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Dawn M. Sparks

Dawn M. Sparks

Oct 29, 2020

Dawn Marie Sparks, 51, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 29th, in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Canton on March 28, 1969, a daughter of the late Jack and Ruth (Zerbey) Weckerly, also preceded in death by son Dennis Cooper Jr. Survived by loving husband Jeffrey S. Sparks, married August 18th, 1994; daughter Megan Cooper and...

Lori J Wilson

Lori J Wilson

Oct 25, 2020

Lori Jean Wilson, 53, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on April 14, 1967, a daughter of the late Charles and Lois (Bolton) Wilson, also preceded in death by daughter Jessica Ramirez. Lori loved spending time with her family. Survived by daughter April Culberson; 2 sons Joshua (Sherri) Culberson, Jason Culberson, all...

Sarah D Kennedy

Sarah D Kennedy

Oct 25, 2020

Sarah Darlene Kennedy, 52, of Parsons, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 25th, at Hanover House in Massillon. Born in Canton on December 13, 1967, a daughter of the late Wilbur "Webb" and Sharon (Jewell) Kennedy, also preceded in death by nephews David Kennedy and Matthew Jewell. Survived by 4 daughters Tosha Kennedy, Angela Dye, of Ohio, Latoya (Raven)...

Kerry L Saunders

Kerry L Saunders

Oct 23, 2020

Kerry Louis Saunders, 72, of New Philadelphia, formerly of North Canton, passed away Friday, October 23rd, at Hennis Care Center in Dover. Born in Canton on June 22, 1948, a son of the late Louis and Audrey (Danner) Saunders. He retired in 2001 as a regional sales manager for Consolodated Freightways. Kerry served in the U.S. Navy during the...

Joel Daniel Baughman Ii

Joel Daniel Baughman Ii

Oct 23, 2020

Joel Daniel Baughman II, 55, of Louisville,  passed away Friday, October 23rd, at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Canton on July 3, 1965, a son of Betty J (Butts) and the late Joel D Baughman Sr., also preceded in death by brother Michael Butts. Besides his mother, he is survived by daughter Angie (Alec) Tudor, of...

Barbara Wright

Barbara Wright

Oct 21, 2020

Barbara L Wright, 67, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 13, 1953, a daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Ruby (McDaniels) Landon. Survived by her husband Harry H. Wright; daughter Penny Weese, of Stow; son William (Brooke) Petty, of Barberton; 2 brothers Charles William Landon Jr., of...

Carol Marie Butler

Carol Marie Butler

Oct 20, 2020

Carol Marie Butler, 63, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, in her home. Born in Canton, Ohio on November 9, 1956, a daughter of the late Wallace M and Mary B (Bungard) Tolley. Survived by 2 daughters Rachel (John Dyer) Tolley, Rebecca (Jeremiah Ritter) Butler, all of Canton; son Jack Butler, of Canton; 5 sisters Kathy Tolley, of...

John E Jenkins Ii

John E Jenkins Ii

Oct 20, 2020

John E Jenkins, II, 57, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, following a lengthy illness. Born in Wooster on January 20, 1963, a son of John E. Sr. and Joan M. (Dawson) Jenkins. A 1984 graduate of Hoover High School, he was a member of North Canton Christian Church. Besides his parents, he is survived sister Julie...

Alexandria M. Workman

Alexandria M. Workman

Oct 18, 2020

Alexandria Maria Workman, 24, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Akron on February 20, 1996, a daughter of Jackie A. (Knaggs) Workman and the late Joe M. Workman. Besides her mother she is survived by sister Jennifer (Kevin) Peterman, of Uhrichsville; 3 brothers Lloyd Knaggs, of Orient, Zach Beal, of Canton and...

Son Triplett Jr

Son Triplett Jr

Oct 16, 2020

Son Anderson Triplett Jr., 59, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 16th. Born in Alliance on June 29, 1961, a son of the late Son Sr. and Bernice (Edwards) Triplett, also preceded in death by stepson Darnell Davidson. Survived by wife April Triplett; 3 daughters Shondra Triplett, Markeisha (Derict) Hawkins, Daisha Wise, all of Canton; 2 sisters Rita Anderson...

