Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

Susan Marie Cool

Age 55, of Canton, passed away February 26, 2018 following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1962 to the late Jimmie and Janet (Markley) Cool. She is survived by two daughters, Tera and Hillary Hines; grandson, Jorden Leake; five sisters, Patty (Bill) Moose, Linda Mikunda, Jackie (Dave) DiCato, Debbie...

Feb 25, 2018

Scott R. Morrison

Age 54, of East Sparta died Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 29, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Richard and Phyllis (McDermott) Morrison. He was a 1982 graduate of Canton South High School. Scott was a member of St. Mary’s/St Benedict Catholic Parish.  Preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Stephen R. “Rusty” Young

Age 67, of Canton died in his home Friday, February 23, 2018. Born September 8, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dink and Twila (Bowser) Young. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Rusty retired from Republic Steel. Preceded in death by two brothers; his former wife, Susan Self; a good...

Feb 18, 2018

Frederick L. “Fred” Elbert Jr.

Age 70, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 in Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born August 9, 1947 in Queens, NY to the late Frederick L. Sr. and Evelyn (Frick) Elbert. He was formerly employed as a Sherriff Deputy for Orange County, New York and had attended North Industry...

Feb 18, 2018

Elizabeth B. Fry

Age 102, passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 in her home. She was born September 18, 1915 in New Kensington, PA to the late Albert and Martha (Martin) Jellel. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Fry in 2009; three brothers and six sisters. She is survived by one son and...

Feb 11, 2018

Raymond A. Taylor

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 11. 2018 in the Lodge at New Dawn. He was born November 1, 1935 in Welch, WV to the late Orville and Lelia (Johnson) Taylor. Raymond proudly retired from the U.S. Navy where he had served several tours of duty and was a Vietnam veteran. He...

Feb 11, 2018

Louwilda J Griffin

Age 90, of Canton passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born February 19, 1927 in Bloomfield, Ohio to the late Warren and Silvia (Holland) Rinard. She was a Canton resident since 1950. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Griffin in 1996; two sisters; four brothers; one...

Feb 10, 2018

Richard Hussar

Age 91, of Canton passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born June 17, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to the late Andy and Mary (Shandor) Hussar. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Richard retired from the Timken Company in...

Feb 7, 2018

Kristopher L Lewis

Age 35, of East Canton died unexpectedly in his home Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born October 3, 1982 in Canton, Ohio. He was a life resident of East Canton and a graduate of East Canton High School. Kristopher was employed by the Stark County Sanitation Department. He is survived by his daughter,...

Feb 5, 2018

Kevin A. “Jake” Jacoby

Age 58, of East Sparta died Monday, February 5, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 30, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Harold and Della (Kensinger) Jacoby. He was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from Sterilite Corporation in 2016. Preceded in death by his father, Harold...

Feb 3, 2018

Teresa L. McMillen

Age 40, of Louisville died unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. Born July 22, 1977 in Canton, OH to Kim and Nancy (Del Puppo ) McMillen. She was a loving mother, sister and daughter that loved her grandchildren dearly. Preceded in death by her father, Kim McMillen; grandparents, Clark and Margaret McMillen;...

Feb 2, 2018

Michael D. Aukerman

Age 58, of East Canton died Friday, February 2, 2018 unexpectedly in Mercy Medical Center. Born November 4, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Donald E. and Ruth E. (Bennett) Aukerman. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from Marathon Oil in...

Jan 30, 2018

William H. Knowles

Age 70, of Massillon and more recently of Cortland succumbed to cancer. His year long battle came to an end the morning of Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in his Cortland home. Bill was born in Canton on April 7, 1947 to Ila (Scott) Knowles and Clarence William Knowles. He bravely served the United States...

Jan 27, 2018

Ronald (Dewey) Dwight McGee

Age 85, of East Canton died Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1932 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Carl and Theresa (Neville) McGee. He was an East Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired...

Jan 26, 2018

Chester Elwood Beans

Age 94, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born in Howenstine (North Industry) on October 8, 1923 to the late John and Estella (Newhouse) Beans. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he trained navigation to pilots at Pensacola, Florida. Chester was also a licensed pilot. He was a self-employed neon sign...

Jan 25, 2018

Pauline E. McGrath

Age 90, died January 25th, 2018 with her family by her side in Canton, Ohio. She was born September 9, 1927 to Alvin and Nova (Wayble) Buck.

She is survived by her brother, Alfred Buck; her three children, Steve McGrath, Dave McGrath, Pamela and Kevin Logan; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was...

Jan 24, 2018

Lillian A. Huntsman

Age 13, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 2, 2004. Lilly was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she was actively involved with the bus ministry, children’s nursery, funeral ministry and the teen group. Lilly loved singing in church....

Jan 22, 2018

James L. Palombo

Age 70, of North Canton died Monday, January 22, 2018 in Justin T. Roger Hospice Care Center, Akron following an extended illness. Born June 21, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Gene and Gloria (Carlini) Palombo. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army veteran. James retired from...

Jan 22, 2018

Roger A. Larkins

Age 60, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 22, 2018 in his home. He was born December 22, 1957 in Canton to the late Orville D. and Avelee (Knotts) Larkins. Roger was a 1975 graduate of Canton South High School and was employed by Walmart. He Is preceded in death by one brother,...

Jan 21, 2018

Lillie S.  Swaney

Age 91, of East Canton, passed away Sunday January 21, 2018 in her home. She was born February 28, 1926 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Samuel and Selma (Jordan) Hackworth. Lillie was an East Canton resident since 1953 and was formerly employed by Mercy Medical Center for 10 years. She was a member...