Obituaries

Aug 12, 2021

Pearl Graber loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2021. Born in East Canton on October 24, 1922, to the late Argus and Mary (Stokes) Van Voorhis, she was a 1940­­­­ graduate of East Canton High School. On Aug. 22, 1953, she married the late Nelson Graber. Pearl retired from the Hoover...

Aug 12, 2021

"Together Again"

Richard C. “Chief” Stauffer

Age 80 of East Canton passed away Thursday August 12, 2021. Richard was born June 6, 1941, to the late Melvin and Mary (Ronald) Stauffer of East Canton. He attended East Canton High School and joined the US Army where he served overseas throughout Europe. Richard served the citizens...

Aug 9, 2021

Harry W. Girton

Age 80, of Alliance passed away Monday August 9, 2021, in Bethany Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1940, in Berwick, PA to the late Woodrow W. and Martha (Pluck) Girton. Harry was a 1959 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from Park Farms in 2009 after 49...

Aug 8, 2021

Sandra E. “Sandy” Efinger

Age 74, of Canton passed away Sunday August 8, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. She was born June 20, 1947, in Canton to the late Arthur and Mary “Katie” (Brinker) Aldridge. She was a former member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by three brothers, David, Doug and Roy Aldridge;...

Aug 8, 2021

Mary T. Carter

Age 70, of East Canton passed away Sunday August 8, 2021, in Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 27, 1950, in Richmond, KY to the late R.T. and Ann (Nethery) Parke. Mary T. was a member of Moreland Christian Church where she was active with the music programs, a confidant to many members...

Aug 7, 2021

Helen L. Schneider

Age 73, of Louisville passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born April 12, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late Stanley and Imogene (Brown) Jozwiakowski. She was a 1966 graduate of East Canton High School. Helen was formerly employed by Spectrum, Haines & Co. and sold Tupperware. She was...

Aug 3, 2021

John “Jack” D. Walencewicz

Age 26, of Cleveland and formerly of Canton passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021 from a sudden medical condition. Born June 20, 1995 in Wheat Ridge, CO to Matthew and Susan (McLean) Walencewicz. Jack was a graduate of St Joseph Grade School, Canton, a 2013 graduate of Canton Central Catholic...

Jul 30, 2021

Merlyn F. Green

Age 76, of East Sparta peacefully passed away in her home to be in heaven on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born April 12, 1945 in Braxton County, WV to the late Daley and Dulcie (Knicely) King. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Lake. Merlyn was a loving wife and will...

Jul 25, 2021

Russell R. Hamilton

Age 65, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 25, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 9, 1956, in Canton to the late Richard R. and Ileene (Bible) Hamilton. Russell was a 1974 graduate of Canton South High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of American...

Jul 24, 2021

Mack C. Coleman

Age 80, of Canton passed away Saturday July 24, 2021. He was born September 1, 1940, in Bentree, WV to the late Willie and Alice (Woods) Coleman. Mack was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from the Laborers Union local #1015 and the Teamsters local #92. He is preceded in death by three brothers,...

Jul 16, 2021

Arnold W. Harrison

Age 57, of Canton passed away peacefully Friday July 16, 2021. He was born July 16, 1964, in Canton to Arnold E. and Susanna (Croston) Harrison. He was a graduate of McKinley High School and worked in construction. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold E. Harrison; one brother, Michael Harrison. Arnold...

Jul 14, 2021

"Together Again"

James A. Wriston Sr.

Age 77, of Minerva passed away unexpectedly Wednesday July 14, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 25, 1943, in Charleston, WV to the late Troy and Olive (Webb) Wriston. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. James was a Minerva area resident since 1978 and...

Jul 13, 2021

Rosemary Baley

Age 94, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Canton Christian Home. She was born March 30, 1927, in Canton to the late Fred and Elva (Stokes) Brechbuhler. She formerly resided in multiple states where her husband served as a minister and her son as an accomplished pianist. She was a member...

Jul 13, 2021

Vivian L. Phillips

Age 88, of Canton passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021, in The Inn at University Village. She was born November 5, 1932, in Canton to the late Leamon and Amy (Griffing) Kincaid. She was a member of NewPointe Community Church Canton. Vivian enjoyed her neighborhood knitting and card club group; she was an avid...

Jul 13, 2021

Patsy A. Wottle

Age 78, of East Canton passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021, in Oakhill Manor. She was born October 13, 1942, in Lathrop, OH to the late Sherman and Thelma (Lonas) North. She is preceded in death by one brother, Edward North. Patsy is survived by her husband, Jack Wottle to whom she was married...

Jul 10, 2021

Joann E. (Christman) DiNarda

Age 85, of Canton passed away Saturday July 10, 2021, surrounded by her family following an extended illness. She was born September 20, 1935, in Canton to the late Irvle and Dorothy (Morris) Christman. She was a 1953 graduate of McKinley High School and was formerly employed by Camden Dairy, Kresge’s Department Store,...

Jul 4, 2021

Bernard K. “Bernie” McFadden

Age 86, of East Canton passed away Sunday July 4, 2021, in St. Joseph Care Center following an extended illness. He was born August 18, 1934, in Newcomerstown, OH to the late Fred and Ethel (Karr) McFadden. Bernie was a 1953 graduate of East Canton High School and a 1954 graduate of Barbers...

Jul 2, 2021

Donna J. Severs

Born January 20, 1931. Donna heard her name called, the Gates of Heaven opened, and she walked through and met her Savior face to face. The one who saved her by his grace. There will be rejoicing in Heaven today as she sees the ones there waiting; her husband, Richard Severs; parents, William and...

Jun 25, 2021

Gregory G. Roubanes

Age 58 of North Lawrence, OH passed away unexpectedly Friday June 25, 2021, in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 14, 1963, in Canton to Gus and Joan (Sellers) Roubanes. Greg was a 1981 graduate of McKinley High School and a graduate of Hamburger University. He was formerly employed by Cicchini Enterprises for...

Jun 22, 2021

Beverly J. Davis

Age 89 of Canton passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, following a brief battle with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. She was born July 30, 1931, in Canton to the late Harry A. and Elsie L. (Lehner) Whitmer. Beverly was a 1949 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from the Canton City...