Obituaries

Robert L. Gill

Robert L. Gill

Aug 25, 2024

Robert L. Gill, age 59, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Born on December 24th, 1965, he was the son of Dorothy (Gardner) Bates and the late Harold Gill. A proud 1984 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a mechanic of 35 years. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to those around...

Deborah L. Sorge

Deborah L. Sorge

Aug 20, 2024

Deborah Lynn Sorge (née Lalu, formerly Eyler), of East Canton, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Born on August 19, 1954, in Alliance, Ohio, Deborah was the beloved daughter of George and Joan Lalu. She graduated from Sebring High School in 1972 and went on to dedicate her life to...

Sandra L Marks

Sandra L Marks

Aug 20, 2024

Sandra Lee Marks, age 77 passed away on August 20, 2024, at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. She was born January 17, 1947, in Newark, Ohio to Paul and Mildred (Smith) Keyser.

Sandra graduated from Timken Vocational High School, class of 1965, she retired from the Timken Company with 28 years of service.

Sandra’s hobbies included, counted cross stitch, (which she received awards...

Gladie M. Merritt

Gladie M. Merritt

Aug 16, 2024

Gladie M. Merritt passed away August 16th at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born to the late Howard and Evelyn Kevan. She is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Susan Rodgers, her son-in-law, Thomas Milbourne, her grandsons, Marc Smith and Brent Milbourne, as well as her brothers, Denny and Richard Kevan.

She is survived by...

Brak Vaun Hayhurst

Brak Vaun Hayhurst

Aug 16, 2024

Brak Vaun Hayhurst, age 47, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on March 7, 1977, in Canton, Ohio, to Samuel J. Hayhurst and Patricia (Brown) Hayhurst and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton community.

Brak graduated from Canton South High School and R.G. Drage Vocational Careers Center, where...

Douglas C. Rice

Douglas C. Rice

Aug 16, 2024

Douglas C. Rice, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1954, in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl and Stella (Trushel) Rice. He was a proud resident of the East Canton community and a graduate of East Canton High School.

After a 30-year career at The Timken...

Manuella Wood

Manuella Wood

Aug 16, 2024

Manuella Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully in her Canton Township home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1941 in Cuero, Texas, to the late Juan Cañas and Lorenza Esparza.

Manuella was very proud of her family and loved being a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She especially loved being a Latino woman...

Jane F. Tuttle

Jane F. Tuttle

Aug 11, 2024

Jane F. Tuttle, aged 86, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024 at Crandall Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Canton area, she was born July 20, 1938, to Matthew and Nellie (Rickard) Mogus. Jane was a 1956 graduate of Louisville High School, and she retired from Canton City Schools in 1997 after 12 years of service. 

Jane was a...

Walter L. Vincent

Walter L. Vincent

Aug 11, 2024

Walter L. Vincent, 91 years young, took his final journey to heaven on August 11, 2024. He was born January 21, 1933, to Robert and Minnie (Moser) Vincent.

He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend. He was a hard worker and instilled that quality in his children and grandchildren.

Walter was a humble and kind man and always had a positive...

Sherill K Rowan

Sherill K Rowan

Aug 7, 2024

Sherill K. Rowan, age 79, passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1945.

Sherill graduated from Canton South High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved being with her family and her dog Lillie. She was a member of...

Edward E. Lee

Edward E. Lee

Aug 6, 2024

Edward E. Lee, age 69 of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 6, 1954, to the late Raymond and Rosemary (Evans) Lee. Ed proudly served in the Navy from 1974 to 1977.

 Ed is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Eric Lee and Raymond Lee, and...

James A. Totten

James A. Totten

Aug 2, 2024

James A. Totten passed away on Friday August 2, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. James was born on August 17, 1946 in Chesapeake, West Virginia to the late Amos James Totten and Mae (Clark) Totten, but spent most of his life in northeastern Ohio.

James's retired from Mach I Compounding / Poly One after 45 years of experience. He...

Rev. David E. Harmon

Rev. David E. Harmon

Aug 1, 2024

Rev. David E. Harmon, age 89, of Plain Township, passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1934 to the late William and Mary Harmon. He graduated from Lehman High School, attended Akron University and graduated valedictorian from Akron Bible Institute. In 1970, he became an Associate Pastor at...

Mary E. Maher

Mary E. Maher

Jul 30, 2024

Mary E. Maher, age 78, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on March 8, 1946, to the late Albert and Martha (Oliver) White.

Mary was a graduate of McKinley High School and continued to support her “Bulldogs” her entire life. With...

Glenn E. Long

Glenn E. Long

Jul 29, 2024

Glenn E. Long, 92, of East Canton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to the late Merrill E. and Gevena Long. 

Glenn honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War and remained a lifelong resident of...

Nickolas S. Negulis

Nickolas S. Negulis

Jul 22, 2024

Nickolas S. Negulis, age 92 passed away at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1932.

Nicholas was employed by Sugardale Foods Inc. for over 40 years and was a member of North Industry United Methodist Church.

Nicholas is preceded in death by his parents; his son- in-law, Daniel...

James "Tom" McFarlane

James "Tom" McFarlane

Jul 18, 2024

James "Tom" McFarlane, age 69, passed away suddenly in his home on July 18, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on June 2, 1955, to the late James and Lois E. McFarlane. He was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School and remained a lifelong resident of the Canton community.

Tom was currently employed with SARTA as a bus driver...

James L. Harsh

James L. Harsh

Jul 16, 2024

James L. Harsh age 95 of East Canton passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Louisville Ohio on March 28, 1929, to the late Lester and Ida (Ritschard) Harsh.

James was a lifelong resident of the Stark Co community. He graduated from Louisville High School. James was a United States Army veteran serving...

Betty J. Hahn

Betty J. Hahn

Jul 11, 2024

Betty J. Hahn, age 103, passed away on July 11, 2024, at Brewster Parke nursing home. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Warren and Dora (Shearer) McGaughey. 

Betty was a graduate of McKinley High School, after which she attended St. Louis School of Music. She was a piano teacher for more than 70 years, and an East Canton...

Richard J Devaul

Richard J Devaul

Jul 11, 2024

Richard J. Devaul, age 68 passed away on July 11, 2024, at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born in Canton Ohio on February 13, 1956 to the late James and Della Eileen (Howe) Devaul. 

Richard is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barb Nelson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers; Ed (Joyce) Devaul and Jim...