Obituary Listing

Nov 15, 2018

Barry Bailey, 61, of Paris Township, passed away Thursday November 15, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Route 30, in Canton. Barry was born in Alliance on July 11, 1957. The son of Joanne (Kannal)  and the late George Roberts. Barry is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roy and Mamie Kannal, brother in...

Nov 14, 2018

David "Dave" Barringer, 38, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 14th. Born in Canton, on January 23, 1980, a son of Laura (Gary) Reardon and the late David McElroy. Preceded in death by his grandparents Henry Harrison Barringer and Eloise Barringer Magill. Besides his mother, he is survived by 3 daughters Jaiden, Kamerie, and Chloe and a son...

Nov 10, 2018

Cody Alan Collins, 25, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 10th. Born in Canton on November 19, 1992, a son of Paulette Collins and Jerry Mayle Jr. Preceded in death by grandparents Sherwood and Jeanetta Collins, as well as  grandfather Jerry Mayle Sr. A member of the New Covenant Church of Canton. Besides his parents he is survived...

Nov 10, 2018

Shawnte L. "Odie" Gilmer, 46, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, November 10th, at Aultman Hospital, following a lengthy illness with his beloved mother by his side. Born in Massillon, on August 8, 1972, a son of Stephanie Gilmer and the late Jeffrey White. Survived by 4 daughters Tionna and Mannie Higgins, Tamarii Conley, Dominique Gilmer, and Jennesis Gilmer; 2...

Nov 2, 2018

Marion Marie Jays, 74, of Canton,  passed away Friday, November 2nd, at Community Hospice Truman House. Born in Canton on May 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Ralph and Velma Jays, also preceded in death by a daughter Tina Black and a brother Sonny Jays. Survived by a daughter Tammy (Rob)  Ragsdale; 2 sons Kim Black and Timothy...

Nov 1, 2018

Terry Delbert Shumway, 78, of Peninsula, OH, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2018. Born in Cleveland on August 13, 1940 and preceded in death by a brother. Survived by 1 daughter; 2 sons Scott Shumway, Michael (Marybeth) Shumway; and 4 grandchildren. No services will be held at this time.

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Oct 29, 2018

Mary E. Snyder, 73, of Canton passed away Monday, October 29th, at Altercare of Alliance following a lengthy illness. Born in Zanesville on January 24, 1945, a daughter of the late Roy and Goldie (McWhorter) Galliher. also preceded in death by son William Snyder and 2 sisters. Besides her husband of 56 years, Raymond L. Snyder, she is also...

Oct 29, 2018

On October 29, 2018, Tina Renee Lightell 52, of Newcomerstown, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Canton surrounded by her family and loved ones. She leaves behind two daughters Jody (Tyler Farley) Applegarth of Coshocton, and Fantasia (Anthony Frame) VanSickle  of Dover; seven grandchildren who she loved dearly; her mother Marlene Lashley also of Newcomerstown; and brother Richard...

Oct 25, 2018

John William  Harrington, III, 63, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 25th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Salem on July 7, 1955, a son of John William II and  LouAnn Harrington. Besides his wife Tonia (Wheaton) Harrington, married January 15, 1997, he is survived by 2 daughters April (Mike) Gise, of Massillon, Dawn (Philip) Elbert, of...

Oct 25, 2018

Karter Aaron Lee Rayner, of Massillon went to Heaven Thursday, October 25th. He is survived by loving parents Terry and Robin Rayner; grandparents; aunts and uncles;  sisters Kaylee, Bayleigh, Isabella, and Skyla; and brothers Harley, Tristian, Alex, Dakota, Elijah, and Kamdyn. Karter will forever be in our hearts and will be missed dearly. A memorial service will be held...

Oct 25, 2018

Margaret Vaitsis, 94, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Stebenville on November 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Carrie McHugh and Elza  Burge. In addition to her husband William Vaitsis of many years, she is survived by 2 sisters Cornell and Oceo; 9 brothers Walter, Lester, George, Randall, Darwin, Elwood, Elza, Clarence,...

Oct 23, 2018

Jan D Thomas, 60, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 23rd. Born in Canton on December 23, 1957, a daughter of the late James and  Ethel (Horne) Umbaugh, also preceded in death by son Marshall Thomas and brother Donald Umbaugh. Survived by companion of 30 years Roger Johnson; sisters Becky Umbaugh, Jill Swonger, and Mary Umbaugh; brother James (Judy)...

Oct 22, 2018

Shirlee A Jeffers, 84, of Miamisburg, OH, formerly of Canton, passed away Monday, October 22nd, at Kingston of Miamisburg Nursing Home. Born in Leetonia, on August 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Weaver) Wymer, also preceded in death by brother Jay Miller. A member of the Moraine Heights Baptist Church of Dayton. Employed in nursing...

Oct 21, 2018

Sheri A Thompson, 52, of Canton, passed away following a long illness on Sunday, October 21st, 2018. Born in Barberton, on November 4, 1965, a daughter of the late Natale "Nick" and Donna (Fry) Conti, also, preceded in death by 2 brothers Dennis and Nick Conti. Employed as a nurse's aid for many home healthcare providers. Survived by daughter...

Oct 21, 2018

Roland "Ronnie" Koch, Jr., 41, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 19th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on May 2, 1977, a son of the late Roland and Anna (Eddleman) Koch, Sr. Also, preceded in death by 2 brothers Donny and Johnny. Member of the Apostolic Believers Church of Canton and the Hope of Lost Souls Motorcycle...

Oct 19, 2018

Dennis R Hinkel, 65, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 19th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 24, 1953, a son of the late Paul and Mary Hinkel, also preceded in death by son Donald Hinkel and brother Paul J. Hinkel. Employed for Iron Workers #550 for 40 years before...

Oct 19, 2018

Anthony M. Haas, 23, of Malvern, passed away following a lengthy illness on Friday, October 19th, at Community Hospice House of New Philadelphia. Born in Dover, on August 24, 1995, a son of James Poole and the late Paula Jeffers, also preceded in death by a son Levi. Survived by grandparents Joan and Dave Haas; 2 sisters Rebecca Jeffers...

Oct 17, 2018

Carol L. DeGraff, 74, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 17th, at her residence. Born in Canton, on December 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Dewey and Ruth  (DeGarmo)  DeGraff. Employed as a business administrator at Stark County Office Building for many years. Survived by her loving daughter Andreia (Pete) Granchi and a granddaughter Aja all of Canton....

Oct 8, 2018

Tony Hoffman went to Heaven October 8, 2018. He is now at peace in Jesus' arms. He is survived by his children Hope Hoffman and Kyler Hoffman, who he loved so very much. Tony loved his children and mother, Donna Saffles, with all his heart. Tony is survived by his mother Donna Saffles and stepfather, Tim Saffles. Tony will...

Oct 6, 2018

Deborah  Denise Givens, 62, of East Canton, passed away Saturday, October 6th, at Oak Hill Manore Care Center. Born in Akron on April 3, 1956, a daughter of Miriam (Weiand) Dodson and the late Mitchell Dodson. Preceded in death by her husband John Givens who passed away in 2016, a sister Donna Hans, and brother Douglas Dodson. Besides her...