All Obituaries

Shelley K. Hanze Age 54, of Canton passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care following a four-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1965 in Canton. Shelley was a 1983 graduate of Timken High School and a graduate of Kent State University. She was formerly employed as an RN by Community Care Givers, Hartville and both Emergency departments at Aultman Hospital and Mercy Medical Center. She was a member of Woodlawn Church. She is preceded in death by...

Oliver W. Leidner Sr. Age 77, of Canton died Thursday, May 28, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Gwendolyn (Wright) Leidner. Oliver was a life resident of Canton and a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Rhinehart. He is survived by four children and spouses, Oliver “Bill” Jr and Lori Leidner, John Leidner, Yvonne “Pud” Leidner and Tonya Prosser, Richard and Jeannette...

Ellen M. Doane Age 76, of Paris, Ohio died Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. Born November 3, 1943 in Waco, Ohio to the late Urcle and Helen (Farber) Hayes. She was a Paris resident since 1968. Ellen was a member of Paris Israel Church and Paris Woman’s Club. Preceded in death by her husband, James Doane in 1999 and a brother, Charles Hayes. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, James Doane Jr, Kevin and Jenny Doane, Ryan and Heather...

Loren F. Kiko Age 77, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 15, 1942 in Canton to the late Casper and Beulah (Stantz) Kiko. Loren retired from Carrols Corporation after 20 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon S. Kiko in 2006; one sister, Juanita Manion. Loren is survived by his son, Kevin (Jodi) Kiko; two grandchildren, Christopher and Cara Kiko; two brothers, Ralph and James Kiko....

Justin J. Woods Age 23, Tuesday May 26,2020 we lost Justin James Woods. Heaven took him when we were not ready to say goodbye. Justin was always the light in the room, the laughter on a bad day, and the love on our worst days. Most importantly Justin was a son, brother, boyfriend, nephew, grandson, uncle and friend to all. He leaves behind his greatest loves, mother, Allyson Stoneking; his father, Walter Joe  Woods Sr.; two brothers, Walter Joe “JJ”  Woods II and...

Diane A. Midcap Frantz Age 61, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV to Earl and Hildred (McCray) Midcap. Diane was employed by the M.K. Morse Company for six years and was a member of The Club. She is preceded in death by her father, Earl Midcap; two brothers, Michael Midcap and Earl Midcap Jr; one aunt, Gertrude McCray. Diane is survived by her son, Donald W. Ickes II; her mother, Hildred...

Bonnie K. Unkefer Age 77, of Canton, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1942 in Robertsville, OH to the late Samuel and Gladys (Wallace) Rojice. She was a graduate of Canton South High School. Bonnie retired from Canton City Schools with more than 20 years of service and was a member of Indian Run Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Unkefer in 2019. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Bunting;...

Mary Lou Lawver Age 84, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 in the Justin T. Rogers Hospice, Akron, OH. She was born February 7, 1936 in Bedford, IN to the late Roy and Rose (Panza) Gilmore. Mary Lou had attended St. Anthony/All Saints Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lawver in 2013; one sister, Barbara Carnes. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Colleena and James Polsinelli, Jeania and Tim Mitchell; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald Lee...

Charles W. “Chuck” Stinard Age 83, of East Canton, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born October 5, 1936 in Cadiz, OH to the late Harry and Velma (Lyon) Stinard. Chuck was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from The Timken Company after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the East Canton Church of God, Lowell D. Oberly American Legion Post #667, the NRA and the American Sportsman’s Club. He is preceded in death...

Arline M. Wissuchek Age 97, of Canton passed away Monday May 11, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 21, 1922 in Canton to the late Charles and Estella (Shipe) Sturm. Arline was employed by Delicious Cream for 19 years, also employed by Thoma Catering and various other catering companies for many years. She was a member of St. Mary’s/St. Benedict Catholic Parish and AARP. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wissuchek in 1967; twin sister,...