Victor Clyde Johnson
Dec 31, 2025
Victor Clyde Johnson, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Everett Clyde and Ruth Janet (Mowery) Johnson. A lifelong resident of Canton, Victor, was deeply proud of his community and dedicated his life to serving it.
Victor was a graduate of Timken...
Kathleen "Kat" Fowler
Dec 31, 2025
Kathleen "Kat” Fowler, 71, of East Canton, OH, passed away on December 31, 2025. Kathy was born on December 11th, 1954 in East Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Mildred (Render) Miller.
Kathy worked for many years hanging wallpaper and painting for both commercial and residential projects.
She was an avid lover of the outdoors, she enjoyed camping, fires and being...
Martha Simon
Dec 30, 2025
Martha Simon, 88, of Bolivar, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025. Born in Marietta, Ohio to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Seyerle) Carver, Martha was a lifelong educator, nurse, and entrepreneur.
A dedicated student of healthcare, Martha received her nursing diploma from Massillon City Hospital, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of...
DeSales Dean Shumaker
Dec 29, 2025
DeSales Dean Shumaker, age 79, passed away on December 29, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1946 to Willard and Erma (Heitchew) Shumaker.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Union Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Funeral Home 218 East Nassau Street, East Canton, Ohio 44730. Friends and family may share condolences and...
Ronald Dean Haas
Dec 26, 2025
Ronald Dean Haas, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1941, to the late Roy G. and Ethel Maxine Haas.
He was a graduate of Canton South High School. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard where he served eight faithful years.
Ron was a dedicated Lathe Operator at Timken Roller...
Jeffrey S. Nemitz
Dec 24, 2025
Jeffrey S. Nemitz, age 65, of East Sparta, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1960 in Canton, Ohio to Paul J. and Alice Nemitz. He graduated from East Canton High School before furthering his education at Stark State College.
Those left to cherish Jeffrey's memory are his son, Jered (Sarah) Nemitz; mother, "Sally" Nemitz Cummings;...
Connie S. Sherrard
Dec 20, 2025
Connie S. Sherrard, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025 at Altercare of Nobles Pond in Canton, OH. She was born on August 28, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Richard Allen Wells and Donna Elaine (Bowser) Wells.
Connie was a 1976 East Canton High School Graduate. She was known to greet you with a smile at the deli department...
James L. Ferguson
Dec 19, 2025
James L. Ferguson, age 72, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1953, in North Canton, Ohio, to the late Kermit and Dona Marie (Floom) Ferguson.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he spent his working years...
Richard Gayle Bellamy
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Gayle Bellamy, age 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Stewart and Gladys (Hartline) Bellamy. A lifelong resident of the East Canton community, he was known to most simply as “Gayle.”
Gayle was a man of many talents and proudly spent his career...
Ronnie D. Woods
Dec 16, 2025
Ronnie D. Woods, age 76, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, following a period of declining health.
He was born on November 10, 1949, in Fountain Head, Tennessee, to the late Dewey and Lena Pauline (Baird) Woods, and was the youngest of nine children.
Ronnie retired from the Timken Company in 1999. In...
Tina L. Randall
Dec 9, 2025
Tina L. Randall, age 53, of Canton Township, passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 29, 1972 to the late Charles and Patricia Oliver.
Tina had a love for all animals which led to her career as a veterinarian technician, a job she was truly proud of. In her free time, Tina...
Kenneth E. Herbert
Dec 5, 2025
Kenneth E. Herbert, 85, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 26, 1940, to the late John and Pauline (Habrun) Herbert, and remained a lifelong resident of the community.
A 1959 graduate of Canton South High School, Ken not only received...
Michael J. Showen
Nov 25, 2025
Michael J. Showen, born February 6, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a life well-lived. He was the beloved son of James and Teresa Showen, who preceded him in death, along with his siblings, Jimmy (James) and Michelle. After many years apart, they can finally be together again.
Mike leaves behind loving cousins both in the United States and...
Mark E. Snyder
Nov 24, 2025
Mark E. Snyder, age 72, of Canton passed away on Monday November 24, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 15, 1953, to the late Dale W. and Madaline (Anderson) Snyder. Mark remained a resident of the Stark County community his entire life.
A 1972 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, Mark...
Brent A. Blind
Nov 23, 2025
The family of Brent A. Blind is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on August 2, 1969 to his cherished late parents, Bertha and Terry Blind in Tampa, Florida, he spent the majority of his life in the Waynesburg, Ohio, area where he built deep roots and friendships.
Brent’s lifelong love of the outdoors cultivated from...
Wendy J. Adkins
Nov 22, 2025
Wendy J. Adkins, 54, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 22.
Wendy was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born and raised in Massillon, she built a longtime career as a cosmetologist, spending more than 30 years helping others feel confident, cared for, and seen.
She found joy in life’s simple beauties—yarn, crafts, and anything related to the Grinch,...
Barbara A Blanc
Nov 22, 2025
Barbara A. Blanc, 80, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1945 in Canton, OH to the late Jack L. and Lila Ruth “Burnette” Britton.
She was a 1963 graduate of East Canton High School.
Barbara attended the University of Mount Union for Accounting for 3 years, she retired from the McDermott corporation as...
Norma J Diekmann
Nov 20, 2025
Norma J. Diekmann, 91, of Navarre, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Adeline (Kratzer) Lenhart, and remained a lifelong resident of the community. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton McKinley High School.
Norma dedicated her career to helping others through her work as a...
Edward M. Meyer
Nov 14, 2025
Edward Milton Meyer, the rock that held our family together, quietly slipped away to go home with his wife, Josephine, on the morning of November 14, 2025. He had waited 14 years to join the love of his life who he had lovingly cared for during her long illness with a loving heart and caring hands.
Edward was born in East...
Roy E. Klick
Nov 12, 2025
Roy E. Klick, age 86, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home, Windy Way Farm, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 12, 1939, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Frank and Katherine H. (Brown) Klick, and remained a resident of the community throughout his life. Roy was a 1957 graduate of...
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