Obituary Listing

Aug 21, 2020

Robert W Wolf III, 86, of Canton  passed away Friday, August 21st, at his home.  Born in Burlington, Iowa on August 5, 1934, a son of the late Robert William Wolf and Mary Caroline (Lau) Wolf, also preceded in death by his wife Nilde (D'Amato) Wolf, mother in law Giulia D'Amato, father in law Nicola D'Amato, 2 sisters in...

Aug 20, 2020

Donna Jean Irwin, 86, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 20th, at Laurels of Canton. Born in Alliance, Ohio on November 24, 1933, a daughter of the late Adolph and Olga (Gobeli) Graber, also preceded in death by her husband. Survived by daughter Roberta Irwin of Canton. There will be no services at this time.

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Aug 16, 2020

Roger Allen Knight, 47, of Beach City, passed away Sunday, August 16th, in his home, with his family by his side praying. This was his wish. Born in Massillon, on January 6, 1973, a son of the late Ronald "Roundy"  and Martha (Pickar) Knight, also preceded in death by nephews Ray C Schaffer, 1995, Nigel Bourn, 2014, mother-in-law Edna...

Aug 14, 2020

Carolyn M Pullem, 73, of Canton, passed away Friday, August 14th, at her residence. Born in Canton on March 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Lawerance and Velva (DeCost)Mayle. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Bible Church. Besides her husband, Shelvin Tom Pullem, she is survived by 3 sons Robert Pullem, Gabriel Pullem, Matthew (Kim) Pullem, all...

Aug 14, 2020

James Ross Smith, 74, of Bolivar, passed away, August 14th at his home. Born in Springfield, Missouri on February 11, 1946, a son of the late Milferd and Rosie (Milligan) Smith, also preceded in death by wife Paula K (Murgatroyd) Smith and brother Chris Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a SGT in the Vietnam Conflict....

Aug 12, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Smith, 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on August 15, 1951, a son of the late Everett Logan and Emma (Czika) Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Survived by daughter Julia Joy, of New Hampshire. There will be no services at this time.

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Aug 11, 2020

Robert Lee Gween, 66, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 11th. Born in Canton on July 15, 1954, a son of the late Richard and Louise (Wallace) Gween, also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter Zara (Joe) Willis, of Lake Milton; son Dane (Lindsey) Gween, of Sherrodsville; 2 sisters Melissa, Mary Jane; 2 brothers...

Aug 9, 2020

Judith (Marginean) Surmay age 74, beloved wife of Ronald; loving mother of Marc and Ryan (Jennifer); devoted grandmother of Nathan. Dear sister of Jeff Marginean and Jeanne Brendlen. Loving cousin of Mary Judith Lallo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Irene Marginean and brother, Jim Marginean. She was a loving sister-in-law, aunt and friend to...

Aug 4, 2020

Debra Kay Elward, 58, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, at her residence. Born in Newark, OH on April 29, 1962, a daughter of the late Ruby (Birchfield) and Donald Richards, also preceded in death by sister Catherine and brother Donald. Survived by daughter Angela; 3 sons Bobby, Kevin, Justin "Jut-Jut" (Robin); sister Janet; 3 brothers Bobby, George,...

Jul 31, 2020

Mark Riese, 57, of East Sparta, passed away Friday, July 31st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on February 20, 1963, a son of Kenneth Riese and the late Betty (Loveless) Riese. Besides his wife Cindy (Croston) Riese, he is survived by daughter Melissa (George) Schnegg, of Magnolia; brother Mike (Valerie) Riese, of East Sparta; as well as 2...

Jul 28, 2020

Nancy P. Mayle, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, at Altercare of Louisville. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on January 23, 1959, a daughter of the late Stanley and Armintha (Norris) Mayle, also preceded in death by son Kelly J. Mayle. Survived by sister Louella Collins, of Canton; brother Gary L Mayle, of Philippi, West Virginia and...

Jul 27, 2020

Alan Cedric Fontes, 60, of Canton, passed away Monday July 27th at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born in Canton, October 20th, 1959. Preceded in death by mother Mary E. (Perry) Fontes, uncle/godfather Julio C Fontes and aunt/godmother Joann T. Williams. He was a member of the 1977 graduating class of Canton South High School, he served...

Jul 27, 2020

Randi L Stephens, 65, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 27th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 19, 1955, a daughter of Tommie (Casebolt) and the late Marvin Mann, also preceded in death by son Eric Castro. Survived by daughter Louren Wolford, of Canton; as well as 2 grandchildren Michael and Jadlyn....

Jul 24, 2020

Burton Franklin Brown, Jr, 61, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 24th, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Alliance on October 5, 1958, a son of the late Julia (Legg) and Burton F Brown, Sr, also preceded in death by brother George Brown. Burton loved to play cards, go to garage sales, cars, and cooking. Most...

Jul 21, 2020

Robert L. Buckius, 54, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on January 12, 1966, a son of the late William and Nancy (Davidson) Buckius, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Tammy Meyers and Vickie Bowman. Survived by his wife Carol S. (Clark) Buckius; 2 daughters Elizabeth Buckius, Jessie Buckius; 2...

Jul 20, 2020

Carol Ann Simmons, 73, of Akron, passed away Sunday, July 19th, at Wyant Woods Nursing Home. Born in Akron on October 13, 1946, a daughter of the late John and Julia Futo. Survived by 3 sons Timothy L. Simmons, David W. Simmons, Scott M. Simmons; 2 grandchildren Matthew R. Simmons and David A. Simmons. A memorial service will be...

Jul 17, 2020

Carol Massey, 77, of Columbus, formerly of Canton, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Born in Canton, on November 16, 1942, a daughter of the late Christian C and Vivian (Gonsalves) Fontes, also preceded in death by son Ronald Massey, 2 brothers Edward and Julio Fontes, sister-in-law Mary Fontes and grandson Michael...

Jul 17, 2020

Ernest Chekan, 92, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Alliance Community Hospital. Born in Canton on October 25, 1927, a son of the late Mary (Tolen) and George Chekan Sr., also preceded in death by his wife Mary (Stefanak) Chekan in 2019, sister Margaret Garren, 2 brothers George Chekan Jr, and Albert Chekan. A member of the...

Jul 15, 2020

Linda C Dobbins, 69, of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, July 15th, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Born in Massillon, on July 15, 1951, a daughter of the late George Sr. and Alberta Elizabeth (Haer) Gordon, A member of St. Barbara Catholic Church of Massillon. Survived by 2 daughters Keri DeHoff, of North Canton, Christine (Keith) Hiple,...

Jul 13, 2020

Wallace M. (Don) Tolley, 86, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 13th, at University Manor Healthcare following complications of COVID-19. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 10, 1933, a son of the late Eloise (McGraw) Jones and James Roy Tolley, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Gertrude, Evelena, Susan, 2 brothers Wayne and Hayward. In his younger...