Obituaries

Oct 1, 2018

"Together Again"

L. June Shepler

Age 92, passed away Monday October 1, 2018 in The Lodge at New Dawn. She was born June 3, 1926 in Bellaire, OH to the late Ross and Ethel (Dickenson) Crossan. June was a 1944 graduate of East Canton High School and was a Louisville resident...

Sep 28, 2018

IDA MARIE CHASTAIN LAMBERT, of Canton, passed away on September 28, 2018, after a long illness.  She was a life-long resident of Canton, born March 17, 1945, to the late  Timmie B. Chastain Sr. and the late Virginia Trenary Chastain.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Sluter and niece Lori Lambert. She was succeeded in death...

Sep 27, 2018

Karen Kay (Ritchey) Erwin

passed away Sept. 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving

family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Roy

Ritchey; mother, Ruth (Hane) Ritchey; husband,

Mickael (Bear) Erwin; daughter, Karla (KJ) Calvanese;

sisters, Janet Englant and Beverly...

Sep 23, 2018

Harry Irl Nimon Sr.

February 15, 1924

September 23, 2018

Harry was born February 15, 1924 to John and Edna Nimon in East Canton, Ohio, one of six children; brother Charles (deceased), John Henry (deceased), Aidren (deceased), James (deceased) and sister Mary (deceased).

Harry had a 45-year...

Sep 22, 2018

Jo Ann (Coleman) Holland

Age 85, of East Canton passed away in her home on September 22, 2018. Born June 9, 1933 in East Liverpool, the youngest child of Ernest and Clara Coleman. She graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1952 and was a proud member of the alumni association. She married Thomas Holland in 1954....

Sep 21, 2018

Paul P. Sutara

Age 81, of Canton died Friday, September 21, 2018 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born July 19, 1937 in Sarver, PA to the late Peter and Lena (Rapasak) Sutara. He was a Canton resident since 1990 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1975 after 20 years of service. Paul attended Holy...

Sep 20, 2018

Minnie Mae Kelly

Age 94, of East Canton died Thursday, September 20, 2018 in St Joseph Care Center following a brief illness. Born October 3, 1923 in Fairview, OH to the late John and Della (Taylor) Gardiner. She was an East Canton resident since 1954 and a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Preceded in death...

Sep 19, 2018

Kathy Joanne Burleson

Age 61, of Westerville, OH passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 following an auto accident. She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 20, 1957. Kathy graduated from Glenwood High School in 1975 and Brown Mackie College in 2005. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Cleveland Indians, loved to travel, play games,...

Sep 19, 2018

Robert L. Hazel Jr

Age 57, of Canton died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the Arbors at Stow following a battle with dementia. Born January 4, 1961 to Robert L. Sr and Shirley (Hendershot) Hazel. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army veteran. Robert was formerly employed by TGI Fridays Restaurant. He loved...

Sep 18, 2018

TOGETHER AGAIN

Betty J. Casto

She passed into heaven Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loved ones patiently waiting for her to join them while others lovingly wishing her a well-deserved rest. Born April 25, 1926 in West Virginia; she was married in 1948 to James A. Casto with whom she moved to Ohio to...

Sep 10, 2018

Ira Lee Hemphill

Age 76, of Alliance died Monday, September 10, 2018 in his home following an extended illness. Born September 21, 1941 in Robertsville, Ohio to the late Ira and Ethel (Barnwell) Hemphill. He was an Alliance resident for the past 25 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He had been employed by the former...

Sep 4, 2018

Richard P. Posey

Age 82, of Louisville died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born December 3, 1935 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Grace (Miller) Posey. He was a Louisville resident since 2006 prior to which he resided in Plain Township. Richard retired from Republic Steel in 1984...

Aug 28, 2018

Marc N. Dimos

Age 51, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 28, 2018. He was born January 10, 1967 in Canton to Nicholas F. and Dixie (Martin) Dimos. Marc was a 1985 graduate of East Canton High School and a 1991 graduate of Walsh College. He was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith and employed in...

Aug 28, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Leighton Harless

Age 65, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018 at Riverside Hospital.  Charlie leaves behind a brother, Wayne Harless of Dellroy, OH; sisters, Elaine Hoff of Chattanooga, TN; Connie Hubbard, Saint Petersburg, FL; Wilma Gray (Rich), Asheville, NC and Jan York (Steve) of Columbus, OH.  He also...

Aug 27, 2018

Kenneth N. “Nate” Kovick

Age 26, of East Sparta, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 27, 2018. He was born June 22, 1992 in Canton. Nate was a 2010 graduate of Timken High School and a graduate of Stark State College. He was employed by the Pepsi Company. Nate had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being...

Aug 26, 2018

Marilyn J. Stauffer

Age 73, of East Canton, passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born August 10, 1945 in Canton to the late Victor and Georgian (Negulis) Wallace. Marilyn was a 1963 graduate of the Canton South High School Cosmetology program. She was a licensed cosmetologist since 1963 and was the...

Aug 25, 2018

"Together Again"

Donna J. Kimball

Age 86, of East Canton, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1932 in East Canton to the late Samuel A. and Florence E. (Miller) Henderson. Donna was a life resident of East Canton and was formerly employed...

Aug 25, 2018

Cody James Dickerhoof

Age 31, died suddenly in Garden Grove Medical Center, Garden Grove, CA. Cody was born May 22, 1987 in Canton. He was a 2006 graduate of Canton South High School and was a 4-year letterman in wrestling and a 3-year letterman in cross-country. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Jill Dickerhoof; grandparents,...

Aug 25, 2018

Herbert W. Groves

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 in St. Luke Lutheran Home. He was born June 28, 1940 in Massillon, OH to the late Charles H. and Florence O. (Fetters) Groves. Herbert was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from U.S. Postal Service in 2006 after 45...

Aug 21, 2018

David J. Welch

Age 67, of Louisville, OH passed away Tuesday August 21, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1951 in Canton to the late Dashler and Ethel (Nape) Welch. David was a graduate of McKinley High School and retired from Republic Steel after 46 years of...