Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Robert F. Crank Sr.

Age 81 of Louisville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 19, 2021, in Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1940, in Olive Hill, KY to the late James Casper and Hazel (Newsome) Crank. Robert retired from DiPietro Excavating in 2002 and was formerly employed by Pep Oil Drilling for more than 20...

Oct 17, 2021

Richard T. Ward

Age 72 of East Sparta passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 17, 2021, at his home. He was born April 20, 1949, in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert E. and Therese Ann (Arrigo) Ward. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School, John Carroll University and received his master’s degree from the University...

Oct 16, 2021

Robert Martin “Bob” Volk

Our community sadly lost a pillar on Saturday, October 16, 2021, when Bob Volk passed away at Brookdale Senior Living at the age of 95. Bob was born on April 7, 1926, in Pittsburg, PA. He graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1944 where he worked on Hercules Engines and majored in...

Oct 14, 2021

Richard Allen Fuller

Age 63 of Akron and formerly of Canton South passed away Thursday October 14, 2021, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born August 28, 1958, in Canton to the late Jack E. and Emily M. (Ornouski) Fuller Sr.  He was a 1976 graduate of Canton South. Richard served 15 years of active duty in...

Oct 14, 2021

Kristina R. Hendershot

Age 35 of Canton passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 14, 2021, in her home. She was born July 23, 1986, in Canton to Ronald D. Hendershot and Susan R. (Harrigan). Kristina was a 2004 graduate of Canton South High School and employed by Ohio Gratings Inc. Kristina is survived by her son, Ashton Hendershot;...

Oct 12, 2021

Burlen L. Collins

Age 63 of Canton passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021, in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born May 10, 1958, in Canton to the late James and Sarah (Summers) Collins. Burlen retired from the trucking industry after 34 years of service. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycles and working on anything with an engine,...

Oct 11, 2021

Lynna R. Beaber

Age 93, of Canton died Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Canton Regency. Born July 30, 1928 in Alvy, WV. to the late William and Emma (Hamilton) Baker. She was a Canton resident since 1946. Lynna was a Tupperware distributor for 36 ½ years prior to which she worked for Ohio Bell for eight...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert L. “Sam” May

Age 82 of Canton passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side, Thursday October 7, 2021. He was born August 1, 1939, in Canton to the late Glenn and Ada (Smith) May. Sam retired from the Teamsters Union Local #92 after 33 years of service where he worked for...

Oct 7, 2021

Marion J. (Cice) Carraher

Age 91, of Canton began her journey to heaven on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the Arbors of Minerva. Marion was born in Canton, Ohio on April 16, 1930 to the late Angelo and Margaret (Andriotte) Cice. She was married to Leo F. Carraher for 48 years before his passing on June 19,...

Oct 5, 2021

"Together Again"

Edward G. Oyster

Age 86 of Canton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday October 5, 2021, in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born December 26, 1934, in Alliance, OH to the late George S. and Kathleen (Lambert) Oyster. Edward was a 1952 graduate of Marlboro...

Oct 4, 2021

Verna R. Heppner

Age 69, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Monday October 4, 2021, in her home. She was born February 11, 1952, in New Matamoras, OH to the late Donald L. and Mary R. (West) Ward. She was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School. Verna was formerly employed by IGA in Alliance for several years...

Oct 3, 2021

Roy A. Garvin

Age 70 of Canton passed away Sunday October3, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 6, 1950, in Valley Head, WV to the late Roy A. and Elva R. (Huber). Roy proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed by U.S. Steel and Diebold Research. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 30, 2021

Dale E. Hughes

Age 102, of Canton died Thursday, September 30, 2021 in the Gables of Canton. Born June 30, 1919 in Wellsville, Ohio to the late John and Ruth (Grimm) Hughes. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Dale retired from Conrail in 1983 after 30 years of...

Sep 29, 2021

Amanda M. Blair

Age 22, of Massillon, Ohio died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 29, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1999 in Homestead, FL. She was a 2017 graduate of Perry High School.  Amanda was employed by Cain Toyota. She is survived by her husband, Jared C. Blair; one son, Jared C. Blair Jr; her mother...

Sep 29, 2021

Marlene L. Bittinger

Age 74, of Bolivar and formerly Mineral City passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born August 6, 1947 in Swanton, MD to the late Amos Bittinger and Bertha Bowers. She was a Mineral City resident for the past 40 plus years. Marlene was formerly employed by Danner Press with...

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia J. Neff

Age 82, of Canton died Monday, September 27, 2021 in her home following an extended illness. Born January 1, 1939 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Angela Sucheck. She was a life resident of Canton and the former owner along with her husband, Rex of N&N Maintenance. Preceded in death by her...

Sep 24, 2021

Richard C. Hodnick

Age 84 of Massillon passed away Friday September 24, 2021, in his home. He was born January 22, 1937, in Canton to the late Anthony J. and Dorothy (Duff) Hodnick. Richard was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from the Hoover Company after more than 45 years of service. He is...

Sep 24, 2021

Florence E. (Radford) West Renau

Age 90 of Canton and formerly of Eutawville, SC, passed away peacefully Friday September 24, 2021, in the Inn at Belden Village. She was born July 13, 1931, in Terrytown, GA to the late Otis Lee and Florida Alice (Turner) Radford. Florence was a resident of South Carolina for more than 50...

Sep 21, 2021

LeeRoy L. Long

Age 85, of Canton died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Country Lawn Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born February 10, 1936 in West Virginia to the late Fred and Alice (Masters) Long. He was retired from Long’s Custom Spraying. Preceded in death by three children, Pamela, Michael and Freddie Long; two brothers and...

Sep 21, 2021

James R. Motter

Age 79 of East Sparta passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 29, 1942, in Pike Township to the late Robert H. and Dorothea (Lungren) Motter. James was a 1960 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the Hoover Company. He is preceded in death by...