Obituary Listing

Dec 9, 2018

Robert "Bob" Elmer Fox, 51, of Canton,  passed away Sunday, December 9th, in his home. Born in Canton on September 5, 1967, a son of Dolores (Henson) Miller and the late Joseph Elmer Fox. Besides his mother, he is survived by a son Robert Edward Sanders, of Waco; daughter Ashley Jarrell, of Carrolton; 9 sisters Roxanne (Randy) Kalk, of...

Dec 8, 2018

Ira Sheldon Prophet age 60, passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center following a brain hemorrhage.  He was born March 3, 1958 to the late Dean and Etta Prophet and resided all his life in Canton, Ohio.  Ira was a 1976 graduate of Timken Vocational High School where He excelled at wrestling. He was also a...

Dec 4, 2018

Marioara "Mary" Grecu 1929-2018: Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 following a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents Tenase and Maria Muntean, husband George Grecu, daughter Didona M. Lungociu (son-in-law George Lungociu), and brother, Nelu Muntean. Survived by grand daughters, Daniela Archer (great-grandson Luke) and Felicia...

Dec 4, 2018

Denise A Smith, 64, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday, December 4th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Alliance, on November 8, 1954, a daughter of the late Elmer and Doris (Davis) Tosha, also preceded in death by brother Bruce Wayne Wilford. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Robert A  Smith;...

Dec 3, 2018

William W Gamble, 65, of Akron, passed away Monday, December 3rd, at Akron City Hospital. Born in Massillon on July 9, 1953, a son of the late Joseph Sr and Margorie (Ott) Gamble, also preceded in death by brother David Gamble. Survived by 3 sons Edward Gamble, Michael Gamble, James Gamble; sister Barbara Wartman, all of Canton; brother Joseph...

Dec 3, 2018

Beulah I Sponseller, 67, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 3rd, 2018. Born in Canton on October 30, 1951, a daughter of the late John and Azaleen May (Traxler) Cunningham. Survived by her daughter Michelle (Joe) Lorenzo; 2 sons John (Mona) Cunningham, Chris Laird; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. A memorial service...

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...