Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2019

Darren Eldon Goe, 52, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 7th, in his home. Born in Canton on September 2, 1967, a son of the late Robert and Donna (Bennett) Goe. Survived by 3 daughters Nicole Dailey, of Dennison, Shelby (Matt) Cunningham, of Massillon, Katelynne (Gary) Powell-Goe, of Canton; 1 son Brandon (Ashley) Hatfield, of Michigan; 1 sister Debbie...

Dec 6, 2019

Russell "Rusty" Edward Fox, 72, of Dennison, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 4, 1947, a son of the late Russell and Nancy Jane (Curefoote) Fox. A 1966 graduate of Claymont High School, Russell proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict earning the National Defense Service...

Dec 6, 2019

Kelly M. "Bill" Mayle, 93, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on December 5, 1926, a son of the late Hayward and Nina (Kennedy) Mayle, also preceded in death by infant son McLoy Mayle, son Andrew Mayle, grandson, Billy Geer, sisters Velma Ward, Louise Croston, brothers Orville Mayle, Herbert...

Dec 1, 2019

Richard Arlan Merinar, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 1st. Born in Canton on March 10, 1955, a son of the late  Richard A. Sr, and Shirley Merinar. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by 2 sons Christopher Merinar, Nicholas (Brittany Tucke) Merinar, all of Canton; sister Sharon (Tony) Smith, of East Canton; brother Russell Merinar,...

Nov 30, 2019

Samuel A Wright, 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 7, 1947. Proceeded in death by brother David Wright. Survived by 1 daughter Theresa (Ray) Sloat, of Canton; 1 son Scott Sloat, of Canton; 1 sister Shirley, of Florida, 2 grandchildren Justin Pasters, Heather James and long time companion...

Nov 27, 2019

Marcia Lee Lane, 69, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Columbus, on October 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Verlin W. Sr, and Margie (Chase) Peck. Survived by 4 daughters Michelle (Ricky) Eller, Stephanie Lane, all of Canton, Tammy (Ben) Brace, of Massillon, Joyce Lane, of Canton; 2 sons Scott...

Nov 25, 2019

Steven Alan Johnson, 63, of Saint Petersburg, FL, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 25th. Born in Canton on August 15, 1956, a son of Isabel (Sciuri) and the late Eugene Johnson. Survived by sister Lisa (Denny) Marlatt, of Canton; 3 brothers Michael (Roxanne) Johnson, of North Canton, David (Chris Haymond) Johnson, of East Sparta, Mark (Dawn) Johnson, of Perry;...

Nov 24, 2019

Charlene Menard, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 24th, at Cleveland Clinic. Born in Massillon on September 4, 1955, a  daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Williams) Rupert. Charlene was a kind and caring person who loved spending time outdoors with her family and friends, especially on summer camping trips. Survived by daughter April Menard; 3 sons...

Nov 20, 2019

Pierre D. Keys, 48, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Aultman Massillon. Born in Massillon on June 26, 1971, a son of the late Charles and Mary Lee (Steele) Keys, also preceded in death by brother Val Keys, uncle George Keys, cousin Carlos Steele, cousin Shawnte Gilmer. He is survived by 1 sister Venus Keys, of Massillon....

Nov 12, 2019

Harold Lee Henne, 62, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 12th. Born in Canton on June 26, 1957, a son of the late William and Nancy (Phister) Henne. Survived by daughter Breanna Pettay, of Columbus; 3 sisters Lynette Henne, of Arcata, CA, Patricia Henne, of Oceanside, CA, Susan Morabito, of Huntington Beach, CA; and brother William Henne Jr., of...

Nov 12, 2019

Judith "Judy" Ann Basiewicz, 63, of Dover,  passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at her home surrounded by loving family. Born in Lawrence, Indiana on September 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Anton and Midlred (Zook) Basiewicz, also preceded in death by brother Steve Basiewicz. Judy is survived by 1 daughter Christine D Wassem, 2 sons Rylan Wassem, Nathan...

Nov 10, 2019

Gary Lee Murphy, 70, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, November 10th, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Gary was born in Massillon, on December 26th, 1948, to the late Mark and Freda (Mullins) Murphy. Gary was survived by daughter Stephanie (Craig) Riley, of Canton; two sons Tim (Kelly) Murphy, of Massillon, Dan (Kelly) Murphy, of Doylestown; his...

Nov 10, 2019

David L Mayle, 71, of Portland, TN, formerly of Canton, passed away Monday, November 10th, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Parkersburg, WV  on July 31, 1948, a son of the late Barnard K. and Joan (Williams) Mayle, also preceded in death by step-father Howard Compton, grandparents Riley and Laurie Mayle, sisters Susan, Lucy, brothers Stevie,...

Nov 9, 2019

Arthur Lee Billman Sr, 82, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Magnolia on May 18, 1937, a son of the late Gideon Dover and Ruth (White) Billman, also preceded in death by sons Edward Alan Billman, Arthur L. Billman Jr., and granddaughter Marcie Ann Billman. Besides his wife of 65 years, Carol...

Nov 2, 2019

Georgia A Walter,69, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 2nd, at the Astoria Nursing Home. Born in Canton, on May 21, 1950, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Minor)  Zugsberger, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Evelyn Griffith and Geri Klink. Employed as an engraver for over 30 years at Midwest Sign Center of Canton, she...

Oct 29, 2019

Randy Gilbert Hoon, 67, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 29th, at Altercare of Louisville. Born in Canton, on June 28, 1952, a son of the late Raymond Gilbert and Helen Merle (Hetrick) Hoon, also preceded in death by infant sister Wanda Lee Hoon. Survived by 2 sisters Arlene J King, of St. Augustine, Florida, Donna Carrico, with whom...

Oct 27, 2019

David L Newman, 54, of East Canton, passed away Sunday, October 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on April 10, 1965, a son of the late Raymond and Gloria (Mayle) Newman, also preceded in death by brother Keith Newman and aunt Linda Newman. David is survived by fiancé Ammie Starkey, son Nathaniel Newman both of...

Oct 19, 2019

Kathleen Jane Kinsey, 77, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday, October 19th, at Park Center Health Care. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1941, a daughter of the late James J and Julie (Powell) Kinsey. There will be no services at this time however you may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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Oct 16, 2019

Danny H. Blyer, 67, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, at his residence. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 25, 1952, a son of the late Alice (Parr) Blyer. Danny is survived by 2 daughters Tina Blyer, of Canton, Diane Blyer, of Marietta; 1 step daughter Diana Tisch; 3 sisters Mary, Bonnie, of Massillon, Sandy 1 brother Ralph...

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Alice Massey, 75, of Sandusky, formally of Malvern and Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, in her home, following a brief illness. Born in Tenille, Alabama on December 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Lezone and Cora Belle (Haynes) Frazier, also preceded in death by husband James Massey, died February 13th, 2010 and brother Leon Frazier. Mary...