Obituaries

May 11, 2021

Marylouise Van Voorhis

Age 87, of East Canton passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 in The Inn at University Village. She was born November 14, 1933 in Scio, OH to the late Francis and Wilma (Copeland) Brown. Marylouise was a 1951 graduate of Scio High School and retired from John Hancock Insurance after 35 years of service....

May 11, 2021

Josephine P. Smith

Age 89, of Canton passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 in the Gables of Canton. She was born March 18, 1932 in Canton to the late Phillip and Eva (Lebec) Krizon. Josephine was a 1951 graduate of Minerva High School and a Canton area resident most of her life. She was a member of...

May 9, 2021

Dorothy P. Brunner

Age 90, of Canton passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 in the Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton, OH. She was born April 12, 1931 in Canton to the late Charles and Marjorie (Stuckum) Bland. Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of East Canton High School.  She was a member of the Foltz Community Center. Dorothy...

May 4, 2021

"Together Again"

Norman R. Gobeli

Age 98, of East Canton passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021. He was born July 26, 1922 in Maximo, OH to the late Gottlieb and Margaret (Waffler) Gobeli. Norman was an East Canton resident since 1950 and proudly served as a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He retired from...

May 3, 2021

Joshua A. Garlando

Age 33, of Navarre died unexpectedly Monday, May 3, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. Born July 14, 1987 in Canton, Ohio to Michael and Lisa (Klingelsmith) Garlando. He was a life resident of Navarre. Joshua was employed by Ohio Prestwick County Club. Joshua was an avid golfer, a lover of life and loved people. Preceded...

Apr 30, 2021

Philip L. Ronk

Age 76 of Massillon passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Amherst Meadows after suffering complications of a stroke. He was born April 12, 1945 in Massillon to the late Alwyn and Hester (Uebing) Ronk. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam. Philip was formerly employed by Coca Cola and...

Apr 20, 2021

William A. Garman

Retired Lieutenant William A. Garman, better known as “Bill”, passed away at the age of 65 on April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 12, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Mary Eleanor (Lorenz) Garman. Bill was a life resident of East Canton and a 1974...

Apr 18, 2021

Donna Gene Thouvenin

Age 68, of Canton passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. Following Donna Gene’s wishes there will be no services.

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Apr 13, 2021

Stevan R. Knox

Age 80, of Canton passed away April 13, 2021. He was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Florence (Stevanus) Knox; his stepfather, Donald Koehler; brothers, William and James Knox; sisters, Mary Koehler and Harriet Dyer; and his side kick and beloved dog, Samson. Steve leaves behind his wife,...

Apr 12, 2021

Gary L. Nofsinger

Age 79, of East Sparta passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, April 12, 2021. Born November 2, 1941 in Navarre, Ohio to the late Samuel and Blanche (Winkhart) Nofsinger. He was a life resident of the Magnolia area. Gary was a lifelong farmer. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Marie Nofsinger...

Apr 10, 2021

Chester L. Brumbaugh

Age 89, of Canton passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born August 27, 1931 in Canton, Ohio to the late Homer and Elizabeth (Shearer) Brumbaugh. He was a Canton resident most of his life and resided in Orlando, FL for 23 years. He was a 1949...

Apr 10, 2021

Nellie A. Bice

Age 82, of Canton took her long awaited trip on the good old gospel ship to heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2021 with her family by her side. Born March 13, 1939 in Webster County, WV to the late Virgil and Virginia (Fisher) Clutter. She was retired from Aultman Hospital with 23 years of...

Apr 5, 2021

Jeffrey E. Takacs

Age 66, of Canton and formerly of Bedford Heights, passed away Monday April 5, 2021 in his home. He was born March 9, 1955 in Cleveland, OH. to the late William and Norma (Holeck) Takacs. Jeffrey was formerly employed by General Electric and Marlen Manufacturing. He is preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Joseph...

Apr 2, 2021

Lawson E. “Pep” Nichols

Age 81 of New Riegel, Ohio passed away Friday April 2, 2021 in Findlay, OH. He was born May 25, 1939 in Canton to the late Albert and Esther Nichols. Pep was a U.S. Army veteran, he enjoyed fishing and time spent on his newly constructed deck. Pep is survived by his wife,...

Mar 29, 2021

Don R. Heaston Sr.

Age 85, of East Canton passed away peacefully Monday March 29, 2021 in his home. He was born November 4, 1935 in Canton to the late Harry and Lena (Bumgardner) Heaston. Don was a 1955 graduate of Timken High School. He retired from The Timken Company and was later employed by R.C. Miller...

Mar 26, 2021

Ileene Hamilton

Age 86, of Massillon died Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Inn at University Village following an extended illness. Born November 12, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Irene (Gaskill) Bible. She was a life resident of the Canton/ Massillon area and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by...

Mar 23, 2021

Karen L. Fashbaugh

Age 77, of Canton died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Pines Nursing Home. Born June 5, 1943 in Canton to the late Robert and Helen (Tish) Trenary. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1961 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. She was a member of the Lincoln Alumni Association. Preceded...

Mar 21, 2021

Joseph P. Zucal

Age 59 of Canton went home to be with the Lord Sunday March 21, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born January 3, 1962 in Canton to Conrad J. and Roberta R. (Harris) Zucal. Joe was a 1981 graduate of Canton South High School. He was employed by A Quality where he was...

Mar 20, 2021

Todd R. Davidson

Age 62, of East Sparta passed away Saturday March 20, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 2, 1958 in Dover, OH to the late Larry and Carol (Chadrue) Davidson. Todd was a 1977 graduate of Dover High School/ Buckeye Career Center. He was formerly employed by Advanced Auto Parts and Rental...

Mar 16, 2021

Arleen F. McCallister

Age 82, of Canton passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 in her home. She was born March 29, 1938 in Kanawha County, WV to the late Arlie and Shirley (McDaniels) James. Arleen retired from Olympic Plating. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul McCallister in 1998; four brothers and six sisters. Arleen...