2023

Daniel  J Wilfahrt, 67, of Louisville, passed away, Tuesday, October 3rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canada on August 20, 1956, a son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Albrecht) Wilfahrt, also preceded in death by sister Karen Branch. Survived by his wife Amy M (Evey) Wilfahrt; daughter Macala Nisly, of Canton; 2 sons Nick Cagle, of Louisville,...

Oct 2, 2023

Zetta Jean Bennett, 66, of Carrollton, passed away, Monday, October 2nd. Born in Canton, on September 17, 1957, a daughter of the late Ernest Jr and Zetta (Brening) Wensel, also preceded in death by brother David Wensel. Survived by her husband John W Bennett II; daughter Elizabeth Bennett, of Massillon; sister Myrtle (Larry) Floyd, of Perry; brother Butch (Jan)...

Oct 2, 2023

John "India" Priester, 56, of Canton, passed away Monday, October 2nd, at Belden Village Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Canton, on July 29, 1967, a son of John Butler Jr. and the late Betty Harvey, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Starlita and Leigheal; 2 brothers Orrin and Rodney; uncle Andrew; great-grandmother Nettie Gordon; and grandparents John...

Oct 2, 2023

Laura L Salberg, 57, of Canton, passed away Monday, October 2nd, at her home. Born in Canton, on February 16, 1966, a daughter of Leonard Shankle, of Louisville and Lillian (Solomon) Shankle, of Orlando, Fl. Preceded in death by daughter Shauna Marie Reyman. Besides her parents she is survived by her companion of 11 years David Salberg, of Canton;...

Oct 2, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Newell, 66, of Canton, passed away Monday, October 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on May 8, 1957, a daughter of the late Gene and Ann Painter, also preceded in death by sister Carol Rowe. Survived by her husband Cecil Newell Jr; 2 daughters Marie (Rob) Newell and April (Tyrone) Newell, both of Canton; son...

Sep 30, 2023

David A Rollyson, 58, of North Canton, passed away Saturday, September 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Lakemore, on March 27th, 1965, a son of the late Phyllis (Dailey), also preceded in death by sister Cindy Orton. Survived by son Nicholas (Brittany) Riddle. No services will be held at this time.

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Sep 30, 2023

James Edward Watkins, 71, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, September 30th, at the Life Care Hospice Center of Wooster. Born in Mentor on September 21, 1952, a son of the late John and Helen (Lanning) Watkins, also preceded in death by sister Lola Pepin. Survived by sister Sharon Lee Hamilton; step-sister Arvesta Jolliff, both of Wooster; 2 nieces Heather...

Sep 29, 2023

Thomas "Bobby" Beddell, 89, of Canton passed away on Sept. 29. Born on January 25th, 1934 to the late Robert and Bertha Beddell. Tom attended Central Catholic High School. In addition to his parents, Tom was also preceded in death by his brother Paul Beddell and his sister Judy Brand. Survived by his wife Shirley; daughters Debby (Bob) Heaton,...

Sep 28, 2023

Ted  Eugene Ratliff, 70, of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, September 28th, at Akron General Hospital. Born in Fort Campbell, KY on August 5, 1953, a son of the late  Henry  and Helen Ratliff, also preceded in death by sister Terri Hughes and sister-in-law Cheri Ratliff. He was especially close to his late grandparents, Harry and Una Ratliff.

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Sep 28, 2023

Stella Grace Philabaum, 75, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 28th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on November 19, 1947, a daughter of the late Channing and Mary Gooding. She was a longtime, faithful Jehovah's Witness and was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, of Canton. She was a very hard...

Sep 21, 2023

Roger Phillip Campbell, Jr, 81, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, September 21st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on May 29, 1942, a son of the late Roger Phillip Sr and Dorothy Lillian (Varner) Campbell. Also preceded in death by son Bill Wiggins; 2 daughters, Toni Newhart, Carol Myers. Roger served in the United States Army Reserve. He...

Sep 21, 2023

Tyler Lee Ward, 28, of Washington Courthouse, formerly of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21st. Born in Canton, on June 29, 1995, a son of Carrie A. (Ward) Skillern. Tyler was a beloved son, father, brother, and grandson. He is loved and missed by all whom crossed his path. Besides his mother, he is survived by daughter...

Sep 17, 2023

Johnnie Ray Tucker, 71, of Sarahsville, passed away Sunday, September 17th, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center, St Clairsville. Born in Canton on June 29, 1952, a son of the late James Tucker and Mary (Harvey) Bell. Also preceded in death by 2 brothers Mike and Celvin; sister Mary. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Anita (Dalton) Tucker; daughter...

Sep 16, 2023

Jose Erasmo Aguirre Matute, 37, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 16th, at his home. Born in Honduras on November 25, 1985, a son of Cristina Ramirez Matute  and the late Abran Aguirre Cantarero. Besides his mother he is survived by daughter Karen Yoseli Aguirre Martinez; 5 sisters Rosa, Usebia, Antonia, Doris, and Maria; 7 brothers Vincente, Francisco, Mario,...

Sep 15, 2023

Mark K Murphy, 58, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 15th, at his home. Born in Dover, on September 26, 1964, a son of Doyle and Darlene (Yearly) Murphy. Survived by daughter Jennifer Moore, of New Philadelphia; 2 sons Nathan Murphy and Nick Murphy, both of Uhrichsville; sister Wendy (Keith) Vogel, of Stonecreek; brother Matthew Murphy, of Brimfield, as...

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Jane Goshe, 85, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Wheeling, WV on May 8, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Macek) Androsky, also preceded in death by her husband Richard Goshe. She was a member of Our Lady Of Peace Christ The Servant Parish and the former...

Sep 9, 2023

Katie Ann Fuller, 27, of Canton, passed away Saturday September 9th. Born in Louisville, KY on January 5, 1996, a daughter of Kimberly Driscoll and the late Claude Fuller, also preceded in death by aunt Shelly Driscoll. Besides her mother she is survived by 2 sons Kayden Fuller, Giovannii  Fuller; sister Jennifer Fuller; brother Jordan Santiago; 3 nieces and...

Sep 9, 2023

Ruby McCartney, 71, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 9th, at her home. Born in Lisbon, on March 15, 1952, a daughter of the late Ernest  Leonard. Also preceded in death by her husband Waltner McCartney and brother Gene. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 141 of Canton. Survived by son William Bruce III,...

Sep 8, 2023

Nancy L Yoho, 80, of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 8th, in her home. Born in Dover, on February 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Jerome and Ella Maye  (Taggart) Yoho, also preceded in death by niece Tori Todd. Employed at the Hoover Company in North Canton for 10 years. Survived by 2 sisters Mary  Ellen Todd, Audrey...

Sep 6, 2023

Jack Gayle Conley, 53, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 6th, in Massillon. Born in Canton, on October 31, 1969, a son of the late Linda (Fultz) Egli. Survived by 2 daughters Alyssa (Chris) Paul, of Massillon, Ashly (Wyatt) May, of Canton; sister Amanda West, of Akron; brother Brian (Trisha) Conley, of Ravenna; 6 grandchildren Christopher, Christina, Holly, Alex,...