Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

William M. “Bill” Jeffries

Age 61, of East Sparta passed away Monday January 11, 2021 in his home. He was born August 22, 1959 in Canton to the late Warren and Marion (Wymer) Jeffries. Bill was a 1976 graduate of Canton South High School and was formerly employed by Waynesburg Carriage for 23 years. He is preceded...

Jan 10, 2021

"Together Again"

Donald J. Franklin

Age 86, of Canton joined his heavenly Father at his home on Sunday January 10, 2021 surrounded by the love and memories of his family that will now painfully miss him for the rest of their lives. He was born March 17, 1934 in Avery County,...

Jan 10, 2021

Bonnie Lynn (Clegg) Elliott

On March 1, 1958, a baby girl was born to parents Donald and Delores Clegg, they named her Bonnie. She grew up and worked hard helping her parents raise Pheasants and sweet corn. While in high school she met Jerry, and they became high school sweethearts. After graduation they married and started a...

Jan 10, 2021

Lewis W. French

Age 91, of Canton passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 in his home. He was born November 24, 1929 in New Castle, IN to the late Claude and Opal (Douglas) French. Lewis was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a member of Moreland Christian Church where he had served as a deacon....

Jan 10, 2021

Janet M. Smith

Age 86, of Canton passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 in Aultman Compassionate Care from Covid-19 complications. She was born June 10, 1934 in Sarver, PA to the late Peter and Lena (Rapasack) Sutara. Janet was a Canton area resident most of her life. She was an active member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Jan 9, 2021

Leroy M. Jones

Age 73, of Canton passed away Saturday January 9, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 14, 1947 in Canton to the late Marion and Maxine (Martin) Jones. Leroy was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. He retired from The Timken Company in 2007 after 36 years of service. Leroy is survived by...

Jan 6, 2021

Vicki Ann (Stertzbach) Small

Age 51 of East Canton passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1969 to Roger and Elizabeth (Treep) Stertzbach. She was an East Canton High School and Canton South Vo-Ed Cosmetology School graduate. Vicki earned her Ohio Cosmetology Manager license and had been...

Jan 6, 2021

Betty M. Murphy

Age 71, of Canton passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 25, 1949 in Canton to the late Victor and Helen (Johnson) Petersen. Betty was a 1967 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from Stark Federal Credit Union after 23 years of service. She is survived...

Jan 5, 2021

Charles W. Hull III

Age 57, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 5, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 12, 1963 in Akron, OH to the late Charles W. Jr. and Christine (Swain) Hull. Charles was a graduate of Kenmore High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed by AY Masonry...

Jan 4, 2021

Ruth E. Brooks

Age 74, of Canton passed away Monday January 4, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 3, 1946 in Canton to the late Gerald and Josephine (Melching) Wright. Ruth was a 1964 graduate of Perry High School. She was formerly employed by Cevasco Jewelers and Canton Local Schools for several years. She had...

Jan 4, 2021

Brian J. Heid

Age 60, of Canton passed away Monday January 4, 2021 in Aultman Hospital Orrville. He was born July 30, 1960 in Canton to Kenneth D. and Gladys F. (Byrd) Heid. Brian was a 1978 graduate of Perry High School and retired from The Timken Company in 2020 after 43 years of service. He was...

Jan 3, 2021

Karen A. Sheeley

Age 69 of Canton died in her home Sunday, January 3, 2021 following an extended illness. Born January 27, 1951 in Lackawanna, NY. to the late Joseph and Lavera (DeArora) Oposits. She was a Canton resident most of her life and a member of Sandy Valley Church of God. Karen was an avid Buffalo...

Dec 29, 2020

Lois J. Neece

Age 92 passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2020 and joined the love of her life and best friend, Addie “Eddie” Neece. She was born in Canton to the late James and Bernice Miller. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Jack Hogue, Margie and Paul Gosiewski, Carol and...

Dec 27, 2020

Roger P. Everhart

Age 72 of Canton, following a long battle with Alzheimer's, received his gift of Heaven on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Born August 25, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late James and Jessie (Myer) Everhart. He was a 1967 graduate of Glenwood High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Roger retired from the...

Dec 26, 2020

David M. "Shorty" "Yardman" Arbogast

Age 64 of Canton died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born October 3, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Lemuel and Thelma (Yokum) Arbogast. He was formerly employed by Winters Foundry, Americold and Belden & Blake. David was a member of the NRA and loved fishing, hunting and NASCAR. He...

Dec 24, 2020

Kim Marie Cline

Age 64, of Louisville passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 in her home. She was born August 16, 1956 in Canton to Patrick and Dorothy (Swihart) Desiato. Kim was a 1974 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a graduate of Stark Tech. She enjoyed working as a registered nurse helping others for 25...

Dec 24, 2020

Frederick B. Harper

Age 75 of Canton died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born February 8, 1945 in Charleston, WV to the late Simon and Pearl (Chapman) Harper. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S Army Vietnam veteran. Fred retired from Republic Steel in 1994 with...

Dec 24, 2020

John H. “Peewee” Lewis

Age 49 of East Canton died Thursday, Dec 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born October 24, 1971 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas and Bonnie (Williams) Lewis. He was a life resident of the Canton area and was formerly employed by Sugardale Foods. Peewee loved Sci-fi, history, car shows, Duck...

Dec 24, 2020

Dennis R. Fogle

Age 68 of East Canton died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born March 14, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Dolores (Wilhem) Fogle. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1970 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. Dennis was a member of Mt...

Dec 24, 2020

Beverly A. Snyder

Age 84, formerly of Robertsville, OH passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 in Altercare of Navarre. She was born March 8, 1936 in Robertsville to the late William and Ruth (Blackledge) Yochum. Beverly retired from Sears after 10 years of service and was a member of Christ Memorial Church, Robertsville. She was a 1954...