Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 13, 2019

Howard F. "Frank"  Snyder, 57, of Barberton,, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Born in Barberton on July 22, 1962, a son of the late Howard and Margaret (Dennis) Snyder, also preceded in death by sister Teresa and twin brother David. Survived by daughter Amanda (Benjamin) Oakes, of Barberton; 3 sisters Sandy (Thomas) Midcap, of Norton, Terry (Ron) Tacchio,...

Oct 12, 2019

Megan Rose Manis, 22, of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 12th, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a courageous fight with leukemia. Born in Canton, on July 27, 1997, a daughter of Benjamin B. and Melinda (Mayle) Manis with whom she made her home. Preceded in death by her grandmothers Rosemarie Mayle and Linda Hawthorn. Megan was a 2015 graduate...

Oct 12, 2019

Edith M. Smith, 89, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, October 12th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Mt. Lookout, WV on March 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Wesley and Jessie (McClung) Deitz, also preceded in death by sister Elizabeth, brothers Thomas, David, Paul, and Philip. Edith was a lifelong Sunday School teacher, holding her first classes at...

Oct 12, 2019

Frank Mark Preston II, 78, of Canton,  passed away Saturday, October 12th, at his home. Born in Canton on July 22, 1941, a son of the late Frank M Sr. and Zula (Armstrong) Preston, also preceded in death by sister Joclin Cheek, as well as 2 brothers Orlando and Kenneth. Survived by 4 daughters Mary Lou Everett, of Canton,...

Oct 11, 2019

Gary Kelly Bennett, Sr, 73, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 11th, at Mercy Medical Center. Survived by his wife Vanessa K. (Dillworth) Bennett; 4 daughters Kelly Bennett, of Canton, Anita Merrity, of Madison Heights, MI, Tracie Bennett, Bryten Rose, both of Canton; 3 sons Gary Bennett Jr, Jakei Jackson, Logan Bennett, all of Canton; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;...

Oct 9, 2019

Carl E Dolak, 54, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Marietta, on September 18, 1965, a son of the late Carl Sr and Mary Ann (Groetz) Dolak, also preceded in death by sister Nancy Dolak. Carl is survived by  his wife Tonia M (Williams) Dolak, 1 son William Dolak, of Canton; 4...

Oct 7, 2019

Janet Lee Soper, 79, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord, October 7th, 2019. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on June 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Bishop Marcus and Juanita (Kennedy) Mayle, also preceded in death by her first husband Charles E. Michael in 1958, second husband Robert W. Soper, in 2005, son Steven Michael,...

Sep 28, 2019

Stephen L. Sheriff, 57 of Waynesburg, Ohio  passed at his daughters home the morning of September 28, 2019  surrounded by his children and loved ones. Stephen was born Febuary 27, 1962 in Mansfield, Ohio. Stephen enjoyed fishing, camping, football, Nascar, loving his family and friends. Stephen has always been able to perform any kind of work that he put...

Sep 23, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Rata, 100, of Columbus, formerly of Canton, passed away Monday, September 23rd following a brief illness. Born in Canton on January 25, 1919, a son of the late Vasile and Estina (Opris) Rata, also preceded in death by his wife Anne, sister Mary Gabor, brother John Shamordola, great-nephew Nicholas Hoaja. Following his graduation from McKinley High School,...

Sep 22, 2019

John C Hoffman, 60, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 22nd, in his home. Born in Massillon, Ohio on February 17, 1959, a son of the late Frank L and Frances R (Jossand) Hoffman. John is survived sister Barbara Jean Hoffman, 2 brothers Fred Hoffman and Pual Hoffman, of Massillon. There will be no services however you may add...

Sep 19, 2019

Dr. Nicholas N Lungociu, 90, of Canton, was welcomed into Eternity by his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on  Thursday, September 19th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Glassport, PA on August 26, 1929, a son of the late Neculae and Aurelia (Streza) Lungociu, also preceded in death by 2 brothers John Lungociu and George Lungociu. A graduate of The...

Sep 16, 2019

Terri J Johnson, 59, of Canton, passed away Monday, September 16th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on February 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Lawson) Shuman, also preceded in death by sister Elta King, brothers Robert Shuman, and Kenneth Shuman. Survived by daughter Diana Johnson, of Cleveland; 5 sons Kenneth (Kristin) Moore, William...

Sep 14, 2019

Patricia Ann Hall, 51, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 14th. Born in Canton, on December 22, 1967, a daughter of the late Patrick and Judith (Lawson) Valyko, also preceded in death by sister Debra Ann Valyko Lyons. She is survived by 2 daughters Amber Church, of Columbia Station, Crystal White, of Alliance; 3 sons Michael Church, of...