Willard A. Beachy
Jul 13, 2018
Willard Arthur Beachy, also lovingly known as "Diamond Will" was born March 9, 1934 in Greenwood, DE. He reunited with his bride, Edna Mae (Miller) Beachy in the great beyond on Friday, July 13th. Â Will and Eddy were married July 28, 1956 and journeyed their almost sixty year adventure together with five children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a happy village...
Kevin Robert Armstrong
Jul 12, 2018
Kevin Armstrong, 63, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 12th, surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Canton on January 31, 1955, a son of the late Norman Robert and Joan L. (Glasser) Armstrong. Survived by his wife Susan M. Armstrong of 26 years; 1 son JR Armstrong, of of the home; 1 sister Cassie (Joseph) Volzer; 2...
Madge "Judy" Newman
Jul 11, 2018
Madge Y. "Judy" Newman, 77, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, at Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on May 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Ellis and Dovie Kennedy, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Barbara Schloeder, Virginia Mayle, Shirley Mayle, and 3 brothers Harry Kennedy, James Kennedy, Steward Kennedy....
Kay Jean Proctor
Jul 10, 2018
Kay Jean Proctor, 73, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 10th, at her residence. Born in Canton, on November 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes (Crowl) Ackerman. Employed as a waitress at Tim's Tavern for many years. Preceded in death by a sister Joanne Ackerman, brother Walt Ackerman, and a daughter-in-law Tiffany Proctor. Survived by...
Kathleen Sara Alanen
Jul 6, 2018
Kathleen Sara "Kitty" Alanen , 84, of Massillon formerly of Benderwoods Assisted Living passed away Friday, July 6th, at Hanover House. Born in Hancock, MI on February 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Lillian and Richard Harris. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold Alanen; 3 brothers Ron, Winifred, and Buck; 2 sisters Rita and...
Jason Timothy Nagel
Jul 4, 2018
Jason Timothy Nagel, born August 17th, 1981, age 36, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, following a heroin overdose. Rest in Peace. No services will be held at this time.
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Carol J Custer
Jun 30, 2018
Carol J. Custer, 71, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Williams. Preceded in death by her husband Perry Custer Sr. who passed away in 2003. Employed in the office of Superior Dairy for 25 years. Survived by 2 sons...
Charles James Wise
Jun 22, 2018
Charles J Wise, 89, of Canton, passed away Friday, June 22nd, at home following a lengthy illness. Born in Bellaire, OH on May 17, 1929, a son of the late Charles S. and Mary (Salsberry) Wise, also preceded in death by son Charles J. "Jamie" Wise, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. Employed as a television repairman for George C....
Carolyn Danette Hastings
Jun 18, 2018
Carolyn Danette Hastings, 59, of Canton, passed away Monday, June 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cleveland on February 26, 1959, a daughter of the late Robert and Eddie Lou (Daniels) Hastings, also preceded in death by sister Deborah Hastings. Survived by her husband of 43 years Nathaniel Woods; daughter Jill Hastings; son Derrick Hastings; 3 sisters Cleola...
Roberta Marie Nitzu
Jun 13, 2018
Roberta Marie Nitzu, 72, a life long resident of Canton, passed away at home, June 13, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Holleran) Novak. Attended Timken High School and retired from Republic Storage Systems in Canton. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...
Lucy Ann Zelk
Jun 13, 2018
Lucy Ann Zelk, 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, June 13th, at Andover Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on March 21, 1945, a daughter of the late Ernie and Goldie (Croston) Mayle, also preceded in death by sister Marlene James, 3 brothers Jack Mayle, Ernie Mayle, and Roger Mayle. Besides...
Bryce Allen Davis
Jun 9, 2018
Bryce A. Davis, 18, of Alliance, passed away Saturday, June 9th, at Mercy Medical Center following complications due to surgery. Born in Canton, on March 20, 2000, Bryce is the son of Brian J. and Cheryl A. (McKibben) Davis. Preceded in death by a grandfather James Davis. Bryce graduated from Marlington High School class of 2018, a member of...
Delories Miller
Jun 8, 2018
Delores Miller, 76, of Canton, departed this life on June 8, 2018, at Altercare Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, in Louisville, following an extended illness. Born in Albany, GA on August 6, 1941, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Katie Mae Keaton. Besides her parents, preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert G. Miller, brothers William...
Fay Etta Brunie
Jun 8, 2018
Fay Etta Brunie, 90, of Louisville, formerly of Sebring, passed away Friday, June 8th, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Cleveland, on May 11, 1928, to the late Harry and Etta (Horn) Bischel. Employed as a housekeeper for Crandall Nursing Home of Sebring and the Y.M.C.A. of Alliance. Survived by daughter Diana Leyman, of Louisville, with...
Osmar Mayle
Jun 6, 2018
Osmar Mayle, 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, June 6th, at his residence following a brief illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on December 12, 1927, a son of the late Rethal Mayle and Myrtle (Kennedy) Collins. Besides his wife, Rosetta Mayle, who died July 31, 1991; he is also preceded in death by infant daughter Linda Sue, a...
Teresa J Spangler
May 31, 2018
Teresa J. Spangler, 57, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 31st, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 15, 1960, a daughter of the late Robert and Joanne (Esber) DiFolco, also preceded in death by father in law Ronald Spangler. Employed as a secretery for 30 years in the Canton City Schools, Teresa was a faithful member of...
Jose Roberto Martinez
May 27, 2018
Jose R. Martinez, 60, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, May 27th, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born in Tampico, Mexico on February 28, 1958, a son of the late Rosa Hernandez. Employed as an asbestos removal personnel. Survived by beloved companion Patricia Lalllie; daughter, Rosa Saucedo; 2 sons, Ricardo and Javier Saucedo all of Alliance; 2 brothers, Martin Saucedo;...
Bruce Anthony Wallace
May 25, 2018
Bruce Anthony Wallace, 62, of South Bloomingville, passed away Wednesday, May 25th, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 17, 1955, a son of Charlotte Jean (Owens) Wallace and the late Bruce Darwin Wallace. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond and Rose Owens. Aside from his...
Judith F. Lantz
May 20, 2018
Judith F. Lantz, 76, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 20th, at her residence. Born in East Cleveland on September 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Howard and Virginia (Howe) Lantz, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Donna Mae Tausz, Lucinda Rutherford, and brother in law John Rutherford. Employed as a professor of English at Kent State...
Harry Douglas Taylor
May 17, 2018
Harry Douglas Taylor, 72, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 17th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Lisbon, on September 2, 1945, a son of the late Wilbur M. and Daisy J. (Brown) Taylor. Employed as a forklift driver at Dave Worshil Auto Sales for 17 years. Preceded in death by sister Nora Smith and 2 brothers Charles and...
