All Obituaries

Beula May (Gates) Boughner Wolf Age 89, of Cuyahoga Falls and formerly of Canton passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Concordia at Sumner, Copley, Ohio. Born June 28, 1929 in Beallsville, Ohio to the late Charm and Priscilla (Brown) Gates. She was the owner/operator of Beula’s Beauty Salon for more than 30 years. Beula was a member of Eden Church of the Brethren, Bridge Builders Sunday school class, Kate Dewer’s Assoc., and was Past Worthy Matron, 1981-1982, Hadassah Chapter...

Donald D. Van Voorhis Age 88, of Waynesburg passed away unexpectedly Monday March 18, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born August 10, 1930 in Canton to the late Waldo W. and Rosa (Henning) Van Voorhis. Donald was a Korean War Army veteran. He retired from Ohio Power (AEP) in 1992 after 43 years of service and was a Sandy Township Trustee for 25 years. Donald was a Life member of Indian Run Christian Church, member of Magnolia Grange and Ohio Power Retirees. Donald was a...

Gene N. Miller Age 87, of North Canton and formerly of East Canton passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born February 3, 1932 in Charleston, WV to the late Nelson and Alma (Love) Miller. Gene was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from Republic/LTV Steel in 1982 with 32 years of service and was very involved with Local Union #1200. He was a member of First Friends Church and Loyal Order of Moose #233. Preceded in death by four brothers, Wallace...

Rev Lester Stephens Age 93, of Canton passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in New Dawn Retirement Community, Dover following an extended illness. Born March 9, 1926 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Cynthia (Hamilton) Stephens. Lester retired from LTV Steel in 1992 with 40 years of service and was a retired pastor having served the Crossview Worship Center (formerly IPCC) on Mill Rd SW, Canton and the New Cumberland IPCC Church for 22 years. He was currently a member of Grace...

Edwin W. “Ned” Wright Age 81, of Canton, Ohio died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Windsor Medical Center. Born February 28, 1938 in Newark, Ohio to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Wilson) Wright. He was a Canton resident since 1985 prior to which he resided in Columbus, Ohio and wintered in Naples, Florida for many years. Ned was a graduate of Dennison University and received his teaching certificate from Ohio State University. He was formerly employed as a trust officer for First...

James E. McCoy Age 70, of Canton, passed away Monday March 11, 2019 in his home. He was born August 4, 1948 in Zanesville, OH to the late James R. and Betty (Rumbold) McCoy. Jim was a Vietnam Army veteran and retired from The Timken Company in 2008 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Army/Navy Garrison 1982, Bolivar and the VFW. Jim is survived by his wife, Pat M. (Daniska) to whom he was married 47 years; two daughters, Carrie McCoy and Amber McCoy; two grandsons, Logan and...

Reba I. Nimon Age 91, of East Canton, passed away Friday March 8, 2019 in Altercare of Louisville. She was born June 27, 1927 in Louisville, OH to the late Carl and Gladys (Kauffman) Brumbaugh. Reba was a Louisville and East Canton resident most of her life and was a caregiver for many children throughout the communities. She was the oldest member of Mapleton United Methodist Church where she had been active with the choir. She is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Nimon in 1991;...

Paul A. Rohrig Age 81, of Magnolia passed away Friday March 8, 2019 in his home. He was born December 15, 1937 in Fulda, OH to the late Walter A. and Elizabeth M. (Crock) Rohrig. Paul was a Canton and Magnolia resident most of his life, retiring from Canton Drop Forge in 2002 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew, Elmer, James and Ralph Rohrig; three sisters, Anna Mary Strubel, Irene Michael and...

Shirley M. McCollum Age 90, of Canton died Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Altercare of Navarre. Born February 16, 1929 in Canton, Ohio to the late Howard R. and Etta R. (Swartz) Stoneman. She was a life resident of Canton. Shirley love making porcelain dolls, collecting glassware, knitting and china painting. Preceded in death by her husband, James Gordon McCollum in 2016; a sister, Carolyn Stoneman; a brother, Howard R. Stoneman Jr. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Sharon...

Donald E. Sanford Age 77, of Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly Monday February 25, 2019 in his home. He was born September 19, 1941 in Canton to the late Joseph and Mabel (Wilson) Sanford. Donald was a graduate of Carrollton High School and a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post #375 Malvern, NRA and the Carroll County Antique Tractor and Machinery Club. He is preceded in death by three brothers...