Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Dale R. House, age 70, of Canton, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.  He was born December 15, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Lester and Bertha (Bean) House. A graduate of Canton South High School, Dale was a Mercedes Technician at Kempthorn Motors.  A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was a motorsports enthusiast who...

Feb 1, 2023

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was...

Feb 1, 2023

Barbara J. Paulus, age 94, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born on November 12, 1928, in Canton, OH to Richard and Irma (Hafer) Anthony.

Barbara graduated from East Canton High School and spent most of her life as a successful Homemaker.

She was a lifelong member of the Center Church...

Jan 31, 2023

Ruby “Jackie” Gilreath age 88 of Canton, passed away on January 31st 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 11, 1934, in Hiawassee, GA to Boyd and Monteree (Garrett) Nicholson.

Ruby graduated from Town County High School. She came to Ohio in the 1950s from her hometown in GA. She...

Jan 30, 2023

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was...

Jan 28, 2023

James “Clyde” Simons, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Newton, WV., to the late James W. and Velma (Moss) Simons. Clyde worked for Timken for many years as a finisher.  He was a proud member of the Canton Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Station #2...

Jan 26, 2023

Jennie JoAn Smith (Bell) age 90, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023. Born January 1, 1933 to the late Glenn and Viola Bennett she was a lifelong resident of Canton and the oldest of six children. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Z. Smith, her siblings Barbara Selig, Marjorie Burns, Vera Bowers, Glenn Bennett, step...

Jan 26, 2023

Margaret J. (Stallman) Graber, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

She was born on June 26, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, to Sidney and Catherine(Weichert) Stallman.

She graduated from Canton Township High School in 1942 and retired from Canton Local Schools in 1990 with 30 years in the cafeteria.  Margaret was a member...

Jan 25, 2023

Nelda M. Anderson, age 85, passed away on January 25, 2023.

She was born October 29, 1937 in Maud, WV to Clarence “Jim” and Ocie (Bland) Anderson.

Nelda was employed at Ohio Bell/ AT&T for 30 years.  She was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jan 24, 2023

Donella A. Sees, age 76, of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

She was born on November 17, 1946 in East Canton to the late Walter and Mildred (Herman) Sherer.

Donella graduated from East Canton High School in 1964.  She went on to obtain her associates degree.  She was employed as a...

Jan 22, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Finley, age 85, passed away Sunday January 22, 2023, at St. Joseph Care Center.  She was born November 29, 1937, in Millsboro, PA to S. Robert and Margaret “Sis” (Williams) Wilson. She graduated from Bethlehem Joint High School class of 1955 and Penn Commercial College in 1956. Peg was a member of Paradise Church and was a...

Jan 21, 2023

Emory H. Bolling, age 86, passed away on January 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

He was born on July 26, 1936 in Esserville, VA to Creed T. and Goldie (Cox) Bolling.

He graduated from J.J. Kelly  High School.

Emory retired from Laborers Local #1015 after 50 years of service.

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Jan 17, 2023

James Ted McGill Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

He was born July 29, 1942, in Canton, OH to James Ted Sr. and Marian (Lloyd) McGill. James was a 1960 graduate of Canton South High School and was owner/operator of McGill Well Drilling & Pump Service for over 30 years. He was a...

Jan 15, 2023

Jack Waers, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Aultman Hospital.

He was born On October 2, 1942, in North Canton to the late Elias and Mildred (Vincent) Waers.

Jack worked for Republic Steel for over 30 years as a Heat Treat Operator.  He was a member of the East Canton Church...

Jan 14, 2023

Evelyn Marie (Wildes) Waers, age 89, of East Canton, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in her home.

She was born on October 16, 1933 in Barnesville, OH to the late Willis and Edna Wildes.

Evelyn enjoyed craft making; word find puzzles; playing cards; cookouts and loving her family and friends.

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Jan 14, 2023

Beverly Gray Fraley, 87, passed away on January 14, 2023.

She was born February 10, 1935 in Dellroy, OH to Alfred and Jenny (Sweany) Gray.

Beverly graduated from Timken High School in 1953.  She worked for American Greeting Cards as a designer for many years.  She also was a stain glass artist in North Carolina. ...

Jan 12, 2023

Betty Mayes, 91, went home to her Heavenly Father on January 12, 2023.

She was born July 27, 1931 in Canton to Miles and Olive (Coulter) Cole.

Betty served her country in the Women’s Army Corps.  She was a long-time faithful member of the Canton Baptist Temple, where Betty served as a Sunday school teacher...

Jan 11, 2023

Richard Harding Schaefer, AKA Wacko fought his last battle on 1-11-23 due to multiple cancers caused by agent orange. He served in the Marine corp 1966-1969, receiving a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a canton policeman for 33 years. His most important things in life were his granddaughters , golf, pasta night with his family and...

Jan 10, 2023

William Dean “Bill” Burrow, age 90, of Mineral City, left on his next great adventure the morning of January 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Lillian Burrow, the mother of his children Alice R. Kennedy and a collection of saints and sinners who were life-long friends.  Survived by his special companion Frances “Fran” Haney of...

Jan 9, 2023

Sandra K. Grossenbacher

Sandra K. Grossenbacher, age 77, passed away in her home on January 9, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1945, in Canton, Ohio to James R. and Betty J. (Rumbold) Mc Coy. Sandy resided most of her life in Canton and was employed by Aultman Hospital.  Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She...