Obituary Listing

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;...

May 8, 2023

Mark Desbro Campbell, 66, of Canton, passed away Monday, May 8th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on October 16, 1956, a son of the late Paul and Mildred (Gross) Campbell, also preceded in death by beloved wife Lori A. (Heichel) Campbell. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Mark was a member of Eagles Aerie...

May 7, 2023

Tina L. Friley, 66, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on May 7th, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters Ashley and Gabrielle Friley. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, March 1st, 1957, the youngest of 5. Tina was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She worked for the YWCA, Canton City Schools and in the healthcare...

May 7, 2023

Constance "Connie" Bishop, 67, of Heath, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 7th, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Born in Newark, Ohio on September 5, 1955, a daughter of the late Carl  and Marjorie Butler, also preceded in death by sister Susie Butler and beloved dog Lola. Employed for many years at Newark Air Force Base and then at Defense...

May 2, 2023

Susan Poloschan, 60, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, May 2nd, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Poloschan. Survived by daughter, Crystal; son-in-law, Louie and grandchildren, Louis, Lauryn and Brandon. Funeral services will be held at 5PM on Monday, May 8th in the Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held two...

Apr 27, 2023

William D. "Bill" Michel, 45, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, April 27th, at home surrounded by his family following a brief fight against cancer. Born in Canton, on December 11th, 1977, a son of Jane (Maggini) Michel and the late William H. Michel. He was a member of St. James Church of Waynesburg. Besides his mother, he is survived...

Apr 21, 2023

Dennis J Dostal, 71, of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 21st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on April 26, 1951, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Margie M. (Simon) Dostal. Employed as a purchasing agent and director of security and safety for United Roll for many years before retiring. A U.S Army veteran, he was a...

Apr 21, 2023

Helen Louise Maurer, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, April 21st, at the Community Hospice Truman House. Born in Marietta on August 31, 1944, a daughter of the late Clyde and Florence (Brookover) Brown. She was employed for many years as a nurses aid at various locations. She was also a woman of strong Christian faith. Survived by...

Apr 20, 2023

Michael E. Hughes, 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 20th, at Akron General Hospital. Born in Canton on September 23, 1960, a son of the late Harold Ray and Shirley May Soper Sr. Survived by 1st wife Trish Hughes; 2 daughters Dawn (Frank) Mcilvain, Michelle Hughes; 2 sons Michael Hughes, James (Shari) Hughes; brother Harold Ray Soper Jr....

Apr 16, 2023

Nena Sue Hall, 41, of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 16th. Born in Beckly, West Virginia on June 12, 1981, a daughter of Toni (Kennedy) Rose and the late Joseph Rose. Nena always dreamed of traveling and especially loved the ocean. Besides her mother, she is survived by daughter Katylin Rose, of Canton and sister Bobbi Rose of Akron....

Apr 14, 2023

Judy Ann Mowery, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, April 14th, at Union Hospital, in Dover. Born in Canton on September 24, 1954, a daughter of the late Arlie "Bud" and Ethel (Arbogast) Mowery, also preceded in death by daughter Lisa Paxson; son Billy Robinson Jr.; uncle Babe and aunt Nettie. Survived by daughter Melissa (Kevin) Yoder, of...

Apr 13, 2023

Anita Louise Cunningham, 68, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 13th. Born in Canton on November 25, 1954, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Morgeuse) Rushe, also preceded in death by brother Ronnie Rushe. Anita was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Canton. Survived by daughter Rhonda (Jason) Hull; 4 sons Shaun (Ann) Cunningham, Justin...

Apr 9, 2023

Jason Lewis Massey, 51, of Mansfield, formerly of Canton, Sandusky, Oberlin, Ohio and Reno, Nevada, passed away on Easter Sunday morning April 9th, 2023 at Mansfield OhioHealth Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Jason was born in Canton, Ohio on April 30th, 1971. He was the son of the late James Daniel Massey and Mary Alice (Frazier) Massey....