Beverly J Frenz
Jan 31, 2026
Beverly J. Frenz, 95, of Canton passed away Saturday, January 31st at Home. Born in Canton, on June 26, 1930 a daughter of the late John Oscar B. and Clara Lena (Oertly) Gatts. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years Frank P. Frenz Jr., 3 sisters Madelyn Conner, Arlene Williams, Vivian Williams and...
Tumara Ann Lee Phillips
Jan 31, 2026
Tumara Phillips, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31 at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 14, 1976, the daughter of Roxanne (Phillips) Oliver and the late Charles Frazier. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister Tysa, brother Charles Ellis, and her grandmother Annie Phillips. Survived by 5 daughters Asiana, Anyha, Latysa,...
Patricia Schuman
Jan 31, 2026
Patricia "Lynn" Schuman, 73, of Zoar passed away Saturday, January 31st at Aultman Hospital. Born on October 18, 1952 a daughter of the late Edison T. and Rosetta P. (Parry) Lenhart. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by loving husband of 46 years, Larry Schuman. Lynn loved real estate and had a deep passion for horses. She was...
Douglas Laco Mayle
Jan 30, 2026
Douglas Laco Mayle, 45, passed away on Friday, January 30 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born in Canton, on July 12,1980, the son of Connie (Best) Mayle and the late Alva D. Mayle. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by 2 sisters Susan Heskett, Lisa Berger and an infant brother Baby Mayle. Douglas was a 1998...
Mary Weir
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Louise Weir, 84, of Canton passed away on Thursday, January 22nd, at Mercy Hospital. Born in Canton on July 28th, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Domingo and Agnes (Corrie) Silva. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Doris Weir and her brother Anthony Domingo Silva. Mary was a deeply...
John Inman
Jan 20, 2026
John Inman, 76, of Canton passed away January 20, 2026. Born on May 6, 1949 a son of the late Paul Inman and Ruth Westover. No services will be held at this time.
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Rosemary Cutshall
Jan 19, 2026
Rose Cutshall, 54, of Canton, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Monday, January 19th surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Alfred and Betty Mayle. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband Ed "Frank" Cutshall. Rose cherished time with her grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, and was a hardworking woman who took pride...
Jane Chatman
Jan 16, 2026
Jane Anne Chatman, 61, of Canton passed away at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family and friends on Friday, January 16th. Born on March 21st, 1964 in Canton, to the late Floyd and Ann (Padgett) Steiner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Floyd Steiner Jr. and sister Erica Riehl. Jane had a deep love...
David Thiessen
Jan 12, 2026
David Thiessen, 75, of Navarre passed away on Monday, January 12th. Born on September 4th, 1950, the son of the late William and Ruth (Warner) Thiessen. David cherished spending time with his family and friends. Survived by sisters Sue (Bob) Skinner, Patti (Bret) Thompson; daughters Lisa Thiessen, Erin (Rodney) Ady; grandchildren Adalyn Klusty, Sidney, Lukas, Mya Ady; great-grandchildren Daniel and Miles;...
Rosear Edwards
Jan 12, 2026
Rosear LeTrey Edwards was born sleeping on January 12th, 2026 at Akron General. A son of Randy Lorenzo Edwards and Amanda Dee McDaniel. Rosear is preceded in death by his brother AJ McDaniel, maternal grandfather Melvin Andrews, grandmothers Marie Drake and Helen McDaniel, great-grandma Clara Edwards Randle, great-uncle Robert Lee Edwards, niece I'yona Edwards, cousin Trey Bradley, great-aunt Christona Andrews,...
Donna Penix
Jan 11, 2026
Donna Penix, 67, of Louisville passed away Sunday, January 11th in her home. Born on December 13th, 1958 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Franklin and Cecilia (Yauger) Skelton. Donna was a devoted and hardworking woman whose life was defined by quiet dedication, love for family, and appreciation for life's simple joys. She proudly served as a cook...
Cornell Bolden
Jan 10, 2026
Cornell Sinclair Bolden "Clue" was born on January 12, 1954, in Canton, Ohio to the late Mose Bolden Jr. and Lila Bolden (Parks). He went home to be with Our Lord on January 10, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Cornell enjoyed life. He attended McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio and later worked at The Timken Company...
Sharmaine Grimes
Jan 9, 2026
Sharmaine Grimes , 60, of Massillon, passed away Friday, January 9th. A daughter of the late Elaine Showers. Sharmaine was a faithful woman of God who lived her life with grace and purpose. She will be dearly missed by her family, whose lives were blessed by her love, strength, and compassion. Survived by loving husband of 15 years Anthron Grimes;...
Roscoe Wix
Jan 9, 2026
Roscoe Wix, 89, of Akron passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born in Richland, VA on May 14, 1936, the son of the late John and Nannie (Fields) Wix. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son John Randy Wix, the mother of his children Janice M. Wix, 2 sisters Elizabeth and Virginia, as...
Kenneth Green
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth Green, 59, of Canton passed away January 7, 2026. A son of the late Robert May and Ida Armstead. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by grandparents James (Bertha) Collier. Kenneth was a faithful employee at Case Farms for 15 years. Survived by his sister Terrie Green; niece Javonna Randle; 2 nephews Clarence Burney, Cortez Burney as...
Maryellen Dawson
Jan 6, 2026
Maryellen Dawson, 78, passed away January 6th, 2026. Maryellen worked for Republic Steel for 21 years before retiring in 1991. Preceded in death by father O.C. Jackson and mother Dorothy Tichenor, 3 sisters Gayle Matthews, Diane Pickett, Cynthia Harlan and grandson William Serban. She leaves behind 2 daughters Jennifer Jackson, Laurie Martin; son Gene Dawson; 2 sisters Sharon Chaney, Christine...
Ruth Kennedy
Jan 3, 2026
Ruth Ann Kennedy, 60, passed away on Saturday, January 3rd at Mercy Hospital. Born in Canton, on November 11th 1965, to the late James and Gladys Starr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Teresea Venturini and her brother James Starr. Ruth will be remembered as a gentle soul with a deep love for...
Shirley Croston
Jan 2, 2026
Shirley Croston, 83, of Canton passed away on Friday, January 2nd, at Mercy Hospital. Born in Wendel, West Virginia on August 31st, 1942, the daughter of the late Dow and Letha Mayle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Freddie Croston, her son, Ronald Croston and her sister Caryn Clark. Survived...
Jacalyn Etheredge-Stout
Jan 2, 2026
Jacalyn Kay Etheredge-Stout passed away Friday January 2, 2026,
peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous
year-long battle with brain cancer.
Crowned The Queen of Green in high school, she carried that passion for
her beloved community throughout her life, serving in numerous city
volunteer roles and most notably as President of the Green Alumni
Association. Her commitment to others was steadfast, heartfelt,...
Roy Newell
Dec 31, 2025
Roy Lavallen Newell, 67, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 31st in his home surrounded by his loving children. Born in Dresden on January 31st, 1958 to the late Cecil Newell. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandfather Lavallen (Shorty) Newell, his brother and sister-in-law Cecil (Sandy) Newell, his beloved dog Jack, as...
