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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. 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 (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, 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” 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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. 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, 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...
Gladys M. Kiplinger, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1940, to Robert and Mildred (Klick) Eyster of Massillon. Gladys was a graduate of Massillon High School. Gladys operated the Massillon Postal Credit Union for many years and was a member of the Dalton Presbyterian Church.
Gladys is preceded in death by her...
John William May, age 87, passed away suddenly at home on March 19, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1937, in Canton, to Glenn and Ada (Smith) May.
John retired from Collins and Aikman (Akro Corporation). He was always ready to lend a hand, whether it was fixing a car or tackling home maintenance.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Terry Alan Ballas, age 67, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1957 to Richard Lee and Kathleen Iris (McKinney) Ballas. Terry attended Canton South High School as well as McKinley where he had graduated from.
He was a union steward for many years, Terry worked with his mother, father, and brother at Danner Press for...
David J. Chisler, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025. He was born on April 09, 1959, to John and Frances (Adelman) Chisler in Hartville, Ohio. David was a 1977 Graduate of Marlington High School.
David was a YMCA youth basketball coach in Canton South, and he was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Canton. David retired...
Ronald “Ron” L. Summers, age 67, was called home to Heaven on March 17, 2025.
Ron was born on February 18, 1958. It comes with great sadness to the family to lose a truly great man.
He was formerly of Waynesburg, OH but spent most of his life in Maiden, NC.
Ron graduated from Sandy Valley High in 1976. He furthered his education...
Jerry Schaffer passed away on Sunday, March 16, after a brief illness. Jerry was born to Mary and Hobert Schaffer on October 18, 1948, in Parkersburg, W.V.
He is preceded in death by Brian Scott, his parents, and brothers, Tom and Bud. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Pat (Gorham); sister Bea Brown; his pride...
Neil E. Devore, 67, of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 24, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, Neil was the son of the late Carl and Wilma (Gempler) Devore.
A proud graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Neil dedicated his career as a systems operator for Ameridial, Inc., where...
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