All Obituaries

Georgia A. Long Age 83, of Canton, died Friday September 25, 2020 in her home. She was born September 19, 1937 in Canton, OH to the late Adrian and Catherine (Meeks) Farver.  “Quiet and gentle with an exuberant joyful laugh. She championed the aspirational while also having a sympathetic ear for those in pain. Accepting of us all, she was simply … lovely!” Georgia is preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Mathie; two sisters, Mary Lou Ervan and Beverly Bennett....

Carl Dean Farnsworth Age 83, of Massillon, passed away Thursday September 24, 2020 in The Laurels of Massillon. He was born December 25, 1936 in Bells Ridge, OH to the late Wilbert and Anna Gertrude (Hooper) Farnsworth. Carl retired from Schneider National Trucking in 2009. He was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. He enjoyed hunting, gambling and never knew a stranger. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth F. Farnsworth in 2003; four sisters and five brothers. Carl is survived by...

Rodney A. Spencer Age 67, of Canton died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born January 21, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harley and Gertrude (Baker) Spencer. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1971 graduate of Canton South High School. Rodney was retired from the Timken Company. He was a member of the Walleye Outreach Club and the Sandy Valley Eagles. He loved playing pool, fishing and vintage cars. Preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and...

Donald J. Oberster Age 82 of Canton died Friday, September 18, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born June 22, 1938 in East Canton, Ohio to the late Lewis and Stella (Gory) Oberster. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1956 graduate of Canton Timken High School. Don retired from the Timken Company in 1999 with 40 years of service. He was a member of First Christian Church. Don was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by a sister, Janice Keller. He is survived by his wife of 60...

Dale D. Millard Age 72 of Canton died unexpectedly Saturday, September 12, 2020 while vacationing in Michigan. Born October 31, 1947 in Wheeling, WV to the late Raymond and Violet (Closterman) Petri. Dale was a Canton resident for the past 37 years and retired from the Hoover Company. She is survived by her husband, James L. Millard Jr; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Troy Swiney, Michelle and Scott Edwards; two step sons and spouses, James III and Sara Millard, Brad and Tiff...

Edward L. Pucci Age 74 of Canton died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born May 23, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to late Leo and Sylvia (Petrisor) Pucci. Edward was a life resident of Canton and had been employed in the environmental drilling industry. Preceded in death by a son, Michael Pucci; two daughters, Lori Pucci and Vicki Pucci; one sister, Theresa Pucci. He is survived by a son, Joseph Pucci; a daughter, Leigh Ann Pucci; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Wright; 14 grandchildren; five great...

Ronald M. Richards Age 82 of East Sparta, Ohio died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in his home following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Roger and Angeline (Barrick) Richards. He was a 1956 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. Ronald was retired from Ashland Oil Refinery in 1995 with 25 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bolivar, Issac L. Kinney American Legion Post #244 East Sparta, and Lincoln Alumni. He...

Marcie J. (Watts) Mayle Age 55 of Louisville, Ohio died Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born August 23, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles Watts III and Matilda Sell. She was a life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Watts IV and John Sell; one nephew, Dougy Hookey. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Tim Mayle; two daughters, Misty (Eddie) Berry, Tabitha (Shaun) Mayle; one son, Tim Mayle Jr; four...

Lawrence E. Doepker Age 89, of Canton died Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. Born September 3, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Marie (Werner) Doepker. Lawrence was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal service with 24 years of service and had formerly been employed by Akro for 20 years. Lawrence was a member of St Mary/St Benedict Catholic Parish and a member of Spring Valley Golf Course. Preceded in death by his wife,...

Lisa D. Swiger Age 52 of Canton died Saturday, September 5, 2020 in her home following an extended illness. Born February 17, 1968 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Roy and Maxine (Harris) Freshour. She was a 1986 graduate of Canton South High School. Lisa was employed in the health care industry for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, John Swiger; a sister, Thelma Wells; two brothers, Norman G. and Ricky Freshour. She is survived by one son, Marcus Freshour; three...