Phyllis M. Morrison
Aug 10, 2026
Phyllis M. Morrison, age 90, of East Sparta, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Bethany Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 5, 1936, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Phillip and Helen (Glancy) McDermott. Phyllis remained a lifelong resident of Stark County.
Phyllis was a proud member of the Central Catholic...
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...
Gary "Go" Ollis
Aug 13, 2026
Gary “Go” Ollis, 69, of Canton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 13, 1957, to Jack Ollis and Virginia Bivens.
Gary was a true example of someone who knew how to work hard and play hard. He was self-employed as a drywall installer and took immense...
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...
Patricia J. Ullom
Aug 13, 2026
Patricia J. Ullom, 82, of Malvern, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 13, 1943, to the late Charles C. and Elnora H. (Meiser) Margo. Patricia was a lifelong resident of the Canton and Malvern communities.
Patricia was a graduate of Canton South High School. She retired from Anderson...
Richard E. Hershberger
Jul 24, 2026
Richard E. Hershberger, age 90, passed away on July 24, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. The son of the late Floyd E. and Catherine L. (Beitzel) Hershberger, he was born in Dover, Ohio, on February 18, 1936. He was a resident of the Canton area for most of his life.
Richard worked in management and retired from Sanese Services in 1997 after...
James Anthony Wallace
Aug 16, 2026
James Anthony Wallace, age 57, passed away following a brief illness on August 16, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic. The son of the late John and Sandra Wallace, James was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 26, 1969. He was a 1987 graduate of Boardman High School. Following graduation, James enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served until...
Norma Jean “Jeanne” Livengood
Aug 15, 2026
Norma Jean “Jeanne” Livengood, 91, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at The Gables of Canton. She was born in Navarre on December 10, 1934, to the late Lester and Mildred (Provost) Thompson and remained a lifelong resident of the community she loved.
Jeanne was a 1952 graduate of Navarre High School and was a devoted...
Linda L. Michael
Aug 4, 2026
Linda L. Michael (Corn), age 75, passed away on August 4, 2026 at Aultman Hospital. The daughter of the late Leonard and Neva Corn, she was born in Canton on March 16, 1951. She was a proud 1969 graduate of East Canton High School.
After graduation, she worked for the high school as the superintendent's secretary. She also enjoyed her time...
Willard "Will" Moyers
Aug 3, 2026
Willard “Will” Moyers, age 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Massillon, Ohio, on June 18, 1946 and spent most of his life as a member of the Massillon community.
Will attended Wayne-Dale High School in Apple Creek, Ohio. He retired from Gerstenslager, where he worked for many years as...
Terry L. Potter
Jul 31, 2026
Terry L. Potter, age 78 of East Sparta, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Care Center on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born on October 07, 1947, in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald G. and Dorothy J. (White) Potter.
Terry was a 1966 graduate of Perry High School, shortly after graduating high school he elected to join the United...
William R. Adams
Jul 31, 2026
William R. Adams, age 92, of East Sparta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Aultman Hospital.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 30, 1934, to the late Walter R. and Ruth I. (Passwaters) Adams.
William was a lifelong resident of the Canton area and a proud 1952 graduate of Timken High School. He honorably served his...
Edith Eileen Irwin
Jul 29, 2026
Edith Eileen (Ritchey) Irwin, 86, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Altercare of Alliance.
Born on July 8, 1940, Edith was the daughter of the late Roy Paul and Ruth Virginia (Hone) Ritchey. She spent her entire life in the Canton and East Canton area, where she built a life centered on family, and caring...
John W. Straits
Jul 26, 2026
John W. Straits, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by daughter, Allaigra and two grandchildren, Aubrey and Talan at Aultman Hospital. John was born in Millersburg, OH on August 21, 1950, to the late Francis and Betty Strait.
John was a United States Marine Corps Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After returning home he was a truck driver for John...
Sandra Jean Hughes
Jul 21, 2026
Sandra Hughes (Madden), age 86, entered Heaven's Gate on July 21, 2026.
She was reunited with her beloved husband, Wilburn; her son, John Hughes; her granddaughter, Dr. Chasidy Mayle; her parents, John and Winona Madden; as well as her brother, Terry Madden.
She is survived by her children, Rose Hughes (significant other, Ken Littlefield), Catherine (Chuck) Elseser; Betty (Keith) Thompson, and Richard...
Joseph Majestic, Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Majestic Jr., age 83, passed away on July 14, 2026 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. The son of the late Joseph and Aurelia (Popa) Majestic, he was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 5, 1942. He was a graduate of McKinley High School.
Before his retirement, he devoted over 14 years to Federated Auto Parts as a driver. Joe...
James E. Canter
Jul 13, 2026
James E. Canter, age 83, passed away on July 13, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after an extensive battle with cancer.
Born on February 26, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late James and Esther Canter. He graduated from Timken High School with the class of 1961.
At just 18 years old, James knew he had met...
Ruth E. Lehmann
Jul 9, 2026
Ruth E. Lehmann, age 100, of East Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Danbury of Massillon, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 4, 1925, in Osnaburg Township, Ohio, to the late Zenas and Mabel (Fink) Lowery and remained a lifelong member of the East Canton community.
A 1944 graduate of East Canton High School,...
Donald Paul Rohrig
Jul 6, 2026
Donald Paul Rohrig, age 62, passed away unexpectedly and into the arms of Jesus on July 6, 2026. The son of the late Paul and Lynda, he was born in Canton, Ohio, on April 10, 1964. He attended Canton South High School and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton area.
Don had a very special and personal relationship with his...
William L. Lucas Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
William “Billy” L. Lucas Jr., 51, of North Canton, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on December 6, 1974, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to William L. Lucas Sr. and Sharry (Campbell) Hinerman.
Billy worked as a general laborer for Aqua Proof Roofing. He was known for...
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