Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Jack Waers, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born On October 2, 1942, in North Canton to the late Elias and Mildred (Vincent) Waers.

Jack worked for Republic Steel for over 30 years as a Heat Treat Operator.  He was a member of the East Canton Church...

Jan 14, 2023

Evelyn Marie (Wildes) Waers, age 89, of East Canton, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in her home.

She was born on October 16, 1933 in Barnesville, OH to the late Willis and Edna Wildes.

Evelyn enjoyed craft making; word find puzzles; playing cards; cookouts and loving her family and friends.

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Jan 14, 2023

Beverly Gray Fraley, 87, passed away on January 14, 2023.

She was born February 10, 1935 in Dellroy, OH to Alfred and Jenny (Sweany) Gray.

Beverly graduated from Timken High School in 1953.  She worked for American Greeting Cards as a designer for many years.  She also was a stain glass artist in North Carolina. ...

Jan 12, 2023

Betty Mayes, 91, went home to her Heavenly Father on January 12, 2023.

She was born July 27, 1931 in Canton to Miles and Olive (Coulter) Cole.

Betty served her country in the Women’s Army Corps.  She was a long-time faithful member of the Canton Baptist Temple, where Betty served as a Sunday school teacher...

Jan 11, 2023

Richard Harding Schaefer, AKA Wacko fought his last battle on 1-11-23 due to multiple cancers caused by agent orange. He served in the Marine corp 1966-1969, receiving a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a canton policeman for 33 years. His most important things in life were his granddaughters , golf, pasta night with his family and...

Jan 10, 2023

William Dean “Bill” Burrow, age 90, of Mineral City, left on his next great adventure the morning of January 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Lillian Burrow, the mother of his children Alice R. Kennedy and a collection of saints and sinners who were life-long friends.  Survived by his special companion Frances “Fran” Haney of...

Jan 9, 2023

Sandra K. Grossenbacher

Sandra K. Grossenbacher, age 77, passed away in her home on January 9, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1945, in Canton, Ohio to James R. and Betty J. (Rumbold) Mc Coy. Sandy resided most of her life in Canton and was employed by Aultman Hospital.  Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She...

Jan 8, 2023

Rose Joy Bachman

age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 surrounded by her family, just before noon, which is when she was known for cooking or sharing delicious meals for her family. Rose was born on April 2, 1931 in Metropolis, Illinois. When she was just ten years old, she moved into The Carmi Baptist...

Jan 7, 2023

Oscar Allen Addis Jr., dedicated husband, father, grandpa, and friend of many passed away on January 7, 2023. He was born to Oscar and Marilyn (Dawson) Addis on September 12, 1954, in Canton, Ohio.  Oscar was a gifted athlete who grew up playing little league baseball, football, and running track for his alma mater, Canton South High School, where...

Jan 7, 2023

Kathleen Rose Sigmund, 70, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 7, 2023, following a difficult battle with cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 13, 1952, to the late Robert and Betty (Smay) Stallman, Kathy was a lifelong resident of East Sparta, Ohio. In 1970, she graduated from Sandy Valley High School. In...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard D. Zimmerman

Richard D. Zimmerman, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  He was born on December 14, 1935, to Vernon E. and Pauline M. (Pollock) Zimmerman.  Richard was a 1953 graduate of East Canton High School.  He retired from North Canton Medical Foundation and was a founding member of the of the...

Jan 1, 2023

Barbara Witts, age 87, of Alliance, formerly of Canton, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023 at Stone Creek Assisted Living in Alliance.

She was born October 6, 1935 in Canton, OH to the late Ralph and Eloyse (Plasket) Hockensmith. Barbara was employed as a cashier with the former Stolls IGA and retired from Aultman Hospital housekeeping as...

Dec 30, 2022

Lois J. Bevington, 94, passed away on December 30, 2022.

She was born December 14, 1928 in Canton to Paul L. and Martha (Stoner) Bechtel.

Lois was a 1946 graduate of Canton Township High School and a 1950 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing.  She was employed by the East Ohio Conference of the United...

Dec 29, 2022

Our beloved Rebecca “Becky” Sue Tucker, 72, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

Becky was born on March 30, 1950 to Lawrence and Virginia (Stephens) Gallagher in Barnesville, Ohio. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Timken High School in 1968.  She went on to marry Bob...

Dec 26, 2022

Harold T. Smith, Jr., age 78, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Tom was born January 30, 1944, in Sugarcreek, Ohio, to the late Harold, Sr. and Ida Smith.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Smith; sister, Lois (Smith) Woodward; and stepson, John McCune.

He is survived by his...

Dec 24, 2022

Marilyn J. Peters, age 94, of Canton, died at her home at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022.

She was born July 15, 1928 in Twinsburg, Ohio to Homer S. and Mabel M. (Bonner) Stocker.

Marilyn was formerly employed by Nationwide Insurance and served on the Wage Stabilization Board for the U.S. Federal Government.

Dec 24, 2022

Michael A. Cupples

Age 63, of Akron and formerly Canton, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022 at his home. He was born March 20, 1959 in Canton to the late Paul C. and Eleanor M. (Reusing) Cupples. Michael was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of RiverTree Massillon. He is preceded in death...

Dec 22, 2022

Amber Marie Morris, age 34, of Canton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Amber cherished her beloved dog Celeste.  She had a very kind heart and loved caring for the elderly.  She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family and friends.

Amber is survived by her mother, Tammy Smith (Joe); father,...

Dec 21, 2022

Harold C. Adams

Age 74, of Canton, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1948 in Canton to the late Harold A. and Wilma M. (Wallace) Adams. Harold was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from...

Dec 15, 2022

Dorothy J. Coberly

Age 87, of Louisville and formerly Canton, passed away Thursday December 15, 2022 in St. Joseph Assisted Living, Louisville. She was born September 11, 1935 in Youngwood, PA to the late Frank and Lena (Brenning) Koontz. Dorothy retired from General Electric Credit and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in...