Amy J. Bratka
Jun 10, 2023
Amy Jo Bratka, 45, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 10th. Born in Canton on September 4, 1977, a daughter of Mark Bratka and the late Belinda (Loudermilk) Johns, also preceded in death by son Austin Wrana, sister Angela Wisman and 2 infant brothers. A free spirit, Amy loved her family and always put others first. Besides her...
Keith E. Young
Jun 10, 2023
Keith Edward Young passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Saturday, June 10th as a result of his battle with end stage renal failure for over 5 years.
Keith was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 5, 1971 at 1:11 PM. He graduated from Wooster (Ohio) High School in 1989 and attended Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI),...
Mark K Spencer
Jun 10, 2023
June 10, 2023, Mark Kenton Spencer, 65 passed away at home with his beloved wife Vitina by his side, holding his hand. Born October 30th, 1957 to Dorothy and Willis Spencer. He was one of 9 children whose parents taught them to love nature and explore from the many trips they took and time spent in Hocking Hills. Mark...
Eddie J. Hughes
Jun 10, 2023
Eddie Joe Hughes, 61, of Dover, passed away Saturday, June 10th, at Hennis Care Center, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Wooster on December 20, 1961, a son of the late Linda Alexander, he was raised by late adoptive parents Robert and Claire Hughes, also preceded in death by son Chad Hughes. A United States Army Veteran,...
Patricia J. Kennedy
Jun 9, 2023
Patricia Jane Kennedy, age 86, of Canton, passed away on Friday, June 9th, 2023 at Aultman Hospital. She was born October 12, 1936, in Cleveland to the late Fred Henning and Mary (Schaub) Eubanks. She was a 1954 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and retired from the Timken Company in 1998. Along with her parents, she was preceded...
Russell L. Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Russell Lee Smith, 56, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, June 6th, at Carroll Health Care Center. Born in Canton, on October 11, 1966, a son of the late Walter "Sonny" Smith and  Ruth (Richards) Smith, also preceded in death by infant daughter, brother Paul Smith, and sister Phyllis Roettker. A 1984 Carrollton High School graduate, he was employed for...
Lois E. Myers
Jun 5, 2023
Lois E. Myers, 81, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5th, while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on May 26, 1942, a daughter of the late Coy and Rosaline (Mayle) Dalton, also preceded in death by her husband James Myers, sister Audrey Dalton, 5 brothers Allen Dalton, Kenneth Dalton, Jerrold Dalton, Robert Dalton,...
Ryan Albert
Jun 3, 2023
Ryan A. Albert, 47, of Ravenna, passed away Saturday, June 3rd, at his residence. Born in Cleveland on June 30, 1975, a son of David and Joy (Jewitt) Albert. Survived by sister Tracy Kelly (and husband Francis) of Bay Village; brother David Albert (fiancé Lisa) of Westlake; long time companion Tammy Bienias; as well as four nephews Nicholas (and...
Aurelia A. Lupsor
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....
Shane Drake
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,...
Amanda Renee Gattorno
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...
Sherry L. Dalo
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,...
Christian L. Keech
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;...
Penny L. Corley
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...
Marlene Perine
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...
Sela A. Rice
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...
Sophie Ann Ventura
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...
Joseph E. Baxter Sr.
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...
Claire F. Morgart
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...
John Dazey
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...
