Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 11, 2020

Valerie J. Conley, 59, of Canton, passed away Saturday, July 11th, at Aultman Hosptial. Born in Canton on February 3, 1961, a son of the late Theo and Delores (Hartman) Mayle. Survived by daughter Jenifer (Kyle) Conley-Crison, of Alliance; son Joshua (Hannah) Conley, of Carrollton; sister Anna (Tony) Gandee, of Oneida; 2 brothers Tracy (Jennifer) Mayle, of Springfield, TN,...

Jul 6, 2020

Raven N. Reiner, 12, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 6th. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 31, 2007, a daughter of Schrene S. Stiefel and Thomas T. Reiner . Besides her parents, she is survived by sister Anastashia J. Reiner; 5 brothers Nick D.T. Reiner, Thorn W. Reiner, Odin M. Reiner; Adam and Brendan Young; grandparents Donetta Clemons...

Jul 4, 2020

Ben Battista, 96, of Canton, passed away, Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at Canton Christian Home. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on July 25, 1923, a son of the late Henry and Rose (Baptiste) Battista, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Joe Battista, Bennie Battista,  2 sisters Adeline Di Battista and Esther Hendrix. Employed for many years as a...

Jun 29, 2020

Rose Ann Stidom, 31, of Massillon, passed away Monday, June 29th. Born in Alliance, on August 19, 1988, a daughter of Bryan Hayhurst and the late Sheila Stidom, Besides her father, she is survived by 3 daughters Gracey Mayle, Donna Jo Stidom, Jessica Scott; 2 sisters Shannon (Tobias) Porter, April (Derrick Hill) Stidom; stepmother Dawn Hayhurst; as well as...

Jun 28, 2020

Maureen Ann Henterly, 64, of Stow, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 28th.

Maureen was born on March 30, 1956 in Lakewood, Ohio to Gerald and Ann Englert. She grew up in Berea, graduated from Berea High School and received her Bachelor's degree in early education from Kent State University. She taught for 16 years...

Jun 27, 2020

Laura Ann Bottoms, 99, of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 27th, at Laurels of Canton. Born in Junction City, Kentucky on May 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Henry and Nanny (Logan) Bell, also preceded in death by husband William Andrew Bottoms, sister Elizabeth Bell and brother William Bell. Survived by daughter Verna May Young, of Perryville, Kentucky;...

Jun 27, 2020

Joan L. Roberts, 76, of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 27th, at the Laurels of Canton. Born in Canton on June 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Earl and  Lonetta (Goldbaum) Stewart. Survived by 2 daughters Brenda Pitcher, Renee Wyatt; son David Pitcher; 2 sisters Gloria Mulig; Jill Smithberger; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nephews as well as  many friends....

Jun 26, 2020

Ronald L Croston, 54, of Canton, passed away Friday, June 26th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, Ohio on November 9, 1965, a son of Freddie and Shirley (Mayle)     Croston. Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time out doors. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Besides his parents he is...

Jun 26, 2020

Melvin Bernard Andrews, 62, of Canton, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on November 30, 1957, a son of the late Raymond Andrews and Marie Drake, also preceded in death by daughter Chrisinta Andrews, and sister Regina Andrews. Survived by 4 daughters Ugonda Gates, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Victoria McDaniel, of Youngstown,...

Jun 24, 2020

Eddie Lee Cushinberry, Jr, 70, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 24th, following a lengthy illness. Born in Cairo, IL on December 30, 1949, a son of the late Eddie Sr. and Celeste Cushinberry, also preceded in death by brother Paul Cushinberry. Eddie was a member of The Community Drop-in Center of Canton where...

Jun 20, 2020

Ruby M Hackworth, 88, of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 20th, at Hanover House. Born in Kanawha County, WV on April 13, 1932, a daughter of the late William and Ernie (Clark) Duff, also preceded in death by her husband Marvin Hackworth in 1977, daughter Nancy Casto-Frame, and son Marvin L. Hackworth. Survived by 2 daughters Sharon Cook, Janet...

Jun 20, 2020

William James Anthony, 71, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 20th, in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Toledo on August 21, 1948, a son of the late Leonard and Doris (Young) Anthony, also preceded in death by sister Tami Myers. Served in the US Army Reserves as an  SPC 4 for 6 years. An active member...

Jun 18, 2020

Gary D. Culberson (Mayle), 70, of Canton,  passed away Thursday, June 18th, at his home. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on July 25, 1949, a son of the late Jerry Mayle and Verna Gordon, also preceded in death by daughter Leslie Sayre. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Rosemary (Talarovich) Culberson; 2 sons Kevin Culberson, Michael Culberson;...

Jun 17, 2020

Leonard L. Mayle, 93, of Louisville, peacefully transitioned into his Saviors Arms in his home the morning of June 17, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Elizabeth, West Virginia on April 17, 1927, a son of the late Riley Sr and Laura (Holbert) Mayle, also preceded in death by: 3 brothers Eugene Mayle, Raymond Mayle, Bernard Mayle; 2...