Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Samuel J. Hayhurst, age 71, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care.

He was born on December 23, 1951 in Canton, OH to Franklin E. “Doc” and Mildred M. (Higgins) Hayhurst.

Sam graduated from Canton South High School in 1969.

He worked for Hendrickson Trailer as a fixture design...

Jun 9, 2023

Edward R. Adolph

Age 81, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday June 9, 2023

in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 19, 1941, in

Canton to the late Edmund and Grace (Jolliff) Adolph. Ed was a

1959 graduate of Canton South High School and was a U.S. Army...

Jun 6, 2023

Grace Louise Carter, age 95, passed away on June 6, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1927, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, to Joshua C. and Nan (Howell) Crisp.

Grace was a salesclerk for W.T. Grant Company and member of the Canton Baptist Temple.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Bruce...

Jun 3, 2023

David M. Hutton, Sr., 77, of Canton, died in Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab following an extended illness.

Born on Jan. 14, 1946, in Canton, he was a son of the late James and Theresa Hutton. A graduate of Glenwood High School, he also received training during his career at the Timken Co., where he worked...

May 30, 2023

Harold E. Marlatt, age 83, passed away on May 30, 2023.

He was born on December 29, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to Fred and Marie (Rayner) Marlatt. Harold moved to Bolivar and then to Canton.

He is a 1957 Lincoln High School graduate; retired from Goodyear Tire in 2001 with 33 years; an active member...

May 30, 2023

Betty Marie (Flanigan) Munger, 95, of Malvern Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 30th in her home. Betty was a Stark County native all of her life. She was born on June 21, 1927 to the late Charles and Hilda (Palmer) Flanigan. Betty was a devoted wife to her late husband John G Munger. We know...

May 29, 2023

Joshua Lee Boughman, age 39, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.

He was born on March 29, 1984, in Canton to Kevin and Mary (Starr) Boughman.

Josh was a loving, caring father and husband.  He had a big heart and loved everyone.  Josh was a very hard worker and could fix anything.

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May 27, 2023

Dale E. Oberly, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

He was born on May 3, 1937, in Osnaburg Twp to the late Othur and Geneva (Williamson) Oberly.

Dale was a 1956 graduate of East Canton High School.  He worked as a line crew supervisor for Ohio Power for 42 years.  Dale was...

May 27, 2023

Earl H. Bailey, age 83, of Uniontown, OH passed away on May 27, 2023.

He was born on April 5, 1940, in Newport, RI to Earl H. and Lucy (Angle) Bailey Sr.

Earl graduated with a BA degree from Malone College, he then went on to receive his doctorate in ministry from Trinity Theological Seminary....

May 23, 2023

Jeremy Earl Baker, age 51, passed away on May 23, 2023.

He was born on October 19, 1971, in Canton, Ohio, to Roger Earl Baker and the late Rose Ann Teresa Soltis.

Jeremy is a 1990 Canton South graduate, US Navy Veteran, employed as an IT professional for US Acute Care Solutions, and attended Louisville...

May 20, 2023

Edna R. Coy, age 97, passed away on May 20,2023.

She was born on February 23, 1926, in Canton, Ohio, to Frederick and Maude (Rubin) Kramer.

Edna was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are children, Bill (Penny) Coy, Candy Phillips (Arnie Sisca), and Tim...

May 19, 2023

Marian A. McGill, age 99, passed away on May 19, 2023.

She was born on September 6, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio, to Lester E. and Bertha A. (Lloyd) Garton.

Marian was a 1941 graduate of Canton Twp. High School, former owner/operator of McGill’s Flowers for 35 years before retiring in 1980 and member of Waco...

May 13, 2023

Judith K. (Decker) Woodring, age 86 passed away on May 13, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was born on March 15, 1937, in Canton, OH to Victor and Catherine (Crawford) Decker.

Judy was raised in Massillon and graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School.

She married Bill Woodring on April 21, 1956....

May 3, 2023

Fred Soletz Jr, age 76, joyfully passed away on May 3, 2023.

He was born on December 1, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, to Fred A. & Henrietta Soletz.

Fred graduated from Canton McKinley High School.  He retired from Sugardale Foods as a tow truck driver with over 30 years of service and was also employed...

May 2, 2023

Mary V. Butts, age 91, passed away on May 2, 2023.

She was born on November 20, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, to George and Mary (Burwell) Yarger.

Mary was a 1950 graduate from Canton South High School and a life member of First Church of the Nazarene in Canton.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 29, 2023

Beverly B. Robbins, age 89, passed away on April 29, 2023.

She was born on January 25, 1934 in Canton, OH to Marybelle (Newhouse) and Leroy L. Thompson.

Beverly worked for McGills Flower Shop for many years and retired from Iron Rock.

She golfed in her younger years, enjoyed playing cards, attending concerts,...

Apr 27, 2023

Collin R. Williams, age 44, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Collin was born on October 8, 1978, in Canton, Ohio the fourth of four boys to Dr. Richard “Dick” & Dawn E. (Shoemaker) Williams.

He graduated from Heritage...

Apr 24, 2023

Diana Newell, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 24, 2023.

She was born on January 26, 1946 in Canton, OH to Charles and Theresa (Oterino) Cheviron.

Diana taught family and friends a number of life lessons; to prioritize family and fun above chores, to balance generosity with frugality, to love...

Apr 20, 2023

It was Wednesday evening April 19, 2023 and Jerry was watching the Guardians battle the Tigers on the television and keeping his wife Joanne updated on the score through his shouts of enthusiasm. It was getting late in the game and Ramirez steps up to the plate and hits a three-run homer and the Guardians beat the Tigers 3...

Apr 18, 2023

Edward J. Wentworth Jr., age 93, passed away on April 18, 2023.

He was born on August 18, 1929, in New York, NY, to Edward J. Sr and Regina (Volpe) Wentworth.

Edward is a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. He was employed as an airline mechanic for Trans World Airlines (TWA), life member of VFW...