Obituaries

Jul 20, 2023

Willard W. Berkebile

Age 85, of East Canton, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023 in his home. He was born September 11, 1937 in Johnstown, PA to the late Willard W. and Mary (Kegg) Berkebile. Willard was a 1955 graduate of Louisville High School and a resident of both Louisville and East Canton most of his life....

Jul 18, 2023

Patty L. Cooper, age 78, passed away on July 18, 2023.

She was born on June 1, 1945, in Kincheloe, West Virginia, to Reason Bryant & Ella Marie (Dills) Radabaugh.

Patty was an Ohio resident for 57 years; a 1964 graduate from Minerva High School, member of Robertsville Christ Memorial Church, girl scout and boy...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert C. “Red” Miller

Age 91, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023, in his home. He was born July 8, 1932, in Rittman, OH to the late Leonard F. and Elsie (Ammon) Miller. Red was a 1951 graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from Dayton Freight and J.M.W. Trucking after...

Jul 17, 2023

Loretta May Snyder, age 98, passed away on July 17, 2023.

She was born on October 31, 1924, in Carrollton, Ohio, to Sam & Reba (Thompson) Clark.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Richard (Bonnie) Snyder, daughter, Beverly (David) Young; many grandchildren, great & great, great grandchildren.

Loretta was preceded in...

Jul 13, 2023

Dwayne E. Matyi, age 62, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2023.

He was born on August 29, 1960, in Vienna, Ohio.

Those left to cherish his memory are children, Karla (Eric) Lapohn, Robert Matyi, Dwayne Matyi Jr, James Shields, Jackub Matyi; grandchildren, Madelyn Lee Lapohn, Theodore Henry Lapohn, Lillian Ellis Lapohn, Remington Phoenix Matyi,...

Jul 9, 2023

Judie K Lones, age 80, life-long resident of East Sparta, OH, passed away on July 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born July 30,1942 in Beckley, WV, Judie moved to Ohio as a young adult and later in life retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 8, 2023

Lew Schumacher Jr. Passed away July 8th after a short intense fight with cancer.

Lew was born in Canton Ohio to the late Lewis and Emma Schumacher on February 1st 1961.

Lew was one of the smoothest guys you would ever meet. A boy who was completely free range. A carefree attitude that nothing seemed...

Jul 7, 2023

Stanley Thomas, age 90, passed away on July 7, 2023.

He was born on October 17, 1932, in Pike Township, to Albert and Darl H. (Patterson) Thomas Sr.

He graduated from Canton South High School in 1951.

Stanley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where he served as a greet and...

Jul 4, 2023

Dorothy Yohe, age 95, passed away on July 4, 2023 after a very brief illness.

She was born on February 13, 1928, in Malvern, Ohio, to George and Minnie (Guest) Masters.

Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of East Canton High School, member of Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville, retired ECHS School Board, EC Civic Club,...

Jul 4, 2023

Judith E. Dancy, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2023.

She was born on July 4, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Phillips)Sills.

Judith was a 1965 graduate from Canton South High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Sean O’Connor; daughters, Gretchen O’Connor, Amanda Meola; grandchildren, Megan,...

Jul 2, 2023

Norman J. Gatschet Sr., age 90, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born On May 11, 1933, in Canton to the late Byron and Dorothy (Haines) Gatschet.

Norman graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1951 and went on to work for Timken Co. for 43...

Jun 30, 2023

Alicia Marie Shier (Shimek), age 31, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 16, 1991 in Canton, Ohio to Don and Gerilyn (Heyard) Shimek.  A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and Bowling Green State University, she also completed her master’s degree through Western Governors University.  She was employed by Penta Career Center...

Jun 26, 2023

Catherine A. Perrenoud, age 88, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on May 19, 1935 in Canton, OH to Michael and Catherine (Kislar) Dobransky.

Catherine spent most of her years working at Aultman Hospital in the dietary department as a cook, she retired from here after 30 years.

Jun 26, 2023

LaBertha Ann Cherry, age 96, passed away on June 26, 2023.

She was born on February 6, 1927, in Fallen Timber, Pennsylvania to Thomas & Mary (McCusker) Harris.

LaBertha was employed by Peoples Cartiage and at LuMinkos Restaurant; she was a member of Eden Church of the Brethren, and the Eastern Star Chapter #368 in...

Jun 21, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Cecil Comer, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023.

He was born on August 24, 1958 in Akron, OH to Rudolph “Rudy” and Olga Eugenia “Jean” (Beaver) Comer.

Ronnie was employed by MRDD/UDS in Akron, he enjoyed going to the workshop every day. Ronnie also enjoyed going...

Jun 20, 2023

Galen D. Froelich, age 77, passed away on June 20, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to Clark E. and Helen M. (Marietta) Froelich.

Galen graduated from Canton South High School in 1963, a Vietnam Navy veteran, and was employed by the Timken Company for over 30 years.

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Jun 18, 2023

Terry D. Leeders, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  He was born August 31, 1950 to Robert and Jane Leeders.

Terry was a graduate of Canton South High School, an Army veteran and a lifelong employee and retiree of the North Canton Hoover Company.  Terry had an unmatched work ethic and was a great...

Jun 16, 2023

Bobby L Pack, age 84 of Canton passed on Friday June 16th 2023. Born in Beckley, WV on June 13th, 1939 to the late Anna Eileen (Lilly) Pack and Elmer Ray Pack. He is survived by his three daughters, Bobbie L. Pack, Jerri (Bryan) Sieber, Leslie (Dave) Lottman; grandchildren, Joe Crum, Matthew (Gabbie) Crum, Nick Sieber, Gina...

Jun 15, 2023

H. Edward England, age 88, passed away on June 15, 2023.

He was born on April 22, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to Carl T. & Amelia E. (Mair) England.

Ed is a Lincoln High School graduate, an Army veteran and retired from Canton Drop Forge.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, softball and his...

Jun 14, 2023

Rockanna Squires, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born on July 14, 1960 in Whittier, CA to Ulrich J. and Anna Mae (Reese) Sommerhalder.

Rockanna worked for Spee-D-Foods for 18 years as a manager.  She was a member of Cross Pointe Church.

Those left to cherish her memory...