All Obituaries

Sarabelle (Shotts) Dooley Age 96 was known to her friends as “Sally” was called home by Jesus on May 12th, 2021. Born February 27th, 1925 to the late Aaron & Ruth (Sweet) Shotts of Marshal, Illinois. Married to the late Rev. Thomas L. Dooley for 61 years, she served her Lord Jesus at Thomas’s side in the church lovingly and faithfully. They served in numerous ministry positions spanning more than 50 years, 23 as pastors in Canton OH. She is preceded in death by...

Suzanne M. Neading Age 73, of Mineral City passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. She was born April 6, 1948 in Canton to the late Eugene and Betty (Stokes) Neading. Suzanne was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School and was formerly employed by Rapid Air Freight for 10 years. She is preceded in death by one brother, Gene Neading. Suzanne is survived by two children, Stacey McDaniel and Rick Ornowski; seven grandchildren, Andrew Bruer, Landon Grogg,...

Darlene J. Clemson Age 92, of East Canton passed away Wednesday May 12. 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 26, 1928 in Mapleton, OH to the late Guy and Helen (Newell) Barrick. Darlene was a graduate of East Canton High School and had a career in retail sales. She loved gatherings with her family and friends, gambling trips and anything that involved butterflies. She is preceded in death by one son, Alan Harris and his wife, Mary; two sisters, Beverly Young and Marilyn Burwell....

Marylouise Van Voorhis Age 87, of East Canton passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 in The Inn at University Village. She was born November 14, 1933 in Scio, OH to the late Francis and Wilma (Copeland) Brown. Marylouise was a 1951 graduate of Scio High School and retired from John Hancock Insurance after 35 years of service. She loved to garden, play cards and Bingo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Van Voorhis in 2020; one sister, Vivian Stearns. Marylouise is survived by two...

Josephine P. Smith Age 89, of Canton passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 in the Gables of Canton. She was born March 18, 1932 in Canton to the late Phillip and Eva (Lebec) Krizon. Josephine was a 1951 graduate of Minerva High School and a Canton area resident most of her life. She was a member of the former Westminster Community Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie #2370. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Smith in 2020; one son, Robert E. Smith; six brothers, Mike,...

Dorothy P. Brunner Age 90, of Canton passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 in the Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton, OH. She was born April 12, 1931 in Canton to the late Charles and Marjorie (Stuckum) Bland. Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of East Canton High School.  She was a member of the Foltz Community Center. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.  She enjoyed movies, musicals, classic crooners, country music, playing cards, cooking, baking, sewing and was an avid...

"Together Again" Norman R. Gobeli Age 98, of East Canton passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021. He was born July 26, 1922 in Maximo, OH to the late Gottlieb and Margaret (Waffler) Gobeli. Norman was an East Canton resident since 1950 and proudly served as a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He retired from The Timken Company after 38 years of service. Norman was a member of the East Canton Church of God where he formerly served on the church board and youth leader. He is preceded in death by his...

Joshua A. Garlando Age 33, of Navarre died unexpectedly Monday, May 3, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. Born July 14, 1987 in Canton, Ohio to Michael and Lisa (Klingelsmith) Garlando. He was a life resident of Navarre. Joshua was employed by Ohio Prestwick County Club. Joshua was an avid golfer, a lover of life and loved people. Preceded in death by his father, Michael Garlando; a grandfather, Ellis Klingelsmith; a grandmother, Nancy Voulgares. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Garlando; his...

Philip L. Ronk Age 76 of Massillon passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Amherst Meadows after suffering complications of a stroke. He was born April 12, 1945 in Massillon to the late Alwyn and Hester (Uebing) Ronk. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam. Philip was formerly employed by Coca Cola and Starway Lanes where he was an avid bowler.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #481. Philip is survived by two sisters, Bonnie Smith and Connie (David)...

William A. Garman Retired Lieutenant William A. Garman, better known as “Bill”, passed away at the age of 65 on April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 12, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Mary Eleanor (Lorenz) Garman. Bill was a life resident of East Canton and a 1974 graduate of East Canton High School. Bill’s law enforcement career began when he served as a military policeman in the Army Reserves. Later, he proudly served on the East...