Obituary Listing

May 1, 2022

Michael Shrum, 67, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, May 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on August 20, 1954, a son of Ruth (Barton) and the late Theodore Shrum. A former heavy weight champion of Stark County, he was also a Golden Glove boxer, avid billiard player, hunter, fisherman and proud father. Besides his mother he is...

Apr 30, 2022

Gregory Frank Morgan, 66, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, April 30th. Born in East Liverpool on August 1, 1955, a son of the late Frank Albert and Helena Martha (Smith)  Morgan, also preceded in death by sisters Carol and Cindy. Survived by loving wife of 35 years Beth (Dillon) Morgan; step son Albert; 3 sisters Connie (Rich), Cheryl (Don),...

Apr 27, 2022

James S. Katich, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 27, at Bethany Nursing Home. He was born in Canton on November 27, 1924, the son of the late Robert and Mary (Home) Katich. He was preceded in death by wife Elsie Katich (12/22/81) and wife Rosella Katich (2/2/01); brothers Mike, Joseph and John; and sisters Rose and Frances. A member...

Apr 23, 2022

LeRoy Christopher Jeter, III, 47, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 23rd. Born in Canton on February 20, 1975, a son of Deborah E. (Fontes) Milini and the late LeRoy C. Jeter, II., also preceded in death by maternal grandmother Mary Fontes; paternal grandparents LeRoy Sr. and Eddie Mae Jeter; godfather Julio Fontes; special...

Apr 23, 2022

Ronald "Scottie" Dryden, 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 23rd, in his home. Born in Massillon on June 23, 1949, a son of the late Leslie and Blanche (Bowman) Dryden, also preceded in death by 2 daughters Tyla Morris and LCpl Stacie Dryden USMC. A member of the New Covenant Church of Canton and a retired welder, he...

Apr 22, 2022

Ricardo Lester McIntyre, 62, of Canton, passed away Friday, April 22nd at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 24, 1959, a son of the late Ethel Marie (McIntyre) Drake, also preceded in death by brother Melvin Andrews. Served in the United States Marine Corp. Survived by daughter Erika McIntyre, of Carrollton and granddaughter Audrina as well as...

Apr 22, 2022

John Randy Wix, 63, of Peninsula, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Barberton on August 11, 1958, the son of Roscoe and the late Janice (Thomas) Wix. Randy grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Central Hower High School in 1977. He lived in California and Arizona for several years. After returning...

Apr 20, 2022

Joseph Anthony Streamo, 83, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, April 20th, at Astoria Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Canton on January 7, 1939, a son of the late Nicholas and Isabelle (Bernabie) Streamo, besides his parents he is also preceded in death by wife Marge Streamo; 2 sisters Annabelle Turner, Rose Meola; 3 brothers John, Nickolas and Donald Streamo. ...

Apr 19, 2022

Robert Lee Kyser, 40, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 19th. Born in Canton on November 23, 1981, a son of the late Sandra (Kyser) Martin, also preceded in death by brother Andrew Martin. Survived by 2 daughters Gabby (Logan) Hoffman and Jocelyn Kyser as well as several sisters and a grandson.

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Apr 13, 2022

Joel Mark Huff Sr., 63, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, April 13th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 25, 1959, a son of the late Russell and Virginia (Carlin) Huff, also preceded in death by 3 brothers Russell Jr., Steve, and Dave. Survived by his wife Marcine K. (Steele) Huff; daughter Cheryl Huff; 4...

Apr 11, 2022

Paul Bruce Fugate, 78, of North Canton, passed away Monday, April 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Cincinnati on November 10, 1943, a son of the late James and Lovel (Ashcraft) Fugate, also preceded in death by 3 brothers James Patrick Fugate, Robert Fugate and Julian Fugate. A member of the Community Christian Church of North Canton, Paul was...

Apr 10, 2022

Earl William Minks, 82, of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, April 10th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Massillon on January 13, 1940, a son of the late Warren and Mamie (Reichenbach) Minks. A member of the Lion Club of Canal Fulton, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by beloved wife Mary Jo (James)...

Apr 8, 2022

Kevin Russell Holsopple, 62, of Alliance, passed away Friday, April 8th, surrounded by his loved ones in his home. Born in Alliance on July 1, 1959, a son of the late Forest Milton and Marie Mae (Altop) Holsopple. A shirt off his back kind of guy, Kevin was known for always helping people with a smile. He truly enjoyed...

Apr 8, 2022

Dixie Lea Gibson, 81, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, April 8th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Perryville, Ohio on April 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Albert and Lydia (Chupp) Lint, also preceded in death by 2nd husband Tyrone T. Gibson; 2 daughters Linda and June Kinsey; 2 sisters Jo-Ann Smail, Mary Lemon and...

Apr 5, 2022

Katherine V. Korleski, 76, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 5th, at The Pines Healthcare Center. Born in Canton on May 28, 1945, a daughter of the late William and Marie (Erchick) Korleski, also preceded in death by 2 brothers William and Jerald Korleski. Survived by 2 brothers Jim (Patty) Korleski and Joe (Toni) Korleski as well as special...

Apr 1, 2022

"There are special people in our lives that never leave us, even after they are gone." Delphia Lorrene Jenkins, 87, of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 1st, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on February 3, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles and Lydia Mayle. Also preceded in death her loving husband, Lee Jenkins...

Mar 31, 2022

Charli Lynn Conner, 44, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 31st. Born in Baldwin Park, California on October 30, 1977, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Burgess) Conner. Survived by daughter Valerie Flippo-Conner; son Shawn Clark-Conner; sister Mary Conner and twin brother Billy Conner, all of Canton. There will be no services at this time.

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Mar 31, 2022

Laura Jane Boone, 94, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 31st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon, on November 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Watson) McGuire. Also preceded in death by daughter, Sandy Martin, and several siblings. She is survived by 2 daughters Vicky (Brad) Mannozzi, Peggy (Jim) Secrest; son, Willard (Patsy) Boone,...

Mar 30, 2022

Violet City Dalton, 100, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 30th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on March 11, 1922, a daughter of the late Granville and Mary Norris, also preceded in death by loving husband Leonard Dalton; 3 sons Franklin, Hayward and Woodrow Dalton; 4 sisters Betty Miller, Vannie Kennedy, Edith Ward, Armintha Mayle and...

Mar 29, 2022

Bruce Grant Hensley, 65, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, March 29th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Alliance on June 19, 1956, a son of the late George and Emma (Cothren) Hensley, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Jody and Terry Hensley. A racing fan, Bruce also enjoyed building model cars and collecting vinyl albums. Survived by wife Carol...