Obituaries

Judith A. Kelly

Judith A. Kelly

Sep 15, 2026

Judith A. Kelly, 84, passed away on September 15, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. The daughter of the late Donald and Van Dora (Clark) Eakin, she was born in Canton, Ohio, on May 21, 1942. She was a resident of Maximo for over 33 years.

Before retirement, she worked in produce and was employed at Kountry Korner for 18 years.

In...

Barbara K. LaLonde

Barbara K. LaLonde

Sep 23, 2026

Barbara K. LaLonde, 75, was born on January 15, 1951 to the late Lee Miller Sr. and Jackie (Eakin) Miller and passed away on September 23, 2026 at Aultman Hospital.

She was a Canton area resident most of her life and was a Canton South High School graduate and worked at Arthur Middleton Holding Company.

Barbara served honorably with the United States...

Betty J. George

Betty J. George

Sep 23, 2026

Betty J. George 101, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born to the late Ruey and Cora (Wilch) Trautwein on September 4, 1925.

Betty worked at Smith & Phillips Furniture but retired from Cheton's Furniture.

She was a former member of Canton First Church of the Brethren and currently a member of Eden Church of the...

Donald Lee Mingus, Jr.

Donald Lee Mingus, Jr.

Sep 18, 2026

Donald Lee Mingus, Jr., age 71, the second born to Donald Lee and Barbara Jean (Tucker) Mingus, passed away September 18, 2026, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Dean and Frank Mingus; and sister-in-law, Michelle Mingus.

Prior to marrying Edie, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Together they had Donald, III, Erin,...

Charlotte L. Welker

Charlotte L. Welker

Sep 17, 2026

Charlotte L. Welker, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at McKinley Health Care Center. She was born on March 9, 1933, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Lilly Rubel.

Following graduation, Charlotte continued her education at Aultman College of Nursing, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She went on to work as a registered nurse at...

Rodney R. Steinbach

Rodney R. Steinbach

Sep 17, 2026

Rodney R. Steinbach, age 81, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on September 17, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rodney was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 25, 1945. He was a 1965 graduate of Perry High School. Following graduation, Rodney was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly...

Nancy J. Rainsberger

Nancy J. Rainsberger

Sep 16, 2026

Nancy J. Rainsberger, age 87, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on September 16, 2026, after a difficult stretch of illness, carried with her usual grace. One of eight children born to the late Lawrence and Ruth Shepherd.

Throughout her life Nancy embraced many roles, but the ones she held closest to her heart were wife, mother, and...

Steve "Stoney" Stoneking

Steve "Stoney" Stoneking

Sep 16, 2026

Steven Carl "Stoney" Stoneking, 64, of Bolivar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His life was one defined by laughter, community, and a deep love of his family.

Through his vibrant sense of humor and larger-than-life personality, Steve cultivated a vast and active network of friends and loved ones by whom he will be greatly...

Carol J. Adolph-Millage

Carol J. Adolph-Millage

Sep 10, 2026

Carol J. Adolph-Millage, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. The daughter of the late Edmund and Grace Adolph, Carol was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 18, 1948.

She faithfully attended Community Christian Church and was a longtime member of North Industry Christian Church where she was married.

In her free time, Carol loved to be in her garden...

Martha R. Haubert

Martha R. Haubert

Sep 9, 2026

Martha R. Haubert, 94, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Her life came full circle when she went to Heaven on the same date of her wedding anniversary to Donald Unkefer, September 9, 1950. She was born in Mapleton, Ohio, on April 2, 1932, to the late Roy G. and Florence...

Karen M. Klotz

Karen M. Klotz

Sep 8, 2026

Karen Myrna (Hollender) Klotz, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love on September 8, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 13, 1939 to the late Floyd and Eileen Hollender. Karen was a 1958 graduate of Minerva High School.

Karen was lucky to find love and was happily married to Robert Klotz for over 35...

Elizabeth A. Becker

Elizabeth A. Becker

Sep 7, 2026

Elizabeth A. Becker, age 93, passed away on September 7, 2026. The daughter of the late Charles and Wilda Watson, she was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on January 22, 1933. She graduated from Washington High School.

In her free time, she loved country dancing and playing bingo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Gerald "Jerry' F. Oberly

Gerald "Jerry' F. Oberly

Aug 29, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” F. Oberly, 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving daughters following an extended illness. He was born on January 6, 1943, in East Canton to the late Othur F. and Geneva M. (Williamson) Oberly.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of East Canton and a 1961 graduate of...

Kraig F. Brechbuhler

Kraig F. Brechbuhler

Aug 29, 2026

Kraig F. Brechbuhler, 74, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on October 29, 1951, to the late Clyde B. and Wanda L. (Fair) Brechbuhler. Kraig remained a lifelong resident of the community.

Like his father, Kraig was a driven and determined man...

Grace E. Mark

Grace E. Mark

Aug 28, 2026

Grace Mark, 88, of Canton, OH passed away on August 28, 2026. She was born in East Canton on January 26, 1938 to the late Wilbur and Ethel (Blazey) Mark.

Grace graduated from Osnaburg High School in 1956. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Findlay College in 1964 and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern...

Teresa Fay Pollard

Teresa Fay Pollard

Aug 24, 2026

Teresa Fay Pollard, 59, of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio, to Frances C. and Nora F. (Hinton) Bell and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton community.

Teresa was a 1985 graduate of GlenOak High School. She was a dedicated...

Gloria Jean Mozie

Gloria Jean Mozie

Aug 23, 2026

Gloria Jean (Minnozzi) Mozie, age 98, of Canton South, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Connersville, Ohio, on March 27, 1928 to the late Domenick and Rose (Butera) Minnozzi.

She was married to Joseph Mozie on June 30, 1947 and they spent 74 wonderful years of life together before his...

Jack Lee Turske

Jack Lee Turske

Aug 23, 2026

Jack L. Turske, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2026. Jack brought immense joy, laughter, and light into the lives of those around him, leaving behind countless cherished memories.

He was born on April 24, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late John William and Ellen Victoria (Haer) Turske.

Jack lived life to the fullest and found...

Betty Mae Minor

Betty Mae Minor

Aug 18, 2026

Betty Mae Minor (DeVault), age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2026. The daughter of the late Wilbur and Eva DeVault, she was born in Buffalo, Ohio, on May 25, 1933. Betty was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School.

Betty was lucky to find love early in life and was happily married to Frank Raymond Minor...

Harold Lloyd Brewer

Harold Lloyd Brewer

Aug 17, 2026

Harold L. Brewer, age 80, of East Sparta, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 6, 1946, in Jonesboro, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Swanita Brewer. After high school, Harold enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he honorably served for eight years.

"Once a...