Obituary Listing

Jul 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" Long, 81, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 19th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on July 12, 1942, a son of the late John F. and Pauline (Horning) Long, also preceded in death by brother John Long. A class of 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he was employed for Norfolk...

Jul 18, 2023

Mary Lee Mayle, 88, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Home. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Denzil and Bernadine (Barns) Mayle, also preceded in death by loving husband of over 70 years Bill Mayle, 2 sons McLoy, Andy, 3 sisters Alberta, Marie, Adeline, 2...

Jul 17, 2023

Gloria "Sissy" Mayle, 91, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17th, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Moatsville, WV on August 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Harvey and Carrie Mayle, also preceded in death by sister Glenola Mayle, 7 brothers Thomas, Wilburn, Harvey, Arnold, Donald, Bernard, and Lynn Mayle....

Jul 16, 2023

Deborah Ann Gordon, 58, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 16th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on March 8, 1965, a daughter of the late Harry and Rita (Lauffer) Swogger, also preceded in death by loving husband Leo Gordon and canine companion Fat Boy. A beautician her entire life, Deborah never met a stranger. She had a...

Jul 14, 2023

Alena E. McCauley, 80, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 14th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in New Kensington, PA on June 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Dale and Nellie (Merriman) Gier. Survived by 2 daughters Sherry (Doug) Branan, Shelly (John) Stephens; son James R. (Andrea) McCauley, all of Canton; 3 sisters Darlene Pettruny, Tynne (James)...

Jul 12, 2023

Stanley R. Roach, 72, of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, July 12th, at The Chapel Hill Community Senior Home. Born in Akron on January 14, 1951, a son of the late Homer Dean and Evelyn Jean (Armstrong) Roach, also preceded in death by beloved wife Margaret Lynn (Beachy) Roach and brother Dean Roach. Stanley was a member of Temple...

Jul 10, 2023

Patricia Louise Carpenter, 89, of Dennison, passed away Monday, July 10th, at Community Hospice Truman House. Born in Barnhill, Ohio on November 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Marbell (Snyder) Hykes,of Strasburg, also preceded in death by 3 husbands,2 grandchildren Chad Matthew Hughes, Joanna Sharon Kaye Beitzel, 6 brothers and 5 sisters. A 1952 New Philadelphia...

Jul 9, 2023

Yolanda Cookie DuBose, 62, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 22, 1960, a daughter of Auguster Greene and the late Patricia (Brown) Greene. Besides her father she is survived by daughter Loretta DuBose, of Cleveland; 3 sons Larry (Lisa) DuBose Jr,  Terrence DuBose, all of Canton, Isaac (Masoumeh) DuBose,...

Jul 8, 2023

William "Bill" Tausz, Jr, 77, of Cleveland Heights, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Born in East Cleveland on April 23, 1946, a son of the late William J. Sr. and Susan (Spittle) Tausz, also preceded in death by his wife Donna Mae (Lantz) Tausz, as well as 2 sisters Kathy Vojticek and Marge Carlson....

Jul 8, 2023

Timmy D. Jamison, 59, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Gassaway, WV on June 13, 1964, a son of Elaunda J (Steele) Jamison and the late Basil Jamison. Besides his mother, he is survived by daughter Lisa Jamison, of Port Washington, OH; son Timmy Jamison, of Canton; 3 brothers Rick (Sue) Jamison,...

Jul 6, 2023

William "Bill" Thomas, 52, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 6th, at Belden Village Health Care. Born in Euclid on October 22, 1970, a son of the late Edward and Carol (Mansuy) Thomas. He is survived by sister Melissa Thomas, of Canton. No services will be held at this time.

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Jul 6, 2023

Melissa Mae Erskine, 46, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, July 6th, at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Marietta on June 29, 1977, a daughter of Jeanne (Randolph) Erskine and the late Timmy Erskine, also preceded in death by her grandmother, with whom she was very close, Barbara Randolph. A sweet and loving person, Melissa enjoyed music,...

Jul 5, 2023

Victoria Mae "Vicki" Halbrook, 38, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 5th. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 5, 1985, a daughter of Sharon Kay (Allison) Halbrook and the late Clyde Lonell Halbrook, also preceded in death by grandmother, with whom she was close, Christine Mullins. Vicky enjoyed making jewelry and walking. With her happy-go-lucky attitude and...

Jul 3, 2023

Rosetta M. Weaver, 81, of North Canton, passed away Monday, July 3rd, at St Lukes Assisted Living Home. Born in Webster, WV on July 20, 1941, a daughter of the late Ellis and Elma Kennedy, also preceded in death by husband Veryl Weaver; son Terry Weaver, 2 sisters Manie Newman, and Roenna Kennedy. Survived by 3 daughters Mary (Tim)...

Jul 2, 2023

Rex Richard Shryock, 83, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 2nd, in his home. Born in Canton on April 25, 1940, a son of the late Virgil Edwin and Jane Eileen (Perkins) Shryock. A United States Army and Air Force Veteran, Rex was also a retired school counselor. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Jul 1, 2023

Brenda L Wolford, 76, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, July 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in East Liverpool on November 16, 1946, a daughter of the late Wayman Walter and Emma Jean (Woods) Strother. Survived by 3 daughters Crystal (Tim) Chambers, of Parma., Joyce Rininger, of Canton, Linda Wolford, of Lake Mary, FL; 3 sons Donald (Donna) Wolford...

Jun 29, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Dan Mailat, age 86, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana to parents Charles and Mary Mailat. In 1945 his family relocated to Canton, Ohio and he was enrolled in the third grade at St. John Catholic School. The following year he was enrolled at Edgefield Grade School. He...

Jun 28, 2023

Casimer "Cas" Noturno, 52, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on July 16, 1970, a son of the late Sam and Nancy (Ringle) Noturno. Cas enjoyed fishing and hunting, whenever he could. He loved listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with everyone he could. He is survived by 2 daughters...

Jun 27, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Zorger, 88, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, June 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Louisville, Ohio on May 24, 1935, a son of the late Neal and Julia  (Mueller) Zorger, also preceded in death by his wife Marjorie "Midge" (Lamielle) Zorger, and son Lance Zorger. He was employed for many years as a union mason and...

Jun 27, 2023

Daniel L. Folks, 59, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, June 27th, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by long time companion Melissa McElfresh. A loving and understanding father, he was also a very talented tradesman, whether it be HVAC, roofing, siding, electrical, anything you can think of, he's done it. He could build...