Obituaries

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia A. Unkefer

Age 80, of Louisville, passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born July 18, 1941 in Canton to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Virdo) Johnston. Patricia was a graduate of Malvern High School and the Timken Mercy School of Nursing. She retired from nursing after working many years...

Jan 27, 2022

Ginger L. Stanley

Age 74, of Canton, passed away Thursday January 27, 2022 in the Laurels of Massillon. She was born March 10, 1947 in Marietta, OH to the late Albert and Leona M. (Flowers) Kirkbride. She was a 1964 graduate of Perry High School and retired from Fishers Foods after more than 20 years of service....

Jan 26, 2022

Dale L. Buxton

Age 72, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 26, 2022. He was born August 20, 1949 in Canton to the late Luther and Ada (McCarty) Buxton. Dale was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the Hoover Company after 38 years of service. He was a member of the...

Jan 25, 2022

Theresa A. Hall

Age 64, of Louisville, beloved mother, sister, daughter and wife was set free to fly with the angels on January 25, 2022.  She was born to the late Jerry and Nancy Albright on September 9, 1957, in Canton, Ohio.  She is survived by husband Durl E. Hall Jr. and her daughter Eileen Snyder. Theresa...

Jan 21, 2022

Janet L. Hadden

Age 78, of East Sparta died Friday, January 21, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center from complications of a stroke. Born July 23, 1943 in Fairmont, WV to the late Millard Leo and Madeline Marlen (Winemiller) Wilt. She was an East Sparta resident most of her life. Janet was formerly employed by Endeavors...

Jan 21, 2022

"Together Again"

Nan M. Morris

Age 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully Friday January 21, 2022 in her home. She was born March 1, 1933 in Canton to the late Claude and Bertha (Ankrom) Long. Nan’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her family and grandchildren. She greatly enjoyed the outdoors;...

Jan 20, 2022

Janice E. Covert

Age 88, of Canton died Thursday, January 20, 2022 in the Laurels of Massillon. Born May 29, 1933 in Greentown, Ohio to the late Mervin and Dorothy (Lesh) Hershberger. She was a Canton resident most of her life and retired from the Hoover Company. She was a member of the Canton South Church of...

Jan 18, 2022

Marilyn M. McCoy

Age 66, of Auburndale, Fl and formerly of East Sparta, OH died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Lakeland Regional Hospital, Florida following a brief illness. Born January 3, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Margaret (Long) Mayle. She was a Florida resident for the past seven months prior to which she...

Jan 18, 2022

Bernard P. “Bernie” Richard Jr

Age 74, of Perry Township died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 21, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Bernard P. Sr and Thelma (Weigle) Richard. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Perry High School....

Jan 18, 2022

Janice L. Haynam

Age 90, of Canton died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the Gables of Canton. Born March 22, 1931 in Canton to the late Roy and Cora (Decker) VanVoorhis. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1949 graduate of Canton South High School. Janice was a member of Jehovah Witness Southeast Congregation. She...

Jan 15, 2022

Gary F. Davidson Sr.

Age 81, of Canton passed away Saturday January 15, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born May 25, 1940 in Canton to Ralph O. and Genevieve (Risher) Davidson. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. He retired from The Timken Company...

Jan 15, 2022

Ann S. Cummins

Age 76, of Canton died Saturday, January 15, 2022 in her home following a brief illness. Born July 12, 1945 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Edgar and Virginia (Norman) Spruill. She was a Canton resident for the past five years prior to which she resided in Shreveport, LA. Ann retired from Albert...

Jan 14, 2022

Todd A. Michaels

Age 45, of East Canton was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022.  He passed peacefully after a hard-fought battle at Aultman Hospital and was surrounded by those who loved him most.  Born December 13, 1976 in Mayfield Heights, OH. Todd was the only son of A. Edward and...

Jan 14, 2022

Calvin Edwards

Age 59, of Canton, passed away Friday January 14, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. He was born August 24, 1962 in Canton to the late Isaac and Vera (Steward) Edwards. Calvin was a 1981 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of Dueber United Methodist Church. He was employed by Synchrony...

Jan 10, 2022

Mildred I. “Midge” Horton

Age 103, of Canton, passed away Monday January 10, 2022 in Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar. She was born September 24, 1918 in Akron, OH. Midge was a 1936 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and was formerly employed in retail sales throughout the years. Midge was a Canton resident most of her...

Jan 10, 2022

Gene R. Myers

Age 84, of Canton died Monday, January 10, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born June 9, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Iola Myers. Gene was a Korean War U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired air traffic controller. Gene attended Mt Tabor United Methodist Church, was a...

Jan 8, 2022

Larry Dean

Age 80, graduated to his heavenly reward on Saturday January 8, 2022. Larry’s greatest desire was to see his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born December 19, 1941 in Canton to the late Arthur L. and Dorothy M. (Bible) Rine. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Sugardale Foods after 30 years of...

Jan 8, 2022

Paul J. Pohovey

Age 87, of Beach City, died Saturday, January 8, after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Steve and Loretta Pohovey. Paul Pohovey was survived by Dorothy, his wife of 63 years, four sons, Don (Melanie) of Navarre, Jeff (Lisa) of Beach City, Gary (Kim) of Strasburg and Bill of Fort Lauderdale,...

Jan 6, 2022

Paul M. Johnston

Age 68, of Canton died unexpectedly Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born January 2, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Lillian (Henderhan) Johnston. He was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from the Timken Company melt shop with 40 years of service. Paul was a member of Jackson Friends Church, the...

Jan 5, 2022

Charles A. “Chuck” Bushong

Age 52, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 5, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1969 in Canton to Herbert and Carol (Johnson) Bushong. Chuck was a 1987 graduate of Canton South High School and employed by Tradesman International. He was...