Shirley M. Branan
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...
Mary O. Kirsch
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...
Fabian L. Ferrell
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...
Randall Rathkamp
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...
Sabrina M. Williams
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...
Nancy L. Blakeman
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...
Virginia L. Barnes
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...
Denzil C. Mayle
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....
Steven E. Tonker
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.,...
I'Yona Moore Edwards
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...
Jenney Miller
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...
Carla R. Wiland
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...
Richard Alan Crabtree Jr.
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...
Susan E. Lockard
Jan 7, 2023
Susan Elaine Lockard, 69, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 7th, in her home surrounded by love. Born in Massillon on March 21, 1953, a daughter of the late James and Phyllis (Riggs) Lambert, also preceded in death by daughter Veronica K. Parrot and siblings Louanna McGraw, Janet Bailey, Donald Lambert, Dolores Turner, Michael Lambert, and James Lambert. Survived...
George F. Wright
Jan 7, 2023
George Frederick Wright, 87, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 7th, in his home. Born in Canton on August 29, 1935, a son of the late Leland Wright and Margaret (Hoffman) Schmidt, also preceded in death by loving wife Mary Sue (Maples) Wright, son Bobby Wright and grandson Michael Rossi. A retired heavy machine mechanic for Republic Steel in...
Richard Edward Simpson
Jan 5, 2023
Richard Edward Simpson, 72, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 5th, at the Laurels of Massillon. Born in Cleveland on November 5, 1950, a son of the late Richard Simpson and Marcela (Baker), also preceded in death by brother Billy, and step-father Earle. He is survived by his wife Shirley R. (Johnson) Simpson; 2 sons Marcel Simpson, Michael Simpson;...
Georgia King
Jan 4, 2023
Mrs. Georgia (Henry) King, a humble and gracious lady, was called to her Heavenly home on January 4, 2023, with her daughter home by her side, after living an abundant 98 years. Georgia was born in Canton, Ohio on February 3, 1924 to the late Frank and Annie Lou (Freeman) Henry. Georgia attended McKinley High School and was a...
Robert W. Hilliard Jr.
Jan 4, 2023
Robert William Hilliard, Jr, 55, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, in his home. Born in Weirton, West Virginia on April 9, 1967, a son of the late Dolores (Evans) Litzinger and Robert William Hilliard Sr., also preceded in death by half siblings Marsha Allen, George Allen Jr, and Bill Andrews. Survived by daughter Courtney White, of Massillon;...
Elmer Guy
Jan 3, 2023
Elmer L. Guy, 35, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3rd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 20, 1987, a son of Ivan Richard and Samantha Guy. He was preceded in death by niece Angel Guy and one of his beloved dogs Izzy. Survived by 2 sisters Connie Guy, Candi Steigerwald; brother Shawn...
Dawn M Carpenter
Jan 2, 2023
Dawn Michelle Carpenter, 55, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 2nd, in her home. Born in Canton on September 18, 1967, a daughter of the late William and Toni (Costello) Carpenter. Survived by daughter Brittany (Matthew Glota) Barth; son Matthew (Mary) Barth, all of Canton; 2 brothers Darren (De) Costello, of Massillon and Billy (Bonita) Carpenter, of Canton; 4...
