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Jeffrey R. Cornelius

Jeffrey R. Cornelius

Feb 19, 2022

Jeffrey Ryan Cornelius, 42, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 19th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 30, 1979, a son of Sonja (Horton) Mance and Jeffrey E. Cornelius. Preceded in death by sister Misty Cornelius and grandmother Linda Cruz. Besides his parents he is survived by loving partner of 14 years Danielle McElroy; son Antonio Ryan;...

James C. Brown

James C. Brown

Feb 17, 2022

James C. Brown, 69, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 17th, at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging. Born in Akron, on November 24, 1952, a son of the late James D. and Marilyn (Stocker) Brown, also preceded in death by son Jason Brown. Always well dressed, James enjoyed music, playing pool, Jaguar's and Cadillac's as well as...

Kenneth A. Young

Kenneth A. Young

Feb 15, 2022

Kenneth Allen Young, 61, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, February 15th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon on October 14, 1960, a son of the late Nancy (Gregory) Summers and Ronald Young. A member of the American Legion Post 221 of Massillon, he served in the United States Army. Survived by daughter Tannah Young; 2 sons Justin Young,...

Bessie Nell Cunningham

Bessie Nell Cunningham

Feb 15, 2022

Bessie Nell Cunningham, 84, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 15th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Enterprise, Alabama on March 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Wallace and Robbie (Haygood) Lightner; also preceded in death by 4 brothers Edgar Sonny McNair, Wallace Lightner, Robert Lightner, and Alfred Haygood. A faithful member of Peoples Baptist Church of Canton....

Raymond E. Peterman

Raymond E. Peterman

Feb 10, 2022

Raymond E. Peterman, 74, of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 10th, surrounded by his loved ones in his home.  Born in Canton on March 31, 1947, a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Brittsan) Peterman. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Faith Community Fellowship church...

David D Barker

David D Barker

Feb 9, 2022

David D. Barker, 53, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 9th. Born in Canton on February 10, 1968, a son of the late Geraldine (Pettit) Muntean and Norman  Barker, also preceded in death by sister Cheryl Grueser. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps he was employed at Union Metal of Canton as a welder and millwright for 20...

James E Hutton, Jr.

James E Hutton, Jr.

Feb 7, 2022

James E. Hutton Jr, 80, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 7th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 9, 1941, a son of the late James and Theresa (Depello) Hutton. A member of St. Anthony's church of Canton, he was employed for over 30 years with the Timken Company before retiring. Survived by 2 daughters Barbara (Chris)...

Paul Senyeri Jr

Paul Senyeri Jr

Feb 5, 2022

Paul Senyeri, Jr, 60, of Akron, passed away Saturday, February 5th, at Akron City Summa Hospital. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1962, a son of Jeannine (Robbins) Hrovat and the late Paul Senyeri, Sr. Besides his mother Jeannine, of Streetsboro, he is survived by 3 sisters Debbie (Bob) Zach, of Strongsville, Linda (George) Gorup, of Chagrin Falls,...

Timothy Ramey

Timothy Ramey

Feb 5, 2022

Timothy Ramey, 62, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 5th. Born in Salem, Ohio on May 11, 1959, a son of the late Robert E. and Loretta M. Ramey. Survived by daughter Deserae Ramey, of Louisville; son Adam Tarr, of Magnolia; sister Lisa Ramey, of Louisville; brother Scott (Carrie Foutz) Ramey, also of Louisvile; many nieces; nephews; family members;...

Betty J. Opatrny

Betty J. Opatrny

Feb 4, 2022

Betty J. Opatrny, 88, of Aurora,  passed away Friday, February 4th, at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice of Fairlawn. Born in Cleveland on May 2, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Jean Schroeder, also preceded in death by daughter Deborah L. Wesner and several brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter Barbara Rivera, of Aurora; 3 sons Michael (Terri)...

