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Kenneth J Ross
Dec 25, 2019
Kenneth J. Ross, 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, at home. Born in Phillipi, WV on April 24, 1929, a son of the late William and Estaline (Hunter) Ross, also preceded in death by his wife Mathilda (Newman) Ross, passed away 2015, son Timothy Ross, 5 sisters Marie, Doris, Nina, Janet, Pauline, 2 brothers Robert, and Richard....
Vicki Lynn Mcgraw
Dec 22, 2019
Vicki Lynn McGraw, 61, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 30, 1958, a daughter of the late Herman and Shirley (Prince) Prewett, also preceded in death by step father Delbert Sheets. Vicki is survived by 1 daughter Megan McGraw, of Canton; 1 son Michael Prewett, of Canton; 2...
Ronald Scott
Dec 20, 2019
Ronald Scott, 88, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 20th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1930, a son of the late Robert and May (Hyatt) Scott, besides his wfe, Udell (Smith), he is preceded in death by son Rodney Scott and sister Lolita Scott. Ronald served in the United...
June Vivian El
Dec 18, 2019
June Vivian El departed this life Wednesday, December 18th peacefully surrounded by family after an extended illness. She was born in Canton, OH on April, 8th 1939 to the late James Bryant and Phylis Martin. After finishing school, she met and married John Nichols El and moved to Detroit, MI. After returning to Canton, she worked at Hoover Company...
Sammie Clay Kyles
Dec 15, 2019
Sammie Clay Kyles, 70, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Laurels of Canton Nursing Home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Eufaula, Alabama on November 25, 1949, a son of the late Waymon Sr. and Lorene (Austin) Kyles, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Essie R. Copeland, Vicie Kyles, Sandra Kyles, and brother Sanford...
Vernon Thomas Payton Jr.
Dec 14, 2019
Vernon T. Payton Jr., 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 14th, at his residence. Born in Columbus on December 3, 1947 a son of the late Vernon T. Sr. and Virginia (Hollans) Payton. A member of the local Plumber and Pipefitters Union. Proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Survived by companion of over 30...
Ivan L Griffith
Dec 13, 2019
Ivan L Griffith, 77, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the McKinley Health Care Center. Born in Canton on June 3, 1942, a son of the late Homer and Luella (McFadden) Griffith, besides his parents he is preceded in death by his one and only true love Evelyn (Griffith) Zugsberger, 2 brothers Chuck and Jim Griffith,...
Darren "Bubba" Goe
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...
Russell "Rusty" Edward Fox
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...
Kelly "Bill" Mayle
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...
Richard A Merinar
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,...
Samuel A Wright
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...
Marcia Lee Lane
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...
Steven A. Johnson
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;...
Charlene Ann Menard
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...
Pierre Delano Keys
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....
Harold Lee Henne
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...
Judith "Judy" Basiewicz
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...
Gary Lee Murphy
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...
David Lewis Mayle
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, WVÂ 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,...
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