Velma Irene Abraham
Feb 18, 2026
Velma Irene (Rinehart) Abraham, 84, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday, February 18th at the Hanover Healthcare Center. Born on June 18th, 1941 in Maximo, Ohio to the late Ralph and Clara (Spangler) Rinehart. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by son John Abraham as well as 6 sisters Dorthy, Barbara, Norma, Margaret, Florence and Linda. Survived by...
Zachary Ridgeway
Feb 17, 2026
Zachary Ridgeway, 36, of Massillon passed away February 17th at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Ft. Myers, Florida on April 7th, 1989 a son of Larry and Lori Ridgeway. Zachary is preceded in death by his biological father Michael Lear. He was a proud United States Army veteran, who served his country with honor, courage, and dedication, carrying the values...
Gloria J. Swogger
Feb 17, 2026
Gloria Swogger, 63, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, February 17th, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Canton on January 17th, 1963, the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Helen (Naugle) Swogger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandchild Kevin Stokes III, and a host of siblings. Gloria was an avid lover of...
Michael Buckius Sr.
Feb 16, 2026
Michael D. Buckius, 41, passed away February 16, 2026. Born December 14, 1984, he graduated from McKinley Sr High School in 2004. He loved fishing, building things with his hands, and most of all teaching his sons how to grow into good young men. He is survived by his three boys, Michael Jr., Jawon, and Zeb; his partner of 22...
Timothy "CHAD" Matthews
Feb 13, 2026
Sunrise - Sunset December 21, 1984 - February 13, 2026
Timothy "CHAD" Matthews, 41, of Canton, Ohio, was born to Crystal Thompson and Timothy Matthews on December 21, 1984. He transitioned from this life and the lives of his family and friends on February 13, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. "CHAD" was preceded in death by his brother, Perry Kelley Jr.; and...
Roger L Wyatt
Feb 10, 2026
Roger L. Wyatt (Uncle Bub) "Zeke",58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10th in Canton. Born on May 17th, 1967 in Canton to the late Roger and Kathryn (Kepler) Wyatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Ralph A. Wyatt. Survived by sister JoAnn (Robert) Champer of Carrollton. Roger drove truck most of his life,...
Kenneth Judy
Feb 9, 2026
Kenneth "Buzz" Judy, known as "Buzzy" to his grandchildren, 67, passed away on Monday, February 9th in his home. Born in Canton on January 12th 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene and Nancy (Baxter) Judy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra Mayle, sisters Sandy Womack, Jennifer Gnes, brothers...
Timothy Andrew Tompkins
Feb 7, 2026
Timothy Tompkins, 71, of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 7th, in his home. Born in Oxnard, California on October 8th, 1954, the son of the late Harold and Mary (Getchey) Meese. No services will be held at this time.
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Wilford Junior Newman
Feb 7, 2026
Wilford Junior Newman "Wolf", 63, of Canton passed away Saturday, February 7th. Born on August 1st, 1962 in Philippi, West Virginia a son of the late Wilford Mayle and Ernestine Newman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 2 brothers Wilford Lee Mayle, Earl Junior Mayle as well as brother-in-law Randy Mayle. Wolf was an avid motorcycle rider...
Ronald Matheson
Feb 4, 2026
Ronald Matheson, 61, of Canton passed away Wednesday, February 4th at his home. Born on June 15, 1964 a son of the late Donald and Marie (Parks) Matheson. Ronald was a man of strong faith, a devoted hard worker, and someone who would do anything for anyone in need. He was truly loved and will be missed more than words...
Nancy Lee Anderson
Feb 3, 2026
Nancy Lee Anderson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, at Canton Christian Home. Born on October 31st, 1941 in Grafton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Thomas and Jeanette (Maley) Fury. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Anderson and her beloved son Tom Anderson. Nancy was a woman of...
Bobby Unrue Sr.
Feb 2, 2026
Bobby Unrue Sr., 80, of Malvern Passed away on Saturday, January 31st at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Born on June 25, 1945 a son of the late Thomas and Helen (Cannon) Unrue. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by son Gary Unrue, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Bobby loved and cherished his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was...
Victor Figueroa Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Victor "Papo" Figueroa Jr., 65, of Canton passed away Monday, February 2nd. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 28, 1960 to the late Victor and Susan Figueroa Sr. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by brother Angelo Figueroa. Papo was an Army Veteran who served his country with pride and honor. A long-time resident of Massachusetts, Papo spent...
Frank Leroy Burrell
Feb 2, 2026
Frank Burrell, 77, passed away on Monday, February 2 in his home. Born in Alliance on January 22, 1949, the son of the late Leroy Burrell and Ella (Williams) Stewart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Nelson of Columbus. Frank was a proud graduate of Alliance High School and went on to...
Martha Frances Fritz
Feb 1, 2026
Martha Fritz, 99, of Canton passed away in her home. Martha was a retired school teacher where she taught Canton, Alliance and Plain township. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Fritz. Martha is survived by her family and friends.Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home330-455-0293
Beverly J Frenz
Jan 31, 2026
Beverly J. Frenz, 95, of Canton passed away Saturday, January 31st at Home. Born in Canton, on June 26, 1930 a daughter of the late John Oscar B. and Clara Lena (Oertly) Gatts. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years Frank P. Frenz Jr., 3 sisters Madelyn Conner, Arlene Williams, Vivian Williams and...
Tumara Ann Lee Phillips
Jan 31, 2026
Tumara Phillips, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31 at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 14, 1976, the daughter of Roxanne (Phillips) Oliver and the late Charles Frazier. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister Tysa, brother Charles Ellis, and her grandmother Annie Phillips. Survived by 5 daughters Asiana, Anyha, Latysa,...
Patricia Schuman
Jan 31, 2026
Patricia "Lynn" Schuman, 73, of Zoar passed away Saturday, January 31st at Aultman Hospital. Born on October 18, 1952 a daughter of the late Edison T. and Rosetta P. (Parry) Lenhart. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by loving husband of 46 years, Larry Schuman. Lynn loved real estate and had a deep passion for horses. She was...
Douglas Laco Mayle
Jan 30, 2026
Douglas Laco Mayle, 45, passed away on Friday, January 30 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born in Canton, on July 12,1980, the son of Connie (Best) Mayle and the late Alva D. Mayle. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by 2 sisters Susan Heskett, Lisa Berger and an infant brother Baby Mayle. Douglas was a 1998...
Mary Weir
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Louise Weir, 84, of Canton passed away on Thursday, January 22nd, at Mercy Hospital. Born in Canton on July 28th, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Domingo and Agnes (Corrie) Silva. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Doris Weir and her brother Anthony Domingo Silva. Mary was a deeply...
