William B Mellinger
Jul 31, 2019
William B. Mellinger Sr., 86, of Scio, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerstown. Born in Dillonvale on March 25, 1933, a son of the late James and Martha (LeQue) Mellinger, also preceded in death by son William B Mellinger Jr. Bill enjoyed sales, and was an avid salesman most of his adult life. Survived...
Frederick "Fritz" Burkhart Jr.
Jul 30, 2019
Frederick E. "Fritz" Burkhart, Jr, 73, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Stafford, OH on January 14, 1946, a son of the late Frederick E. Sr and Viola M. (Biedenbach) Burkhart, also preceded in death by brother James Burkhart as well as infant brother Kenneth. Employed for many years with the Canton...
Mary H Porterfield
Jul 29, 2019
Mary H. Porterfield, 87, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 29th, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dolomite, Alabama on September 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Beatrice and Elsie (Hill) Trammel, also preceded in death by 4 sisters Mozell, Ruth, Ruby, Hazel; 3 brothers Melvin, James, and Alfred. Survived by 2 daughters Wanda...
Clyde R Wise
Jul 25, 2019
Clyde R Wise, 67, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 25th, at Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born in Dartmoor, WV on December 10, 1951, a son of Dorothy (Wagner) Wise and the late Forest Wise, also preceded in death by brother Dewey E. Wise and sister Catherine "Cat" Johnston. Clyde attended both McKinley and Lehman High Schools where he...
Allen M Dalton
Jul 24, 2019
Allen M Dalton, 50, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 24th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on April 28, 1969, a son of Wilma (Mayle) Dalton and the late Delmos Dalton. Besides his mother, he is survived by 3 daughters Niki Dalton, of Canton, Alicia (Peter) Miner, both of East Canton, Cassey Dalton, of Delroy;...
Nicholas Anthony Hug
Jul 22, 2019
Nicholas Anthony Hug, 24, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on February 2, 1995, son of Michelle Hug. Preceded in death by grandfather Ronald R. Hug. Besides his mother he is survived by wife Brittany Nickol, 1 daughter Ariana Brooklyn Hug; 2 sons Xavier J Guesman, Nicholas Anthony Hug Jr; mother of...
Gerald "Jerry" Knappenberger
Jul 22, 2019
Gerald "Jerry" Knappenberger, 65, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 12, 1953, a son of Donna (Melegari) and the late Harold Knappenberger. Jerry was an amazing Dad and Papa who enjoyed many sports, especially coaching little league baseball. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years...
Jose A Ayala
Jul 20, 2019
Jose A Ayala, 88, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, July 20th, at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home after a few months of illness. Born in Brownsville, Texas on October 26, 1930, a son of the late Mary Castillo. Besides his wife V. Ruth (Motz) Ayala, he is survived by 2 sons Arnold and Paul Patton; step-children Denny Motz, Cindy Bishop,...
Judith A Ports
Jul 20, 2019
Judy Ports passed away on July 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born Judith Ann Fischer on November 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. She lived her entire life in the Akron area and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry, in 1956. They would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary on August 25th. Jerry was devoted...
Roger A Frye
Jul 19, 2019
Roger A Frye, 46, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Friday, July 19th. Born in Canton on April 4, 1973, a son of Daniel and Marlene (Bradford) Frye. Preceded in death by brother Danny Frye. Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter Morgan Nicole Ruiz; 2 sisters Trisha Frye, of Canton, Lisa Frye, of Harrisburg, PA. No services...
Shirley A Stevenson
Jul 19, 2019
Shirley A Stevenson, 84, of North Canton, passed away Friday, July 19th, at her residence. Born in Massillon on April 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Edward and Altha (McGovern) Stevenson, also preceded in death by her husband and father of her children Donald E. Rothermel, infant son Guy Brian Rothermel, and sister Dee Houvig. As a second...
Dale A Koon Ii
Jul 16, 2019
Dale A. Koon II , 51, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on July 16th, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 23rd, 1967 in Parkersburg, WV to Dolores "Jean" and the late Dale A. Koon. Preceded in death by grandparents Amos and Josephine Koon, Blane and Ethel Bowen, and Aunt Linda Koon....
Dawn Marie Osterman
Jul 16, 2019
Dawn Marie Osterman, 44, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Bay City, Michigan on February 11, 1975, a daughter of Barbara (Bruce) and the late William Irving. Besides her mother she is also survived by husband William Osterman; 1 daughter Alicia Osterman; 2 sons Tyler (Natasha) Osterman, Joe Osterman,...
Jon Eric Marton
Jul 14, 2019
Jon Eric Marton, 61, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon, on September 4, 1957, a son of the late Frank and Donna (Long) Marton, also preceded in death by brother Frank Marton. Survived by 1 daughter Halley Marton, of Navarre; 1 son Damian Marton, of Albuquerque; 2 sisters Dottie Wenzel and...
Wyneva Marie Mayle
Jul 12, 2019
Wyneva Marie Mayle, 72, of Alliance, passed away Friday, July 12th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Phillippi, West Virginia on January 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Fax and Beatrice Kennedy. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by husband Rex Mayle. Survived by 4 sons Rexford Scott (Renee) Mayle, of North Canton,...
Rita Ann Browning
Jul 10, 2019
Rita Ann Browning, 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 10th. Born in Canton on February 10, 1951, a daughter of the late Gerald and Addie (Schoonover) Hashman, also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Browning, son David Browning, sisters Donna Neely, Wilma Neely, Arlene Robinson, Nancy Daniels, brothers Leroy Hashman, Thomas Hashman, and Rick Hashman. Survived by...
James L Geiser
Jul 10, 2019
James L Geiser, 85, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, July 10th at the Laurels of Massillon Nursing Home. Born in Massillon, on January 13, 1934, a son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Venik) Geiser, also preceded in death by step-mother Theresa Geiser and brother Bud Geiser. A graduate of the Massillon High School class of 1953, he was...
Robert Lear Henke
Jul 7, 2019
Robert Henke passed away July 7, 2019, 3 weeks short of his 90th birthday. The son of Arthur and May (Waltz) Henke, he was born in Watertown, WI, but moved to Canton in 1939. Bob began percussion study at age 10, and performed with many of the local military bands, the Canton Youth Symphony and, in his junior year...
Christopher Lynn Hubbard
Jun 29, 2019
Christoper Lynn Hubbard, 61, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, June 29th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Buffalo, NY on August 23, 1957, a son of the late Earl Lynn Sr.and Marie (Faulkner) Hubbard. Besides his wife Cynthia M (Postlewaite) Hubbard, he is survived by son Christopher Jacob (Jessica Major) Hubbard, of Arlington, WA; 2 sisters Diana (Charles) Dennis,...
Juanita G Brink
Jun 27, 2019
Juanita G. Brink, 75, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, June 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on June9, 1944, a daughter of the late Emory and Nina DeVaughn. Besides her husband, Clinton Brink, she is survived by her daughter Tina (Jose) Lopez, of Louisiana; 4 sons Fred (Valerie) Borck, Barney (Julie) Borck, all of Massillon,...
