Robert F Phillips
Apr 24, 2018
Robert F. Phillips, 69, of Midvale, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia following an extended illness. Born in Dover on July 31, 1948, a son of the late Howard and Dina (Caravati) Phillips, also preceded in death by father and mother in law Charles and Norma Sours. Avid car enthusiest, he owned-operated Carrige...
Florence Freytag Engstrom
Apr 18, 2018
Florence Freytag Engstrom, age 102, died April 18, 2018. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 13, 1915 to the late Julius William and Louise (Lehman) Freytag, also preceded in death by both her husbands Paul Fitzgerald and Karl Engstrom, sister Janice Casterline, brothers and sister in laws Melvin (Vallie) Freytag, Elmer (Lois) Freytag, step daughter Sandra Carulli, and daughter...
Virgil L Powell
Apr 17, 2018
Virgil L. Powell, 82, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 17th following a lengthy illness. Born in Wheeling, WV on March 9, 1936, a son of the late Paul and Bertha (Caldwell) Powell; also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Frye) Powell, who passed away November 18th, 2002, a son Randall Powell, sister Regina Mae, brother Randolph Powell....
George "Mike" Shaw Jr.
Apr 15, 2018
George "Mike" Shaw, Jr., 59, of Canton, passed away very unexpectedly Sunday, April 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on March 14, 1959, a son of the late George M. Shaw, Sr. and Jo-ann (McQuisten) Shaw; also preceded in death by his wife Paultette (Dalton) Shaw, whom passed away April 7th, 2018, a son Jericole S. Shaw, a...
Mark A Knepper
Apr 14, 2018
Mark A. Knepper, 63, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 14th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on December 7, 1954, a son of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Berns)Knepper, also preceded in death by sister Carol Stutler, brothers James Knepper, Wayne Knepper,and Fred Knepper. An avid fan of stockcar racing and camping, Mark loved spending time with his...
Gary Philip Hilgert
Apr 9, 2018
Gary Philip Hilgert, 76, of Navarre, passed away at home Monday, April 9th, 2018. Born in Canton on April 14, 1941, a son of the late William and Cecilia (Lavey) Hilgert. Gary was employed as a truck driver Superior Meats Clean Harbors Environmental Services. Besides his wife, Nancy L. Hilgert, he is survived by 3 daughter: Vicki Falco, Misty...
Judith A Lamp
Apr 7, 2018
Judith Ann Lamp, 77, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 7th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Wooster on November 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George Curtis and Helen Katherine (Besch) Geiselman. She was preceded in death by daughter Cheryl Hill and brother Richard Geiselman. Judy was employed as a secretary for attorney Gerald Golub...
Paulette Shaw
Apr 7, 2018
Paulette Shaw, 57, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 7th, surrounded by her family at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 19, 1960, a daughter of Joseph Dalton and the late Stella Mayle, also preceded in death by son Jericole J. Shaw, step-father Richard Ross, and sister-in-law Jennifer Cunningham. Besides her husband of 42 years...
Pedro Borges
Apr 7, 2018
Pedro Borges, 86, of East Canton, passed away Saturday, April 7th, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Cape Verde Islands, Portugal on December 30, 1931, a son of the late Antonio and Isabella (Rodriguez) Borges, also preceded in death by brother Andy Borges and two daughters Stephanie and Valerie. Employed at Republic Steel Corporation for 21 years before retiring...
Ernestine Newman
Apr 5, 2018
Ernestine Newman, 75, of Canton, passed away Thursday, April 5th. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on August 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Mildred Miner and John Newman. Also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Wilford Mayle Sr.,2 sons Lee and Earl Mayle; 3 sisters Emma Jane Mayle, Wanda Lott, and Rossabell Croston; and 1...
Ruth A Meers
Apr 3, 2018
Ruth A. Meers, 70, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, April 3rd, at the Laurels of Massillon following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton on April 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Peter and Velma (Marks) Zerbey, also preceded in death by 2 daughters Christina Weckerly, Melissa Weckerly, and grandson Dennis Cooper. Besides her husband William H. Meers, married...
Paul William Miller
Mar 29, 2018
Paul William Miller, 52, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 29th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Akron, Summit County on June 16, 1965, a son of the late Alvie Jr and Laura Ann (Horning) Miller; also preceded in death by his best friend Michael, who died April 4th, 2018. Survived by his sister Patty Miller, of Canton;...
Delma L. Simpkins
Mar 26, 2018
Delma (Delmar) L. Simpkins, 58, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 26th, at his residence. Born in Minneapolis, Minn. on August 29th, 1959 by the late Luvert Simpkins. Survived by a son Delmar L. Robins, of Greenville, AL. Delma was a member of the Life Ministries Church and was employed as a receptionist in the Senior Citizen Job...
Marka K Durnes
Mar 20, 2018
Marka K Durnes, 62, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 20th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on April 16, 1955, a son of the late Levine Durnes, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Barbara Ann Walker, Margie Winn, 2 brothers Jody Durnes, William Durnes. Survived by daughter Wanda M Pryor; brother Edward Durnes; 2 brother-in-laws Columbus...
Donald O. Diveley
Mar 14, 2018
Donald O. Diveley, 73, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 13th, at his residence. Born in Canton, on July 26, 1944, a son of the late Ruth Thompson and Earl Diveley. Survived by daughter Tracy Diveley; 2 sons Robert and Don Diveley; 1 sister Patricia Cole; and 1 brother Richard Diveley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Rose M Walter
Mar 7, 2018
Rose M Walter, 49, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, March 7th. Born in Canton on September 27, 1968, a daughter of Kenneth Earl Walter and the late Rose May Kalem. Survived by daughter Corrina Owen; 2 sons Douglas Fedder, Andrew Fedder, all of Canton; along with many other close family and friends. Services will be held at a later...
Helen R. Selogy
Mar 1, 2018
Helen R. Selogy, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at The Landing of Canton. Born in Akron on August 11, 1918, a daughter of the late Florence (Haydu) and step-father Thomas Kuzmo, also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Selogy, died October 31, 1994, son James Selogy, and 8 brothers and sisters. A member of Canton...
Ginger Kay Sprout
Feb 27, 2018
Ginger Kay Sprout, 49, of Canton, a loving mother, daughter, and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, February 27th after a courageous fight against the cancer she was diagnosed with in the fall of 2016. Born in Canton on October 7, 1968, a daughter of her loving parents, Anthony and Linda Confalone. She was a very determined person, and she was...
Brenda G. Swayne
Feb 26, 2018
Brenda G. Swayne, 53, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 26th, at Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Coshocton on July 10, 1964, a daughter of the late Jimmy and Mary (Amore) Swayne; also preceded in death by a grandchild. Survived by 2 daughters Erika Swayne, Jessica Masters; 2 sons Michael Swayne, Chase Swayne; 2 sisters Shirley...
Timothy R. Gingerich
Feb 24, 2018
Timothy R Gingerich, 48, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 24th. Born in Canton on March 1, 1969, a son of the late Janet L Neff and Ronald L Gingerich. Besides his wife Tammy L Gingerich, he is survived by a daughter Amber Gingerich, of Canton; 2 sisters Sonia Da'Re, of Florida, Pamela Blair, of Arizona; and brother Shawn...
