All Obituaries

TOGETHER AGAIN Betty J. Casto She passed into heaven Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loved ones patiently waiting for her to join them while others lovingly wishing her a well-deserved rest. Born April 25, 1926 in West Virginia; she was married in 1948 to James A. Casto with whom she moved to Ohio to raise their family. Daughter, Diane (Ray) Swink; son, James D. (Diane) Casto; she lovingly helped raise her grandchildren, Alicia (Mara Stewart) Swink, Tricia (Joe) Severs, Michelle...

Ira Lee Hemphill Age 76, of Alliance died Monday, September 10, 2018 in his home following an extended illness. Born September 21, 1941 in Robertsville, Ohio to the late Ira and Ethel (Barnwell) Hemphill. He was an Alliance resident for the past 25 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He had been employed by the former Monarch Rubber Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Sheryl Hemphill; a grandson, Kristopher Lewis; four brothers, Owen, Bernard, Larry and Sonny; two sisters, Vivian and...

Richard P. Posey    Age 82, of Louisville died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born December 3, 1935 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Grace (Miller) Posey. He was a Louisville resident since 2006 prior to which he resided in Plain Township. Richard retired from Republic Steel in 1984 with 30 years of service and had also formerly been the owner/ operator along with his wife, Anne of North Chapel Laundromat in Louisville. He...

Marc N. Dimos Age 51, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 28, 2018. He was born January 10, 1967 in Canton to Nicholas F. and Dixie (Martin) Dimos. Marc was a 1985 graduate of East Canton High School and a 1991 graduate of Walsh College. He was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith and employed in pharmaceutical sales for many years. Marc was a member of Trinity Lodge #710 F&AM, American Sportsman’s Club, NRA, Mahoning Duck Hunt Club and B T Competition Sporting...

Charles “Charlie” Leighton Harless   Age 65, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018 at Riverside Hospital.  Charlie leaves behind a brother, Wayne Harless of Dellroy, OH; sisters, Elaine Hoff of Chattanooga, TN; Connie Hubbard, Saint Petersburg, FL; Wilma Gray (Rich), Asheville, NC and Jan York (Steve) of Columbus, OH.  He also leaves behind many loving nieces, cousins and an aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Grace...

Kenneth N. “Nate” Kovick Age 26, of East Sparta, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 27, 2018. He was born June 22, 1992 in Canton. Nate was a 2010 graduate of Timken High School and a graduate of Stark State College. He was employed by the Pepsi Company. Nate had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being the life of any party; he loved music and was always ready for his next adventure. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Ralph Brownfield; grandmother, Martha Kovick....

Marilyn J. Stauffer Age 73, of East Canton, passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born August 10, 1945 in Canton to the late Victor and Georgian (Negulis) Wallace. Marilyn was a 1963 graduate of the Canton South High School Cosmetology program. She was a licensed cosmetologist since 1963 and was the owner/operator of Marilyn’s Beauty Shop for 43 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Community Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she is...

Cody James Dickerhoof Age 31, died suddenly in Garden Grove Medical Center, Garden Grove, CA. Cody was born May 22, 1987 in Canton. He was a 2006 graduate of Canton South High School and was a 4-year letterman in wrestling and a 3-year letterman in cross-country. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Jill Dickerhoof; grandparents, Glenn and Elaine Dickerhoof; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews who all love him very much. A memorial service will be Friday August 31, 2018 at 11:00am in...

  "Together Again" Donna J. Kimball Age 86, of East Canton, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1932 in East Canton to the late Samuel A. and Florence E. (Miller) Henderson. Donna was a life resident of East Canton and was formerly employed by Sears and Roebuck for 15 years. Donna was a member of St. Paul’s Community Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William B....

Herbert W. Groves Age 78, of Canton, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 in St. Luke Lutheran Home. He was born June 28, 1940 in Massillon, OH to the late Charles H. and Florence O. (Fetters) Groves. Herbert was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from U.S. Postal Service in 2006 after 45 years of service. He was a faithful member of Faith Community Church where he had served as a Sunday school teacher for 50 years, active with the missions committee, Happy Hearts and...