Obituary Listing

Mar 23, 2019

William "Junior" Kennedy Jr., 82, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 23rd, at his residence. Born in Morgantown, WV on February 9, 1937, a son of the late William Sr and Devon (Norris) Kennedy, also preceded in death by daughter Teri Jean Kennedy, grandson William Kennedy Jr, brothers Hubert and Sammy Kennedy as well as sister Linda Mayle. Employed...

Mar 21, 2019

Mary E. Blake, 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 21st, at McKinley Health Care Center. Born June 3, 1930. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by husband Lester J. Blake. As an STNA, Mary cared for so many during her lifetime. She is survived by her daughter Judy Brown. There are no services at this time....

Mar 21, 2019

Jack W. Lockhart, 66, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 21st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Massillon on January 12, 1953. Besides his parents, he's preceded in death by his wife Tracy (Crable) Lockhart, two brothers Dave and Tom Lockhart. Jack was employed at Republic Steel of Canton for many years before retiring. He proudly served in the U.S...

Mar 20, 2019

April Lynn Grimm, 56, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20th. Born in California on December 17, 1962, a daughter of the late Lyle and Linda Coffy. Survived by son Theodore (Monica) Sechrist, of North Carolina; daughter Desiree, of East Sparta; sister Trudy Richardson; along with 4 grandchildren. No services will be held at this time. You...

Mar 18, 2019

Nancy (Nickoloff) Sedon, 84, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 18th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton, April 25, 1934, a daughter of the late  Jivko "Jim" and Stephanka (Couzoff) Nickoloff. Besides her husband of 60 years, Alex Sedon Sr, she is also survived by daughter Stephanie (Craig) Cady; son Alex (Kathy) Sedon Jr.;sister Sophie Ventura, all...

Mar 15, 2019

Bonnie K Nevel, 62, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on January 21, 1957, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ruby (Lockard) Clendenin. Survived by her husband Christopher L Nevel; 3 daughters Lisa Nevel, of the home, Crystal Nevel, of Massillon, Stacy (Jeffrey) Hinton, of Canton; son Edward (Brandie) Nevel, of...

Mar 15, 2019

Robert M Cassidy Jr, 66, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on May 2, 1952, a son of the late Robert Sr and Clara Rose Cassidy, also preceded in death by his wife Maxine Cassidy and brother Ronnie Cassidy. Survived by 2 sons Robert Cassidy, of Navarre, Tommy Cassidy; step daughter Betty...

Mar 14, 2019

George E Hudak, 40, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14th. Born in Canton on December 17, 1978, a son of James Hudak and the late Sandra (Rice) Hudak. He is also preceded in death by his wife Jennifer Lynn Hudak, passed away December 12, 2018. Besides his father, he is survived by 3 sisters Christine Akers,...

Mar 14, 2019

Timothy J Brumbaugh, 55, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on April 10, 1963, a son of the late James  Brumbaugh and Etta Marie Merryman. Besides his mother he is survived by his sister Tammy Sandy and brother in law Rick Sandy, of Canton, niece Alta Marie Gowens and nephew Benjaman...

Mar 9, 2019

Milan Gracak, 80, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, March 9th at Aultman Hospital. Born in Virginmost, Yugoslavia on February 11, 1939, a son of the late Louis and Mildred (Komozac) Gracak, also preceded in death by daughter Elizabeth Thomas, sister Natalie Grocak and brother Marko Gracak. He was a former member of the Saint George Serbian Church of Massillon...

Mar 7, 2019

Edward S Kruspe, 54, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, March 7th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 13, 1964, a son of the late William and Gerri Ann (Russell) Kruspe. Survived by son Hayden Grable, of New York; sister Gerri "Gigi" Baker, of Florida; and brother Bill Kruspe. Services will be held at a later date....

Mar 6, 2019

Cathy S Wells-Duff, 55, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on January 24, 1964, a daughter of the late Charles and June Wells. Besides her husband, Melvin Duff, married February 14, 2000, she is survived by her daughter Jessica Wells, of Canton; son Jeremy Wells, of North Canton; step-son Jeffrey Duff,...

Mar 5, 2019

Nelson J "Coda" Tavares Jr, 56, of Painesville, passed away Tuesday, March 5th, at Tri Point Hospital in Painesville. Born in Canton  on February 11, 1963, a son of the late Nelson Sr. and Daisy (Gomez) Tavares, also preceded in death by brother-in-law Lawrence Tharp Sr. He was a kind and fun loving person who made everyone feel good...

Mar 2, 2019

Paul W. Lucas, age 77, went home to be with his Lord on March the 2nd, 2019. A memorial service will be held at Maryland avenue Baptist church in Canton, Ohio on March the 10th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Military burial will be at a later date. Your condolences can be added on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com

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Mar 2, 2019

Howard J Newman, 86, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, at his home. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on March 12, 1932, a son of the late Octavia (Collins) Newman and Albert Newman, also preceded in death by his wife Madge "Judy" Newman, 3 brothers Harold, Donald and Charles Newman; 4 sisters Annie Justice, Shirley Newman, Elizabeth Hoffman...

Feb 28, 2019

Rebecca B Sherbaugh, 56, of Atwater, passed away Thursday, February 28th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, on September 13, 1962, a daughter of Carol Mary Kocar and the late William Grant Nichols. She was a member of The Patriot Guards, Sons and Daughters of The American Legion Riders and a lady of the...

Feb 24, 2019

Jason M Harris, 40, of North Canton, passed away Sunday, February 24th. Born in Canton on December 30, 1978, a son of Michael Harris and Lori (Vlad) Sheets. Preceded in death aunt Vicki Vlad and uncle Edward Vlad. Jason was an avid sports fan and excelled as a young athlete and was well liked everywhere he went. Besides his...

Feb 23, 2019

Carole V. Roach, 85, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, February 23rd, surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her mother Louise Trippet and father Jack Hanshaw, son Michael Roach, sister Joyce Weakland, brother Bob Trippet. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Norman...

Feb 22, 2019

William "Billy Pritchard" Pickard, 66, of Canton, passed away Friday, February 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on March 13, 1952, a son of the late Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (Dixon) Pritchard, also preceded in death by his daughter Trisha Pickard, 3 brothers Skip Terry, and Chuck Pickard. Survived by 2 daughters Tesha Pickard, of Canton, Beth Ann...

Feb 22, 2019

Karen S Mayle, 62, of Canton, passed away Friday, February 22nd, at Altercare of Louisville while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alliance on April 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Harold and Martha (Lelesch) Betts, also preceded in death by 3 brothers Kenneth Thomas, Daniel Thomas, James Thomas, and special friend Helen Mayle. Besides her husband...