Obituaries

Coleen S. Roska

Coleen S. Roska

Apr 18, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Coleen S. Roska, BSN, RN age 64 of Canton. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 18, 2025 at home, exactly one year to the date from her cancer diagnosis.

Born December 17, 1960 in Canton to the late Gerald and Constance (Krone) Donahue. Coleen...

Pilar Phillips

Pilar Phillips

Apr 15, 2025

Pilar Phillips, age 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

She was born on October 13, 1936, in Cebu, Philippines, to the late Cirilo and Aurea (DelosReyes) Cabilete. A woman of deep faith and quiet strength, Pilar was a devoted and active member of the Northwest Church of Christ, where her presence and kindness...

David Lambert

David Lambert

Apr 15, 2025

David Craig Lambert, 62, of Canton passed away April 15, 2025. He was born May 26, 1962 in Canton, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Canton. He attended Canton South High School.

David was a veteran of the United States Air Force from July 1984 to April 1988. He was employed by M.K. Morse Company for 38 years. He was...

Elva Lloyd

Elva Lloyd

Apr 14, 2025

Elva Lloyd, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at The Laurels of Massillon. She was born in St. Paul, Kentucky, on August 29, 1940, to the late Wilford and Helen (Johnson) Riggs.

In 1950, she became a resident of the Canton area and remained there for the rest of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of Canton...

Glenn R. Slicker

Glenn R. Slicker

Apr 14, 2025

Glenn R. Slicker, age 62, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Aultman Hospital.

Born on May 8, 1962, in Canton, Ohio, Glenn was born to Kara Lynn (Jones) Sprankle and the late Richard G. Slicker. He was a proud 1980 graduate of Louisville High School. After graduation, Glenn took to the open road, pursuing a career as a truck...

William E. Groves

William E. Groves

Apr 13, 2025

William E. Groves, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Altercare of Louisville.

He was born on August 27, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Charles Gilford and Wilma L. (Keyser) Groves. A lifelong resident of the Canton area, Bill was a 1963 graduate of Canton South High School. He continued his education at McKinley and Canton...

Clarence Lowman Jr.

Clarence Lowman Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

Clarence Lowman, Jr. passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on November 27, 1939, to Geneva and Clarence Lowman, Sr. in Caldwell, Ohio. He was the youngest of eight children and special to his immediate and extended family. Clarence married May Brunner on October 22, 1961.

Clarence worked at Diebold, Inc. and...

William "Bill" Patrick Miller

William "Bill" Patrick Miller

Apr 11, 2025

William “Bill” Patrick Miller was born in Canton, OH to Wanda A. (Keever) Miller on February 9, 1965 and passed away on April 11, 2025 at Aultman Hospital. He was adopted by his step-father John D. Miller at a young age.

He graduated from Canton South High School

Bill enjoyed spending time on the computer, martial arts, shooting and camping. He also...

Sheldon H. Eggleston

Sheldon H. Eggleston

Apr 9, 2025

Sheldon H. Egglston, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of the morning of April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of Canton, he was born on November 4, 1940. Sheldon was a 1959 Graduate of Canton South High School.

Sheldon was a proud truck driver, and an avid Magnolia drag racer. He...

Diane Elaine Paul

Diane Elaine Paul

Apr 8, 2025

Diane Elaine (Chaney) Paul was born in Canton, OH on July 14, 1948 to Kenneth and Marvel (Houchin) Chaney, she passed away peacefully at Aultman Compassionate Care on April 8, 2025. She graduated from Canton South High School. Diane was a special education teacher’s assistant for Canton City public schools.

Diane loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Mark S. Breniser

Mark S. Breniser

Apr 7, 2025

Mark S. Breniser, age 71 of Canton, passed away on April 7, 2025 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Cleveland, OH on July 10, 1953, he was the adopted son of Joe and Lucille (Taylor) Breniser.

Mark was a 1971 graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from V & S Schuler Engineering in 2011 due...

John "Mike" Geaghan

John "Mike" Geaghan

Apr 6, 2025

John “Mike” Michael Geaghan Jr, age 78, of East Canton, Ohio passed away on April 6, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was born on October 11, 1946 in Bangor, ME to John and Arlene (Harvey) Geaghan as the oldest of eleven children.

Mike graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy with a bachelor’s degree of Science in electrical engineering. He went...

Louise Matronia

Louise Matronia

Apr 4, 2025

Louise Matronia, age 87, passed away on April 4, 2025.

She was born on September 24, 1937 in Canton, OH to Herman and Maria (Mesnyak) Gonzalez.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Cornell Matronia whom she married on October 31, 1958 and passed away on June 21, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeff (Linda) Matronia, Greg...

Jacob A. Mullet

Jacob A. Mullet

Apr 4, 2025

Jacob A. Mullet, age 94, passed away on Friday April 4, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1930, in Trail, Ohio, to Levi J. and Emma (Hershberger) Mullet.

Jacob worked as a machinist for Republic Steel for 41 years until his retirement in 1991. He then owned and operated Jacob A. Mullet Home Improvements for 35 years....

Randy Lee Fetters

Randy Lee Fetters

Apr 1, 2025

Randy Lee Fetters, 66, passed away suddenly in his home on April 1, 2025. He is survived by his loving partner of 35 years, Kris Geyer; his mother, Joy Fetters; brothers, Ron (Nancy), Jim, and Jerry (Dee); nieces, Allison and Clarisa Fetters; as well as many friends; and his loving fur companion, Sammy Dexter Lee. He will be greatly missed...

Tony R. Richards

Tony R. Richards

Apr 1, 2025

Tony R. Richards, age 68, passed away on April 1, 2025. A lifelong Canton resident, he was born to Ned Allison Richards and Carol Lee (Smith) Ackerman on September 24, 1956.

During his high school years, Tony was lettered three times, and held county and school records in track and cross country. Tony earned a degree in computer programming, earning him...

Rickie Mayle

Rickie Mayle

Mar 31, 2025

Rickie Mayle, a beloved father, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 69. Born May 17, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to late Jacob Mayle and Permelia Jones and is preceded in death by his loving girlfriend of 20+ years, Kris Kent.

He is survived by his sons Jason Mayle, Jeremy (Stephanie) Mayle, and Hunter Mayle; 5...

Carolyn L. Wentz

Carolyn L. Wentz

Mar 29, 2025

Carolyn L. Wentz was born on July 26, 1934 and passed away on March 29, 2025 at 90 gained her angel wings to join her beloved husband, Robert.

Carol was the ‘baby of the family’ and was born in Hayesville, NC to Paul and Minnie Ledford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Clyde “Bud”, Leslie, Ralph and Donald;...

Emma J. Wilfong

Emma J. Wilfong

Mar 28, 2025

Emma J. Willfong was born on May 13, 1940, and passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born in Canton, OH to Paul and Damey (Whalen) Brand.

Emma graduated from McKinley High School and went to receive her MA in Special Education from Malone University. She retired from Canton City Schools as an itinerant teacher for children with special needs...

Brenda Joyce Beighle

Brenda Joyce Beighle

Mar 26, 2025

Brenda Joyce Beighle, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1952, in Gassaway WV, to Burdell and Helen Seymoure

Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Earl Beighle Jr, Daughters Tina Beighle, Lisa Beighle, and daughter-in-law Melissa Asher, Brother Steve Seymoure and wife Kim Reese-Seymour, Granddaughter Reema Sparks, 3 Sister in laws...