Gary R Wayble
Jan 17, 2025
Gary R. Wayble, 81, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on June 25, 1943, in Canton, Ohio to the late Ray and Thelma (Brumbaugh) Wayble.
Gary was a graduate of Randolph High School and a devoted member of North Industry Christian Church where he loved to open the doors...
Shirley Imogene Schaefer
Jan 14, 2025
Shirley Imogene Schaefer, 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at St. Luke Lutheran Community, North Canton. She was born on November 9, 1936, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Roy and Audrey (Haines) Carl, and remained a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio.
Shirley was a member of the Chapel of Green and retired in 1999 after...
Alfretta B. "Ret" Bigler
Jan 13, 2025
Alfretta B. “Ret” Bigler age 89, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Aviva Hills Assisted Living. She was born on April 28, 1935, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late Woodrow and Nellie (Lyons) Manbeck. Alfretta spent much of her life as a cherished member of the Canton community.
A 1953 graduate of Canton McKinley High School,...
Ella Mae Erwin
Jan 11, 2025
Ella Mae Erwin, age 98, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Bethany Nursing Home. She was born on October 23, 1926, in Senecaville, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Harriet (Wilson) Brown. Ella had been a proud resident of the Canton community since 1950.
Ella was a devoted member of Crossview Worship Center and Grace...
Sandra Kay Myers
Jan 7, 2025
Sandra Kay Myers, 66, of Canton Township went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2025 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 12, 1958 to the late & Richard D. and Janice M. (Johnson) Westover.
She was a 1976 graduate of Canton South High School, and a 1979 graduate of...
Philip J. Stoffer
Jan 7, 2025
Philip J. Stoffer, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. A lifetime resident of Canton, he was born on July 24, 1937 to Floyd and June (Felgar) Stoffer.
Philip retired from Republic Steel in 1995 with 39 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #504 F & AM, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Canton.
Philip...
Norma R. Stevens
Jan 6, 2025
Norma R. Stevens, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 6, 2025. She was born on November 20, 1938 to Frank and Mary (Cheromiah) Thomas in Mesita, New Mexico.
Norma was raised on the Pueblo of Laguna Reservation, and then moved to San Francisco to attend cooking school. It was there that she met her to-be...
Dennis J. Hayhurst
Jan 5, 2025
On January 5th, Dennis (Denny, Rootbeer) Hayhurst, age 70, joined his parents and other loved ones in a joyous reunion in HEAVEN, at Seidman Cancer Center UH Hospital in Cleveland, after a brief courageous battle with leukemia that led to multi organ failure, his partner Nina Johnson, his son Justin, and his granddaughter Crystal by his side. He fought bravely...
Mary Louise Wiltshire
Jan 5, 2025
Mary Louise Wiltshire, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1935, to Samuel and Sarah (Eckleberry) Pool in New Matamoras, Ohio.
Mary was an active woman with an adventurous spirit. She felt most at home tending to her garden, and spending time sewing, quilting, and baking. Mary had a passion for researching her family...
James A. Wilcox
Jan 2, 2025
James A. Wilcox, 88, of Canton South, born February 3, 1936, passed from this earth, Thursday morning January 02, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Son of the late Clarence and Thelma (mother), Flossie (stepmother) where he was one of 11 children. Also preceded in death by his wife Charlotte N. Wilcox, daughter Terri Jo, daughter...
Kay J. Harmon
Dec 31, 2024
Kay J. Harmon, age 91, of Plain Township, passed into the arms of her loving Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1933. She was employed as a bus driver by Jackson Local Schools for over 40 years and served faithfully alongside her husband at the Canton Baptist Temple for 44 years.
Kay was preceded in...
Linda C. Thomas
Dec 31, 2024
Linda C. Thomas, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Gables of Canton. Born on September 25, 1944, in Canton, Ohio, Linda was the daughter of the late Samual and Katherine (Larson) Abrigg. Linda remained a lifelong resident of the Canton community, her life was a testament to faith, compassion, and helping others.
Linda was a dedicated...
Donna M. Garofalo
Dec 27, 2024
Donna M. Garofalo, age 85, passed away on December 27, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Stark County area, she was born in Canton on September 26, 1939, to Wendell and Mildred (Sundheimer) Smith.
Donna was an owner and operator of family-owned businesses alongside her first husband. She dedicated her time to volunteering at Aultman Hospital for 35 years, and she...
Angeline L. Rice
Dec 23, 2024
Angeline L. Rice passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1930 to Guiseppi and Maria Lombardi.
Angeline was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was employed at the Canton Repository and the Timken Company. Angeline was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and a former member of the Rosary Altar Society, Afternoon...
Raymond T. Beck
Dec 22, 2024
Raymond T. Beck, age 90, of Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on April 30, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, Raymond was the son of the late Evart and Margaret (Arndt) Beck. A lifelong resident of the East Canton and Paris communities,...
Julie A. Sunderman
Dec 19, 2024
Julie A. Sunderman, age 52, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 1972 to Robert and Mary (Mason) Ault.
Julie had a remarkable sense of humor and a deep love for many things in life, but above all, she cherished her family—especially...
Mildred "Jackie" Geiger
Dec 19, 2024
Mildred (Jackie) Geiger, age 88, of East Canton, Ohio, entered her eternal home in Heaven on December 19th, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a devoted friend to many. Jackie was born in New Boston, Ohio on December 31,1935, and was the daughter of Carl W. and Leona (DeHart) Conley. She was a 1953 graduate...
Kathleen S. Bolanz
Dec 16, 2024
Kathleen S. Bolanz, 63, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Born on June 22, 1961, in Marietta, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of James and the late Mary (Huck) Zwick.
Kathleen was a dedicated and hardworking woman who operated her own cleaning business. She was a member of Saint Louis...
Rita K. Ross
Dec 13, 2024
Rita K. Ross, age 72, passed away on December 13, 2024.
She was born on April 14, 1952 in West Union, WV to John and Ethyl (Smith) Ross.
Rita was a resident of Canton, OH most of her life and attended Waco United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are siblings, Kerry Ross, Beverly...
Joe S Shortt
Dec 12, 2024
Joe S. Shortt Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Born in Richlands, Virginia to Joe and Anna (Smith) Shortt on February 16, 1954, Joe moved to Ohio in 1965, and graduated from Sandy Valley High School in 1972.
Joe proudly served in the US Army. He retired from Canton Local Schools as a custodian after 30 years...
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