Obituaries

Oct 12, 2016

MGYSGT Ivor C. Peters Jr.(USMC Retired)

Age 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born April 30, 1926 in Canton to the late Ivor C. Sr. and Violet (Biscoe) Peters. Ivor retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 30 years of service having served in WWII and as an...

Oct 10, 2016

Carter Daniel Huber

Age 33 days, passed away Monday October 10, 2016 in Akron Children’s Hospital. He was born September 7, 2016 in Canton to his loving parents, Nicholas D. and Teddi J. (Kannal) Huber. In addition to his parents, Carter is survived by one brother, Aidan Huber; one sister, Madison Huber; grandparents, Phil Kannal, Deanna Kannal,...

Oct 10, 2016

Dorothy E. Gastin

Age 68, of Canton, passed away Monday October 10, 2016 in Select Specialty Hospital following an extended illness. She was born May 15, 1948 in Wooster, OH to the late Dan J. and Susie (Schmidt) Hershberger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Woods. Dorothy is survived...

Oct 9, 2016

Ella Mae Jacobs

Age 85, of Canton died Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the Legends Care Center. Born February 21, 1931 in North Industry, Ohio to the late Edward and Gladys “Tootie” (Rice) Howard. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1949 graduate of Canton South High School. Ella Mae was formerly employed...

Oct 9, 2016

Donald G. Charton

Age 86, formerly of East Canton, passed away Sunday October 9, 2016 in the Canton Regency. He was born September 15, 1930 in Canton to the late William and Margaret (Putnam) Charton. Don was a 1948 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Schneider Lumber after more than 25 years of service....

Oct 2, 2016

Angela R. Telaroli

Age 39, of Canton died Sunday, October 2, 2016 following an accident while camping. Born March 1, 1977 in Canton, Ohio to Philip and Catherine (Amos) Telaroli and was a life resident of Canton. Angela was employed by Cecchini Enterprises (McDonalds) for the past 24 years. She was a member of St. Michael the...

Sep 30, 2016

Glenda G. Mortenson

Age 82, of East Sparta died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at The Inn at Belden Village following a brief illness. Born December 7, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dayton and Freda (Sprague) Burfield. She was a life resident of the Canton/ East Sparta area. Glenda retired from J.P. Morgan Chase in 1995...

Sep 29, 2016

Roger E. “Bones” Boyd

Age 70, of Louisville, passed away Thursday September 29, 2016 in his home. He was born October 24, 1945 in Hamlin, WV to the late Ellis and Ermal (Smith) Boyd. Roger was a Louisville resident most of his life and retired from Atlantic Pools in 2007. He was a Vietnam Navy veteran and...

Sep 26, 2016

Beulah Viola “Boots” Young

Age 92, of Canton, passed away peacefully Monday September 26, 2016 in the company of caregivers and family. Boots joined her husband, Walter D. Young who preceded her in death in 1979. Boots’ life of service began in her younger years as a beautician, devout Christian and later became a full-time wife and...

Sep 24, 2016

Douglas “Dougy” C. Hookey

Age 32, of Canton died Saturday, September 24, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born May 29, 1984 in Canton and was a 2003 graduate of Canton Timken High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was employed by Union Metal. Dougy attended the Sanctuary Church of God....

Sep 20, 2016

Scott R. Deremer

Age 58, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 20, 2016 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born July 21, 1958 in Canton to Maurice R. and Ruth Rosaline (Fidler) Deremer. Scott was a 1976 graduate of Canton South High School. He was employed by RB’s Truck and Trailer Services and was formerly...

Sep 17, 2016

Ruby O. Bailey

Age 87, of East Sparta passed away Saturday September 17, 2016. She was born May 2, 1929 in Preston County, WV to the late Sampson and Nancy Ellen (Stockwell) Davis. Ruby was a member of the Canton Central Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Sep 14, 2016

Donald E. Witts Sr.

Age 87, passed away Wednesday September 14, 2016 in St. Luke Lutheran Community. He was born September 8, 1929 in Sandyville, OH to the late Robert and Audrey (Frizzel) Witts. He was an Army Korean War veteran. Donald retired from Canton Local Schools in 1992 after 22 years of service and was a...

Sep 11, 2016

Vear “Whitey” Parsons

Age 76, of East Canton a devoted husband, father, grandfather and to his church passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 in his home following a brief illness. Born June 13, 1940 in Orma, WV. to the late Seldon and Ledia (Rogers) Parsons. He was an East Canton resident for the past 43 years and...

Sep 8, 2016

Margaret A. Froelich

Age 69, of Canton died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born December 5, 1946 in East Liverpool, OH. to the late George and Leota Hill. She was a Canton resident since 1965 and retired from Canterbury Villa Nursing Home. Margaret was a member of Trinity Brethren...

Sep 8, 2016

Linda M. Masterson

Age 60, of Louisville, a loving sister and aunt passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 in her home following a brief illness. Survived by one brother, Ron (Sharon) Masterson; four sisters, Nancy Masterson, Marie (Harold) Smallwood, Kathy (Rod) Zimmer, Beverly (Joe) Kelliher; many nieces and nephews. There will be no public services.

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Aug 30, 2016

Nancy E. Brown

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016 in The Laurels of Massillon. She was born October 26, 1934 in Canton to the late James and Martha (Craig) Pollock. Nancy retired from Carm’s Foods Inc. after 20 years of service and was formerly employed by Gabe’s Meats and Deli. She was a...

Aug 30, 2016

James A. Casto

Age 87, of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 29, 1928 in Gilmer County WV. to the late Henry and Elva (Frasure) Casto. Jim retired from Union Metal after more than 38 years of service. He was a member of North Industry United Methodist Church where...

Aug 29, 2016

Sarah E. Gobeli

Age 94, of Louisville passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born May 23, 1922 in Justus,Ohio to the late Chester and Gertrude (Cash) Van Fossen. She was an East Canton resident most of her life and a member of East Canton Church of God....

Aug 25, 2016

Shirley L. Burkett

Age 80, a longtime resident of Canton Township died Thursday, August 25, 2016 in her home following an extended illness. Born November 7, 1935 in Canton to the late Paul and Lucy (Ritter) Richeson. She was active with the Canton Players Guild, Senior Friends of Mercy Hospital, Aultman Blood Mobile and Senior Olympics. Preceded...