Obituaries

Dec 3, 2015

Henry “Hank” Charley

Age 84, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday December 3, 2015 in Country Lawn. He was born May 16, 1931 in Graysville, WV to the late Samuel J. and Margaret (Hess) Charley. Hank was a Korean War Army veteran and was awarded five bronze stars and a purple heart. He was the former owner/operator...

Nov 30, 2015

Rosabelle Camp

Age 85, of East Canton, passed away Monday November 30, 2015. She was born June 19, 1930 in Canton to the late Joseph and Barbara (Belcich) Fabyancic. Rosabelle was a life resident of East Canton; a member of Wild Wood Chapel and the Ohio Farm Bureau. She had attended The Ohio State University and was...

Nov 30, 2015

John Alan Pirolozzi

Age 50, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2015. He was born January 4, 1965 to Rosemary and the late Rudy Pirolozzi of Mineral City. He was one of Gods special children and was loved by all who knew him. John broke ground at the age of six for...

Nov 24, 2015

Douglas P. Upperman

Age 60, of Canton a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Born August 13, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to Paul and Donna (Paumier) Upperman. He was a life resident of Canton/ Louisville area and retired from IBEW Local #540 with 38 years of service. He was a member...

Nov 24, 2015

Willis “Willie” “Tex” Krause

Age 83, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 24, 2015 in St. Joseph Care Center following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1932 in Mineral Ridge, OH to the late Christopher and Ruth (Stoffer) Krause. Willis was an East Canton resident or the past 36 years and was...

Nov 22, 2015

Thomas Fred McKinney

Age 68, of Louisville, went home to the Lord on November 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family following a hard fought battle with cancer. Tom was born in Coal City, WV to Fred and Delsie (Butler) McKinney. Tom married his loving wife of 49 years, Blanche (Childs) on July 24, 1966. He served...

Nov 16, 2015

Susan E. (Blackledge) Poirier

Age 37, of Canton, passed away Monday November 16, 2015 in her home. She was born September 29, 1978 to James D. and Katherine L. (Baker) Blackledge. Susan was a 1996 graduate of Perry High School and employed by Eye Centers of Ohio, Canton. She was a member of North Industry Christian Church....

Nov 13, 2015

Steven M. Dearth

Age 26, of Canton died November 13, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1989 in Canton, Ohio to Bernie and Kris (Coates) Dearth. He was a life resident of East Canton and a 2008 graduate of East Canton High School. He was formerly employed with Ohio...

Nov 12, 2015

Dwain E. Barrick October 22, 1942 – November 12, 2015

Age 73, born in East Canton Ohio - departed from us on November 12, 2015 after a lengthy battle with leukemia and Hodgkin's Lymphoma - a result of exposure to Agent Orange. He was an active member of both American Legion and the VFW.

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Nov 11, 2015

Jean A. Slicker

Age 70, of East Canton died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 due to injuries sustain in a single car auto accident. Born April 29, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Per Lee Jr. and Vera (Andrews) Slicker. She was a life resident of the East Canton area and was a retired teacher from Louisville...

Nov 11, 2015

Glen L. Cartwright

Age 85, of Canton went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center following an extended illness. Born November 10, 1930 in Paris, Ohio to the late Glancy and Ethel (Schneider) Cartwright. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1949 graduate of East...

Nov 9, 2015

Dwain R. Moore

Age 61, of Perry Township died unexpectedly Monday, November 9, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center. Born March 11, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to the late Clayton Sr. and Grace (Bachtel) Moore. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1973 graduate of Canton South High School. Dwain was a U. S....

Nov 4, 2015

Dale E. Walter

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 4, 2015 in Acute Care Specialty Hospital. He was born August 2, 1936 in Canton to the late Merrill E. and Mary V. (Polen) Walter. Dale was a 1955 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of the Naval Reserves for eight years. He...

Nov 1, 2015

Herman D. Worstall

Age 70, of East Canton died Sunday, November 1, 2015 unexpectedly in his home. Born December 24, 1944 in Zanesville, OH to the late James and Gladys (Osborn) Worstall. He was an East Canton resident for the past 40 years and a U.S. Army veteran. Herman retired from AT&T in 2012 with over 40...

Oct 31, 2015

Ruby E. Miller

Age 80, of Waynesburg died Saturday, October 31, 2015 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born November 7, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Ruby (Maple) Finley. She was a Waynesburg resident most of her life and a 1952 graduate of Canton South High School. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 27, 2015

Olie H. Moyer

Age 97, of Canton was promoted to glory Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born June 24, 1918 in Circleville, WV. to the late Harry and Lura (Bennett) Moyer. He was a Canton area resident since 1946 and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Olie retired from Summitville Tile in Minerva in...

Oct 27, 2015

June (Harter) Sturgeon

Age 85, of Louisville, OH. went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2015. Born June 13, 1930 in East Canton, OH.to Harry and Edith (Bohlen) Harter. She was a 1948 graduate of East Canton High School where she was a majorette. June was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of...

Oct 25, 2015

Ruth E. Yelichek

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Sunday October 25, 2015 in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 10, 1926 in Canton to the late Floyd and Alvina (Scott) Greenfield. Ruth was a life resident of Canton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Yelichek in 1987;...

Oct 23, 2015

Kay F. Chandler

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday October 23, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born March 6, 1936 in Ansted, WV to the late Wesley and Edith (Long) Skaggs. Kay was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Veterans Administration, Canton. She is survived by four children, Monica (Tex)...

Oct 20, 2015

Robert A. Johnston

age 55, of Magnolia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 20, 2015 in his home. He was born October 23, 1959 in Canton to Frederick and Nedra (Walker) Johnston. Robert was a self-employed owner/operator of Johnston Trucking. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Johnston in 1995; one brother, John Johnston in 1992....