Maryann M. Moore

Maryann M. Moore

Feb 3, 2022

Diamond- On February 3, 2022, Maryann Marie (Novak) Moore went to her heavenly home and reunited with her husband, Bud and grandson, Bradley.  Maryann was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Julia Novak.

After graduating from Aurora High School, she went on to earn her LPN license at Marymount Hospital. She served as a...

Howard E. Schuh

Howard E. Schuh

Feb 1, 2022

Howard Edward Schuh, 60, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Berea on August 2, 1961, a son of the late Kenneth Schuh and Sally Schappe. Employed for many years as a drug and alcohol counselor. Survived by loving wife Barbara (Grzenia) Schuh; daughter Krystal; son Jacob; 2 sisters Shirley (Darius), Kathy (Tom);...

Jerdia M. Tyson

Jerdia M. Tyson

Feb 1, 2022

Jerdia Maria Tyson, 74, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Huntsville, Alabama on December 24, 1947, a daughter of Mae Florence and the late Ernest Rhodes, also preceded in death by loving husband Marvin Tyson and brother Jon Carlton. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Canton. Besides her...

Gerald J. "Cheech" Martin Jr.

Gerald J. "Cheech" Martin Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

Gerald J. Martin, Jr, 70, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 31st, at Aultman Massillon Campus. Born in Canton on October 3, 1951, a son of the late Gerald J. and Bessie (Kosmidis) Martin, Sr, also preceded in death by sister Athena Protos. Survived by siblings: Charles Martin of Canton, Ohio, Paul & Sharon Kosmidis of South Carolina,Tim &...

Carmen A. Varca

Carmen A. Varca

Jan 30, 2022

Carmen Antonio Varca, 18, of Akron, passed away Sunday, January 30th. Born in Akron, Ohio on August 29, 2003, a son of Jillian Varca and Anthony Cirullo. Proudly employed at Wendy's, Carmen enjoyed skate boarding, coin collecting and spending time with his family who he took upon himself to be the protector of. Besides his parents he is survived...

Ramone Lavar Degraffinreed

Ramone Lavar Degraffinreed

Jan 29, 2022

Ramone LaVar DeGraffinreed, 44, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. Ramone was born on September 23, 1977 to Marie DeGraffinreed and Dave Currie. He was a graduate of Glen Oak High School. Ramone is preceded in death by his son Ishiah DeGraffinreed; sister Adwana Currie; maternal grandmother Shirley Ann DeGraffinreed; paternal grandparents...

Arnold Dean Holbrook

Arnold Dean Holbrook

Jan 29, 2022

Arnold Dean Holbrook, age 59, of Canton, and a 1980 graduate from lake High School, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2022. He was born in Findlay, and honorably served in the United States Navy for 21 years, having served on both the U.S.S. Carl Vinson as well as the U.S.S. Saipan during his career. He traveled the world....

Sandra S. Sponaugle

Sandra S. Sponaugle

Jan 23, 2022

Sandra S. Sponaugle, 52, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, January 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Germany on April 1, 1969, a daughter of the late Cleon M. and Paula L. (Puffler) Sponaugle. A graduate of Perry High School she leaves to cherish her memory brother Walter Sponaugle and 2 nieces Ashley and Kristin Sponaugle, all of Canton....

Freda D Hill

Freda D Hill

Jan 22, 2022

Freda D. Hill, 69, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on January 15, 1953, a daughter of the late Henry L. and Lola Bell (Spain) Hill, also preceded in death by her husband Webster Cooper, daughter Barbara Fields, sister Barbara Simpson, and brother Val Hill. Survived by 2 sons Christopher Hill, Gregory...

Scott Fitzgerald Price

Scott Fitzgerald Price

Jan 19, 2022

Scott Fitzgerald "Dead Eye" Price, 57, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on February 3, 1964, a son of the late Edward Eugene and Anna Lee (Crayton) Price, also preceded in death by brothers Bradley and Jeffery Price. A graduate of Canton South High School, Scott loved fishing,...

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