Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2023

Susan R. Welty, age 73, passed away on June 14, 2023.

She was born on June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, to Doyle and Corinne (Heinbuch) Tripp.

Susan was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School; employed by American Electric Power for 30 + years; member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Canton &...

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...