Obituary Listing

Oct 1, 2021

Robert Eugene Funk, 88, of Alliance, passed away Friday, October 1st, at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Alliance on June 2, 1933, a son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Buckle) Funk, also preceded in death by 5 sisters Rosemarie, Gertrude, Evelyn, Gloria, Mildred; 2 brothers Ralph, Richard and dog Hunter. An Alliance high school graduate...

Sep 30, 2021

Mark Lewis Berkey, 60, of Malvern, passed away Thursday, September 30th, in his home. Born in Massillon on June 28, 1961, a son of the late Richard and Dorothy (McFarren) Berkey, also preceded in death by wife Patricia Hayes, 3 sisters Joyce Berkey, Nancy Swegheimer and Paula Marcella. Survived by brother Paul (Michelle) Berkey, of Canton as well as...

Sep 28, 2021

Norma Jean DeHullu, 76, of East Canton, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 28th, in her home, surrounded by love. Born in Teays, West Virginia on December 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Fairel and Clara (Meadows) Cottrell, also preceded in death by brother Richard Cottrell. Survived by beloved husband of 52 years Maurice J. DeHullu; 2...

Sep 27, 2021

Tammy Lynn Jones, 63, of Canton, passed away Monday, September 27th, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Canton on August 6, 1958, a daughter of the late Donald and Wilma (Jacobs) Jones, also preceded in death by cousin Debbie DeJaneiro. She attended the Dueber United Methodist Church of Canton. Survived by son Brian Dazey, and 4...

Sep 27, 2021

James LeRoy Thomas, 79, of Massillon, passed away Monday, September 27th, in his home. Born in Massillon on January 1, 1942, a son of the late Gust and Betty (Gamery) Thomas, also preceded in death by companion of 20 years Connie Guy. He served in the U.S. Marines. Survived by daughter Jocelyn; 3 sons James, Justin, Mike; sister Jean...

Sep 23, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (Coffey) Wilson, 72, of Canton, a beautiful soul, passed away Thursday, September 23rd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on August 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Avery Sr. and Fostina (Street) Coffey. Survived by daughter Gail Wilson; son Ernie Wilson, both of Canton and brother Avery Coffey Jr. as well as 8...

Sep 23, 2021

Charleen A Kapper (DeVaul) born in Canton to Okey and Esther DeVaul in 1938. Raised at Fairmount Childrens Home in Alliance from 1945 to 1956. Preceded in death by her husband Gary, a daughter Crystal Wilson. 3 brothers Jack, Fred, and Wayne DeVaul, a great grandson John Mayle and her mother Esther (Devaul) Smith. Survived by 4 children. Patricia...

Sep 17, 2021

Nancy Ann Seichei-Robb-Toles, 69, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 17th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on August 16, 1952, a daughter of the late John and Natalie (Muntean) Seichei, also preceded in death by sisters Linda Willaman, Rosemary Seichei; brother Ronald Seichei and great-grandson Isaiah Curtis-Williams. A graduate of the Glenwood Highschool class of 1971, she...

Sep 15, 2021

Jerry Mayle Jr., 53, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on July 8, 1968, a son of Delores June Wilson and Jerry Mayle Sr., both of Canton. The life of the party, Jerry "Big OG" loved music, scary movies and going to the beach. More than just a big sweet teddy bear,...

Sep 12, 2021

Kenneth J. Phillips, Sr.

Compassion and Kindness – two words that describe his life.

Heaven is celebrating as Kenny Phillips was reunited with his beloved wife Penny and son George in HIS Kingdom on September 12, 2021. His compassion and kindness for others touched the lives of so many people throughout his life – the...

Sep 12, 2021

Lillian "Pity" Virginia Collins, 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 12th 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Philippi, WV on May 7th to the late Charlie and Ness Mayle. She is also preceded in death by her husband Victor Collins with whom she shared 38 years of marriage until his passing,...

Sep 10, 2021

Christopher Jerome Basnight Jr, transitioned Friday, September 10th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 10, 2021, a son of Christopher Jerome Basnight Sr and Chante (Palmer) Basnight. Preceded in transition by paternal grandparents Herbert Jerome Bailey, Shirley Ann Basnight, maternal grandmother Carol Horton, and brother Caleb Basnight. Besides his parents he is survived by 2 sisters...

Sep 7, 2021

Penny Jo McKeown, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, in her home. Born in Cambridge on March 7, 1960, a daughter of the late Bernard C. and Juanita Faye (Ickes) Hill, also preceded in death by husband Mark Scarpino Sr. and brother Rick Hill. Survived by 2 sons Kenneth Fisk, of Freeport, Robert (Dana) Fisk, of Alliance;...

Sep 3, 2021

Reneè Marie Kirsch, 55, of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 3rd, at Aultman Hospital following and extended illness. Born in Canton on September 14, 1965, a daughter of Mary (Bevington) Kirsch and the late Robert Martin Kirsch. Besides her mother she is survived by 2 brothers Troy (Barb) Kirsch, of Sherrodsville, Shawn (Michelle) Kirsch, of Canton; 3 nieces Annie,...

Sep 3, 2021

John Michael Brown, 60, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 3rd, at Ayden Healthcare Nursing Home. Born in Canton on February 25, 1961, a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Olga (Skubiak) Brown. Survived by sister Diane Brown; brother Thomas Brown Jr. ; uncle Michael Brown; and friend William Wynn. No services will be held at this time....

Sep 2, 2021

Christopher Allen Westfall, 35, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 2nd. Born in Canton on January 2, 1986, a son of Janice S. McClellan, of Uniontown and the late Terry Lee Westfall. Besides his mother he is survived by daughter Aniah Westfall; son Jaxon Lee Westfall, both of Waynesburg and 2 brothers Shawn McClellan, of Uniontown and Joshua...

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Eleanor Vogel, 76, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 30th, after a sudden illness at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving children. Born in Cameron, West Virginia on February 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Gilbert) Blake, also preceded in death by son Gary Huntsman; 5 brothers Walter, Allen, Norm, Richard, Vernon and...

Aug 30, 2021

Deborah M. Shahan, 69, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Dover on June 7, 1952, a daughter of the late Clarence and  Estelle Abel, also preceded in death by sister Bert Hamilton and 3 brothers Junior Abel, John Abel and Wilbur Abel. An avid bingo player, she will be greatly missed. Survived...

Aug 29, 2021

Francis Michael "Sonny" Izo, 85, of North Canton, passed away peacefully in his home with his wife present, Sunday, August 29th, after a brief battle with ALS . Born in Barberton on March 9, 1936, a son of the late George and Sadie (Kluka) Izo, also preceded in death by 1st wife Patsy; infant daughter Michelle; brother Bernard and...

Aug 27, 2021

Bishop Marvin "Jack" Mayle, 73, of Canton, passed away Friday, August 27th, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on December 29, 1947, a son of the late Clyde and Jessie Mayle, also preceded in death by 6 sisters and 5 brothers. Employed as a craneman and chief metal operator at Republic Steel...