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Joyce P. Schott

Joyce P. Schott

Oct 8, 2024

Joyce P. Schott, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dennison, Ohio, on November 22, 1936, to Daniel and Irene (May) Dugan. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Canton.

Joyce retired from JCPenney as a sales associate after 25 dedicated years of work. She was beloved by all, and her...

Terry A. Toulson

Terry A. Toulson

Oct 7, 2024

Terry A. Toulson passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2024. Son of the late Ernest E. Jr & Ellennore Toulson. Terry was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School. After graduation, he honorably served in the US Army from 1968 – 1970. 

Terry spent a combined 37 years in law enforcement, retiring from the Stark County Sheriff’s Department where in...

Carol Lee Riley

Carol Lee Riley

Oct 7, 2024

Carol Lee Riley, age 86, of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday October 7, 2024 in her home. She was born September 12, 1938 in Canton to the late Andrew and Maryanne (Rogozinski) Nagel. 

Carol was a member of Saints Philip and James Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the North...

Wayne G. "Jerry" Hamilton

Wayne G. "Jerry" Hamilton

Sep 30, 2024

Wayne G. “Jerry” Hamilton, age 74, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Canton, Ohio on August 24, 1950, to the late Wayne M. and Freda E. (Oyster) Hamilton.

Jerry attended Louisville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a crane operator for the Timken Company for over...

Robert Atha Burner

Robert Atha Burner

Sep 29, 2024

Robert Atha Burner, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Roselane Nursing Home, in Massillon, Ohio. He was born in Philippi, West Virginia, on June 12, 1938 to the late Rupert Atha Burner and Pearl Elizabeth (Dadisman) Burner. 

Bob, spent his adult life in the Stark Co Community where he began his career at age 18 with Republic...

Marjorie J. Amstutz

Marjorie J. Amstutz

Sep 27, 2024

 

Marjorie J. Amstutz, age 93, of Massillon, Ohio died peacefully in her sleep at Altercare of Navarre Center on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born, April 19, 1931 to the late Murray Clapper and Mary Ellen (Knorr) Clapper. 

Marjorie was a 1950 graduate of East Canton High School and spent most of her life in the East Canton community. She...

Catherine Chandler Stone

Catherine Chandler Stone

Sep 26, 2024

Catherine Chandler Stone, age 59, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born to parents Edward Chandler and Dorothy Chandler, on April 18, 1965 in Bakersfield, California.

Cathy enjoyed many things, most notably was her passion for shopping, she could out shop a person half her age. Her greatest passion was spoiling...

David Warren Slentz

David Warren Slentz

Sep 25, 2024

David Warren Slentz, age 67, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1957 in Canton, OH to the late Paul and Doris Slentz.

David graduated from Lincoln High School and was employed by The Stark

Metropolitan Housing, for over 25+ years. 

In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding and traveling. 

He is preceded...

Charles "Sock" L. Hughes

Charles "Sock" L. Hughes

Sep 22, 2024

Charles L. Hughes, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born January 2, 1945, in Winding Gulf, West Virginia, to the late Charlie M. and Wilma (Gouge) Hughes. 

Charles attended Canton South High School. He then went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Navy. Charles was employed at Diebold Inc. and retired from Union...

Donna M. Fisher

Donna M. Fisher

Sep 20, 2024

Donna M. Fisher, age 89, passed away on September 20, 2024. 

 She was born on May 31, 1935 in Navarre, OH to Bernard and Bessie (Elifritz) Curren.

Donna was a 1953 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a secretary at the Osnaburg Local Schools for 27 years where she retired in 1998. Donna was a member of St. Paul Community...

Ashley Kay Schaar

Ashley Kay Schaar

Sep 20, 2024

 Ashley Kay Schaar, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2024. 

She was born on July 2, 1997, in Canton, to Michael A. and Julieann (Menarchek) Schaar.

Ashley attended Kent State Stark, Stark State and Ashland where she obtained a degree in Marketing. She was employed at the Doubletree in Canton and enjoyed working there. Ashley loved going to concerts, vacationing,...

Craig C. Barnett

Craig C. Barnett

Sep 18, 2024

Craig C. Barnett, age 57, of Canton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2024. He was born November 29, 1966, to Dale and Ruth (Fishel) Barnett.

Craig graduated from Canton South High School in 1985. He was employed by Zieglar Tire as a mechanic. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars, watching TV, playing with his fur babies...

Linda M. Strong

Linda M. Strong

Sep 17, 2024

Linda M. Strong, age 80, of East Sparta died at McKinley Health Care of Canton, she was born in Canton, Ohio on December 19, 1943, to the late Ulysses and Glenda (Slutz) Strong. Linda remained a lifelong resident of the Canton and East Sparta Communities. 

Linda was a very active community member and made friends easily. She was the former owner...

Barbara Ann (Messenger) Frederick

Barbara Ann (Messenger) Frederick

Sep 14, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Ann (Messenger) Frederick, (76), of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born July 16, 1948, in Somerset, PA, she was a daughter of the late J Fenton and Doris (Kleist) Messenger. She was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School.

Barb was an avid sports fan, never missing an opportunity to cheer...

Pauline "Polly" Vera Caley

Pauline "Polly" Vera Caley

Sep 14, 2024

Pauline Vera (Blanc) Caley, age 97 of Canton passed away on September 14, 2024. Polly was born March 22, 1927, to the late Emmett G. Blanc and Doris A. Cassler. She attended North Industry and Perry Christian Church.

Polly graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945, She received her bachelor’s degree in 1981 from Malone University, Polly was a Cadet Nurse...

Randal H Penland

Randal H Penland

Sep 12, 2024

Randal H. Penland, aged 82, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center on the evening of Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Randal was born in Young Harris, Georgia on June 07, 1942, to the late Robert and Euna (Nichols) Penland. 

Randal was a resident of the Canton South community nearly his entire...

Kay D Rupert

Kay D Rupert

Sep 12, 2024

Kay Dawn Rupert, aged 70, of Canton South, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Joan (Mulheim) Rupert, and son-in-law, Mark Shoemaker. Kay is survived by her children, Tammy Shoemaker and Sean Rupert, grandson Cody Dieckman and his fiancé Destiny Householder, sisters Jennifer (Tim) Rowles,...

Jack Pappas

Jack Pappas

Sep 10, 2024

Jack Pappas, age 97, of Canton Township passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born in Welch, West Virginia to the late Pete Pappas and Glenna Lucille (Spicer) Pappas. Jack spent the last 72 years as a resident of Canton.

After graduation from high school Jack joined the United States Army serving in many roles...

Evelyn Pryor

Evelyn Pryor

Sep 10, 2024

Evelyn L. Pryor, age 92, of Canton passed away at the HomeStead at Gentlebrook in Hartville, Ohio on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond Bachtel and Ethel (Numan) Bachtel on August 24, 1932.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; her husband George W. Pryor in 1993; sons Wayne Pryor and George...

Karla M. Casto

Karla M. Casto

Sep 8, 2024

Karla M. Casto, age 62, of East Canton, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Born on January 15, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Mondock) Mark.

A proud 1980 graduate of East Canton High School, Karla cherished her time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

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