Obituaries

Nov 19, 2016

Russell E. Unkefer

Age 79, of Minerva passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 19, 2016 following an extended illness. Born March 16, 1937 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Ralph and Bessie (Weaver) Unkefer. He was a Minerva resident for the past 51 years and a U.S. Army...

Nov 19, 2016

Gertrude C. Spencer

Age 97, of Canton died Saturday, November 19, 2016 in her home. Born February 24, 1919 in Alvy, West Virginia to the late William E. and Emma L. (Hamilton) Baker. She was a Canton area resident since 1946. Gertrude was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ and Stepping Stones. Preceded in death...

Nov 18, 2016

Cynthia A. Rush

Age 76, of East Canton died Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1940 in Canton, Ohio to the late Walter “Dub” and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Angeli. She was a life resident of Canton and was formerly employed as a Bell telephone operator. Cynthia was an active...

Nov 15, 2016

Anita Kay Nitzu

Age 70, of Canton died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging following a brief illness. Born May 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald and Venetia Schario. Anita was a life resident of Canton and a 1964 graduate of Canton Timken Senior High School. She is...

Nov 11, 2016

Joye E. McBride

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Friday November 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 12, 1938 in Hopedale, OH to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Boals) Wallace. Joye was a 1956 graduate of Hopedale High School. She was a licensed cosmetologist for many years and was employed by several dry cleaners...

Nov 10, 2016

Ada M. Baker

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born November 4, 1925 in Carrollton, OH to the late Upton and Savilla (Boyd) Gween. Ada was a 1943 graduate of Carrollton High School. She retired from Canton Local Schools as a bus driver after 20 years of...

Nov 8, 2016

Kenneth L. Rupp

Age 76, of Paris, OH, passed away Tuesday November 8, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1940 in Maximo, OH to the late Lawrence and Lucille (Paulus) Rupp. Kenneth retired from American Steel Foundries, Alliance after 38 years of service and was a member of the SAS Pigeon...

Nov 7, 2016

Florence Boekel

Age 78, of Louisville, passed away Monday November 7, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. She was born November 30, 1937 in Patras, Greece to the late Peter and Maria (Andreou) Plomaritis. Florence was a Louisville resident for the past 16 years and retired from Altercare of Navarre after 17 years of service. She was a member...

Nov 7, 2016

Kevin D. Brechbuhler

Age 55, of Canton died Monday, November 7, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. Born August 6, 1961 in Canton, Ohio to Willard and Donna Jeanne (Steiner) Brechbuhler. He was a life resident of the Canton area. Kevin was affiliated with North Industry United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Lula Steiner, Maynard “Pete” and...

Nov 4, 2016

Wanda L. Brechbuhler

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Friday November 4, 2016 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born January 17, 1923 in Navarre, OH to the late Paul R. and Bula E. (Pfouts) Fair. Wanda was a 1940 graduate of Navarre High School and owner/operator of the former Wanda’s Beauty Salon in Navarre for...

Oct 28, 2016

"Together Again"

Gene A. DeVore

Age 85, of Magnolia, Passed away Friday October 28, 2016 in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. He was born May 4, 1931 in Canton to the late Ralph and Georgia (Nelson) DeVore. Gene was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from the Teamsters Local #92....

Oct 27, 2016

Raymond P. “Butch” Billman

Age 89, of East Canton, passed away Thursday October 27, 2016 in Altercare of Louisville. He was born February 28, 1927 in Waynesburg to the late Guideon and Ruth (Whyde) Billman. Ray served 11 years in the U.S. Army during both WWII and the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff...

Oct 26, 2016

Evelyn M. Pachuta

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 18, 1927 in Senecaville, OH to the late Frank and Martha (Dutko) Kozar. She was a Magnolia resident since 1982. Evelyn had served as a secretary for the Pentagon prior to her marriage. She was a faithful...

Oct 21, 2016

Leroy E. Lynch

Age 59, of Canton died unexpectedly in his home on Friday, October 21, 2016. Born November 27, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Kenny and Dorothy (Rohrer) Lynch. He was a Canton resident most of his life and was employed for over 30 years with the City of Canton in the Water Department....

Oct 20, 2016

Darlene M. Anstine

Age 57, of East Canton died Thursday October 20, 2016 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born April 8, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard and Lora (Graham) Townsend. She was a life resident of the Canton area and was currently employed by the Canton City School System....

Oct 19, 2016

Joyce A. Rupert

Age 83, of Carrollton died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in her daughter’s home following a brief illness. Born December 6, 1932 in Petersburg, PA to the late Blair and Edna (Piper) McGinnis. She was a Carrollton resident since 2008 and had resided in Canada for 26 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Oct 16, 2016

Frank Dave Lyon

Age 46, of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born August 31, 1970 in Massillon to the late Hazen G. and Mabel L. (Catrell) Lyon. David was a graduate of Fairless High School and was formerly employed by Logan Trucking for 12...

Oct 12, 2016

Sara Delma Ward

Age 97, of Canton, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 29, 1919 in Monroe County, OH to the late Howard and Melissa (Hickenbotham) Moffett. Sara was a Canton area resident most of her life and a member of the Southwest Church of Christ. In addition to her...

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,...