All Obituaries

Barbara Marie Allen, age 83 died peacefully in her residence on February 6, 2023.  She was born on July 29, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to the late Franklin Lloyd Gruber and Gladys (Jensen) Caskey.  She is a graduate of Minerva High School and is formally employed by the Waynesburg Nite Club.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin W. Allen, daughter Deanna Allen, granddaughter Tina Roland, two sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by seven children Crystal...

John E. Lewis age 75 of East Canton died February 6, 2023, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  He was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on July 26, 1947, to the late Thurman Lewis and Edna (Todd) Lewis.  He attended Canton McKinley High School.  John retired in 2000 from the Timken Co. where he served as a finisher.  John was a member of the Sandy Valley Church of God where he served as head usher, council member and various other capacities in the church.  He proudly...

Dale R. House, age 70, of Canton, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.  He was born December 15, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Lester and Bertha (Bean) House. A graduate of Canton South High School, Dale was a Mercedes Technician at Kempthorn Motors.  A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was a motorsports enthusiast who loved cars, the Cleveland Browns and Guardians.  His greatest love was for his family, whatever was important to them, was important to Dale. He...

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. Her husband, Paul Mozzochi, age 93, died two days later in his residence on February 1, 2023; he was born on November 16, 1929, in Steubenville,...

   Barbara J. Paulus, age 94, passed away on February 1, 2023.    She was born on November 12, 1928, in Canton, OH to Richard and Irma (Hafer) Anthony.    Barbara graduated from East Canton High School and spent most of her life as a successful Homemaker.    She was a lifelong member of the Center Church of the Brethren in Louisville. In her early years Barbara was very active in her church.    Barbara loved to knit...

Ruby “Jackie” Gilreath age 88 of Canton, passed away on January 31st 2023 at her home surrounded by family.    She was born on August 11, 1934, in Hiawassee, GA to Boyd and Monteree (Garrett) Nicholson.     Ruby graduated from Town County High School. She came to Ohio in the 1950s from her hometown in GA. She brought her expertise in large southern vegetable gardening. Ruby was known as an expert seamstress, in her earlier years she was a personal...

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. Her husband, Paul Mozzochi, age 93, died two days later in his residence on February 1, 2023; he was born on November 16, 1929, in Steubenville,...

James “Clyde” Simons, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Newton, WV., to the late James W. and Velma (Moss) Simons. Clyde worked for Timken for many years as a finisher.  He was a proud member of the Canton Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Station #2 (Waco). Clyde was also a member of the Waco Epworth United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Velma Simons; his first...

Jennie JoAn Smith (Bell) age 90, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023. Born January 1, 1933 to the late Glenn and Viola Bennett she was a lifelong resident of Canton and the oldest of six children. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Z. Smith, her siblings Barbara Selig, Marjorie Burns, Vera Bowers, Glenn Bennett, step daughter Dorothy Bell, and granddaughter Jennifer Mayle. She is survived by her daughter Frances (Jack) Sterling;  husband Herb Bell; grandchildren Evett...

Margaret J. (Stallman) Graber, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, to Sidney and Catherine(Weichert) Stallman. She graduated from Canton Township High School in 1942 and retired from Canton Local Schools in 1990 with 30 years in the cafeteria.  Margaret was a member of First Church of the Resurrection, Canton South AARP, Pike Grange for 60 years, and various western square-dancing clubs. Those left to cherish her memory...