Obituaries

Aug 29, 2015

Junior Sherwood

Age 92, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar. He was born September 3, 1922 in Hudson, OH to the late Bayard and Martha E. (Bond) Sherwood. Junior became a battle-hardened WWII Army veteran with the second wave at Normandy on D-Day, on into Paris, the Ardennes, and into...

Aug 27, 2015

Patrick M. Valentine

Age 60, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday August 27, 2015 in Community Hospice following a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 21, 1954 in Canton, to the late John and Helen (Murphy) Valentine. Patrick was a 1972 graduate of Canton South High School and a life resident of the Stark County...

Aug 22, 2015

Wilbur Gene Buxton

Age 77, of Canton died Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care Centre following an extended illness. Born July 24, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to the late Luther and Ada (McCarty) Buxton. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1956 graduate of Canton South High School. Gene was a U.S. Air...

Aug 21, 2015

Eileen Herbert

Age 87, of Canton died Friday, August 21, 2015 in her daughter’s home following an extended illness. Born July 8, 1928 in East Sparta to the late John and Agnes (Zabajnik) Habrun. She was a life resident of the East Sparta/Canton area. Eileen retired from Canton Local Schools. She was a member of North Industry...

Aug 16, 2015

Ida J. McDaniel

Age 92, of Louisville, passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born June 24, 1923 in Canton to the late William and Grace (Spear) Sickle. Ida was a Canton resident most of her life. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Louisville, AARP and former member...

Aug 14, 2015

Mary Kathleen “Kay” Lane

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Friday August 14, 2015. She was born March 23, 1924 in Dresden, OH to the late Joseph and Mae Pauline (Frey) Buker. Kay was a member of the North Industry United Methodist Church, Gold Star Mothers Club and the Sharon Lane Memorial VVA Chapter #199. In addition...

Aug 13, 2015

James A. Young II

Age 45, passed away Thursday August 13, 2015 in Sandusky, OH. He was born July 22, 1970 in Canton to James A. and Brenda (Spencer) Young. Jim was a 1988 graduate of East Canton High School, received a bachelor degree from both Kent State University and Walsh University and received a master’s degree...

Aug 13, 2015

Ursula M. Larson

passed away peacefully on Aug. 13 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Berlin, Germany to the late Walter and Emma (Dumke) Jeske, Ursula was an energetic woman whose vivaciousness could command a room. Whether holding court with her family or...

Aug 12, 2015

Roger Lewis “Zeke” Wyatt

Age 76, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday August 12, 2015. He was born December 4, 1938 in Canton to the late Ralph L. and Helen (Welch) Wyatt. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wyatt; mother and step-father, Helen and Kennith Betz; one son, Ralph A. Wyatt who resided in Marietta,...

Aug 8, 2015

Arthur B. Duncan Jr. Age 85, of Canton died Saturday, August 8, 2015 in his home following an extended illness. Born April 3, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to the late Arthur B. Sr. and Mary Estelle (Lehman) Duncan. He was a life resident of Canton Township and a 1948 graduate of Canton Township High School. Art served 27 years...

Aug 7, 2015

Blake J. Lambert Jr Age 72, of North Canton died Friday, August 7, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born September 12, 1942 in Benbush, WV. to the late Blake J. Sr. and Gertrude (Weaver) Lambert. He was a 1961 graduate of Malvern High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Blake retired from the Hoover...

Aug 3, 2015

Floyd S. Haught Age 94, of Massillon, passed away Monday August 3, 2015 in The Inn at University Village. He was born January 3, 1921 to the late Elijah and Victoria Haught. Floyd was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after more than 30 years of service. Floyd was a long time...

Aug 2, 2015

Glenn A. Devore Age 76, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday August 2, 2015 in Manor Care. He was born December 23, 1938 in Woodsfield, OH to the late David D. and Julia Mae (Hendershot) Devore. Glenn was a Vietnam Army veteran and was formerly employed by DLH Industries. He was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ...

Aug 2, 2015

Joanne F. McCall Age 77, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Sunday August 2, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1937 in Canton to the late John and Laura (Ritchey) Reed. She was a 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Joanne was the owner/operator of A Hart Company for 35 years. She was a member...

Jul 25, 2015

David A. Harper Age 58, of East Canton died Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Select Medical Hospital following an extended illness. Born September 16, 1956 in Canton, OH. to Edsel P. and Gae M. Harper. He was a life resident of East Canton and had worked through the CWE Program. David had participated in Special Olympics where he won many...

Jul 24, 2015

George W. Joy Age 85, of Canton died Friday, July 24, 2015 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 31, 1929 in Canton, OH. to the late George R. and Faye I. (Lee) Joy. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1947 graduate of Canton Township High School. George retired from Sugardale Foods with 47 years...

Jul 24, 2015

Mildred M. Hayhurst Age 96, of Canton died Friday July 24, 2015 in Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar following a brief illness. Born January 1, 1919 in Smithfield, WV. to the late Howard and Minnie (Price) Higgins. She was a Canton resident since 1940. Mildred was a member of Canton Baptist Temple where she taught Sunday school for 55 years....

Jul 21, 2015

Lawrence T. Page Age 91, of East Canton died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born July 19, 1924 in Canton, OH. to the late Francis E. and Lola Faye (Tipton) Page. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1942 graduate of Canton Township High School. Lawrence was a U.S. Army WWII...

Jul 15, 2015

Vera E. Keller of Malvern, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. She was born in Canton to the late David and Evelyn Brooks. Vera retired from Joseph T. Nist Nursing Home and was the former owner/operator of V-Jay Cleaning Company. She served as a volunteer at the Palace Theater for many years and...

Jul 12, 2015

Betty J. Barwick Age 82, of East Canton, passed away Sunday July 12, 2015. Betty was born May 30, 1933 in Canton to the late Harry F. and Minnie (Yoerns) Adler. She was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ. Betty was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed trips with her husband and friends to the casinos....