Obituary Listing

Apr 4, 2015

Carol A. Harbin, 60, of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 4th, at her residence. Born in Canton on February 7, 1955. Preceded in death by her parents Denver and Emma Hall, and daughter Tiffany Lynn Moe. Survived by 2 daughters Virginia McCollam-Hudy, of Massillon, Valerie Harbin, of Canton; son Stewart Harbin Jr, of Mansfield; 2...

Apr 1, 2015

Sharon S Scott, 75, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, at Circle of Care in Salem. Born in Massillon on July 16, 1939 and retired in 2006 from OPERS-Columbus. Preceded in death by her parents Clabon and Lois (Jefferson) Scott. Survived by one cousin Tonya Jefferson, of Massillon. No Services at this time. Add...

Mar 31, 2015

Jarmon M. Coffey, 70, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, at Altercare of Louisville following a lengthy illness. Born in Hinesville, GA on June 23, 1944. Jarmon was an outdoorsman who loved football, hunting, fishing and camping. Preceded in death by his parents Rev. Oscar and Ethel (Tolley) Coffey and brother Carmon Coffey. Survived...

Mar 18, 2015

John P. "Sharp" Keen, 55, of Malvern, Ohio, ended his Journey Through This Storm at Hennis Care Centre of Dover on March 18, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. A son of Jerry and Phyllis (Wood) Keen, John was born on May 18, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

John had a love of music...

Mar 15, 2015

Kristopher W. Mayle, 32, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 15th, at his residence.

Born in Canton on June 29, 1982 and graduated in 2000 from GlenOak High School where he played baseball and later in life was an avid softball player. Preceded in death by his grandmother Bernadine Mayle, one aunt Alberta Mayle and one...

Mar 10, 2015

Anna B Dillworth, 82, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 10th, at Astoria Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Elizabeth, WV on May 18, 1932 and preceded in death by her parents Riley and Laura (Holbert) Mayle, husband George Thomas Dillworth died 1964, daughter Georgeanna Dillworth and son Timothy Dillworth. Survived by 2 daughters Cheyenne (James) Dillworth-McGhee, Vanessa (Gary) Bennett,...

Mar 9, 2015

Oneida S. Mitchell, 88, of Massillon, passed away Monday, March 9th, at Hanover House following a brief illness. Born in Millageville, GA on May 14, 1926 and a member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Willie Mitchell, mother Clifford Straughter, son Loinel Clemmons, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived 3 daughters Jacqueline Robinson of...

Mar 7, 2015

Doy G. "Joe" King, 57, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 7th, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 29, 1957 and was employed as a State Tested Nursing Assistant for 12 years. Preceded in death by his parents Ottice and Ruby (Truman) King, 2 sisters Rita Greathouse, Edna Stephens, and nephew...

Mar 2, 2015

Donald C. Umbaugh, 61, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton, on March 12, 1953. Preceded in death by his father James Umbaugh. Survived by his mother Ethel (Horne) Umbaugh; wife Mary (Whitmer) Umbaugh; 2 daughters Dawn Ault, of Canton.  Christy (Jeff) Filliez, of Massillon; son...

Feb 28, 2015

Janet Louise Lunceford, 90, of Massillon, formerly of North Canton. Born on January 17, 1925 in Blawnox, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Catholic University of America with a Master's Degree in Nursing and retired as a Captain from the U.S. Airforce. Preceded in death by her parents James and Hilda (Tillotson) Mackenzie, and 3 brothers Dean...

Feb 25, 2015

James E White, 75, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, at Altercare of Louisville Care

Center. Born in Elkins, West Virginia on December 2, 1939, and was employed as a Crane Operator for Replublic Steel Co. of Canton for many years. Preceded in death by his parents Forest...

Feb 24, 2015

Mathilda J. Ross, 83, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 24th following a brief illness. Preceded in death by her son Timothy W. Ross, mother Rhoda Newman, father Moses Newman, brothers Jared Newman, Joe Newman, Merle Newman, Dennis Newman and Nonnie Newman. Mathilda leaves to cherish her loving husband...

Feb 20, 2015

Drake Amoun Kisner, 23, of Canton, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 20th, unexpectedly. Born September 17, 1991 in Canton. Survived by his mother Nicole (Valykeo) Kisner, father and step-mother John Kisner and Jessica Lanham: grandparents Judith Valykeo, Warren and Bonnie Kisner; sisters Paige (Kisner) Zombeck and Geneva Kisner; brother Odin Kisner; and...

Feb 18, 2015

Bogdan "Butch" Strychalski, 64, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, at Stone Crossing Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Germany on June 1, 1950 and a longtime employee of Republic Steel Co. of Canton. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Stephanie (Helstein) Strychalski, brother Charlie Strychalski, nephew Taras Strychalski, and...

Feb 4, 2015

Xzavier Robert Eric Merriweather, 14, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 4th. Born in Canton, on November 23, 2000 and was a 7th grade student at Lehman Middle School. Preceded in death by a brother Devon Merriweather. Survived by his parents Angela R (Sumney) Bond of Canton and Robert  E Merriweather, of Columbus; step-father Timothy Jackson, of the...

Feb 3, 2015

John Miller, 54, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, February 3rd, at McKinley Health Care Center. Born in Canton, on August 12, 1960. Preceded in death by his parents Lewis Miller and Betty (Russell) Miller Gomez, and 2 brothers Jimmy Miller and Tommy Miller. Survived by his sister Charlotte Meredith; brother Russell Miller; niece Aimee; nephews...

Jan 27, 2015

Emil Marginean, age 93, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, January 27 th at home. Born June 13, 1921 in Massillon and a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, class of 1939. A World War II veteran, U.S. Marine Corps, Pacific Theater. Attended both Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University. Worked for Turner Construction,...

Jan 23, 2015

John W. "Bill" "Jocko" Mahoney, Jr, 56, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 23rd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Mansfield on January 15, 1959. Preceded in death by his father John William Mahoney Sr. and sister Carolyn Kilgore. Survived by his daughter Rachel Curry, of Minerva;

3 sons Josh, Luke and Jason; mother Mary V. Stephens; companion...

Jan 22, 2015

Helen Goldie Dover, 85, of Canton, passed away Thursday, January 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center.

Born in Jefferson Twp., PA on April 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Julius and Elizabeth (Kadar) Simon.

A partner with her brothers John and Julius at...

Jan 20, 2015

Eric Page, 46, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 20th, in the Mercy Medical Center. Born in Blythe, CA on November 23, 1968 and was as a Tattoo Artist in our area.  Preceded in death by his mother Beverly Lewis, died in 2006. Survived by his 12 year companion Pam Graham of Canton; father Guy Page of Landers California;...