Obituary Listing

Nov 30, 2018

Lisa  Marie Hastings, 54, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 11th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cleveland on March 19, 1965, a daughter of the late Robert and Eddie Lou (Daniels) Hastings, also preceded in death by sister Carolyn Hastings. She is survived by her 2 sisters Cleola Peterson, of Canton, Elizabeth Daniels, of Cleveland; 4 brothers Ronald...

Nov 30, 2018

John DeMario, 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 21st, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton on July 28, 1956, a son of the late Vincent and Ila (Gaut) DeMario. Besides his wife Darlene M (Johns) DeMario, he is survived by 2 daughters Brandice (Marty) Schriver, of Beaver Falls, PA, Shi-Ann...

Nov 27, 2018

Vicky Lynn Jacobs, 66, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 27th, at Aultman Hospital. Born on January 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Richard and Pauline (Parks) Swingle, also preceded in death by sisters Betty James, Patsy McElroy, Joline Coen, Diane Wickham; and brothers Clarence "Buster" Clewell, and Millard "Sonny" Clewell Besides her husband Jerry Lee Jacobs, she...

Nov 27, 2018

Michelle Lee Wretschko, 39, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, November 27th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Cleveland on December 29, 1978, a daughter of Gerald Kish Sr. and Mary Barnes. Besides her parents she is survived by daughter Micayla Wretschko; 2 sons Joey and Logan Wretschko, all of Wickliffe, OH; 4 sisters Veronica (David)Dornacker, Melissa (Richard) Butler, all of...

Nov 19, 2018

Robert "Alan" Rogers, 68, of Dover, passed away Monday, November 19th, at home. Born in St. Clair Shores, MI on July 3, 1950, a son of the late Perry and Dorla (Thompson) Rogers. Preceded in death by his brother Jack Rogers. Employed as a truck driver for Yellow Freight and R&J for over 20 years. Besides his wife Carol...

Nov 18, 2018

Delores Gray, 86, of Dennison, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, November 18th, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 5, 1931 to the late Charles and Lottie Eckhardt. Also preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Washington Gray whom she married on December 23, 1957; 3 sisters Julia Reichman, Betty Nicholson, and...

Nov 18, 2018

Emogene Smith, age 86, passed away in her home on Sunday, November 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born one of twelve children to the late Leonard and Thelma Pearl Boggs of Duffy, WV. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy and one daughter, Debby Vitale. Leaving hehind her children Sheila Yates, Billie Tingler, Robert (Rhonda) Smith, Robbie...

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...