Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2023

Keith Elliot Salisbury, 79, of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Canton on February 1, 1944, a son of the late Thomas Elliot and Helen Rose (Chapman) Salisbury. A kind soul, Keith enjoyed ice cold Coca-Cola. Survived by sister Barb Hensley of South Point and brother Roger Salisbury of Canton. No...

Feb 25, 2023

Kelley J. Garlando, 58, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, February 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 2, 1964, a daughter of the late Charles and  Caroline June (Wright) Petty, also preceded in death by husband Chris Garlando and an infant son. Kind hearted, Kelley loved animals, traveling and yard sales. Survived by companion Ron Radka; 2...

Feb 24, 2023

Ross Duane Wagner, 46, of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 24th, at Mercy Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton on July 27, 1976, a son of the Diane J. (Adams) Schott and Ross Dean Wagner. Preceded in death by grandmother Betty Adams; grandfathers Richard Wagner and George Adams; step-father Randy Schott and uncle Ron...

Feb 17, 2023

Mae Annie Weems, 79, of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 17th, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Montgomery, Alabama on December 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Obie and Annabell (Sigers) Simmons, also preceded in death by sister Sally Simmons, 3 brothers W.T. Collier, Roosevelt Simmons, and Ruben Simmons. An ordained minister, she...

Feb 16, 2023

Carl R. Tucker, 85, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 16th, surrounded by loved ones at his home. Born in Cambridge, on February 11, 1938, a son of the late Porter B. and Opal (Jones) Tucker. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by wife Kathryn (Anderson) Tucker and 3 brothers John Tucker, Harold Tucker, both of whom...

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...