Obituaries

May 26, 2018

Opal M. Beighle

Age 94, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in Laurels of Massillon. She was born June 21, 1923 in Clio, WV to the late James F. and Flossie (Crichfield) Nichols. Opal was a member of Moreland Christian Church and Eastern Star Legacy Chapter #596. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

May 26, 2018

Alice J. Plaskett

Age 98, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in Danbury Senior Living. She was born December 20, 1919 in Canton Township to the late Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Hoffman. Alice was a graduate of Kent State University and retired as a school teacher from Canton City Schools after 24 years of service....

May 26, 2018

William G. Lambert

Age 57, of Robertsville, OH passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in his home. He was born November 25, 1960 in Canton. He is preceded in death by his father, Jeff Lambert. William is survived by his mother, Eula Lambert; three brothers, Jeff Jr., Dave and Blaine; three sisters, Carol, Sharen and Thelma. Graveside...

May 24, 2018

"Together Again"

Stephen Balog Sr.

Age 92, of North Industry, OH passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born June 2, 1925 in Midway, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary (Mularcik) Balog.  He was a North Industry resident since 1949 when he constructed his home from the ground up. Stephen was a U.S....

May 23, 2018

"Together Again"

Cecil J. Toalston

Age 93, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018 in Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, OH. He was born May 2, 1925 in Carroll County to the late Alfred and Orah (Jolley) Toalston. Cecil was a Louisville resident since 1968, prior to which he had resided in East Canton. Cecil...

May 21, 2018

Donald Lee Henke

67, of Canton, OH passed away in the early hours of May 21, 2018. Don was a man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends above all else. He took pleasure in preparing meals for his loved ones – especially when he picked the ingredients from his own backyard gardens. Don also...

May 15, 2018

Lillian Edwards

Age 90, of Canton died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 8, 1927 in Poplar, NC to the late Kim and Myrtle (Cooper) Lewis. She was a Canton resident since 1948 and retired from Canton Sportswear. Lillian attended Canton Baptist Temple. She enjoyed traveling, camping, eating fish her...

May 9, 2018

Laura Ruth Devitt

Age 92, closed her eyes on Wednesday May 9, 2018 with her family by her side and woke up in the arms of Jesus. Ruth was born November 14, 1928 in Summitville, OH to the late Alanson Brothers “A.B.”and Laura (McCaulley) Finnicum. Ruth loved to cook, bake, garden, quilting, spending time with her family...

May 7, 2018

Kenneth H. Bailey

Age 61, our precious angel went to be with Jesus in his eternal home on May 7, 2018. Kenny was born April 28, 1957. Ken was preceded in death by father, Howard “Buzz” Bailey. He is survived by his mother, Ellen (Hockensmith) Bailey; sister, Diane (Glenn) Stewart and nieces and nephews who loved him...

May 6, 2018

Kevin H. Muckley

Age 34, of Massillon passed away suddenly Sunday, May 6, 2018 in his home. Born June 3, 1983 in Canton, Ohio to Steven L. and Jeanette Kay (Zook) Muckley. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area and employed by Stark Truss Company. Kevin attended Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his...

May 2, 2018

Melissa L. Bailey

Age 50, of Canton died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in her home following a brief illness. Born April 30, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to the late Virgil and Mina Sue (Davis) Bailey. She was a life resident of Canton. Melissa is survived by her fiancée, William Serban; three children, Nicole Bailey, Michael Bailey, Rhonda...

Apr 30, 2018

Michael “Wayne” Tisdale

Age 70, of East Sparta, went home to be with his Lord on Monday April 30, 2018 in the comfort of his home following an extended illness. He was born May 4, 1947 in Riddleton, TN to the late C.W. and Dorothy (Chambers) Tisdale. Wayne was a 1965 graduate of Timken High School and...

Apr 27, 2018

Johanna E. Murphy

Age 72, of Canton, passed away Friday April 27, 2018 in Marymount Hospital following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1946 in Kitzingen, Germany to the late Hans and Elly (Roth) Korfmacher. Johanna moved from Germany at the age of 23 and resided in Canton, OH the remainder of her life. She...

Apr 26, 2018

Larraine K. ”Aunt Doll” Meredith

Age 70, of Lake Mohawk, passed peacefully with her family beside her, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Canton, OH.  Dolly was born on July 1, 1947 in Canton to the late Robert and Emeline (McCarthy) Mohr.  Dolly founded A-1 Answering Service in 1965, following her high school graduation.  After her marriage...

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia A. Wilson

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 in her home following a brief illness. Pat was born January 23, 1941 in Canton to the late Elmer and Mary (Shoff) Clark. She was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from Bank One in 2000 after 41 years of service....

Apr 25, 2018

William R. Verheyen

Age 95 passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio. William was born on April 4, 1923, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late William J. and Ethel (West) Verheyen. March 20, 1943, he married Edna Hammonds, who preceded him in death. William graduated from Canton McKinley High School. ...

Apr 25, 2018

Sarah R. Houston

Age 85, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 25, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 27, 1932 in Wetzel County, WV to the late Okey and Dixie (Hawkins) Higgins. Sarah was the former owner/operator of Beauty Belle’s Hair Salons and Mom’s Kitchen Carry Out. She is preceded in death by one...

Apr 24, 2018

William G. “Willie” Gillis

Age 65, of Canton, passed away Tuesday April 24, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 26, 1952 in Akron to the late Paul and Margaret (Lowman) Gillis. Willie retired from Ironrock Capital Inc. after 12 years of service. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry and Art Oblisk and...

Apr 24, 2018

Lorena R. Dunnerstick Morgan

Age 87, of Canton died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born September 18, 1930 in Covington, VA to the late Ernest and Katherine (Mauphin) Rhea. She was a Canton resident for the past 62 years and was formerly employed as a nurse at Massillon State Hospital. Lorena...

Apr 20, 2018

Richard A. “Dick” Sharp

Age 59, passed away Friday April 20, 2018 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 19, 1958 in Canton, OH. Dick was the owner/operator of Masonry by Dick and was formerly employed by Duer Construction. Dick had an avid passion for coin collecting, guns and antiques. He would give...