Richard S Male

Richard S Male

Oct 13, 2020

Richard S Male, 96, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 13th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cutler, Ohio on August 10, 1924, a son of the late Carl and Josephine (Norris) Male, also preceded in death by beloved wife Vietta V (Mayle) Male, died January 2012, sister Ada Mayle, 5 brothers Harley Mayle, Cecil Mayle, Kenneth Mayle, William...

Chong Rye Hong

Chong Rye Hong

Oct 11, 2020

Chong Rye Hong, 60, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on April 1, 1960, a daughter of Kwang Soon (Park) Gil and the late Jae Goo Gil. Survived by: husband Soon Y Hong; 3 daughters Grace Hong, Esther Hong, Gloria Hong, all of Canton; 3 sisters Chong Inya Blackwell, of...

Robert M Fogle Sr.

Robert M Fogle Sr.

Oct 10, 2020

Robert M Fogle, Sr, 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 10th at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on February 17, 1936, a son of the late Roger and Lela (King) Fogle, also preceded in death by daughter Debra Thorpe, and brothers Rick Fogle and Bernard Fogle. Survived by his wife Marcella M (Baker)...

Joseph Ritenour

Joseph Ritenour

Oct 8, 2020

Joseph P Ritenour, 60, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, October 8th, at his home. Born in Canton on February 18, 1960, a son of the late Raymond and Joanne (Frigley) Ritenour. Survived by son Christopher Huffman, of Canton; sister Pam Skidmore, of Waynesburg; 3 brothers John Ritenour, of Navarre, Donny Ritenour, of Magnolia, and Howard Ritenour, of Waynesburg. A...

Margaret "Mimi" Comsia

Margaret "Mimi" Comsia

Oct 7, 2020

Eternal Be Their Memory

At sunrise on October 7th, Margaret 'Mimi' Comsia, age 92, peacefully passed. She was born May 24th, 1928, the youngest child of Romanian immigrants Joseph and Elena Niamtu. She was proud to have grown up in the Corn Center 'melting pot' of northeast Canton. Mimi shared her birthday with Mickey Mouse, and the...

Edward "Ed" Milhoan Sr.

Edward "Ed" Milhoan Sr.

Oct 4, 2020

Edward "DaDa" Raymond Milhoan Sr., 69, of Malvern, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 4th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on November 18, 1950, a son of the late Edward E. and Rosie (Firestone) Milhoan, also preceded in death by son Eddie Boo, daughter Dollie Marie, grandson Robert Westfall, 2 sisters Linda Cox and Maggie Bonavoglia. Employed for Kopp...

Donald E (Jr)  Gordon

Donald E (Jr) Gordon

Oct 4, 2020

Donald E. Gordon, Jr, 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 4th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dover, OH on June 22, 1964, a son of Sarah Kay (Smith) Stanley and the late Donald E Gordon Sr., besides his mother he is survived by: wife Jodi L. (Dieffenbaugher) Gordon; 3 daughters Alta Mattocks, Melissa...

Randy L Pepping

Randy L Pepping

Oct 4, 2020

Randal Lee (Randy) Pepping, 58, of Coshocton, passed away Sunday, October 4th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Tucson, Arizona on April 13, 1962, a son of the late Ronald and Mildred (McCartney) Pepping. He enjoyed fishing and his Harley Davidson. Survived by: wife Tammy (Wood) Pepping; daughter Teresa (Justin) Pepping-Ward, of California; 2 step sons...

Joan King

Joan King

Oct 2, 2020

Joan A King, 83, of North Canton, passed away Friday, October 2nd, at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging. Joan was born in Canton on September 2, 1937. Preceded in death by her parents and husband. No services will be held.

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Dianne T Spangler

Dianne T Spangler

Oct 1, 2020

Dianne T Spangler, 83, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 1st, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Salem on May 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Mark and Marjorie (McCoy) Abrams, also preceded in death by 1st husband Vincent DeFilippo, 2nd husband Ronald Spangler, daughter Deanna DeFilippo, 2 step-sons Brian Spangler, Keven Spangler, and...

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