Obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

Esther C. Boop

Age 90 of Minerva, OH. died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in her home. Born January 26, 1930 in Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Harold and Evelyn (Hankrat) Babcock. She was retired from Alpha Enterprises and was an operator for GTE. Esther was a member of the American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary....

Nov 25, 2020

Aspyn Elaina Lautzenheiser

Age 3 months passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 25, 2020. She was born August 22, 2020 in Canton to Timothy A. Lautzenheiser and Alexiya E. Russell. In addition to her parents Aspyn is survived by her grandparents, Ashley Martin, Tim and Mary Lautzenheiser; one uncle, Wyatt Martin; three aunts, Haley Reed, Tiffany and Krystal...

Nov 24, 2020

Josephine K. Frasher

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Tuesday November 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 29, 1940 in Canton to the late Mike and Hazel (Shaheen) Mercurio. She was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of All Nations Tabernacle. Preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Knetsch....

Nov 23, 2020

"Together Again"

James P. Smith

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Monday November 23, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 21, 1932 in Carroll County to the late Virgil L. and Anna Margaret (Snyder) Smith. Jim was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from R.E. Slutz Trucking in 1990...

Nov 21, 2020

Richard W. “Rick” Groves

Age 58 of Canton passed away Saturday November 21, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1962 in Canton to Herbert W. and D. Lucille (Isner) Groves. Rick was a 1980 graduate of Canton South High School and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Ohio State fan. He was a...

Nov 20, 2020

Lucille Alice Dubina

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Friday November 20, 2020. She was born August 7, 1931 in Canton to the late Winifred and Sarah Alice (Kline) Barnes. She was a 1949 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Lucille was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Canton where she was highly active in many...

Nov 18, 2020

Charles H. Tubbs

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 19, 1945 in Canton to the late Leonard L. and Helen M. (Fuchs) Tubbs. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was the former owner/operator of Your Olde...

Nov 18, 2020

Douglas Craig Nolan

Age 56 of Canton, Ohio passed away in the hospital on Wednesday November 18th, 2020. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 12, 1964. Doug was a caring husband and devoted father to his two sons. He is survived by his father, Thomas L. Nolan; wife, Donna T.  (Johnson) Nolan; his sons Stephen...

Nov 17, 2020

Diana J. Cramer

Age 62 of Canton died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in her home following a brief illness. Born July 17, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Edward and Shirley (Metz) Thompson. She was a life resident of Canton. Diana was the retired co-owner/operator of T-N-T Hair Design. Preceded in death by her father, Edward “Bud” Thompson....

Nov 16, 2020

Charles R. “Chuck” Bucher

Age 78 of East Canton passed away Monday November 16, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1942 in Massillon, OH to the late Raymond and Ina Mae (Thomason) Bucher. Chuck was a 1962 graduate of Perry High School. He retired from The Timken Company in 2001 after 33 years...

Nov 11, 2020

Gilbert E. Smith

Age 86 of Canton died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in his home. Born May 30, 1934 in Detroit, MI to the late Frederick A. and Alice G. (Woodward) Smith. He was a Canton area resident since 1977 and a U.S Navy Korean War veteran. Gilbert retired from J&L Steel in 1995 with 40 years...

Nov 10, 2020

Robert L. Smith

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Tuesday November 10, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 20, 1928 in DuBois, PA to the late Robert A. and Viola Maude (Dunlap) Smith. Robert was a 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a Korean War Army veteran. He retired from The Timken Company...

Nov 7, 2020

Leo A. Edwards

Age 67, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday November 7, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1953 in Lodi, OH to the late William and Grace (Hall) Edwards. Leo was formerly employed by Lockheed Martin in California for several years. He was an active member of the Church of the Open...

Nov 7, 2020

Lynne A. Simons

Age 74, of Canton, passed away Saturday November 7, 2020 in her home. She was born March 18, 1946 in Atwater, OH to the late Eldon and Etta Mae (Jenkins) Moff. Lynne was formerly employed by Flex Team Staffing for several years. She was a member of Waco Epworth United Methodist Church where she...

Nov 6, 2020

Sherry L. Rozaieski

Age 57, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 6, 2020 in her home. She was born June 21, 1963 in Canton to Harry and Sandy (Slabaugh) Girton. Sherry was a 1981 graduate of Canton South High School. She was formerly employed by Standard Printing, Carmel Publishing and co-operated a home cleaning service. She...

Nov 3, 2020

Cindi Elaine Middaugh

Age 57, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 3, 2020 in her home. She was born in Orange, TX but was raised in California where she met her husband, Tim. Cindi received both her bachelor and master’s degrees from Malone University. She was employed as a teacher with Perry Local Schools but was...

Oct 30, 2020

Donna J. Coker

Age 91 of Navarre died Friday, October 30, 2020 in Windsor Medical Center following a brief illness. Born September 26, 1929 in Malvern, Ohio to the late Corman and Minnie (Tomlinson) Ackelson. She was a graduate of Malvern High School. Donna was a resident of Navarre since 1985 prior to which she resided in...

Oct 30, 2020

Jerry E. Engel

Age 87 of Massillon died Friday, October 30, 2020 in New Dawn Nursing Home, Dover. Born September 9, 1933 in Dover, Ohio to the late Earl M. and Florence G. (Mulheim) Engel. He was a Canton resident most of his life. Jerry retired from Canton Local Schools in 1985 after 30 years of service...

Oct 28, 2020

Richard W. Russell

Age 84 of Canton died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Chapel Hill Retirement Community following an extended illness. Born June 10, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Ella (Thiessen) Russell. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1954 graduate of Timken High School. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran....

Oct 26, 2020

Saundra K. Krawson

Age 70 of Canton peacefully passed Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Laurels of Massillon, surrounded by her daughters. Born July 24, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Emy (VanVoorhis) Frey. She resided in Canton for most of her life and achieved her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Riverside Nursing School in Columbus,...