All Obituaries

Gloria J. Fernandez Age 91, of East Canton, passed away Monday March 30, 2020 in the Inn at University Village. She was born November 19, 1928 in Detroit, MI to the late Adolfo and Josefa (Barrera) Delgado. Gloria was a 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and an East Canton resident since 1951. She retired from Black, McCuskey, Souers, Arbaugh Law Firm in 2011 after 65 years of service. Gloria was a member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Louisville, Lowell D. Oberly...

Janice E. Williams Age 85, of North Canton, passed away Sunday March 22, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born October 13, 1934 in Canton to the late William H. and J. Isabelle (Smith) Glantzer. Janice was a 1952 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a member of Greenwood Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star Legacy Chapter #596 where she formerly served in numerous capacities.  She is preceded in death by her husband, David G. Williams in 2017; one sister, June...

Geneva Tack Age 97, of East Canton passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. Born May 26, 1922 in Liberty, KY to the late Tilford and Hazel (Short) Roberts. She was an East Canton resident since 1948 and a graduate of Malvern High School. Geneva was formerly employed by the Berger Aircraft Plant during WWII. She was a member of St Benedict Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman Tack in 2000; her stepfather, Philip Schuchert; two...

Evert “Sonny” Bice Jr. Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday March 19, 2020 in his home. He was born December 1, 1935 in Canton to the late Bronson and Edith (Hayhurst) Bice. Sonny retired from Aspro Spun Steel/ Dyneer Corporation after 18 years of service. He is preceded in death by two stepsons, Mitchell and Harold Markley. Sonny is survived by his wife, Nellie A. (Clutter) to whom he was married 54 years; four children, Evert (Debbie) Bice, Lloyd “Danny” (Terri)...

Robert Orian “Bob” Ward Age 93, of East Sparta passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born July 29, 1926 in Washington County, Ohio to the late Orian and Adda (Hutchison) Ward. Bob left high school during his senior year to join the Army during WWII and was stationed in the Philippines and Japan. He was discharged 18 months later at the end of the war and was allowed to finish his high school education. Bob worked for and retired from the...

Janice H. Madden Age 74, of Canton died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Country Lawn Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born December 17, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late John and Willie Mae (Carodine) Woodall. She was a Canton resident most of her life. Preceded in death by four brothers. She is survived by her husband of 56, years, James F. Madden; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jamie and Pam Madden, Ken and Lee Ann Madden, Jack Madden; eight grandchildren, Hali, Kali,...

Ervin Wilson Age 82, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 in his home. He was born March 23, 1937 in Wellsburg, WV to the late Russell and Margaret (Sarver) Wilson. Ervin was a Sandy Valley High School graduate and had attended Kent State University. He retired from the Operating Engineers Local #18 after 50 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie#2370 and served on the former Canton South YMCA board. He is preceded in death by two...

Virginia A. Schweizer Age 87, of Canton died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in her home following a brief illness. Born July 7, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Frances (Breehl) Larke. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1950 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy. Virginia was a retired billing clerk in the trucking industry. She was a member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Schweizer Sr. in 2002; a son, Joseph V. Schweizer Jr; four brothers,...

Barry A. Quickel Age 77, of Canton passed peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2020 following an extended illness. Born September 13, 1942 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Barry was self-employed. Preceded in death by his father, Frank Quickel; mother and stepfather, Madeline and Bruce Lawhun. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marilyn Quickel; a daughter, Christine Quickel; a son, David Quickel; two stepdaughters, Lisa Runyon and Teresa Magnotta; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, Zachary,...

Casimer V. “Ky” Zaleski Age 97, of Canton, passed away Friday March 13, 2020 in his home. He was born July 19, 1922 in Canton to the late Stanley and Regina (Smolinski) Zaleski. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 330th Infantry, active in the second wave at Omaha Beach and was awarded a Purple Heart. Ky retired from the Roofer’s Local #88 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish. Ky enjoyed photographing the many...