Obituary Listing

Aug 23, 2023

Robert "Dale" Penix, 82, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on April 24, 1941, a son of the late Franklin and Tessie (Hayes) Penix, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Al Penix and Kenneth Penix. Dale was a United States Navy veteran, serving between 1959 and 1962. An avid reenactor,...

Aug 22, 2023

Ella "Louise" Williams, 84, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, at Meadow Wind Healthcare Facility. Born in Kentucky on May 30, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Sybil (Pierce) Whited, also preceded in death by daughter Dana Hamsher, and cousin Fanola Champer. A 1956 graduate of Malvern High School and a 1959 graduate of Aultman...

Aug 19, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Stanley, 74, of Canton, passed away Saturday, August 19th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cleveland, on March 9, 1949, a son of the late Harry and Lorraine (Haughton) Stanley. . A Vietnam era United States Air Force veteran, he was employed for many years as a driver with Kenny Dalton Trucking. Survived by companion Mary Lantz;...

Aug 18, 2023

Edward Shawn Clark, 56, of East Canton, passed away Friday, August 18th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton, on October 1, 1966, a son of Vera Carolyn (Davis) Clark and the late Thomas F. Clark. Ed enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his buddies and his dog; and enjoying life to its fullest. Besides his mother, he is...

Aug 17, 2023

Jacquelyn Marie Tharp, 76, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 17th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Midland, Pennsylvania on December 4, 1946, of the late Nelson John Sr. and Daisy (Gomez) Tavares, also preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Tharp Sr. and brother Nelson Tavares Jr. She was a member of the former St. Paul's Catholic Church of...

Aug 16, 2023

Vida Mae Dalton, 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on February 20, 1950, a daughter of the late Gus and Opal Mayle, also preceded in death by daughter Karen Sue, sister Rosalie Mayle, 5 brothers Gus Mayle Jr., Eddie Brent Mayle, Rocky Mayle, Howard Lee...

Aug 15, 2023

Louise Maxine Medrano-Indorf, 83, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Massillon, on September 16, 1939, a daughter of the late Ralph and Jennie (Shaw) Medrano, also preceded in death by her husband Harold Indorf, 2 sisters, Velia Medrano, Dolores Medrano, and brother Frank Medrano. Survived by 3 sisters Rose...

Aug 13, 2023

Taneya Renee Slade, 47, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 13th. Born in Columbus on January 22, 1976, a daughter of Joellen Thacker and the late Charles Steven Davis Sr., also preceded in death by brother Charles Steven Davis Jr. Besides her mother, she is survived by loving,devoted husband Eddie Darnell Slade; 2 sisters Angela Marie Davis, of Canton,...

Aug 12, 2023

Robert George Lasko, 80, of North Canton, passed away Saturday, August 12th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Lakewood on December 10, 1942, a son of the late George and Mary (Turza) Lasko. A United States Air Force veteran, Robert owned and operated Westside Auto Radiator in Cleveland for many years. He was also a member of the Nifty Fifties...

Aug 10, 2023

Olivia J. Collier was born in Alliance, Ohio and raised in Canton, Ohio. She attended Timken Vocational High School. She is preceded in death by her mother, Nettie G. Harris and Richard (Estelle) Collier. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Richard E. Harris; Sisters Brenda J Smalls, Tracey (Ronnie) Eddins, Antanette Harris, and brother Mark Baker, as...

Aug 6, 2023

Gregory Lee Cox, 66, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 6th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton, on January 2, 1957, a son of the late Glenn and Dixie (Elliott) Cox, also preceded in death by his son Gregory and 3 brothers Randy, Jerry, and Tim. Survived by 4 sons Jason Cox, Brain Cox, Glenn...

Aug 4, 2023

Edwin "Poncho" Evans, 66, of North Canton, passed away Friday, August 4th, while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on February 9, 1957, a son of the late Marie (Griffith) Sanders and Lester Evans, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Linda and Carol. Survived by daughter Sabrina (Richard Halter III) Evans; 2 sons Brian (Elizabeth) Evans, Ryan...

Aug 2, 2023

Larry G. Baskin, 69, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at the Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Canton on March 7, 1954, a son of the late Herron and Nora (Key) Baskin, also preceded in death by son Larry Parks,  sister Evelyne Smith, and nephew Michael Roberson. Larry was a man of many talents and hobbies,...

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...