Obituary Listing

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....

Apr 7, 2023

Richard "Rick" Delp, Jr, 59, of Canton, passed away Friday, April 7th. Born in Canton on October 1, 1963, a son of the late Richard Delp Sr. and Mary Liber, also preceded in death by step-mother Cleo Delp. Survived by son Mike Robinson; sister Carolyn; 3 brothers Doug, Stan, and Greg; as well as many other family members and...

Apr 4, 2023

 Kurt Matthew Rothermel, 61, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on March 27, 1962, a son of the late Donald and Shirley (Stevenson) Rothermel, also preceded in death by infant brother Guy Brian Rothermel, aunts and uncles Alice (Paul), and Dee (Jim). A class of 1981 Glenoak High School graduate,...

Apr 1, 2023

With saddened hearts, we are announcing the death of James William Klemens on April 1, 2023, at the Laurels of Massillon, after being placed in Hospice Care. James was born in Canton, Ohio on December 21, 1941 to William and Helen Klemens, being the oldest son of thirteen children. He graduated from Louisville High School. After graduation he enlisted...

Apr 1, 2023

Jeffery A Goley, Jr., 35, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 1st. Born in Canton on June 7, 1987, a son of Jeffery Goley and the late Veronica Carr, also preceded in death by grandmothers Mary Sernna and Shirley Carr. Besides his father, he is survived by 3 daughters Veronica Goley, Chloe Drakos, Taeya Goley; 2 sons Mason Goley,...

Mar 31, 2023

James Robert McGhee, 73, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 31st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on May 23, 1949, a son of the late Henry and Emma Bell (Epps) McGhee, also preceded in death by sister Patricia Johnson and brother in law Mark Dillworth. He was employed at Republic Steel of Canton, before retiring. He leaves...

Mar 31, 2023

William Dale Maley, 63, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 31st, at Aultman Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on August 16, 1959, a son of the late Harley   and Mozella (Hammons) Maley, also preceded in death by brother Doug Maley. Employed for 45 years at LTV Republic Steel before retiring. Survived by loving wife Pamela S....

Mar 30, 2023

Linda Marilyn Alexander, 80, of Canton, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away Thursday, March 30th, at her residence. Born on December 19, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Ida Alexander, also preceded in death by grandson Chad Hughes, as well as several siblings. Survived by daughter Lisa (Michael) Boykins, of Canton; 2 sons Eddie Hughes, of Dover,...

Mar 30, 2023

John Christian Fontes, 82, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 30th, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Canton, on June 24, 1940, a son of the late Christian and Vivian (Gonsalves) Fontes, also preceded in death by sister Carol Massey, 3 brothers Edward Fontes, Julio Fontes, Manuel Fontes, and sister-in-law Mary Fontes. A member of the former...

Mar 29, 2023

Clifford Cunningham, 70, of Uhrichsville, passed away Wednesday, March 29th in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Uhrichsville September 3rd, 1952 a son of the late Glenn and Mary (West) Cunningham, he is also preceded in death by sister Judy Davis. A Claymont High School, class of '72 graduate, Cliff worked at Starlight Workshop from 1972...

Mar 29, 2023

Hubert Daniel Lucas, Jr., 38, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 29th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton, on March 14, 1985, a son of Virginia M. (Doane) Lucas and the late Thomas James Lucas, Sr., also preceded in death by nephew James Lester Lucas, grandparents Hubert D. Lucas Sr., Lydia Lucas, and Carol Studney. Survived by son...

Mar 29, 2023

Donna Jean Matheson, 71, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, March 29th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton, on July 4, 1951, a daughter of the late John Albert and Freda (Fausnot) Matheson, also preceded in death by sisters Doris, Virginia, Violet, Betty, Carol, Linda, Helen, brothers Ronny, Larry, Jimmy, Bud, Russell, Bob, and Donald. Served...

Mar 28, 2023

William "Marty" Piatt, 74, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, at The Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. Born in Canton on June 9, 1948, son of the late William G. and Eileen (Halter) Piatt, also preceded in death by sister Nancy Bell and brother-in-law Cliff Arntz. Served in the U.S Navy as a hull maintenance technician 2nd class, and...

Mar 25, 2023

Leonard Lee Green, 65, born December 24th, 1957, passed away Saturday, March 25th, 2023, peacefully at home. Leonard loved to laugh and knew how to make you join in. He'd give the shirt off his back for a total stranger, because he was full of love. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and sports of all kinds. He coached peewee football,...

Mar 23, 2023

Freida Patricia Walker, 88, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Dover on February 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert and Hattie (Huston) Walker, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Norene, Janice, Norma; 6 brothers Charles, B.H., Macon, William, Calvin, Biddie and long time companion Curtis Berry. Survived by son...

Mar 23, 2023

Melvin Lee Radcliff, 67, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on October 12, 1955, a son of the late Raymond W. and Margaret (Royer) Radcliff, also preceded in death by son Jesse Radcliff. A member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church he is survived by son Dusty (Faith Stillwagon) Radcliff, of Canton...