Obituary Listing

Apr 15, 2020

John C. Poth, 67, of Jackson Township, passed away Wednesday, April 15th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 12, 1953, a son of the late Arthur and Irene Poth. John was a loving and gentle soul who would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Raised on a farm in Carrollton, he learned to love...

Apr 10, 2020

Sharon Lee Schulte, 77, of Brewster, passed away Friday, April 10th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 15, 1942, a daughter of the late Mike and Shirley Ellis, also preceded in death by husband Henry Schulte. Survived by 3 daughters Latasha Hershberger, of Wilmot, Lizzie Schulte, of Alaska, Suzanne (Samual) Atwood, of Indiana; 2 sons Tim...

Apr 6, 2020

Paul Joseph Britton, 77, of Massillon, passed away Monday, April 6th, while in the company of family, at his home. Born in Massillon on May 4, 1942, a son of the late Hiram and Leola (Essinger) Britton, also preceded in death by brother James Britton. He graduated from Massillon Washington in 1960. Paul worked at Al Chovan's Transmission, LTV...

Apr 5, 2020

Clifford J. Stackhouse, 58, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, April 5th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Coshocton on April 7, 1961, a son of the late Raymond and Bessie (Mansfield) Stackhouse, also preceded in death by a brother Daniel Stackhouse. Besides his wife Margaret E. Henthorne, he is survived by son Clifford J. Stackhouse Jr, of Canton; 2...

Apr 5, 2020

Pamela G "Twin" Schipper, 57, of Canton, passed away Sunday, April 5th, at her residence. Born in Iowa City, Iowa on September 22, 1962, a daughter of Robert Lee and Marilyn (Heath) Schipper. Preceded in death by sisters Anna and Ruby Ann and brother Edward. Besides her parents, she is survived by 3 sisters Shelia, Tamela, Dawn; 6 brothers...

Apr 4, 2020

Julio C Fontes, 73, of East Canton, passed away Saturday, April 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on June 11, 1946, a son of the late Christian and Vivian (Gonsalves) Fontes, also preceded in death by son Kevin Fontes, brother Edward C Fontes, and brothers in law and sisters in law Randolph and Carrie Jones and Mary...

Apr 2, 2020

Melvin L Nichols, 79, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Left Hand, WV on September 17, 1940, a son of the late Lester and Bessie (Justice)  Nichols, also preceded in death by son Anthony Nichols and sister Eula Mae Goodwin. Besides his wife Ruth A. (McGlothlin) Nichols, he is survived by daughter...

Mar 31, 2020

Michael Alan Leach, "Mike," born October 21, 1957, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Raymond W. Leach and Vita J. (Pace-Leach) Moran, has left his earthly home. Mike was many things in life but most of all he was loved unconditionally and was a cherished member of our family.

Mike enjoyed all things nature and outdoors, which...

Mar 31, 2020

Paul E Meszaros, 68, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Columbus, Ohio on December 20, 1951, a son of the late Alexander J Sr and Nora A (Slonager) Meszaros, also preceded in death by brother Alexander Meszaros Jr and sister-in-law Carol Meszaros. Survived by daughter Paula (Ryan) Pape, of Whitestown, Indiana;...

Mar 29, 2020

Crystal D. Hose, 40, of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 29th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on January 4, 1980, a daughter of David and the late Janet (Hose) Fairley. Survived by grandparents Betty McFarland, of Grafton, West Virginia, Karen and Delano Brummett, of Grafton, West Virginia; 3 brothers David Fairley, of Lakeland, Florida, Alan...

Mar 28, 2020

Eva Pauline Riggs, 70, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 28th, at Astoria Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Canton on January 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Jack and Adelaide (Morales) Vicencio. Survived by 2 daughters Gynette (Jan) Tucker, Dawn Sherer; 2 sons Michael Tucker, Anthony Tucker, 2 sisters Eleanor (Joe) Sanford, Cecelia (Jeff) Popa-Vicencio; 4 brothers Richard...

Mar 25, 2020

Cleola Peterson, 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Booneville, Mississippi on October 19, 1946, a daughter of the late Robert C and Eddie Lou (Daniels) Hastings, also preceded in death by husband Howard Lee Peterson, son Floyd Lee Peterson, brother Bobby Hastings, 2 sisters Carolyn Hastings, Lisa Hastings and grandson Dorrell Peterson....

Mar 24, 2020

Aja Kathryn Granchi, 26, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 24th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on December 4, 1993, a daughter of Pete and Andreia R (DeGraff) Granchi, besides her parents she is also survived by fiancé Ryan Cooper, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, loving family and friends. Preceded in death by grandmothers Kathryn Miller, Carol DeGraff and...

Mar 21, 2020

Barbara A. Blackwell, 85, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 21st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on April 4, 1934, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Izeala (Stiffer) Huprich, also preceded in death by 2 daughters Sharon Nichols, Charlotte Scott, son Paul Wesley Nichols, and brother James Huprich. Survived by 4 daughters Cindy Stanton, Sandra (Leroy)...

Mar 18, 2020

Albert "Mike" Saber, 65, of Jewett,  passed away Wednesday, March 18th. Born in Dennison on February 21, 1955, a son of the late Albert Jr. and Virginia (Hardman) Saber, also preceded in death by sister Tina Panteleo. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Saber, of Gallipoles; 3 sons Christopher (Brandie) Saber, of Rutland, Mikal Conan Saber, Keegan Saber, both of Crown...

Mar 17, 2020

Eric Scott Kimble, 36, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 17th. Born in Canton, on October 11, 1983, a son of Charles Kimble and the late Faye Desiato, also preceded in death by grandmother Marion Kimble. Survived by 3 daughters Kaia Kimble, Mikayla Kimble, Chloe Kimble; 3 sons Ethan Kimble, Jax Kimble, Xander Kimble; brother Charles Kimble; grandmother Susie...

Mar 15, 2020

Joanne Virginia Dean, 73, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, March 15th, in her home. Born in Syracuse, New York on July 20, 1946, a daughter of the late Norman Harding and  Bealah (Besanson) Bishop, also preceded in death by husband Tim Dean Sr., brother Edward Besanson and grandson Shawn Griffin, and long time partner Annette Paulus. Survived by: 2...

Mar 13, 2020

Donald Storsin, 89, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 13th, at his home unexpectedly. Born on April 27, 1930 in East Canton. A member of the former St Pauls Catholic Church of Canton. Employed at The Timken Company for 20 plus years and as a route driver for Nickels Bakery for many years. Served in the U.S. Army as...

Mar 12, 2020

Patricia Jean Merrill, 89, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 12th, at the Canton Regency Nursing Home. Born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1930, a daughter of the late John F and Leota (Stone) Murphy, also preceded in death by son Robert Merrill; 2 brothers John "Bud" and Michael Murphy. Survived by her husband Donald E. Merrill; son...

Mar 12, 2020

Jerry "Flea" Cargnel, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, March 12th, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dover, on September 24, 1942, a son of the late Geno and Lottie (Gladstone) Cargnel, also preceded in death by daughter Kimberly Cargnel, as well as 2 brothers Gene Cargnel and Jack Cargnel. Jerry proudly served in...