Obituary Listing

Feb 21, 2018

Robert (Rick) A. Bracken, 61, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Fort Benning, GA on August 22, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce A. (Welch) Bracken. He leaves behind his father, Robert (Bob) W. Bracken, son Justin Bracken, daughters Christine Herman (Bill) and Jessica Bracken, granddaughter...

Feb 20, 2018

Gail L Rasch, 62, of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 20th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on June 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Daniel Roy Sr and Freda Mae (Mayle) Caldwell, also preceded in death by sister Marsha Elizabeth Lowe and brother Daniel Roy Caldwell Jr. Employed in customer service at The Timken Company for...

Feb 20, 2018

Linda L. Davis, 61, of Canton, passed away following illness. Born on May 15, 1956, a daughter of the late Alberta Louise Ward and Arch Castle. Survived by  her husband, John L. Davis Jr.; daughter Joann (Shawn) Harter; 3 sisters Mary Lorenze of Illinois, Jackie Kirkbride of Canton, Nancy (Owen) Kafury, of East Sparta; 4 brothers John Castle Jr.,...

Feb 19, 2018

Frank Parker Sr., 85, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 19th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Notasulga, AL on November 26, 1932, a son of the late Clarence and Eula Mae (Taylor) Parker, also preceded in death by sister Lula M. Randle; 4 brothers Robert Parker, Theodore Parker, Clarence Parker, Albert Parker; son Frank Parker Jr. Employed at ...

Feb 16, 2018

James Harold Whaley Jr, 49, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 16th. Born in Canton on April 20, 1968, a son of the late James Harold Sr and  Mary Anne (Taggert) Whaley, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Teresa Whaley and Annette Whaley. Besides his wife, Nicole A Whaley, he is survived by daughter Marianne Whaley of...

Feb 14, 2018

Carla M Creswell, 31, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, at her residence. Born in Canton, on July 19, 1986, a daughter of Patty (Evans) and the late Christopher Creswell. Preceded in death by an uncle: Walter Evans. Besides her mother, she is survived by daughter Anjel Creswell-Hill; 2 sons Keelan Dorsey and Shayne Sparrow; 3 sisters Brittany...

Feb 14, 2018

Marilyn Jane Wilson 80, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, at The Pines Lakeside Therapy Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Magnolia, Ohio on May 25, 1937 to the late Addie Good and Bert Barclay. She is preceded in death by her brother Rolland Barclay and son John A. Perry. Survived by her husband John Wilson; 7...

Feb 12, 2018

Michael "Mike" Ludick October 1962 - February 2018 Mike was born in Ravenna on October 2, 1962 and passed away on February 12, 2018 unexpectedly, raised in Rootstown. A graduate of Rootstown High School in 1981, he had lived in the Canton area for the past 20 years. A CNC machinist by trade, Mike had worked for various companies...

Feb 10, 2018

Della D. Edwards-Stanley, 73, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 10th, at her residence. Born in Miami, Florida on November 4, 1944, a daughter of Pearl "Jackie" (Fowler) Reel and the late George Reel. Employed as a spot welder at Eclipse Electric of Akron and was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ Louisville. Besides her mother she...

Feb 8, 2018

Gloria Mae Humiston, 93, of North Canton, formerly of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away Thursday, February 8th, at St. Lukes Lutheran Home following a lengthy illness. Born in Bacon Hill, NY on March 29, 1924, a daughter of the late James Edward and Florence (Poirier) Greenwalt; also preceded in death by her husband, Norman John Humiston Sr., who died...

Feb 8, 2018

Mary Barsan, age 96 of North Canton, passed away at home on the morning of February 8th, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Youngstown on December 7th, 1921 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Micu) Rotar, also preceded in death by her husband Filaret Barsan, son-in-law George "Gigi" Stelea, 2 brothers, John and Dan...

Feb 6, 2018

Charles A Arnio, 68, of Beach City, passed away Tuesday, February 6th, at his home. Charles was born in Ashtabula on January 19, 1950. Employed in the workshop at Midwest Innovation of Massillon. Survived by his caregiver of 16 years, Michelle (Patrick) Carpenter; her daughter Amanda (Ryan Kyle) Holderbaun; her grandchildren Brandon and Alex Kiepper, and Mya Kyle. No...

Feb 4, 2018

Wanda Elizabeth Filing, 53, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 4th. Born in Akron on May 2, 1964, a daughter of Sylvia Roberts and the late Henry Roberts. Besides her mother, she is survived by: husband, Dennis A. Filing of Florida; 3 daughters Amanda Ashley and Katie Krizo both of Akron; Hannah Cooper, of Uniontown; 3 sons Robert...

Feb 4, 2018

Italo Philip Ventura

1937-2018

Italo passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on the morning of February 4th, following yet another long day at his pizza shop. Italo loved to work and every day was a labor of love. He was looking forward to a busy day on Super Bowl Sunday. He worked decades...

Feb 1, 2018

Edward C. "Boomer" Cherrine, Sr., 79, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 1st, at his daughter-in-law's residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton on November 7, 1938. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Hess) Cherrine who died November 1, 2014; son Steve Cherrine; grandson Charles Anthony Cherrine; 1 sister and 3 brothers. Employed at Georgia Pacific of...

Jan 30, 2018

Terry Lee Lazette, 73, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, January 30th, at Mercy Medical Center following a 5 month illness. Born in Akron, on May 24, 1944, a son of the late Merle and Reatha (Murphy) Lazette; also preceded in death by a stepfather Richard Loomis, son Christopher Lazette. Employed as an operator for the City of Dover Waste...

Jan 27, 2018

Roger L. Powers, 73, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, January 27th, at Alliance Community Hospital. Born in Ravenna, on December 29, 1944, a son of the late Marjorie Mae (Noble) and Charles G. Powers. Preceded in death by daughter Tina Powers; brothers Duane Powers, Gordon Powers. Employed as an electrician for Goodyear of Akron for 35 years and served...

Jan 27, 2018

Linda J Newman, 69, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 27th, at Altercare of Louisville. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on February 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Pansy (Minard)  and Denzil  Mayle, also preceded in death by sister Juanita Mayle; brothers Alfred Mayle, Wilford Mayle, and Julius Mayle. Besides her husband, Kenny  Newman, she is survived by...

Jan 23, 2018

Thomas  L. Grier, JR., 67, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Wooster on February 9, 1950, a son of the late Thomas L. Grier, Sr. A former employee of Republic Steel of Canton. Survived by his wife, Donna Grier, and son Thomas L. Grier III, both of...

Jan 21, 2018

David A Croston, 65, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 21st, at his home. Born in Canton, on January 7, 1953, a son of the late Bradford Croston and Eileen Mayle-Croston; also preceded in death by 2 brothers Jeffrey and Terry Croston, and a granddaughter Amaris Croston. Employed at Republic Steel in Canton, for 30 years retiring in...