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Helen Drozda
Oct 13, 2022
Helen C. Drozda (Zubetz), age 99, of Canton, Ohio, died Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1923, in Canton to the late Peter and Luba (Pavisic) Zubetz. She was a member of Christ the Servant Parish at Our Lady of Peace Church. She was also a life member of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America. ...
Jacqueline A. Underwood
Oct 11, 2022
Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Underwood, 79, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 11th, in her home. Born in Canton on July 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Jack and Mabel (Rogers) Benson, also preceded in death by daughter and Susan (Underwood), 2 sisters Regina Beard, Mary DePuy and 2 brothers James Benson and Jack Benson and son in law...
John W. Fraley
Oct 9, 2022
John William Fraley, 81, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, October 9th, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Born in Van Wert on March 21, 1941, a son of the late James E. and Pauline (Royer) Fraley, also preceded in death by wife Lupe (Ortiz) Fraley. A member of Alliance Presbyterian Church, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....
Robert "Bob" Coffey
Oct 6, 2022
Robert "Bob" Coffey, 63, of Dellroy, passed away Thursday, October 6th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 15, 1958, a son of Mary (Sanford) McFarlin and the late James Coffey also preceded in death by his brother Steve Coffey. Besides his mother he is survived by his loving wife Marie E. (Gooding) Coffey; son Robert E...
Donnie Earl Long
Oct 6, 2022
Donnie E Long, 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 6th, at Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton, on June 3, 1960, a son of the late Roy and Betty Long. Survived by sister Anna Long and brother Ronny Long, both of Canton, as well as his nephew and several friends. No services will be held at this time....
Rick A. Nero
Oct 3, 2022
Rick Alan Nero, 63, of Canton, passed away Monday, October 3rd, in his home. Born in Canton on July 30, 1959, a son of the late Royal and Wanda "Ponnie" (Flanigan) Nero Sr. Employed for 44 years at Republic Steel in Canton, Rick was an auxiliary member of VFW 3747. Survived by daughter Ashley (Ronald Jr.) Astrino, of Oklahoma...
Maryjo Walker
Oct 2, 2022
Maryjo Walker, 74, of North Canton, passed away Sunday, October 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Massillon on July 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary (Boore) Adorjan. Survived by loving husband James Walker; 3 daughters Christine (Mark) Jones, Wendy (Eric) Fauble, all of Canton, Kathleen Baker, of Orlando, Florida; 2...
Jeffery L. Wolford
Sep 30, 2022
Jeffery Lynn Wolford, 64, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 30th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on December 21, 1957, a son of the late Luther and Lucy Mae (Lowers) Wolford, also preceded in death by beloved wife Jendy (Norton) and several siblings. Survived by 2 daughters AmyJo Wolford, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Mandy...
Gilbert E. Hartman
Sep 26, 2022
Gilbert E. Hartman, 64, of Canton, passed away Monday, September 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on August 25, 1958, a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Welch) Hartman. A professional drywaller and finisher, Gilbert loved riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Survived by sister Charlene (Norman Stutler) Black, of Carrollton; grandson Matthew; 3 nephews Shawn Black, Chad Stutler,...
Clyde E. Sheets
Sep 25, 2022
Clyde Eugene Sheets, 72 of North Canton, passed away Sunday, September 25th at, Mercy Medical center. Born in Canton, on December 9, 1949, a son of the late Delbert and Pearl Sheets, also preceded in death by first wife Margie Sheets; step-son Jason Michael Harris and brothers Steven and Andrew Sheets. A member of the Eagles of North Canton....
Dennis Joseph Boecker
Sep 20, 2022
Dennis J. Boecker, 83, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 20th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cloverdale, Ohio on June 18, 1939, a son of the late Henry and Ruth (Schmitt) Boecker, also preceded in death by his wife Dianne (Dulle) Boecker, 2 brothers Maurice (Donna) Boecker, and Norbert Boecker, son in law Dale Moore. Employed for many...
Michael Lee Mccray
Sep 14, 2022
Michael Lee McCray, 46, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 14th, at his home. Born in Germany on January 23, 1976, a son of Danny McCray and the late Mary (Bissett) McCray, also preceded in death by niece Brittany Grace McCray, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Besides his father, Michael is survived by loving wife Sherry L. (Johnson)...
Sandra Kay Condello
Sep 13, 2022
Sandra Kay Condello, 76 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones . Born in Crossnore, North Carolina on June 24, 1946, a daughter of the late Ike and Novella (Gouge) Osborne, also preceded in death by loving husband Dana Joseph Condello, infant daughter Danielle Condello, son Tony Condello, sister Sharon...
Richard Dean Hartshorne Iii
Sep 12, 2022
Richard Dean Hartshorne, III, 54, of Canton, passed away September 12, 2022, in his home. Born in Canton on June 24, 1968, a son of Linda (Lee) Green and Richard D. Hartshorne, Jr. Preceded in death by brother Robert; step mother Terri Hartshorne; and grandson Antonio Lopez. Survived by 2 daughters Kasey (Jose) Lopez, Jamie Hartshorne; 4 sons Tyler...
Phyllis B Slagle
Sep 10, 2022
Phyllis B. Slagle, 71, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 10th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton on October 26, 1950, a daughter of the late John and Willa (Harding) Dazey, also preceded in death by loving husband Ralph W. Slagle and 3 sisters Sally, Cheryl and Lisa. Survived by 3 sons Ed (Sandy) Dazey, Billy (DeDe)...
James 'Jim' Simon
Sep 7, 2022
James V. Simon, age 79, of Massillon passed away on September 7, 2022 with his loving wife of 18 years, Judi, by his side. Jim was born on August 22, 1943 in Massillon to the late Ralph and Mary Simon. Jim served in the Navy on the US Forrestal after graduation from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1961....
Thomas L. Smith Jr.
Sep 6, 2022
Thomas L. Smith, Jr., 48, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on February 2, 1974, a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Carole L. Smith, also preceded in death by brother Timmy Smith. Survived by 2 daughters Katie Higgs, of Canton, Kristi Bales, of Akron; 2 brothers Brad Smith, Todd...
William Jeter Jr.
Sep 3, 2022
William "Bill" Jeter, Jr., 84, of Louisville, passed away September 3rd at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Albany, Georgia on February 9, 1938, a son of the late William Sr. and Carrie (Burns) Jeter, also preceded in death by sisters Loretha Daniels, Gloria Jeter, brothers Grady Jeter, LeRoy "Buck" Jeter, Harvey Jeter, Louis Jeter, Paul Jeter, and Sam Jeter....
Anna L Eby-Eastman
Aug 28, 2022
Anna L. Eby-Eastman, 64, of Orrville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 28th, at the Hospital of Providence Memorial Campus in El Paso, Texas. Born in Canton on April 20, 1958, a daughter of the late Eli Hostetler and Loretta Eby-Leggett, also preceded in death by son George Baker, grandparents Fred and Beatrice Eby, and sister Jean Fisher. Survived by...
Phillip S. Glunt
Aug 28, 2022
Phillip Scott Glunt, 46, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 28th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 4, 1975, a son of Helen R. (Glunt) Black and the late Leslie Henson, also preceded in death by sister in law Louise Koffel-Black. Besides his mother he is survived by step father Jim Black; loving wife Jennifer S. (Wilkes)...
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