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Dixie E. Lucas

Dixie E. Lucas

Sep 8, 2024

Dixie E. Lucas, age 95, of East Canton, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Green Meadows Nursing Center. Born in Monongalia County, West Virginia, to the late Dewey and Inez Dalton, Dixie spent most of her life in the East Canton community.

Dixie had a passion for sewing and quilting, creating many beautiful quilts throughout her life. Above all,...

George K. Eller

George K. Eller

Sep 7, 2024

George K. Eller, 83, of Canton Township, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Rose Lane Nursing Home. Born on October 4, 1940, in Hiawassee, Georgia. George was the son of the late Marlvin and Ruth (Rogers) Eller. 

George honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army Special Forces, specifically in the Green Berets, during the...

Verna M Lann

Verna M Lann

Aug 31, 2024

Olmsted Township, Ohio – Verna M. (Neisel) Lann, 86, of Cook Road, died at home in the arms of loved ones on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, after battling lung cancer for the past three years. She was the daughter of Fred C. and Blanche E. (Hoobler) Neisel; she was born Oct. 24, 1937, in Magnolia. She had been a resident...

Carole S. Gillilan

Carole S. Gillilan

Aug 30, 2024

Carole S Gillilan, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 26, 1938, in Meigs County, Ohio. She was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Carole was known for her vibrant spirit and her unwavering kindness. She had a passion for reading, church related activities & spending...

Michael "Mikey" L. Hoopingarner

Michael "Mikey" L. Hoopingarner

Aug 28, 2024

Michael “Mikey” Lee Hoopingarner, age 41, of Massillon passed away on August 28, 2024, leaving a huge void in the hearts of all who knew him. Mikey was born with a heart as big as his laugh, He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brightened every room he entered, and he will be truly missed...

Janet Fitzgibbon

Janet Fitzgibbon

Aug 26, 2024

Janet Fitzgibbon, age 82, of Canton Township passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, in her home. She was born in Canton, OH on August 18, 1942, to the late James and Elinor (Swickard) Tripp. 

Janet graduated from Timken High School in 1960 and retired from MRDD with over 20 years of service. She was a member of the North...

Robert L. Gill

Robert L. Gill

Aug 25, 2024

Robert L. Gill, age 59, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Born on December 24th, 1965, he was the son of Dorothy (Gardner) Bates and the late Harold Gill. A proud 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a mechanic of 35 years. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to those around...

Deborah L. Sorge

Deborah L. Sorge

Aug 20, 2024

Deborah Lynn Sorge (née Lalu, formerly Eyler), of East Canton, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Born on August 19, 1954, in Alliance, Ohio, Deborah was the beloved daughter of George and Joan Lalu. She graduated from Sebring High School in 1972 and went on to dedicate her life to...

Sandra L Marks

Sandra L Marks

Aug 20, 2024

Sandra Lee Marks, age 77 passed away on August 20, 2024, at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. She was born January 17, 1947, in Newark, Ohio to Paul and Mildred (Smith) Keyser.

Sandra graduated from Timken Vocational High School, class of 1965, she retired from the Timken Company with 28 years of service.

Sandra’s hobbies included, counted cross stitch, (which she received awards...

Gladie M. Merritt

Gladie M. Merritt

Aug 16, 2024

Gladie M. Merritt passed away August 16th at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born to the late Howard and Evelyn Kevan. She is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Susan Rodgers, her son-in-law, Thomas Milbourne, her grandsons, Marc Smith and Brent Milbourne, as well as her brothers, Denny and Richard Kevan.

She is survived by...

Brak Vaun Hayhurst

Brak Vaun Hayhurst

Aug 16, 2024

Brak Vaun Hayhurst, age 47, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on March 7, 1977, in Canton, Ohio, to Samuel J. Hayhurst and Patricia (Brown) Hayhurst and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton community.

Brak graduated from Canton South High School and R.G. Drage Vocational Careers Center, where...

Douglas C. Rice

Douglas C. Rice

Aug 16, 2024

Douglas C. Rice, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1954, in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl and Stella (Trushel) Rice. He was a proud resident of the East Canton community and a graduate of East Canton High School.

After a 30-year career at The Timken...

Manuella Wood

Manuella Wood

Aug 16, 2024

Manuella Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully in her Canton Township home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1941 in Cuero, Texas, to the late Juan Cañas and Lorenza Esparza.

Manuella was very proud of her family and loved being a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She especially loved being a Latino woman...

Jane F. Tuttle

Jane F. Tuttle

Aug 11, 2024

Jane F. Tuttle, aged 86, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at Crandall Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Canton area, she was born July 20, 1938, to Matthew and Nellie (Rickard) Mogus. Jane was a 1956 graduate of Louisville High School, and she retired from Canton City Schools in 1997 after 12 years of service. 

Jane was a...

Walter L. Vincent

Walter L. Vincent

Aug 11, 2024

Walter L. Vincent, 91 years young, took his final journey to heaven on August 11, 2024. He was born January 21, 1933, to Robert and Minnie (Moser) Vincent.

He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend. He was a hard worker and instilled that quality in his children and grandchildren.

Walter was a humble and kind man and always had a positive...

Sherill K Rowan

Sherill K Rowan

Aug 7, 2024

Sherill K. Rowan, age 79, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1945.

Sherill graduated from Canton South High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved being with her family and her dog Lillie. She was a member of...

Edward E. Lee

Edward E. Lee

Aug 6, 2024

Edward E. Lee, age 69 of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 6, 1954, to the late Raymond and Rosemary (Evans) Lee. Ed proudly served in the Navy from 1974 to 1977.

 Ed is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Eric Lee and Raymond Lee, and...

James A. Totten

James A. Totten

Aug 2, 2024

James A. Totten passed away on Friday August 2, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. James was born on August 17, 1946 in Chesapeake, West Virginia to the late Amos James Totten and Mae (Clark) Totten, but spent most of his life in northeastern Ohio.

James's retired from Mach I Compounding / Poly One after 45 years of experience. He...

Rev. David E. Harmon

Rev. David E. Harmon

Aug 1, 2024

Rev. David E. Harmon, age 89, of Plain Township, passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1934 to the late William and Mary Harmon. He graduated from Lehman High School, attended Akron University and graduated valedictorian from Akron Bible Institute. In 1970, he became an Associate Pastor at...

Mary E. Maher

Mary E. Maher

Jul 30, 2024

Mary E. Maher, age 78, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on March 8, 1946, to the late Albert and Martha (Oliver) White.

Mary was a graduate of McKinley High School and continued to support her “Bulldogs” her entire life. With...

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