All Obituaries

Marjorie A. Morris Age 90, of East Canton passed away unexpectedly Sunday February 28, 2021 at her home. She was born December 25, 1930 in Wellsburg, WV to the late James and Leah (Hartley) McDaniel. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton where she was active in many capacities. She was employed by the church for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Stark County Farm Bureau and helped her husband with the family farm on which they resided. Marjorie is preceded in...

John R. Medley Age 78, of Canton died Saturday, February 27, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. Born February 15, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harry and Beulah (Boswell) Medley. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Airforce Vietnam veteran. John retired from the Timken Company in 2000 with 35 years of service. He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church where he served as Head Trustee for many years, communion steward, usher and a member of the choir. John...

Brooks C. Stahler Age 82, of Louisville, Ohio died Friday, February 26, 2021 in his home following a brief illness. Born October 31, 1938 in New Harrisburg, OH to the late Charles and Katherine (Brooks) Stahler. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a 1959 graduate of Canton South High School. Brooks was a U.S Army Vietnam veteran. He retired from Republic Steel in 1999 with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by a brother, William Stahler and a sister, Shirley Stephenson....

Judith A. Syphers   Age 84, of Canton passed away Friday February 26, 2021 in her home. She was born December 13, 1936 in Morgan County, OH to the late Vernon Leo and Thelma Mae (Anderson) Geary. Judy was employed by Cavalon Cleaners for 54 years and was a member of North Industry Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Syphers Sr. in 2004; one daughter, Cathy Syphers in 2012; one son, Roy Syphers Jr. in 2013; one brother, Dennis Geary; two sisters, Bonnie Smith...

James Everett Stoneking age 85, of Dellroy, Ohio died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born April 18, 1935 in Rock Camp, WV to the late Arthur Lee and Opal D. (Willey) Stoneking. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a radar technician in Korea, and for many years worked at Gregory Galvanizing in Canton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Iva Myrtel Hall, Blanche Shreve, Mary Alice Lively, and an infant sister, Emma...

Lawrence W. Stuckey Jr. Age 93, of Canton passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 in his home. He was born March 30, 1927 in Fairmont, WV to the late Lawrence W. Sr. and Flora (Benson) Stuckey. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran having served five years. Lawrence retired from the City of Canton Street and Sewer Department in 1993 after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Parish and the NRA. He is preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Lawrence is survived by his...

Brandon J. Albertson Age 37 of Canton passed away Saturday February 20,2021. He was born January 29, 1984 in Canton. Brandon enjoyed computer gaming, fishing, camping, skateboarding and a life filled with laughter. Preceded in death by grandparents, Jacqueline Wilcox, James W. and Shirley J. Albertson. He is survived by his parents, Michele C. (Wilcox) Yates and James C. (Deb) Albertson; one brother, Cory Albertson; his grandfather, Frank Wilcox. A celebration of life service will be...

Thomas R Orlando "Big O”, age 63 of Waynesburg lost the only battle he could not control on Saturday February 20, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 9, 1958 in Canton to the late Joseph and Rose Mary (Snyder) Orlando. He was a 1976 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was the owner/operator of O’s Power Tong Inc. for 40 years. Tom was a wonderful father, a loving husband and the best friend anyone could hope to have. He is preceded in death by one brother,...

David Lee Geyer Sr. Age 85 passed away on Thursday February 18, 2021. He was born in Canton, OH on October 17, 1935 to the late Harry and Ruth Geyer. He was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He is survived by his wife, Jean L. (Lautzenheiser) to whom he was married 65 years; five children, Kay (Todd) Cole of Canton, Karen (Brian) Volzer of North Canton, David (Lori) Geyer of Louisville, Kris (Randy Fetters) Geyer of North Canton and Fred (Laura)...

Mary Maxine Offineer Age 83 of Louisville passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born May 28, 1937 in Gilmer County, WV to the late William Bryan and Mary Constance (Riley) Woofter. Maxine was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Clarksburg, WV. She was formerly employed by Clarksburg VA Hospital, Timken Mercy Hospital, Aultman Hospital and the J.T. Nist Nursing Home. Maxine enjoyed...