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Lois Irene Boykin
Mar 30, 2019
Lois Irene Boykin, 93, of Atwater, passed away Saturday, March 30th while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester, Ohio on October 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Hall) Pelton, also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Boykin, passed away in 2005 as well as her mother and father in law Adeline and...
James Edward Gailey Jr
Mar 29, 2019
James E Gailey Jr, 70, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 29th, at Belden Village Health Care Center. Born in Canton, on July 5, 1948, a son of the late James E Gailey Sr and Doris (Jacobson), he is also preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Shihock) ,daughter Debbie. sister Margaret, and brother Thomas. Survived by companion of...
Vickie Lynn Paden
Mar 29, 2019
Vickie L Paden, 64, of Wooster, passed away Friday, March 29th, at Life Care Hospice. Born in Latrobe, PA on September 9, 1954, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Lane) Herbenthal. Survived by daughter Jessica (Dave) Ealy; 2 sons Jason (Heather) Ealy, Samuel (Stacey) Ealy; 2 sisters Cathie Oquendo, Tammie Howard; 2 brothers Alex (Shellie) Hebenthal, and Mike (Janine)...
Christopher Anthony Reed
Mar 24, 2019
Christopher Anthony Reed, 55, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, March 24th. Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 29, 1963, a son of the late Arthur and Joan (Fuller) Reed. Survived by daughter Ashley Reed, of Shelby Township, Michigan; son Brandon Reed, of Clinton Township, Michigan; sister Linda Arakelian, of Tennessee; brother David Reed, of Georgia; as well as his...
Larry D Brewer
Mar 24, 2019
Larry D. Brewer, 70, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday March 24th, 2019,surrounded by loving family and friends. Born June 8th, 1948 in Newland, North Carolina. Larry is survived by his mother Juanita Woods; wife of 20 years Ruth Brewer, children; Teresa (Toney) Miller, Natalie (Daniel) Hair, Hurley DeCost, Charles DeCost, Steven Hill...
Marlin Dale Maurer
Mar 23, 2019
Marlin Dale Maurer, 84, of Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23rd, at The Pines Nursing Home. Born in Louisville, Ohio on January 24, 1935, a son of the late Harvey and Mary Maurer, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Mariam and Gerri. He is survived by 3 daughters Raynah Abbuhl, of Navarre, Rebekah Soliday, of Minerva, Rachel...
Bobby J Wright
Mar 23, 2019
Bobby J Wright, 57, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton on January 18, 1962, a son of George F Wright and the late Mary (Maples) Wright, also preceded in death by 3 half brothers Michael Baker, Eddie Baker, and Brian Ranaldi. Besides his father, he is survived...
William "Junior" Kennedy Jr
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...
Mary E Blake
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....
Jack W Lockhart
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...
April Lynn Grimm
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...
Nancy (Nickoloff) Sedon
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...
Bonnie K Nevel
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...
Robert M Cassidy Jr
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...
George E Hudak
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,...
Timothy J Brumbaugh
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...
Milan Gracak
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...
Edward S Kruspe
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....
Cathy S Wells-Duff
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,...
Nelson "Coda" Tavares Jr
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...
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