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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Dajon Milton Tucker
Sep 23, 2020
Dajon Milton Tucker, 20, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 23rd. Born in Canton, Ohio on September 21, 2000, a son of Tiffany (Garner) Taylor. Preceded in death by grandmother Virginia Lee Garner, grandfathers Ruben Garner, Jessie Lee Taylor, aunts Anna Jackson, Doris Garner, and uncle Ruben "Butch" Garner Jr. Dajon was an avid sports fan who enjoyed playing...
Joe Mckinley Workman
Sep 22, 2020
Joe M Workman, 62, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, September 22nd. Born in Dingess, WV on December 22, 1957, a son of the late Noel and Louisa (Grimmett) Workman, also preceded in death by sister Gloria Stines and brother Clint Workman. Besides his wife Jackie A (Knaggs) Workman, he is survived by 2 daughters Jennifer (Kevin) Peterman, of Uhrichsville,...
Gladys Bushe
Sep 18, 2020
Gladys Bushe, 92, of East Canton, passed away Friday, September 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Roanoke, Alabama on July 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Sam and Ella (O'Neil) Potter, also preceded in death by husband Robert Reynolds; son Edward; sisters Addie, Elizabeth, Viola, Mae; brothers Guy, Stonewall, James; grandsons Gus, Brandon, Devin and Edward Jr....
Nicole R Smith
Sep 12, 2020
Nicole Rae Smith, 27, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 12th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on January 20, 1993, a daughter of Kimberly (Smith) Rayner and Janice Gaylor, besides her parents she is survived by 3 sisters Heather (Brian Struchen) Barboza, Anne (Adrian Nava) Young, Erika Swayne, all of Canton; 2 brothers David (Brittany) Young, of North...
David Lee Gastin
Sep 6, 2020
David Lee Gastin, 57, of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on March 31, 1963, a son of the late Wendell H. and Mary E. (Coe) Gastin, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Sandy Long and Christine Heppe. Survived by 3 sons David R. Gastin, Mark Rohrer, Michael (Ashley) Gastin; sister...
Janet D. Kennedy
Aug 27, 2020
Janet Deloris Kennedy, 87, of East Canton, passed away Thursday, August 27th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Berkie and Myrtle (Norris) Mayle, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Aleda Mayle, Lula Bell Svorstol, 3 brothers Eugene Mayle, Darl Mayle, Delmas Mayle, and son-in-law Amon Croston....
Robert "Bob" Richards
Aug 27, 2020
Robert "Bob" Stevan Richards, 40, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 26th. Born in Canton on July 1, 1980, a son of the late Debra (Richards) Elward and Kevin Hester. Survived by sister Angela; 3 brothers Kevin, Stephen, Justin; long time girlfriend Shannon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews including 2 special nephews Justin and Dominic. A memorial...
Larry R Sexauer
Aug 26, 2020
Larry R. Sexauer, 74, of Sebring, passed away Wednesday, August 26th, at the Crandall Medical Center. Born in Alliance, on June 1, 1946, a son of the late Richard B and Frances Lenora (Oyster) Sexauer, also preceded in death by wife Kathy (Freeman) Sexauer. He was a member of the Lifeline Church of Alliance. Funeral Services will be held...
Jerry C Hilton
Aug 26, 2020
Jerry C Hilton, 74, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, August 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on January 15, 1946, a son of the late Claude and Faye (O'Shaughnessy) Hilton, also preceded in death by daughter Jennifer Dragon. He was employed as a grinder at Republic Steel in Canton, Ohio for 33 years before retiring. Survived by...
Jared Alexander Marcum
Aug 25, 2020
Jared Alexander Marcum, 18, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August, 25th. Born in Akron on October 3, 2001, a son of Jason and Nicole (Husted) Marcum. Preceded in death by grandmother Donna Marcum and aunt Susan (Husted) Sackett. Jared was a 2020 graduate of GlenOak High School, where he was a member of the high school band as...
Donald F Sherman
Aug 24, 2020
Donald F. Sherman, 67, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 24th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Ashland on April 8, 1953, a son of the late Clara V. (Pennel) and Ellsworth C. Sherman, also preceded in death by sister Nancy and brother Carl. Besides his wife Nadine E (Morton) Sherman, he is survived by step daughter Nadine A....
Candys A Downing-Palmer
Aug 23, 2020
Candys April Downing-Plamer, born April 13th, 1955, of Cleveland Ohio to parents Donna Pauline Karr (Cleveland) and Kenneth Ronald Downing (Ireland), Passed on August 23rd, 2020. Preceeded in death by her husband Charles R. Palmer Jr in April of 2020. She is survived by loving daughters Taylor (29 of Canton) and Victoria (40 of Cleveland) along with beloved grandchildren...
Susan Marie Armstrong
Aug 22, 2020
Susan Marie Armstrong, 63, of Canton, passed away Saturday, August 22nd, at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover. Born in Canton on November 23, 1956, a daughter of Lucretia (Collier) Walsh and the late Joseph Walsh, also preceded in death by her husband Kevin Armstrong, sister Mary Houk, and brother in law Kris Houk. Besides her mother, she is...
