Lou Ann Kemp
Jun 5, 2022
Lou Ann McVey-Kemp, 68, of East Canton, passed away Sunday, June 5th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 30, 1953, a daughter of the late Ellis and Frances (Robinson) McVey. Survived by 4 sisters Linda Lewis, of Maryland, Janice (Gordon) Hewitt, of North Canton, Kay Fryer, of Ashland, Patty (Jerry) Graves, of Tennessee; as well as...
Michael Patrick Kilcullen
Jun 1, 2022
Michael Patrick Kilcullen, 69, of Canton, passed away Wednesday June 1st, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton on July 18th, 1952, a son of the late Thomas and Betty (Rawley) Kilcullen, also preceded in death by brother Thomas Kilcullen and sister Maureen Kilcullen. Employed for the City of Canton as a forman at the Water Dept, he...
Raymond E Culberston
May 31, 2022
Raymond Everett Culberston, 79, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, May 31st, at the Hall of Fame Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Canton on April 9, 1943, a son of the late Preston and Cozetta Mayle, also preceded in death by daughter Kelley Culberson, and 2 brothers Marvin and Charlie Mayle. Survived by daughter Kandi Culberston, of Canton; son...
Barrie Joel Katz
May 28, 2022
Barrie Joel Katz, 65, of Middlebranch, passed away Saturday, May 28th, at the Hanover House in Massillon. Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 1956, a son of the late Bennie and Vivian (Evans) Katz, also preceded in death by numerous siblings. Barrie was a jack of all trades, holding many jobs ranging from a barber to a truck...
Willa M Bailey
May 27, 2022
Willa Mae Bailey, 91, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 27th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Calvin and Bell (Smedley) Clark., also preceded in death by husband Harold Bailey Sr., sister Alberta Rubin, and brother Buddy Clark. She was a graduate of case Western Reserve University. Survived by...
Roger L. Blackwell Sr.
May 27, 2022
Roger Lee Blackwell, Sr., 76, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Rock, West Virginia on March 31st, 1946, a son of the late Robert and Pauline (Vaughn) Blackwell, also preceded in death by beloved wife Ruth (Smith) Blackwell; sister Jean; 2 brothers Jimmy and Junior. Survived by 2 daughters Crystal and Joyce;...
Carolyn Ludick
May 22, 2022
Carolyn J. (Lange) Ludick, 88, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away on Sunday, May 22nd at Advent Health Hospice in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Born in Cuyahoga Falls on March 27, 1934. Preceded in death by loving husband Robert G. Ludick, died June 11, 2016. Survived by son Michael (Denise) Ludick, of Casselberry, Florida; grandson Michael Antohony (Margaret) Ludick, of Minnetonka,...
Terry L. Jones
May 14, 2022
Terry Lee Jones, 41, of Canton, passed away Saturday, May 14th. Born in Canton on October 10, 1980, a son of Bonnie (Everly) Torrence and the late Larnell Jones, also preceded in death by grandparents Curry Jones, Shirley L. Franks, John Hershberger, Fannie Hershberger, great-grandmother Julie-Ann, niece Tanzania Bates, aunts Belinda Ross, Sheila Jones, uncle Danny Hershberger, great-aunts Mary...
Charles R. Kimble
May 12, 2022
Charles Raymond Kimble, 65, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, May 12th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on October 3, 1956, a son of the late Edward and Marion (Wilson) Kimble, also preceded in death by son Eric Kimble, sister Connie Sue Lechner, and niece Erica Warren. Survived by his wife Barbara Corrin; son Charles...
Jacqueline S. Jessel
May 9, 2022
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Jessel, 70, of Barberton, passed away Monday, May 9th, surrounded by loved ones in her home after a brave and courageous battle with ALS. Born in Akron on June 5, 1951, a daughter of the late Clarence and Melinda (Brown) DeLong, she is also preceded in death by loving husband of 18 years Tom Jessel, and...
Richard Wallace
May 5, 2022
Richard "Buck" Wallace, 43, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 5th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in San Bernardino, California on August 1, 1978, a son of Catherine Alexander and the late Richard Lee Wallace, also preceded in death by stepmother Penny Wallace. A mechanic, he graduated at the top of his class from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Harley Davidson...
Robert J. Zelk
May 4, 2022
Robert John Zelk, 79, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 4th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 16, 1942, a son of the late Alice Zelk, also preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Lucy Ann (Mayle) Zelk, died 6/13/2018; 2 sisters in law Marlene James, Virginia Smith; 3 brothers in law Jack,...
Eddie J. Dayton
May 4, 2022
Eddie Joe Dayton, 60, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, May 4th, at his home. Born on August 5, 1961, a son of the late Harriet Dayton. Survived by his wife Charlene R. (Cantwell) Dayton; 2 daughters Tiffany (David) Hollingsworth, of Canton, Melissa (David) Johnson, of Naples, FL; sister Coreen Choffin, of Lorain; brother Ronald (Staci) Dayton, of Minerva; 5...
Michael Shrum
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...
Gregory F. Morgan
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)Â 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),...
James S. Katich
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...
Leroy C. Jeter Iii
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...
Ronald "Scottie" Dryden
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...
Ricardo L. Mcintyre
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...
John Randy Wix
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...
