Obituaries

Gerry Lynn (Riley)  Bess

Gerry Lynn (Riley) Bess

Dec 2, 2019

Gerry Lynn Bess

Age 74 passed away Monday December 2, 2019 in her home in New Albany, IN. She was born August 20, 1945 in Canton to Randall E. and Mildred I. (Reed) Riley. Gerry was a Canton and Magnolia area resident for 34 years prior to moving to New Albany. She was a member of Northside...

Jacqueline R. (Smith)  Wilcox

Jacqueline R. (Smith) Wilcox

Nov 29, 2019

Jacqueline R. Wilcox

Age 81, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 29, 2019 in her home. She was born April 20, 1938 in Canton to the late Herman and Connie (Scrivo) Smith. Jacqueline was a member of Crossview Worship Center where she had served as a Sunday school teacher. She is preceded in death by two...

Shirley P. (Kauffman)  Steigerwald

Shirley P. (Kauffman) Steigerwald

Nov 28, 2019

Shirley P. Steigerwald

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday November 28, 2019 in Brewster Parke. She was born December 20, 1934 in Greentown, OH to the late Harold and Leora (Stayer) Kauffman. Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Greentown High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Steigerwald in 2004; one son, Gregory...

Thomas A. Hedden

Thomas A. Hedden

Nov 25, 2019

Thomas A. Hedden

Age 64, of Canton, passed away Monday November 25, 2019 in his home. He was born December 1, 1954 in Canton to the late Arch and Nettie (Meese) Hedden. Thomas was a retired truck driver after 40 years of service, of which 20 years was with Dayton Freight Line. He is preceded in death...

Gordon G. Rodocker

Gordon G. Rodocker

Nov 25, 2019

Gordon Gene Rodocker

Age 65, a gentle, quiet soul entered his Heavenly home on Monday November 25, 2019. He was born the third son to Maurice and Marguerite Rodocker on December 19, 1953. He was a brother to Roger and Bruce and a very loving uncle to Renae, Brandee and Robyn. Gorgon lived in a group home...

John R. Hughes

John R. Hughes

Nov 17, 2019

John R. Hughes

Age 55, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019. He was born June 3, 1964 in Kent, OH to Wilburn and Sandra (Madden) Hughes. John was a 1982 graduate of Canton South High School. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Hughes. John is survived by his mother, Sandy Hughes; three sisters, Rose...

Virgina E. "Ginney" (Frew)  Stallone

Virgina E. "Ginney" (Frew) Stallone

Nov 17, 2019

Virginia E. “Ginney” (Frew) Stallone

Age 72, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 25, 1947 in Buffalo, NY and was a 1964 graduate of East Aurora High School, East Aurora, NY. Ginney retired from Genesis Health Care, Kennett Square, PA. She was an avid quilter, enjoyed decorating, remodeling...

Terry Lee Hackathorn

Terry Lee Hackathorn

Nov 11, 2019

Terry Lee Hackathorn

Age 71, of Canton, passed away Monday November 11, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born April 6, 1948 in Canton to the late William and Blanche (Peterson) Hackathorn. Terry retired from Republic Steel after 46 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post #221, Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie...

Michelle L. Johnson

Michelle L. Johnson

Oct 31, 2019

Michelle L. Johnson

Age 42, of East Canton, passed away Thursday October 31, 2019 in Erie, PA. She was born July 24, 1977 in Canton to David L. and Theresa L. (Moyer) Johnson. She was a self-employed horse trainer and enjoyed raising 4-H pigs. Michelle is preceded in death by her father, David L. “Pepsi” Johnson in...

Tina M."T.J." Johnson

Tina M."T.J." Johnson

Oct 30, 2019

Tina M. “T.J.” Johnson

Age 53, of Streetsboro, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 30, 2019. She was born July 28, 1966 in Alliance, OH to Larry Johnson and Jewell (Tarbet). Tina was a 1984 graduate of East Canton High School where she was a standout in basketball and holds several school records, she also was a majorette....

James D. "Pumpum" Mangus

James D. "Pumpum" Mangus

Oct 29, 2019

James D. “Pumpum” Mangus

Age 67, of Canton, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 in his home. He was born June 16, 1952 in Canton to the late Anthony and Adeline (Mancuso) Mangus. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post #44. He retired from the Hoover Company after 36 years of...

Jerry L Rowan

Jerry L Rowan

Oct 28, 2019

Jerry L. Rowan

Age 80, of Navarre died Monday, October 28, 2019 in his home following an extended illness. Born February 25, 1939 in Navarre, Ohio to the late Harold and Violet (Click) Rowan. He was a life resident of the Massillon/ Navarre area. Jerry retired from Superior Brand Meats with 20 years of service and had...

Mark T. Vance

Mark T. Vance

Oct 28, 2019

Mark T. Vance

Age 65, of Canton, passed away Monday October 28, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born March 21, 1954 in Canton. He was formerly employed by Guist Painting and Canton Drop Forge. Mark was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie #3228, The Club and Ida’s Café. He is preceded in death...

Mary Ann Dahlheimer

Mary Ann Dahlheimer

Oct 24, 2019

Mary Ann Dahlheimer

Age 83, of East Canton died Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Oakhill Manor following an extended illness. Born January 6, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Evelyn Grace (Snyder) Muckley. Mary Ann was a 1954 graduate of East Canton High School. Preceded in death by her husband, John A. Dahlheimer in...

Janet E Cramer

Janet E Cramer

Oct 22, 2019

Janet E. Cramer

Age 72, of Canton passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in North Central Baptist Hospital, San Antonio, TX following a brief illness. Born June 27, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio. Jan was a Canton resident most of her life having also resided in San Antonio, TX and Toronto, Canada. She retired from M.A. Hanna in...

Mary Magdalene Wetter-Young

Mary Magdalene Wetter-Young

Oct 17, 2019

Mary Magdalene Wetter-Young

Age 88, of East Sparta passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in The Danbury following a period of declining health. Born January 15, 1931 in Canton, Ohio to the late Adrian and Arlene (Tressell) Herstine. She was an East Sparta resident since 1951 prior to which she had resided in Magnolia and was a...

Glen J.K. Derheimer

Glen J.K. Derheimer

Oct 14, 2019

Glen J.K. Derheimer

Age 29, of Canton passed away Monday October 14, 2019. He was born January 10, 1990 in Elmendorf, Alaska to Dennis E. and Lorraine M. (La Palme) Derheimer. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was a skilled tattoo artist. Glen is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen and Sandra Derheimer. He is...

David D Teeple

David D Teeple

Oct 13, 2019

David D. Teeple

Age 63, of East Sparta died Sunday, October 13, 2019 in his home following an extended illness. Born October 31, 1955 in Canton, OH. to the late Glen and Sally (Ditto) Teeple. He was a life resident of East Sparta and formerly employed by Metropolitan Ceramics. David was a former member of Sandy Valley...

Cody D. Donohew

Cody D. Donohew

Oct 12, 2019

Cody D. Donohew

Age 27, of Minerva passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday October 12, 2019. He was born January 9, 1992 in Akron, OH to Larry W. and Diana L. (Stout) Donohew. Cody was a 2010 graduate of R.G. Drage Career Technical Center and employed by MPW Industrial Services. Cody loved...

Richard L Dietz

Richard L Dietz

Oct 10, 2019

Richard L. Dietz

Age 90, of Bolivar, Ohio died Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Altercare of Navarre following an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 12, 1929. He was a Bolivar resident since 1982. Richard retired from the Canton City Fire Department in 1986 with 32 ½ years of service. He had also...