Rita L Jute
Feb 22, 2025
Rita L. Jute, 68, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 22nd. Born in Mansfield, on September 9, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Stephens) Mahoney, also preceded in death by sister Carolyn Sue Kilgore, and brother John Mahoney. Survived by 3 sons William (Amber) Shultz III, of Canal Fulton, Richard (Tonya Myers) Snode, Tim (Jessica) Shultz,...
Gilbert E. Miller
Feb 22, 2025
Gilbert Miller, 54, of Canton,passed away Saturday, February 22nd, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Canton, on March 7, 1970, a son of the late John R. Miller and Joyce Lynn (Christner) Gilger. Survived by his significant other Theresa Henry; 2 sons Gilbert  E. Miller Jr., Gibby Miller; 2 daughters Angie  Soles, Amanda Beach; 3 sisters Rachel (Steve Taylor)...
Joyce Lynn Gilger
Feb 20, 2025
Joyce Lynn Gilger, 72, of Canton,passed away Thursday, February 20th, at Aultman Compassionate Care surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia  on February 6, 1953, a daughter of the late Roy James and Ruby Evelyn (Starkey) Christner. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by Loving Husband Joseph Gilger, 5 sisters Shirley Stickle, Darlene Christner,...
Paula Ann Ward
Feb 18, 2025
Paula Ann Ward, 72, of Navarre, passed away Tuesday, February 18th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Massillon on June 25, 1952, a daughter of the late Edward Ralph and Virginia (Heater) Profant. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Alene Peters-Post. Survived by her loving husband, Sam Ward; sister, Nina Donovan; son, Brent...
Betty J Timar
Feb 18, 2025
Betty Timar, 75, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 18th, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy hospital. Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on March 16, 1949, a daughter of the late William Knox and Evelyn (Clark) Williams. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband John Timar, sister Patty Wolfkill, and brother Wiliiam Knox. Survived by 2 brothers  Ed...
Ronald J Watts Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Ronald Jerome Watts Jr. passed away on to his eternal home on February 17th, 2025. Ron was born on June 18th, 1979 in Washington DC. Although he had a rough up brining his friends would describe him as out going, funny, loved to make everyone laugh. He was never afraid of a dare, looked out for everyone and wore...
Terrance "Terry" Leonard
Feb 16, 2025
Terrance "Terry" Leonard, 69, of Canton, passed away Sunday, February 16th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Barberton, on November 20, 1955, a son of the late Jack and Betty (Dyer) Leonard. A 1973 graduate of Central Catholic High School where he played football and baseball. Terry was an avid sports fan. He will be greatly missed. Survived by son,...
Kenneth Wayne Maley
Feb 15, 2025
Kenneth W. Maley Sr. passed away unexpectedly on February 15th. He was born on April 16, 1965 to the late Harley Jr. and Mozella Maley. Kenneth graduated from Canton McKinley in 1983. Soon after Kenneth joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. After proudly serving his country he came back to Canton and worked at Republic Steel and...
Ruth Ann Jackson
Feb 15, 2025
Ruth Jackson, 71, of East Canton, passed away Saturday, February 15th, Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton, on February 24, 1953, a daughter of the late Hoyt and Levonia (Croston) Miner. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Troy (Carmen) Miner, Peter Miner, Edward (Diane) Miner, Larry (Linda) Miner, sister Laura Miner, sisters-in-law...
Fred Thomas Bennett Sr
Feb 15, 2025
Fred Thomas Bennett, Sr, 79, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Beverly, West Virginia on May 2, 1945, a son of the late Alfred and Geneva (Arbogast) Bennett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Virgil, Jack, and Delbert. Fred worked for Timken doing mechanical maintenance for...
Darryl Lynn Wayble
Feb 13, 2025
Darryl Lynn Wayble, 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 13th. Born in Canton on June 22, 1947, a son of the late Raymond  and Thelma (Brumbaugh) Wayble. Also preceded in death by twin sister, Cheryl Piechowski, 2 brothers, Gary Wayble and Larry Wayble. Survived by 2 sons Gregory (Kari) Wayble, of Casper, Wyoming. Steven (Adri) Wayble, of...
Gloria Ann Jones
Feb 13, 2025
Gloria A Jones, 71, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 13th, at the Justin T Rogers Care Center. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on February 1, 1954, a daughter of the late Betty Neal. Aside from her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband Phillip Jones Sr; 2 brothers, Jimmy Barnes, Roy Barnes; 2 sister-in-laws, Brenda Redd, Carrie...
Jesse Lee Daniels Jr
Feb 13, 2025
Jesse Lee Daniels, Jr., of Canton, passed away February 13th at the Bethany Nursing Home. Born in Ozark, Alabama on October 22, 1943, a son of the late Jesse Lee and Annie Lois (Washington) Daniels, Sr. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 2 brothers Anthony Daniels, Robert Earl Daniels, 3 sisters Verna Daniels, Annette Thompson, Addie...
George Ray Parrish
Feb 12, 2025
George Ray Parrish, 56, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 2, 1968, a son of the late George and Sue (Lee) Parrish, also preceded in death by son Christopher Parrish. Survived by his wife of 30 years Justine (Umbaugh) Parrish; special grand-daughter and "Little Best Friend" Maddy...
Wendy Marie Henke
Feb 12, 2025
Wendy Marie Henke, 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 13th, at her home. Born in Minerva on February 8, 1963, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bernice (Stout) Hardgrove, also preceded in death by brother Richard Hardgrove. Survived by  her husband Jeromy Henke; 2 daughters Stephanie (Randy) Joiner, of Minerva, Fawn (Tyler) Albaugh, of Massillon; 2 sons...
Lawrence E Mayle
Feb 10, 2025
Lawrence E Mayle, 64, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 10th, in his home. Born in Canton, on July 25, 1960, a son of the late Roscoe and Dorothy (Budd) Â Mayle. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by 4 sisters, Barbara Mayle, Glenda Parsons, Gail Parsons, Evelyn Mayle and 3 brothers, Clifford Mayle, Ronald Mayle,Tracy Mayle;...
Tony Smith
Feb 10, 2025
Tony Smith, 46, of Canton, passed away Monday, February 10th, at Glenwood Care Center. Terry was born in Ohio on July 25th, 1978. There will be no services at this time.
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Robert L. Jackson
Feb 8, 2025
Robert L. Jackson, 80, of , Canton, passed away Saturday, February 8th. Born in Bessemer, Alabama on May 14, 1944, a son of the late Charles and Mattie (Davis) Jackson Jr. Robert proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Survived by 2 daughters Evangelia Jackson, of Canton, Anastasia (Enos Jr.) Jackson-Priester; sister Hollie White; 5 grandchildren Malachi Jackson,...
Lynn Harold Thellman
Feb 6, 2025
Lynn Harold Thellman, 70, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Minerva, on February 12, 1954, a son of the late Harold and Darlene (Hinton) Thellman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by long time friend Jim. Lynn was a very caring and devoted friend. He graduated from Minerva...
Roger Lee Blakeman
Feb 5, 2025
Roger Blakeman, 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, at Green Meadows. Born in Sinking Spring, Ohio on November 11, 1934, a son of the late Harland and Velma (Puckett) Blakeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lou Blakeman, as well as 4 siblings. Survived by 3 sons, Richard Blakeman,...
