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Glenn "Bud" A. Porter

Glenn "Bud" A. Porter

Mar 26, 2025

Glenn "Bud" Porter, 83, of Canton,Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 26th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Bellaire, Ohio on April 11, 1941, a son of the late Charles E. and Gertrude (Bennington) Porter, also preceded in death by 5 sisters, and 6 brothers. Survived by his wife Elaine (Carpenter) Porter; 2 daughters Denise (Rick) Tomlinson, Deanne Back; son...

Phillip Harris

Phillip Harris

Mar 25, 2025

Phillip Harris, 75, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 25th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on February 13, 1950, a son of the late William and Velma (Gregg) Harris. Phil served two tours honorably in the Vietnam war, and enjoyed participating in demolition derbies. Phil worked for Winters Manufacturing for 27 years. Survived by his daughter PJ...

Larry A Shaw Sr.

Larry A Shaw Sr.

Mar 23, 2025

Larry Shaw, Sr., 79, of Akron, passed away Sunday, March 23rd. Born in Akron, on December 7, 1945, a son of the late Lawrence and Thelma Shaw. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by brother Charles "Chuck" Shaw, sister Louise Shaw. Larry proudly served in the U.S Army, he was a Green Beret and a Vietnam Veteran....

William "Billy" M Schlagenhauser

William "Billy" M Schlagenhauser

Mar 21, 2025

William Michael "Billy" Schlagenhauser, 31, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Canton, Ohio. Born on May 8, 1993, in Canton, he spent his life surrounded by family and friends who cherished his presence. Billy had a deep love for music - there was never a wrong time to blast a song when he was around. His laughter was...

Joann Copeland

Joann Copeland

Mar 21, 2025

JoAnn Copeland, 89, of Canton,  passed away Friday, March 21st in her home. Born in Canton on July 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Carl Kramer and Blanch Vivien Hendershot. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Copeland, 2 sons, Donald Jr and David Copeland, as well as a son-in-law...

Mildred "Millie" Scales

Mildred "Millie" Scales

Mar 15, 2025

Mildred "Millie"  Rebecca Scales, 97, of North Canton, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15th, with family by her side. Born in Staunton, Virginia on September 20, 1927, a daughter of the late Albert D. and Ollie Kathleen Sutler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sons, Steve & Ron Scales, brother, Houston D. Sutler,...

Jack L Slye

Jack L Slye

Mar 14, 2025

Jack L Slye, 81, of East Rochester, passed away Friday, March 14th, at Home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Columbus, on April 24, 1943, a son of the late Raymond and Inez (Baldwin) Slye. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by daughter Jackie Slye, son Kelly Slye, 3 brothers Robert Slye, William Slye and John Slye....

Donna Carol Dolan

Donna Carol Dolan

Mar 12, 2025

Carol Dolan, 85, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 12th, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 22, 1939, a daughter of the late George and Sybil (Means) Carte. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years Luther Dolan, daughter Carol Jean, grandson Jason Dolan, 1 brother and...

Tina Marie Drake

Tina Marie Drake

Mar 10, 2025

Tina Marie Drake, 71, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 10th, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on December 10, 1953, a daughter of the late William and Phyllis (Crawford) Eddleman, also preceded in death by son Shane Drake, granddaughter Kennedy, grandson Jacob, and best friend Linda Macrides. She retired after 22 years with Republic...

Carlos Slagle

Carlos Slagle

Mar 9, 2025

Carlos E. Slagle, 60, of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 9th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on July 23, 1964, a son of the late John and Kathryn (Parrish) Slagle. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by daughter Tabitha Evans and sister Dawn Slagle. Carlos proudly served in the U.S Army, 172nd Light Infantry Brigade, Alaska...

William "Bill" Starr

William "Bill" Starr

Mar 6, 2025

William Arnold "Bill" Starr, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6th, 2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late William R. & Flora Wanda Starr on July 22nd, 1954. He spent the majority of his life in Canton area but also resided in California and Florida. He was a U.S. Army veteran & worked a...

Dante Orlandis Young

Dante Orlandis Young

Mar 3, 2025

Dante Orlandis Young, 51, of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 3rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on December 10, 1973, a son of Denise (Raye) Young and the late Robert Leroy Young Jr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his good friend, Anthony Brown. Dante was a homebody, who loved to crack...

Flement "Punk" Mayle

Flement "Punk" Mayle

Mar 2, 2025

Flement "Punk" Mayle, 72, of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 2nd in his home. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on August 1, 1952, a son of the late Phillip and Genevie (Norris) Mayle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Wilkie Mayle and his sister, Julieann Mayle. Punk enjoyed old cars, eating, but...

Meredith Moore

Meredith Moore

Feb 28, 2025

Meredith Moore, 71, of Massillon, passed away Friday, February 28th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on June 25, 1953, a son of the late Willie and Annie Ruth (Turner) Moore. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sister Cora Moore, 2 brothers Jerome Moore and Larry Moore. Meredith proudly served in the U.S Army. Survived...

Alice Joyce Taylor

Alice Joyce Taylor

Feb 28, 2025

Alice Joyce Taylor, 92, of Magnolia, passed away Friday, February 28th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton, on August 6, 1932, a daughter of the late John Russell and Maude Alice (Young) Nelson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Gloriann, Robert, and Doris. Alice loved flowers, birds, loved to work...

Debra Ann Mccoury

Debra Ann Mccoury

Feb 26, 2025

Debra Ann McCoury, 70, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, at Aultman Compassionate Care after fighting a long and powerful fight with cancer, with her daughter Barbara Kay by her side. Born in Canton, on January 21, 1955, a daughter of the late William C. and Dorothy J. (Ender) Lawhun. Besides her parents she is preceded in death...

Karen Patricia Finley

Karen Patricia Finley

Feb 25, 2025

Karen Patricia Finley, 77, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, at Mercy Medical Center .Born in Canton, on June 28, 1947, a daughter of the late Floyd and Audra (Thompson) Baer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Finley and her sister-in-law and best friend, Jeri Finley. Survived by daughter Diane...

Diane Kay Rue

Diane Kay Rue

Feb 25, 2025

Diane Kay Rue, 77, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, at her home. Born in Canton, on December 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Zitec) Myers. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband Ronald Rue as well second husband Dennis Waller. Diane took pride in being a grandmother, she...

Albert Schockow

Albert Schockow

Feb 24, 2025

Albert Schockow, 79, of Dover, passed away Monday, February 24th. Born on August 3, 1945 a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Grace Schockow. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by daughter Cathy, 2 sisters Dorothy, Nancy and brother Joseph. Albert Worked for the Local Union 809 for 47 years. Survived by wife Susan (Thompson) Schockow;...

Thomas Edward Baughman

Thomas Edward Baughman

Feb 24, 2025

Thomas Edward Baughman, 58, of Massillon, passed away Monday, February 24th. Born in Massillon, on May 7, 1966, a son of the late Ray and Margaret (Sokolovits)    Baughman. Survived by his wife of 21 years, Kelly Lazette; daughter Emma (Cooper) Rice; 2 sisters Abigail Coffman, Anne Burgess; brother Andrew (Kelly) Baughman; granddaughter Melody Keller; 3 nieces; and 3 nephews....

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