James Lee Sharp
Sep 4, 2025
James Lee Sharp, 83, a lifelong resident of East Canton, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 following a very brief illness. Jim was born November 28, 1941 to Rhea (Driggs) & Edward Sharp. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith Ann Sharp, his 3 daughters and their husbands: Ann & Clint Quillen,...
William A Fetters
Aug 31, 2025
William A. Fetters, age 53, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Aultman Hospital.
Born on March 10, 1972, in Massillon, to Donald Fetters and Deborah (Bullach) Fetters. William was a proud graduate of Perry High School, Class of 1991. He spent many dedicated years working as a truck driver.
William was preceded in death by his...
Rodney A. Derbyshire
Sep 10, 2025
Rodney A. Derbyshire 82 of Canton Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1943 in Adrian, MI to the late Burdette Maynard and Beulah (Logan) Derbyshire.
Rod retired from the Timken Company as a computer analyst. Recently he was working for Uber Eats as a driver. Rod...
Krista Lee Kitchen
Aug 2, 2025
Krista had a heart that shone as bright as the morning sun. She was deeply committed to education and until she was no longer able to work, she was a Special Education Teacher. She was vibrant! She loved everything bright, clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, fingernails, and the like. She was quick to laugh and just as quick to lend a shoulder...
Mary E. Pitz
Sep 2, 2025
Mary E. Pitz, age 90, of Massillon Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at Danbury of Massillon.
She was born on May 8th, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to Russell and Pearl (Baird) Needham.
Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Miami University, and retired from Perry Local Schools, where she taught at Lohr and Reedurban Schools. Mary...
Marilyn C. Hall
Sep 2, 2025
Marilyn C. Hall, age 93, passed away on September 2, 2025.
She was born in East Canton on April 8, 1932 to Clarence Kinsinger Sr. and Leona (Mayer) Kinsinger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Zella Yohe, Lois Baker, Clarence “Earl” Kinsinger Jr., John Kinsinger and Dale Kinsinger.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 72 years, Howard Hall; sisters,...
Betty M Friend
Sep 2, 2025
Betty M. Friend, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Altercare of Hartville.
She was born on September 16, 1950, in Canton, Ohio, to the late William Westrich and Melvene (Goddard) Westrich.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Evan Nicholas Friend; brother, Bill; and sister, Margaret.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Melvin H. Wright
Aug 30, 2025
Melvin Wright, age 86, of Strasburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Rose Lane Health Center.
He was born on September 8, 1938, in Dennison, Ohio, to the late Charles and Golda (Abbubl) Wright.
After high school, Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, he built a long career in the steel...
Donna D. Menegay
Aug 28, 2025
Donna D. Menegay, age 86, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
Born on January 12, 1939, in Michigan, Donna spent her early years there before eventually making Louisville, Ohio her home. It was there that she spent her later years, surrounded by love.
A dedicated homemaker, Donna poured her heart into her...
Joan A. Baer
Aug 28, 2025
Joan A. Baer, age 85, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 17, 1940, to the late George E. and Mary Olive (Slutz) Rice and remained a lifelong resident of the Stark County community.
Joan was a faithful and active member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. Her...
Yvette June Capps
Aug 26, 2025
Yvette June Capps, age 83, of Canton Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Altercare of Nobles Pond.
She was born on March 6, 1942, in Mechanicstown, Ohio, to the late Jack and Marge (King) McKenzie, and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton Township community.
Yvette was formerly employed with the Timken Company, but her greatest joy in...
Opal Lavonne Petry
Aug 23, 2025
Opal Lavonne Petry, 92, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning after a long life led with love, spunk and strength.
Born Jan. 5, 1933, to Luther and Alma Rucker in Reinersville, Ohio, Opal was the only girl in a farm home full of brothers she loved dearly. She built a career as a pharmacy technician, working at Mercy Hospital in Canton...
Helen "Joan" Miller
Aug 21, 2025
Helen "Joan" Miller, age 91, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care.
She was born on January 7, 1934, in Paris, Ohio, to the late William and Helen (Speakman) Bush, and remained a lifelong resident of the Louisville community.
Joan dedicated 33 years of her career to PCC Airfoils, LLC, where she worked in...
Ava Rebecca Stamets
Aug 21, 2025
Ava Rebecca Stamets, 18, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 21, 2025, following a tragic accident. She was born on March 30, 2007, in Canton, Ohio, to Mark and the late Danielle (Sanderson) Stamets.
Ava was a proud 2025 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and was employed as a dedicated home health aide, where her kind and giving...
Florence Lillie
Aug 20, 2025
Florence Lillie, age 94, of East Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born July 20, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Elias and Mildred (Vincent) Waers. Florence was employed at the Top-O-The-Mark Hotel in East Canton. She was a member of the Center Church of the Brethren, where she especially enjoyed time spent with the...
William Paul Bruder Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
William Paul Bruder Jr. 82, of East Canton passed away on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Canton,
William is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley (Miller) Bruder; sister Kathy Foltz; brothers Dan and Tim Bosler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Eva Bosler;...
Twila J. Carpenter
Aug 16, 2025
Twila J. Carpenter, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at McKinley Health Care. She was born on March 23, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Homer Harsh and Lena Renzenbrink, and was a lifelong resident of the Canton community.
Twila had a joyful spirit and a love for life. She especially enjoyed big band music, trying...
Edna “Edie” Elizabeth Cogan
Aug 13, 2025
Edna “Edie” Elizabeth Cogan passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. She was born in Canton, OH on May 14, 1947 to Rodney and Ruth (Drumm) McClain.
Edie was a 1966 Tuscarawas Valley High School graduate. She was well known for working at Dave and Eds Swap Meet at the Stark County Fairgrounds. Edie retired from Marco Dental Laboratory as a...
Louis D. Schwab
Aug 13, 2025
Louis D. Schwab, 74, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. Born May 2, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to Ernest and Ester (Monnot) Schwab, Louis lived a life full of dedication, hard work, and passion for the things he loved.
A 1969 graduate of East Canton High School, Louis devoted more than...
Shelley M. Wheeler
Aug 13, 2025
Shelley M. Wheeler, 64 of East Canton, passed away on August 13, 2025 in her home. Shelley was known for being very creative, her love for animals, and was a loving wife and mother. She is welcomed to heaven by her son, Christopher, Mother-in-law, Ethel Wheeler, brother-in law, Harold Wheeler and both of her parents. She was born to Emanuel...
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