All Obituaries

Rick E. Metz Jr Age 40, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Canton passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 in the Community Hospice House, New Philadelphia, OH. Born September 9, 1978 in Massillon, OH. to Rick E. and Lesa D. (Franklin) Metz. Rick was a Columbus resident for the past 7 years prior to which he was a resident of Canton. He was a 1996 graduate of Canton South High School. Rick was a sub-contractor for Airtron. He loved sports especially Ohio State and all Cleveland sports teams. He...

Richard C. Kress Age 76, of Canton died Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. Born January 11, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Frank and Esther (Foote) Kress. He was a 1961 graduate of Canton Timken High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Richard retired after 35 years as long-distance truck driver. He attended First Christian Church. Preceded in death by a son, James “Jim” M. Kress; one brother and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years,...

Sarah A. Hyde Age 57, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019 in her home following an extended illness. She was born September 27, 1961 in Canton to the late Pastor Nelson and Genne (Kernel) Smith. Sarah was a 1979 graduate of Timken High School and was formerly employed by Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was a very active member of All Nations Tabernacle. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Rachael and Diane Smith. She is...

William H. Brill Age 85, of Canton passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019. He was born January 25, 1934 in McConnelsville, OH to the late Forrest L. and Inaz (Lockary) Brill. William was a graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from The Timken Company after 39 years of service. William was a member of the American Legion Post #44, Canton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Brill; five brothers and three sisters. William is survived by several nieces,...

Sandra M Groves (Dodson) age 78 of East Canton went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2019 after a short battle with Cancer. She was born to the late Charles and Wilma (keyser) Groves on December 31, 1940 in Canton Ohio. She spent most of her life caring for the elderly until she retired from St. Joseph's Care Center in 2004.  After retiring she spent her free time enjoying her twin granddaughters.  She is preceded in death by her parents Wilma and Charles.  She...

"Togther Again" Belva Irene Schaffter Age 96, formerly of East Canton, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 in Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, IN. She was born February 26, 1923 in Cambridge, NY to the late Howard and Victoria (Brackin) Dodds. She was a graduate of Anderson University, Anderson, IN where she received her degree in music. She was a former member of the East Canton Church of God where she assisted her husband, Rev. Charles Schaffter in his ministry for 28...

Ralph A. Martinelli Age 84, of Canton, passed away Sunday June 30, 2019 in his home. He was born May 13, 1935 in California, PA to the late Joseph and Katherine (Carfang) Martinelli. Ralph retired from the General Electric Corporation in 1997 after 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of First Christian Church of Malvern. Ralph served as treasurer for the Ohio Hot Stove Association for 40 years and was an umpire, coach and executive secretary. Ralph was inducted into...

Afton H. Taylor It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Afton Howard Taylor on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the age of 7. Afton was known by his family and friends to be a kind and fearless little boy. Afton had a heart that loved the Lord and everyone he met. Afton attended Amherst Elementary School. He enjoyed participating in soccer, swimming, gymnastics and playing guitar. Afton loved trucks and motorcycles. Afton is survived by his parents, Doug and Krissy...

Mary L. Simon Age 79, of Magnolia, passed away Friday June 28, 2019 in Meadow Wind Health Care. She was born July 18, 1939 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Joseph and Mary (Stanulonis) Blaskis. Mary was a member of Church of the Holy Trinity, Zoar. She is preceded in death by her husband, David A. Simon in 2016; one brother, Richard Blaskis. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lori Bushong; three grandchildren, Heather Kiser, Matt (Jill) Bushong and Brandyn Bushong; six...

James H. Boyle Age 42, of East Canton, passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 19, 1976 in Canton to Jerry Lee and Susan Kay (Bennett) Boyle. James was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School where he was honored as All County and All Ohio in football and wrestling and finished third in the state in wrestling. He attended Mount Union University and was a graduate of Ohio Peace Officers Training...