Obituary Listing

Jun 1, 2023

Aurelia A. "Lil" Lupsor, 95, of Canton, passed away Thursday, June 1st, at Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton on February 29, 1928, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Gherman) Flueras, also preceded in death by her beloved husband Patrick Lupsor. A devoted member of St. George Romanian Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, she was a loving mother and grandmother....

May 31, 2023

Shane Drake, 49, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 31st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on May 29, 1974, a son of Sebert and Tina (Eddleman) Drake, also preceded in death by 2 daughters Kennedy Mae Drake and Sorrow Angelina Drake. Shane was a kind and loving soul. He was an amazing son, brother, husband, father, cousin, uncle,...

May 31, 2023

Amanda Renee Gattorno, 31, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 31st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Marietta, Georgia on August 24, 1991, a daughter of the late Kelly (Broderick) Sellers and Francisco  Gattorno, also preceded in death by step father Timothy Sellers. Survived by daughter Brooklynn Johnson; 2 sons Ethan Gattorno, Aiden Shankle, all of the home; sister...

May 30, 2023

Sherry Lynn Dalo (61) of Canton, passed away on May 30th, 2023, surrounded by family after a 13 month long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 25th, 1961 in Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lee Junior McKown and Marie McKown (Wallbrown), also preceded in death by her husband David Dalo, sister Francis (McKown) Greathouse,...

May 29, 2023

Christian "Chris"  Lee Keech, 52, of Canton, passed away Monday, May 29th, at his home. Born in York, PA on November 20, 1970, a son of  Russell and Diane (Davidson) Keech. Preceded in death by daughter Anastasia Keech and grandmother Wilma Davidson. Survived by daughter Chayondra Keech; sister Marina Rainly; 2 brothers Russell  Keech, Charlie Keech; granddaughter Annabella Vargas-Keech;...

May 28, 2023

Penny Lee Corley, 62, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 28th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Columbus on January 21, 1961, a daughter of the late Frank and Leona (Maxwell) Geer, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Roy Geer, Bill Geer; 2 sisters Darlene Miner, Sue Mayle and companion Curtis Mayle. A member of the Kingdom Hall...

May 28, 2023

Marlene A. Perine, 79, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 28th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Mary Dorothy (Wood) Mayle, also preceded in death by husband Lester E. Perine; sons Melvin and Larry; brothers Herman and Melvin; and sister Jeannie. She was a member of the Apostolic Believers...

May 24, 2023

Sela A. Rice, 75, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 24th, in her home. Born in Canton on January 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Vernon Joseph and Bernadine June (Hines) Hess, also preceded in death by her brother. Employed for many years as a hospice nurse, Sela was also a truck driver and musician. Survived by a...

May 22, 2023

Sophie Ann Ventura

1940-2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend Sophie Ann Ventura passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Monday, May 22nd at age 83. She was born to Jivco and Stephanka Nickoloff on March 25th, 1940, in Canton. Sophie grew up on Georgetown Road in...

May 20, 2023

Joseph E. Baxter, Sr., 71, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, May 20th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Carrollton, on October 28, 1951, a son of the late Wayne and Martha (Moore) Baxter, also preceded in death by son Jason Wayne Baxter and brother Jerry Baxter. Employed for many years as a truck driver before retiring and working part time...

May 18, 2023

Claire Frances Morgart, 91, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, May 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Syracuse, New York on June 25, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul and Ann (Habig) Callahan, also preceded in death by loving husband Edward F. Morgart Sr. Survived by 2 sons Edward "Skip" Morgart Jr., of Akron, Matthew (Therese) Morgart, of...

May 18, 2023

John Dazey, 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 18th, at Belden Village Health Care Center. Born in Canton on January 16, 1961, a son of Paul Dazey and the late Wilma Sue (Millard) Dazey, also preceded in death by brothers Paul and Tim. Employed as a mechanic, in his free time John enjoyed working on cars, fishing and...

May 16, 2023

Juan E. "Hoskie" Martinez, 28, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 16th, at his residence. Born in Canton on November 6, 1994, a son of Patricia (Alkire) Martinez and the late Juan K. Martinez. Besides his mother, he is survived by 2 daughters Amiyah, Mariah; son Juan; 4 sisters Kellie, Angie, Laura, Melinda; 2 brothers David, and Tom; grandmother...

May 15, 2023

Michael V. Rodgers, 51, of Canton, passed away Monday, May 15th at his residence. Born in Massillon,  on January 25, 1972, a son of the late Augustine "Augie" and Brenda (Hamric) Rodgers. Survived by son Cody Michael Rodgers; brother William Martin Rodgers; and ex-wife Cathy Henderson Saari; as well as numerous extended family members. No services will be held...

May 15, 2023

Martin Jacob Haas, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away Monday, May 15th. Born in Louisville, Ohio on May 7, 1955, a son of the late Jacob and Lillian (Giesige) Haas, also preceded in death by infant sons Stephen and Shannon. Employed for over 40 years as bricklayer before retiring, he was associated with Bricklayers Union Local No. 6. Survived...

May 14, 2023

Thomas D. Flora, 74, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14th. He was born in Canton on February 17th, 1949 to the late Lucille and Joseph Flora Sr, also preceded in death by brother Joseph Flora Jr. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Masons No. 6 Union. He is survived by his son John Flora,...

May 12, 2023

Jerry Lee France, 83, of Massillon, passed away Friday, May 12th, at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home. Born in Beach City, Ohio on August 16, 1939, a son of the late Virginia Shram and Elmer France, also preceded in death by daughter Linda France and 2 brothers Jeff France and Scott Ruse. He served in the U.S. Army. Survived by...

May 11, 2023

Noredell Frazier, 64, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 11th, at his home. Born in Canton on January 22, 1959, a son of the late Sylvester Frazier and Willie Alma (McNair) Mayes, also preceded in death by 4 brothers Earl Mayes, Ronnie Mayes, Lamar Frazier, and Vester Frazier. Survived by 3 sisters Betty Small, of Springfield, MA, Linda Towles-Mayes,...

May 10, 2023

Jillion Kay Camper-Gillespie, 56, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 10th. Born in Canton on June 5, 1966, a daughter of Charles and Ellen Camper. Preceded in death by grandmother Martha Jane Singleton. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Canton. Jillion was full of life and never met a...

May 9, 2023

Donald William Fach, Jr., 66, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 17, 1956, a son of the late Georgia (Farver) Long and Donald W. Fach, Sr, also preceded in death by sister Linda Mathie. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Survived by daughter Angela Fach;...