Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

Curtis E. Busch

Age 82, of Canton died Saturday, January 30, 2021 in St Luke’s Lutheran Home. Born July 13, 1938 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Clarence and Erma (Renfro) Busch. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Curtis was retired from Emerson Electric in Harrison, Arkansas. He loved various sports including basketball, football, and golf....

Jan 30, 2021

Phillip G. Showalter

Age 76, of Massillon died Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born June 24, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Frank and Mildred (Sell) Showalter. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Phillip was a member of the...

Jan 28, 2021

Richard T. Ronald

Age 75, of Louisville died unexpectedly in his home Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born March 25, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard D. and Mary (Bair) Ronald. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He retired from the Timken Company. Richard’s hobbies included classic...

Jan 26, 2021

Betty J Byelene,

Age 93, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after a short illness.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 29, 1927 to William and Mildred Wireman. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Canton South High School where she was head majorette in the marching band. She married Richard...

Jan 25, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Reno

Age 88, of Canton died Monday, January 25, 2021 in Astoria Nursing Home. Born January 8, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alfred and Avis (Slutz) Reno. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran. Bob retired from the Timken Company in 1993 with 36...

Jan 23, 2021

Debra Ann Bodine

Age 66, of Canton, Ohio and Hudson, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 after a long illness. Born November 23, 1954 in Canton to the late John and Betty Powell. Deb enjoyed her cats, gardening, and country music. She was a huge fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter. Preceded in death by...

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie S. Smith

Age 64, of Canton passed away Saturday January 23, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born October 8, 1956 in Canton to Robert and Bette (Fasano) Donant. Bonnie was a 1975 graduate of Louisville High School and received her LPN degree from the Canton City Schools. She was employed by the Gables of Canton...

Jan 21, 2021

Milo L. Fisher

Age 87, of East Canton passed away Thursday January 21, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born May 27, 1933 in Robertsville, OH to the late James G. and Leora (Aukerman) Fisher. Milo was a 1953 graduate of East Canton High School and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from The...

Jan 20, 2021

William C. Weaver

Age 88, of Canton passed away Wednesday January 20, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born October 17, 1932 in Canton to the late William and Jesse (Hudson) Weaver. Bill was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from Republic Steel with more...

Jan 19, 2021

Winston P. “Shorty” Owens

Age 92, of East Canton passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 in his home. He was born December 12, 1928 in Paris, IL to the late Harry P. and Mary (Scott) Owens. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Shorty retired from Heckett Engineering in 1988 after 30 years of service. He...

Jan 19, 2021

Emily M. Paulus

Age 87, of Canton passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Accord Care, Orrville, OH. She was born December 3, 1933 in Belmont County, OH to the late Steve and Laura (Koyder) Ornouski. Emily retired from Canton Local Schools in 1998 after 31 years of service and was a member of North Industry United...

Jan 18, 2021

Louis R. “Ron” Thompson

Age 80, of Uniontown, OH passed away Monday January 18, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. He was born October 12, 1940 in Columbus, OH to the late Louis Gailon and Dorothy (Johnston) Thompson. Ron was a U.S. Airforce Vietnam veteran. He retired from Western Union after 20 years of service and...

Jan 16, 2021

Victor W. Varian

Age 90, of East Canton passed away Saturday January 16, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 2, 1930 to the late Ralph H. and Clara V. (Hill) Varian. Vic was a 1948 graduate of East Canton High School and a Korean War U.S. Air Force veteran. He was the former owner/operator of...

Jan 16, 2021

Charles Kenneth Benson

Age 84, of Canton, Ohio lost his battle to COVID – pneumonia January 16, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. Born December 25, 1936 in Jerusalem, Ohio. He graduated from Belmont High School and the Gale Institute, St Paul, MN. with a successful career with the B&O RR / CSX Corporation for 46.7 years. July 26,...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda M. Andrews

Age 77, of East Canton died Friday, January 15, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born December 9, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late LeoRoy and Lucille (Smithberger) Crum. She was an East Canton resident for the past 13 years prior to which she resided in Massillon. Linda was formerly employed...

Jan 15, 2021

Vivian M. Troutman

Age 91 passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in the Gables of Canton. Born April 16, 1929 in Canton, Ohio to the late Edward and Margaret (Fach) Hunter. Vivian was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by her husband, William Troutman; a son, Stephen Troutman; a son-in-law, Leroy...

Jan 12, 2021

"Together Again"

Donna M. Bourquin

Age 84, of Waynesburg passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 12, 2021 in her home. She was born August 19, 1936 in Cambridge, OH to the late Arthur and Leoda (Best) Morris. She was a 1954 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and continued meeting...

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...