Obituaries

Nov 6, 2022

Timothy True Sproul

Age 73, of Louisville, passed away Sunday November 6, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born February 10, 1949 to the late Arthur True and Mary Elizabeth (Nimon) Sproul. He was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the IBEW Local #540 after 35 years of service. He is preceded...

Nov 5, 2022

Joan I. Lytle-Reichard

Age 86, of Canton, passed away Saturday November 5, 2022 in her home. She was born May 8, 1936 in Canton to the late Carl and Dorothy (Karns) Sickafoose. Joan was formerly employed by The Timken Company and the Canton Auto Club (AAA). She was a member of St. Mary’s/St. Benedict Parish, Canton South...

Nov 3, 2022

Paul E. Barnhouse

Age 80, of Louisville, passed away Thursday November 3, 2022 in Altercare of Louisville. He was born January 10, 1942 in Perrysville, OH to the late Charles and Lona (Arbogast) Barnhouse. Paul was a graduate of Scio High School and a former member of the U.S. National Guard and Army Reserves. He retired from...

Nov 2, 2022

John J. Pfalzgraf

Age 72, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022 in his home. He was born July 15, 1950 in Canton to the late Vernon and Margaret (Stenger) Pfalzgraf. He was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School and retired from The Timken Company after 36 years of service. He is survived...

Nov 1, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Steed

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Tuesday November 1, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 7, 1946 in Canton to the late Zack and Pauline (Tanner) Steed. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Canton South High School and was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He retired from Praxair Inc. after...

Oct 28, 2022

Jack N. Sutherland

Age 82, of Massillon, Ohio died Friday, October 28, 2022 in The Inn at University Village following an extended illness. Born July 8, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Elvin and Ethel (Orr) Sutherland. He was a Canton/Massillon area resident most of his life. Jack was a loving husband to his wife of...

Oct 26, 2022

Roy L. McEndree

Age 72, of Waynesburg, OH. died Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital following an extended illness. Born April 25, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to Roy L. Sr and June (Barton) McEndree. He was a Waynesburg resident most of his life and retired from J&L Steel. Preceded in death by his...

Oct 24, 2022

John C. Oswald

Age 73, of Magnolia, Ohio died Monday, October 24, 2022 unexpectedly in his home. Born October 12, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Floyd Samuel and Donna (Slusser) Oswald. He was a Magnolia resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. John retired from Sugardale Foods in 2001 with over 30 years...

Oct 24, 2022

Warren D. DeVaul Jr.

Age 83, of Louisville, passed away Monday October 24, 2022 in his home. He was born May 5, 1939 in Canton to the late Warren D. Sr. and Emma Louise (Painter) DeVaul. Warren was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Lowell D. Oberly American Legion Post #667. He retired from...

Oct 23, 2022

Nancie A. Higgins

Age 80, of Canton died Sunday, October 23, 2022 in her home. Born February 9, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Grayce (Guiney) Morgan. She was the retired owner/operator of Nancie’s Flowers at Southgate Shopping Centre after 34 years. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Daniel Higgins; three...

Oct 22, 2022

Ronald E. Young

Age 90, formerly of Louisville, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 in Seville, OH. He was born August 25, 1932 in Canton to the late Theodore and Opal (Kidd) Young. Ronald was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate with a degree in elementary and religious education from Anderson College. ...

Oct 22, 2022

Tiffany L. Tucker

Age 48, of Louisville, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1974 in Canton. She was a 1992 graduate of Marlington High School and was a manager at Pub 44. She is preceded in death by one stepbrother, Jason Humphrey. Tiffany...

Oct 21, 2022

Harold D. Kimbel

Age 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully Friday October 21, 2022 in his home. He was born June 11, 1939 in Canton to the late David J. and Lillian M. (Frasher) Kimbel. Harold was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, a resident of Osnaburg Township for over 50 years and was...

Oct 21, 2022

Karl F. Blattert Jr.

Age 89, of Louisville, passed away Friday October 21, 2022 in his home. He was born September 3, 1933 in Canton, OH to the late Karl F. Sr. and Ruth (Baker) Blattert. Karl was a 1951 graduate of Lehman High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, prior to which he was a...

Oct 21, 2022

Linda Kay Meola

age 72, of Canton Ohio, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022, after a long battle with dementia and various health complications.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Terrie Stauffer; her stepson Anthony Van Nostran; her mother, Dorcey (Weekley) Vogt and father, Clarence Vogt.  There was nothing she loved more in life...

Oct 14, 2022

Vern A. Book

Age 62, of Brewster, Ohio died Friday, October 14, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. Born December 4, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Vernon and Betty (Jeffers) Book. He was a 1978 graduate of Canton Timken High School and a Brewster resident for the past 30 years. Vern was...

Oct 10, 2022

"Together Again"

Mary M. Spencer

Age 97, of Louisville, passed away Monday October 10, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 6, 1924 in Noble County, OH to the late Andrew and Philomena E. “Minnie” (Warner) Archer. Mary was formerly employed by Motor Express for 13 years. She was a member of...

Oct 9, 2022

Timothy M. Croston

Age 70, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday October 9, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 1, 1951 in Philippi, WV to Donnie and Lorena (DeCost) Croston. Tim was a 1969 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Alliance Castings in 2017. He is...

Oct 9, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Isaiah Wilfong JR

passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 62, in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. His battle with a series of medical issues over the years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Dan came out a hero and stayed strong until the end....

Oct 8, 2022

"Together Again"

Joseph R. Kovalik Sr.

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 in his home. He was born March 29, 1931 in Calumet, PA. to the late George and Helen Kovalik. Joseph was a U.S. Air Force veteran with the rank of Staff Sergeant and retired from The Timken...