Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Jon H. Fry, age 73, passed away on March 12, 2023.

He was born on June 14, 1949, in Millersburg, Ohio, to Marvin and R. Lucille (Corbett) Fry.

He graduated from Fairless High School in 1968 and retired from the Timken Company.

Jon loved John Deere tractors and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

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Mar 11, 2023

William L. Ramage, age 84, passed away on March 11, 2023.

He was born on May 14, 1938, in Canton, to W. Harold and Velma (Miller) Ramage.

William graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, OH and Valparaiso College in Indiana.  He also obtained his master’s in business administration from Ohio University in 1986.

Mar 11, 2023

Terry "Porky" D. Madden, age 78, passed away on March 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 13, 1944, in Canton, OH to John and Winona (Dobbins) Madden.  Terry was a life resident of Stark County and a 1962 Graduate of Canton South High School. He retired after 28 years of service from...

Mar 5, 2023

Together Again

Joyce A. Stewart, age 80, passed away on March 5, 2023.

She was born on April 1, 1942 in Allegheny County to Albert Noll.

Joyce was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards and going to garage sales.

Joyce loved spending time with her friends...

Mar 5, 2023

Carol Jean Mason, age 88 of East Sparta, passed away on March 5, 2023 at Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar following a brief illness.

She was born on March 21, 1934 in Canton to the late Harold “Jack” and Georgianna “Ann” (Manly) Lewis.

Carol was a 1952 graduate from Canton South High School.

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Mar 4, 2023

Anjeanette M. Morrish, age 55, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4th, 2023.

She was born on July 18th, 1967 in Elkton, MD to Carol Midcap and James Selman. In life, Anjeanette was always full of joy and had a loving and caring personality. She deeply touched all those around her, and found a way...

Mar 3, 2023

Joan D. Ferrel, age 89, passed away on March 3, 2023.

She was born on July 7, 1933, in Buffalo, NY to Daniel and Dorothea (Dickey) Lewis.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Ferrel of 65 years; her parents Daniel and Dorothea Lewis; sister, Jeanette Mariano.

She was a graduate...

Feb 25, 2023

Francis C. Bell “PJ”, 79 died February 25, 2023, with his family by his side following a brief illness.

He was born November 23, 1943, in Canton, OH to Francis Henry and Margaret Irene Delores Bell. He attended St. Mary’s Church and school as a child with his family. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in...

Feb 24, 2023

Dorothy Ann Hyde (Yarosis), age 88, of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24th, 2023.

She was born on April 30th, 1934 in Waterbury, Connecticut. In life, Dorothy was a loving Mother and Grandmother.  A loyal parishioner of All Nations Tabernacle for nearly 40 years, she loved her church and was an active member of...

Feb 23, 2023

Gary W. Wellman, age 73, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

He was born on April 1, 1949, in Canton, to Arthur and Georgia (Filliez) Wellman.

Those left to cherish his memory are son, Matthew Wellman; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; seven sisters and a brother; companion, Barbara Nutter.

He was...

Feb 22, 2023

Kathern Conner, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

She was born on March 23, 1931, in Harrison County, West Virginia, to Forest and Genevery (Pulliam) Haggerty.

She was formerly employed by Olympic Enterprises. Kathern loved  vegetable and flower gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Thomas (Mary) Conner;...

Feb 18, 2023

George J. Dobransky, 87, of Fremont, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2023 at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, OH. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Canton, OH the son of George and Viola (Johnson) Dobransky. He was a 1957 graduate of East Canton High School.

Feb 16, 2023

David M. Dodson, age 62, passed away on February 16, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1960, in Canton, OH to Mitchell and Miriam (Weiand) Dodson. David was a farmer in his early years, his later years he worked and retired from construction, he spent many years at Bishop Construction. He enjoyed camping, attending concerts and listening to...

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Lou R. Frank, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2023.

She was born on December 24, 1934 in North Industry, OH to George E. and Mary Olive (Slutz) Rice.

She graduated from Canton South High School. Mary Lou was the secretary at the Canton South Advanced Education Foundation for most of her career....

Feb 12, 2023

Theresa L. Pahanish-Eitel, age 52, passed away from a sudden illness on February 12, 2023.

She was born on July 30, 1970, in Canton, Ohio, to Joseph J. and Patricia (Stewart) Pahanish.

Theresa received a master’s degree in criminal justice and is a retired major of the US Army as she served in Kuwait and...

Feb 10, 2023

It is with great sorrow to announce Kayla got her wings. Yet happy to say she will suffer no more.

KAYLA MEADOWS

aka KAYLA DAVIS

June 2, 1991 - February 10, 2023

To know Kayla is to love her....

Feb 9, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Donahue age 88 of Canton, Ohio died February 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on January 31, 1935, to the late William and Florence (Adams) Donahue.  He is a 1952 graduate of Bellaire St. John High School. Jerry married his wife Connie (Krone) Donahue on April...

Feb 9, 2023

Joy Barlow Zook, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Care Center.  She was born February 13, 1934, in Canton Ohio to Ray and Isabelle Schwartz.

She graduated from Timken High School and was a member of Canton Baptist Temple for over 60 years, where she sang in the choir.  Joy worked...

Feb 8, 2023

Connie J. Varian age 63 of Canton, Ohio died February 8, 2023, in her home.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 13, 1959, to the late David and Bernice (Watson) Vance.  She was a graduate of Canton South High School.  She was employed by the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Hospital, where she served as an...

Feb 6, 2023

Barbara Marie Allen, age 83 died peacefully in her residence on February 6, 2023.  She was born on July 29, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to the late Franklin Lloyd Gruber and Gladys (Jensen) Caskey.  She is a graduate of Minerva High School and is formally employed by the Waynesburg Nite Club.

She is...