Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2023

Thomas James Lucas Sr., 76, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on December 17, 1946, a son of the late Hubert D. and Lydia E. (Rayner) Lucas, Sr., also preceded in death by sister Eileen Bush and brothers Robert, Roger, Marvin, Richard and Robert and grandson James L....

Feb 11, 2023

Christine Rinaldi, 65, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 11th, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Born in Cleveland, on April 12, 1957, a daughter of the late Francis and Betty (White) Fallat. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by son Jerry Rinaldi Jr. and brother Johnny Fallat. Survived by loving husband of 49 years Jerry...

Feb 8, 2023

Feb 8, 2023

Howard D. "Robbie" Mayle, 55, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 8th, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on February 12, 1967, a son of Deloris (Kennedy) Mayle and the late Howard Lee Mayle, also preceded in death by grandparents Arthur and Agnes Kennedy and Gus and Opal Mayle. He was a...

Feb 3, 2023

Jeremy Wayne Kirkpatrick, 47, of North Canton, passed away Friday, February 3rd, in his home. Born in Canton on May 13, 1975, a son of  Daryl W. Kirkpatrick and Vickie Lee Wendell. Preceded in death by sister Crystal Kirkpatrick and grandparents Layman and Madge Kirkpatrick. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 sons Ian Kirkpatrick, Carson Kirkpatrick; step-mother...

Feb 1, 2023

Steven Charles Laird, 78, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home. Born in Canton, on September 30, 1944, a son of the late Alexander and Jean (Wood) Laird II, also preceded in death by loving wife Brenda Gearling, 3 brothers Joseph G. Laird, Alexander Laird III, Roger J. Laird and granddaughter Jestine. Employed at...

Feb 1, 2023

Rodney J. Mayle, 85, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center . Born in West Virginia on November 1, 1937, a son of the late  Ezra and Katherine Mayle, also preceded in death by loving wife Juanita; granddaughter Cheryl Mayle; 4 sisters and 4 brothers. A member of the New Covenant Church of...

Feb 1, 2023

William "Willie" McLeod, 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Skipperville, Alabama on January 23, 1950, a son of the late Willie Dowling and Cherry Mae (Taylor) McLeod, also preceded in death by sister Voncile McLeod, and brother Willie Floyd McLeod. Willie enjoyed playing pool, and was employed at Republic...

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...