Obituary Listing

Jan 31, 2023

Patricia Sue Pappas, 81, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 31st, in her home. Born in Massillon on June 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie (Koleck)  Keller, also preceded in death by loving husband Samuel Pappas. Survived by daughter Debra Cox, of Centerville; son Dan (Cynthia) Pappas, of Massillon; sister Nancy (Gary) Baumgardner, of Canton;...

Jan 30, 2023

Michael E Mayle, 80, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on May 25, 1942, a son of the late Elizabeth Mayle, also preceded in death by beloved wife of 55 years Donna Jean Mayle, died March 28, 2022 and daughter Patricia Mayle. Retired from Laborers Local 1015 of Canton, Michael was ...

Jan 30, 2023

Manuel "Billy" Fontes, 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 30. He was born in Canton, Ohio on April 28, 1944, to Christian and Vivian Fontes. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Edward and Julio, and his sister, Carol Massey, and sister-in-law Mary.

Surviving him are his children: Chrissy Roue, Tony (Anya),...

Jan 28, 2023

Cayden Lewis, infant son of Leo Lewis and Diana Nicole Johnson, passed away January 27th, at Aultman hospital surrounded by loved ones. Proceeded in death by grandmother Terri Johnson. Besides his parents he is survived by sister Terri Lewis; 2 brothers Domantas Johnson, Leo Lewis; cousin Kiera Moore; uncle Kenny Moore and aunt Kristin Brown as well as other...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Lou Collard, 67, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 27th, at Astoria Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Barberton, on June 1, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert "Jake" and Mary Evelyn (Lones) Gwinn. Survived by 2 daughters Kathryn Oakes, Stephanie (Ryan) Huberty; son Christopher Collard; 4 sisters Kathy (Dan) Herold, Patricia (Jack) Hardie, Valerie (John) McKnight, Michelle...

Jan 25, 2023

James Edward Whitten, 58, of New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at Amberwood Nursing Home. Born in Dennison, on April 29, 1964, a son of the late Glenn E. and Katherine J. (Reese)  Whitten. Survived by daughter Aleisha (Ronald) Bunton, of Gnadenhutten; 2 sons Scott (Nicole Andrews) Whitten, of Carrollton, Glenn Whitten, of Uhrichsville; 7 grandchildren as well...

Jan 25, 2023

Joseph Andrew Mowls, 40, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 18, 1982, a son of Robert Mowls and the late Susan (Williamson), also preceded in death by grandparents Maryann and Kenneth Williamson. Besides his father, he is survived by 3 sons Joseph Davis, Jacob Davis, both of Alliance, Jackson...

Jan 23, 2023

Shirley M. Branan, 82, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 23rd, at Aultman Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on March 1, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Horn) Wortman, also preceded in death by son Howard Beard. A free spirit, Shirley was a mother to many and all who knew her, knew she...

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Opal Kirsch, 83, of Sherrodsville, formerly of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, at Bethany Nursing Home. Born in Canton, on April 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Ronald and Hazel (Heckaman) Bevington, also preceded in death by husband Robert M. Kirsch, daughter Renee Kirsch, 2 sisters Mildred Hann, Twila Bevington, and brother George Bevington. A dedicated...

Jan 21, 2023

Fabian Lee Ferrell, 63, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, January 21st, peacefully in his home. Born in New Philadelphia on July 8, 1959, a son of the late Hoover Thomas and Norma (Moorehead) Ferrell, he will also be reunited with late friends Greg and Cheryl. Fabian enjoyed drawing, building things and spending time with his friends listening to rock...

Jan 21, 2023

Randall M. "Randy" Rathkamp, 71, of Canton,  passed away Saturday, January 21st, at Glenwood Care Center in Canton, Ohio. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 8, 1951, a son of the late Robert Erving and Ingamarie (Anderson) Rathkamp. Randy enjoyed the outdoors and in his youth playing baseball and basketball with his brother. Survived by sister Robin (Kevin) Grady...

Jan 20, 2023

Sabrina Marie Williams, 33, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 20th. Born in Canton on October 31, 1989, the daughter of Michelle (Kutz) and William  Williams. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather Robert Kutz, and paternal grandparents Robert and Dolores Williams. A 2008 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, Sabrina lived life at her own beat, even when...

Jan 19, 2023

Nancy Lou Blakeman, 80, of Canton, passed away Thursday, January 19th, in her home. Born in Massillon on December 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Don and Charlene (Hoffman) Whitman, also preceded in death by brother Bob Whitman and sister-in-law Debi Whitman. Nancy retired from The Skyland Pines Golf Club after 35 years as the Banquet Facilitator. Survived...

Jan 18, 2023

Virginia L. Barnes, 83, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, at The Pines Healthcare Center. Born in Canton on January 7, 1940, a daughter of the late Cleo and Germaine (Schweizer) Randall, also preceded in death by children Deniece Barnes, Ricky Barnes and Donnie Barnes; siblings Rose Randall, David Randall and Leo Randall and niece Deanna Morris. Retired...

Jan 18, 2023

Denzil C. Mayle Jr., 81, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Bear Mountain, West Virginia on April 8, 1941, a son of the late Denzil C. and Bernadine (Barnes) Mayle, also preceded in death by both loving wives Rosemarie and Perry, sisters Marie Elkins, Alberta Mayle, Adaline Mayle and brother Houston Mayle....

Jan 17, 2023

Steven Edward Tonker, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, in his home. Born in Canton on December 20, 1961, a son of the late Lester Gilmer and Violet Ann (Price) Tonker. Survived by sister Doris Howard, of Navarre; brother Lester Tonker, of Millersburg as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members including Kenneth Dunlap Sr.,...

Jan 15, 2023

I'Yona Moore Edwards, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 15th. Born in Canton, on December 13, 2022, the infant daughter of Is'Lynn Edwards and Trevon Moore. Besides her parents, she is survived by brother Ivyn Edwards; grandfather Randy L Edwards; grandmother Kristy M. Patterson; great-grandmother Mary A. Edwards; great-grandparents Clara and Wardell Randle; great-aunt Ivy M. Edwards; as well as...

Jan 11, 2023

Jenney L Miller, 71, of Uhrichsville, passed away Thursday, January 12th, in Canton. Born in Dover on September 12, 1951, a daughter of the late  Charles "Bill" and May (Griffey) Wenger, also preceded in death by sisters Debbie and Nancy. A New Philadelphia High School alumni, Jenney was a jack of all trades. From woodworking, gardening, painting and sewing...

Jan 10, 2023

Carla Rae Wiland, 67, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 10th, at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on August 13, 1955, a daughter of Norma (Purcell) and the late Carl Schrader. Besides her mother she is survived by loving husband Kevin P. Wiland; daughter Lori Hosmer, of New England, North Dakota; son Andrew...

Jan 8, 2023

Richard Alan Crabtree Jr., 47, of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 8th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon, on October 10, 1975, a son of Richard A. Sr. and Phyllis (Nichols) Crabtree, of Canton. Preceded in death by grandparents Glen and Wanda Crabtree, Frank and Anna Simmons; great-grandparents Joseph and Gertrude Crabtree and aunt Mildred Epperly. Besides his...