All Obituaries

John Hayes Lake Age 60, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 18, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1959 in Canton to the late John W. and Catherine (Radalia) Lake. John was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Catholic Parish. He was employed by Stark County Sanitation Department for 19 years. John was a member of AFSCME Local #959 where he formerly served as president for 4 years. He is preceded in death by...

Edward H. Shuman Age 75, of Alliance, passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. He was born December 20, 1944 in Canton to the late Howard and Ruth (Tucke) Shuman. Edward was formerly employed by R.G. Smith and retired from the roofing industry. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie #2347. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen A. Shuman in 2011; an infant daughter, Tawni. He is survived by three children, Michael and Brian Shuman, Laura...

Kenneth V. Sterling Age 64, of Canton, passed away Friday February 14, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born March 3, 1955 in Elkins, WV to the late Verl and Ramona (Garvin) Sterling. Kenneth was a 1973 graduate of Oakwood High School and retired from The Timken Company after 30 years of service. He was an accomplished musician playing and singing in multiple area bands and enjoyed antique/classic cars. He is survived by his wife, Pam S. (Walters) to whom he was married 44 years;...

Debra S. Dinger Age 66, of Canton, passed away February 14, 2020 in the Laurel’s of Massillon. She was born December 17, 1953 in Canton to the late Lester and Betty (Bible) Sickafoose. She was a graduate of Canton South High School and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Debra is survived by two sons, Shawn and Jeremy (Jennifer Paterson) Dinger; seven grandchildren, Kaleb, Katelyn, Karli, Anthony, Dakota, Isaiah and Eve; three brothers and one sister; her companion, Ernest...

Nancy L. Owens Age 84, of East Canton, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born June 17, 1935 in Canton to the late Thomas and Pauline (Coulter) Simon. Nancy retired from Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties in 1997 after 21 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul’s Community Christian Church where she was active in the card ministry. Member of the American Legion Post #548 Auxiliary, Louisville. She is preceded in death by infant daughter,...

Dorothy L Predragovich Age 91, of East Canton died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the House of Loreto following an extended illness. Born November 9, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to the late Gideon and Ruth (Whyde) Billman. She was a Life resident of the East Canton/Canton areas. Dorothy retired from Canton Local Schools in 1993 with ten years of service. She was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church for over 60 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve Predragovich in 2009; five brothers,...

Susan B. Moyers Age 70, of Canton died Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born January 1, 1950 in Massillon, OH to the late Jack E. and Mary E. (Geis) Harter. She was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area. Susan was a retired hairdresser having formerly worked at Nu Look Beauty Salon. Preceded in death by a sister, Gail Harter. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Willard E. Moyers; two daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Cole, Jennifer...

Deborah A. Klingensmith Age 71, of East Sparta, Ohio died Monday, February 03, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born May 2, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late Roscoe and Arline Guyton. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and wintered in Florida. Deborah retired from Stark Board of Developmental Disabilities and was formerly employed by Sandy Valley Local Schools where she was as a bus driver. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal...

Ronald W. Herbert Age 74, of Canton died Monday, February 3, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born August 22, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Pauline (Habrun) Herbert. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1963 graduate of Canton South High School. Ronald was formerly employed in the auto industry where he would rewire and rebuild auto parts. He was a member of Faith Community Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and was involved with the AWANA...

Dona H. Young Age 92, of Malvern passed away peacefully at her home. Born September 29, 1927 to the late Al and Ruth Tanner of North Industry. She was a member of North Industry Christian Church since 1954 and attended Little Country church since moving to Malvern. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Young; a son, Skip Young; two brothers, Robert and Donald “Cork” Tanner; one sister, Pauline Steed. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Trudi Young...