Obituaries

Jul 15, 2019

Rick E. Metz Jr

Age 40, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Canton passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 in the Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, OH. Born September 9, 1978 in Massillon, OH. to Rick E. and Lesa D. (Franklin) Metz. Rick was a Columbus resident for the past 7 years prior to which he was...

Jul 11, 2019

Richard C. Kress

Age 76, of Canton died Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. Born January 11, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Frank and Esther (Foote) Kress. He was a 1961 graduate of Canton Timken High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Richard retired after 35 years as long-distance truck driver. He...

Jul 9, 2019

Sarah A. Hyde

Age 57, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019 in her home following an extended illness. She was born September 27, 1961 in Canton to the late Pastor Nelson and Genne (Kernel) Smith. Sarah was a 1979 graduate of Timken High School and was formerly employed by Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities....

Jul 4, 2019

"Togther Again"

Belva Irene Schaffter

Age 96, formerly of East Canton, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 in Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, IN. She was born February 26, 1923 in Cambridge, NY to the late Howard and Victoria (Brackin) Dodds. She was a graduate of Anderson University, Anderson, IN where she received her degree...

Jul 2, 2019

William H. Brill

Age 85, of Canton passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019. He was born January 25, 1934 in McConnelsville, OH to the late Forrest L. and Inaz (Lockary) Brill. William was a graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from The Timken Company after 39 years of service. William...

Jun 30, 2019

Afton H. Taylor

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Afton Howard Taylor on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 7. Afton was known by his family and friends to be a kind and fearless little boy. Afton had a heart that loved the Lord and everyone he met. Afton...

Jun 30, 2019

Ralph A. Martinelli

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Sunday June 30, 2019 in his home. He was born May 13, 1935 in California, PA to the late Joseph and Katherine (Carfang) Martinelli. Ralph retired from the General Electric Corporation in 1997 after 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of...

Jun 28, 2019

Mary L. Simon

Age 79, of Magnolia, passed away Friday June 28, 2019 in Meadow Wind Health Care. She was born July 18, 1939 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Joseph and Mary (Stanulonis) Blaskis. Mary was a member of Church of the Holy Trinity, Zoar. She is preceded in death by her husband, David A....

Jun 27, 2019

James H. Boyle

Age 42, of East Canton, passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 19, 1976 in Canton to Jerry Lee and Susan Kay (Bennett) Boyle. James was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School where he was honored as All...

Jun 25, 2019

William M. Bailey

Age 50, of East Sparta, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday June 25, 2019. He was born April 20, 1969 in Canton. He was a self-employed truck driver. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marion Bailey; grandmother, Ruby Bailey. William is survived by his wife, Vickie L....

Jun 25, 2019

Elsie Mae Stokes

Age 96, of Canton died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in St Luke’s Lutheran Home for the Aging. Born August 2, 1922 in Kaylor, PA to the late Charles and Elwilda (Steele) Groves. She was a resident of Kaylor, PA for 20 years and a Canton resident for the past 76 years. Elsie was formerly...

Jun 22, 2019

Sandra M Groves (Dodson)

age 78 of East Canton went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2019 after a short battle with Cancer. She was born to the late Charles and Wilma (keyser) Groves on December 31, 1940 in Canton Ohio. She spent most of her life caring for the elderly until she retired...

Jun 17, 2019

Jacob Daniel Bird

Age 24, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 17, 2019 in his home. He was born September 23, 1994 in Canton. Jacob was a 2013 graduate of East Canton High School and employed by IPS Industrial Polymer Systems. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, David Patterson, James E. and Antionette Bird...

Jun 15, 2019

Mary Lou Williams

Age 71, of Canton, went to her heavenly home on Saturday June 15, 2019. She was born July 11, 1947 in Simpson, WV to the late Roy T. and Leona (Lockhart) Moyers. Mary Lou was a woman of deep Christian faith and was formerly employed by Joseph T. Nist Care center for 10 years....

Jun 14, 2019

Dana M. Marcum

Age 67, of East Sparta, passed away Friday June 14, 2019 in her home. She was born May 28, 1952 in Buckhannon, WV. Dana was formerly employed by CMA for 11 years. She is preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Tomey; one brother, Roger Tomey; grandson, Auston Kincaid. Dana is survived by her...

Jun 13, 2019

Larry L. Barnes

Age 83, of Canton, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1935 in Canton to the late Lowell and Lucille (Shew) Barnes. Larry was a 1954 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of First Christian Church, Canton. Larry retired from...

Jun 8, 2019

Rosemary “Babe” Pirolozzi

Age 85, of Mineral City, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in her home following a period of declining health. She was born February 18, 1934 in Mineral City, Ohio and has been a life resident of the area. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton Timken...

Jun 7, 2019

Glen E. Bechtel

Age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 7, 2019. He was born October 18, 1926 in Canton to the late Lester and Stella (Snyder) Bechtel. Glen was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a graduate of East Canton High School. He retired from The Timken Roller Bearing Company after...

Jun 3, 2019

Brian J. Sefert

Age 59, of Massillon died Monday, June 3, 2019 unexpectedly in his home. Born September 25, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Harry and Dorothy (Kuhn) Sefert. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area. Preceded in death by his father, Harry Sefert; a brother, Mark Sefert; his long-time companion, Dee Howland. He is...

Jun 1, 2019

Kim R. Steinmetz

Age 66, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 1, 2019. He was born April 28, 1953 to the late Virgil and Bernice (Moock) Steinmetz. Kim was a 1971 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the Canton Christian Home in 2018. He was a member of First Christian Church. In addition...