Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2023

Chad Lee Fitzgerald, 38, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on (date). Born in Canton on November 22, 1984, a son of Clark and Brenda (Piatt) Fitzgerald. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 daughters Emily and Khloe; brother Travis Scott Fitzgerald; as well as numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; family members; and friends. A celebration of life will be...

Aug 2, 2023

Linda A. Crosland, 60, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home. Born in Canton on March 26, 1963, a daughter of the late Wallace and Ann (Brown) Masalko, also preceded in death by sister Sandra Masalko, and 2 brothers Eugene Wallace and Daniel Hubert Masalko. Survived by daughter Ashley Crosland, of Massillon; 2 sons...

Aug 2, 2023

Michael F. Saller, 58, of Malvern, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Akron on September 24, 1964, a son of the late Robert and Jane (Stayer) Saller, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Joanne and Theresa. Survived by son Caleb Michael Lightfritz-Saller, of Carrollton; step-daughter Shelby Lightfritz, of New Amsterdam; sister Rita (Bobby)...

Aug 1, 2023

William "Bill" Wilson, 72, formerly of Sandy Valley, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, at Hanover Healthcare Center. Born in Canton on August 28, 1950, a son of the late Reva (Darst) Wilson, also preceded in death by step-father Bill Ray and brother David. Employed for the United States Postal Service for many years before retiring, he was also a...

Jul 28, 2023

Elizabeth "Liz" Williamson, 74, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 28th, at Amherst Meadows. Born in Steubenville, on March 4, 1949, a daughter of the late  Charles and Leona (Ramey) Morrow. Survived by 3 daughters Loreen (Jeff) Brunson, of Cuyahoga Falls, Lori Hazel, of Massillon, Samantha (Brian) Bailey, of Boardman; sister Mary (Pete) Lein, of Canton; 6 Grandchildren Scott,...

Jul 26, 2023

Jaxson Jamar Daniels, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Preceded in death by maternal grandmother June Ann (Morris) Flack. Survived by parents Mandell Jamar Daniels and Darla (Flack) Daniels; 3 sisters Keyonna Dansby, Sa'Naya Dansby, Lilly Daniels; brother Jermaine Asberry Jr; and paternal grandparents Alto and Connie Daniels.

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Jul 24, 2023

John William Fether, 73, of East Canton, passed away Monday, July 24th, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe in Akron. Born in Canton on November 1, 1949, a son of the late William and Carole (Saunders) Fether, also preceded in death by sister Betty Schopmeyer and 2 brothers Vance Fether and Shane Fether. Survived by 2 sons...

Jul 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" Long, 81, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 19th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on July 12, 1942, a son of the late John F. and Pauline (Horning) Long, also preceded in death by brother John Long. A class of 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he was employed for Norfolk...

Jul 18, 2023

Mary Lee Mayle, 88, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Home. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Denzil and Bernadine (Barns) Mayle, also preceded in death by loving husband of over 70 years Bill Mayle, 2 sons McLoy, Andy, 3 sisters Alberta, Marie, Adeline, 2...

Jul 17, 2023

Gloria "Sissy" Mayle, 91, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17th, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Moatsville, WV on August 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Harvey and Carrie Mayle, also preceded in death by sister Glenola Mayle, 7 brothers Thomas, Wilburn, Harvey, Arnold, Donald, Bernard, and Lynn Mayle....

Jul 16, 2023

Deborah Ann Gordon, 58, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 16th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on March 8, 1965, a daughter of the late Harry and Rita (Lauffer) Swogger, also preceded in death by loving husband Leo Gordon and canine companion Fat Boy. A beautician her entire life, Deborah never met a stranger. She had a...

Jul 14, 2023

Alena E. McCauley, 80, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 14th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in New Kensington, PA on June 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Dale and Nellie (Merriman) Gier. Survived by 2 daughters Sherry (Doug) Branan, Shelly (John) Stephens; son James R. (Andrea) McCauley, all of Canton; 3 sisters Darlene Pettruny, Tynne (James)...

Jul 12, 2023

Stanley R. Roach, 72, of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, July 12th, at The Chapel Hill Community Senior Home. Born in Akron on January 14, 1951, a son of the late Homer Dean and Evelyn Jean (Armstrong) Roach, also preceded in death by beloved wife Margaret Lynn (Beachy) Roach and brother Dean Roach. Stanley was a member of Temple...

Jul 10, 2023

Patricia Louise Carpenter, 89, of Dennison, passed away Monday, July 10th, at Community Hospice Truman House. Born in Barnhill, Ohio on November 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Marbell (Snyder) Hykes,of Strasburg, also preceded in death by 3 husbands,2 grandchildren Chad Matthew Hughes, Joanna Sharon Kaye Beitzel, 6 brothers and 5 sisters. A 1952 New Philadelphia...

Jul 9, 2023

Yolanda Cookie DuBose, 62, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 22, 1960, a daughter of Auguster Greene and the late Patricia (Brown) Greene. Besides her father she is survived by daughter Loretta DuBose, of Cleveland; 3 sons Larry (Lisa) DuBose Jr,  Terrence DuBose, all of Canton, Isaac (Masoumeh) DuBose,...

Jul 8, 2023

William "Bill" Tausz, Jr, 77, of Cleveland Heights, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Born in East Cleveland on April 23, 1946, a son of the late William J. Sr. and Susan (Spittle) Tausz, also preceded in death by his wife Donna Mae (Lantz) Tausz, as well as 2 sisters Kathy Vojticek and Marge Carlson....

Jul 8, 2023

Timmy D. Jamison, 59, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Gassaway, WV on June 13, 1964, a son of Elaunda J (Steele) Jamison and the late Basil Jamison. Besides his mother, he is survived by daughter Lisa Jamison, of Port Washington, OH; son Timmy Jamison, of Canton; 3 brothers Rick (Sue) Jamison,...

Jul 6, 2023

William "Bill" Thomas, 52, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 6th, at Belden Village Health Care. Born in Euclid on October 22, 1970, a son of the late Edward and Carol (Mansuy) Thomas. He is survived by sister Melissa Thomas, of Canton. No services will be held at this time.

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Jul 6, 2023

Melissa Mae Erskine, 46, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, July 6th, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Marietta on June 29, 1977, a daughter of Jeanne (Randolph) Erskine and the late Timmy Erskine, also preceded in death by her grandmother, with whom she was very close, Barbara Randolph. A sweet and loving person, Melissa enjoyed music,...

Jul 5, 2023

Victoria Mae "Vicki" Halbrook, 38, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5th. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 5, 1985, a daughter of Sharon Kay (Allison) Halbrook and the late Clyde Lonell Halbrook, also preceded in death by grandmother, with whom she was close, Christine Mullins. Vicky enjoyed making jewelry and walking. With her happy-go-lucky attitude and...