Obituaries

Raymond L. Swink

Raymond L. Swink

Feb 14, 2026

Raymond L. Swink, born November 20, 1947, passed away exactly as he wanted, in his wife’s loving arms on Valentine’s Day. After a lengthy illness, he is finally in his new heavenly body, playing cards with his dad.

Ray’s greatest joy in life was his family. He leaves his wife and best friend of 55 years, Diane (Casto), who was the...

Sally L. King

Sally L. King

Feb 2, 2026

Sally L. King, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Altercare of Louisville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 2, 1935, to the late Rex and Marguerite (Hagaman) Kester. Sally was a proud 1953 graduate of Toledo Waite High School.

After moving to Canton, Sally became an active and devoted...

Bruce D. Kreiner

Bruce D. Kreiner

Feb 12, 2026

Bruce D. Kreiner, age 83, of East Sparta passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul R. & Erma (Stipe) Kreiner. He has been a resident of East Sparta for the past 55 years.

Bruce was a 1961 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. He...

G. Fred Jones

G. Fred Jones

Feb 14, 2026

G. Fred Jones, age 91, of East Sparta, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1935, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late Glen Frederick and Emma Esther Ebert.

Fred spent his early years in Pennsylvania and graduated from Farrell High School in 1953. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in...

Ronald L Shepherd

Ronald L Shepherd

Feb 12, 2026

Ronald L. Shepherd of Massillon, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 3, 1942 in Canton, OH to the late Lawrence and Ruth E. (Orner) Shepherd.

He attended East Canton Schools and shortly after he was later drafted to the United States Air Force. Due to physical hardship, he was unable to...

Rebecca Jane Rowe

Rebecca Jane Rowe

Feb 11, 2026

Rebecca Jane Rowe, age 58, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Bethany Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 24, 1967 to the late Billy S. & Janet I. (Ellington) Rowe.

Rebecca is survived by her brother David (Jodi) Rowe; nieces and nephews Matthew (Autumn) Rowe, Kristy Montgomery, Michael Rowe, Allen Bibey,...

Betty L. Jaeb

Betty L. Jaeb

Feb 10, 2026

Betty Louise Jaeb (Rohrer), age 88, of East Canton, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville. Betty was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Rohrer (Foltz).

Betty was a lifelong resident of East Canton and spent 67 years with Donald living in the house which was built by her grandfather, Harley Foltz. She...

Judy A. Dean

Judy A. Dean

Feb 7, 2026

Judy A Dean, age 83, of Canton, passed away at her home on February 7, 2026. She was born in Canton on May 22, 1942. She graduated from Canton Lincoln High School before furthering her education at Stark Technical College. Judy retired from Stark County District Library where she worked as an accountant.

Judy was an avid card player who belonged...

Ricky A. Patterson

Ricky A. Patterson

Feb 6, 2026

Ricky A. Patterson, age 66, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1959, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Betty (Bohaychyk) Patterson. Ricky remained a lifelong resident of the Stark County community.

A 1978 graduate of Marlington High School, Ricky built his career as an engineer with...

Toby L. Bourquin

Toby L. Bourquin

Feb 3, 2026

Toby L. Bourquin, age 62, of the Coshocton, Ohio area, passed away on February 3, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1963 in Canton, Ohio.

Toby was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Joan Bourquin, and his older brother, Thomas Bourquin, Jr., of Dighton, Massachusetts.

Toby grew up in the Canton...

Cheryl Lynn Warrick

Cheryl Lynn Warrick

Jan 29, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Warrick, age 75, of Waynesburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29th, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born on April 29th, 1950, to Ralph and Edith Lones.

Cheryl was a beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She truly loved spending time with her family whom she loved whole heartedly.

Cheryl is...

Carrie A. Barlow

Carrie A. Barlow

Jan 29, 2026

Carrie A. Barlow, age 100, North Canton Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Carrie was born on September 28th, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to Walter and Minnie Mark. She graduated from Canton Township (Canton South) High School in 1943. Sister Cora Phillips and brothers Roy, Earl, Kenneth, Glenn and Ray preceded Carrie in death. Carrie married Robert M....

Mary Jane Weaver

Mary Jane Weaver

Jan 28, 2026

Mary Jane Weaver, age 85, of Canton Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 13, 1940, to the late Maurice H. and Dorothy (Weidleman) Weaver. Jane remained a lifelong member of the Canton Township community.

A 1958 graduate of Canton South High School, Jane dedicated her professional life...

Donna R. Hinderer

Donna R. Hinderer

Jan 22, 2026

Donna R. Hinderer, age 62, of Stone Creek, went home to be with the Lord suddenly, surrounded by her loved ones, on January 22, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio, to William and Carolyn Long on May 13, 1963, and was a graduate of Canton South High School.

Donna spent many years as a professional driver. She drove a school...

Orbie Mae Casto

Orbie Mae Casto

Jan 20, 2026

Orbie Mae Casto, age 88, of East Sparta, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday January 20, 2026. She was born in Harmony, WV to the late Alva and Mary (Westfall) Lupardus.

Orbie spent her career working in the grocery store and was a member of the local meat cutters union. She retired from 30th Street Giant Eagle. She...

Albert M. "Mike" Goff

Albert M. "Mike" Goff

Jan 19, 2026

Albert M. “Mike” Goff, age 83, ended his pilgrimage on earth in the early morning of January 19, 2026, and went to see, face-to-face in heaven, the One he had previously only been able to glimpse through the works of His hands on earth — in every deer, bird, insect, leaf, and flower.

He was born on December 28, 1942 to...

Carolyn A. Briese

Carolyn A. Briese

Jan 16, 2026

Carolyn A. Briese, age 84, of Canton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1941, in Waco, Ohio, to the late Howard and Hilda (Warren) Reichard. Carolyn remained a lifelong member of the Canton community.

She was a 1959 graduate of Canton South High School, a short time after High School...

Robin S. Thomas

Robin S. Thomas

Jan 13, 2026

Robin S. Thomas, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1960, in Buffalo, New York, to Russell and Dana (Lewis) Thomas.

Robin was a 1977 graduate of Lafayette High School in Buffalo and later earned her associate degree from Bryant & Stratton College. Later in life, she relocated to Canton, Ohio, where she...

Dolores M. "Dee" Ladson

Dolores M. "Dee" Ladson

Jan 12, 2026

With love and fondest memories, the family of Dolores Ladson announces the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, auntie and sister who peacefully departed this world on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center, located in Canton, Ohio. She was born on January 6, 1944 to the late Marvin and Nettie Punch in Jamaica Queens, New...

Susan M. Philippi

Susan M. Philippi

Jan 5, 2026

Susan M. Philippi, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 4, 1944 to the late Harold and Ruth Malone. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School before furthering her education at Raedel College where she earned an associate degree.

Susan held many positions over her working years but most recently she...