Obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

George Darrah, age 83, passed away on October 17, 2023, after a brief illness.

He was born on June 6, 1940, in Canton to the late Myron and Sarah (Chaney) Darrah.

George was a graduate of East Canton High School and Kent State University.  He proudly served his country honorably in the United States Army.  George’s working career started at...

Oct 16, 2023

 Howard D. Scharver, age 94, passed away on October 16, 2023.  He was born on January 10, 1929 in Canton, OH to Walter and Francis (Berlyoung) Scharver.

Howard was a life resident of the Canton and Magnolia area. He was an Electrical General Foreman for Republic Steel where he retired. 

Those left to cherish his memory are children, Bob (Kendi)...

Oct 16, 2023

Yvonne R. Crisp, age 86, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to John August and Margaret E. (Miller) Brand. 

Those left to cherish her memory are sons Jeffrey (Diana) Crisp, Mitchell Crisp, and Michael Crisp; beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Crisp;...

Oct 15, 2023

Donna M. Anderson, age 95, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1928, in Leetonia, Ohio, to Merle and Annie (Clapsadle) Nimon.

Donna is a 1946 East Canton graduate and resided in the Canton Local area most of her life. She was employed by Diebold and the E. W. Bliss companies, a member of Lowell Church...

Oct 10, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” A. Miday Jr., age 90, passed away on October 10, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1933, in Canton to Lawrence Sr. and Susan (Hoff) Miday.

Larry was a 1952 graduate of Carrollton High School and a life resident of Carroll County. He was a veteran of the US Navy, retired from the United States Department of Defense,...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Robert D. Shroyer Sr. “Pap”, age 88, passed away on October 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1934, in Jerome, Pennsylvania, to Melvin and Alma (Bowman) Shroyer.

Bob attended school at CTHS in Davidsville, Pennsylvania; he was employed by Republic Steel as a mill worker and truck driver; member of East Canton Church of...

Oct 5, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” (Davis) Kostka and her beloved husband of nearly 44 years, Joseph “Mike” Kostka, passed away following a tragic accident, both aged 66. They always rode together—Kathy always behind Mike—and so also in death. Mike worked in the mill for years as a steelworker at Republic Steel, and Kathy in a variety of jobs to support their family. 

They...

Oct 3, 2023

Joseph “Mike” Kostka and his beloved wife of nearly 44 years, Kathleen “Kathy” (Davis) Kostka, passed away following a tragic accident, both aged 66. They always rode together—Kathy always behind Mike—and so also in death. Mike worked in the mill for years as a steelworker at Republic Steel, and Kathy in a variety of jobs to support their family. 

They...

Oct 3, 2023

Thelma N. Barrick, age 99, passed away on October 3, 2023. 

She was born on November 28, 1923, in East Canton, Ohio, to Benjamin and Lotie (Fogle) Clapper, and remained a life resident of the East Canton area.

Thelma retired from Merit Plastic Company in 1980 after 10 years of service, attended Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville, member of Fraternal...

Oct 2, 2023

Gerald Samuel Eakin, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to William & LaVonne (Hughes) Eakin.

Gerald was a 1963 graduate of East Canton High School where he played basketball. He retired from the Timken Company after 35 years of service.

He was an active...

Sep 26, 2023

Brenda Momirovic, age 72, of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  She was born on March 5, 1951 in Canton to Eugene and Marilyn (Dewalt) Petroli.

Brenda graduated from East Canton High School in 1969.  She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. She was employed as a librarian at the Stark Co....

Sep 26, 2023

David L. Doney, age 75, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 13, 1948, to Neldon and Ada (Spargrove) Doney.

David served his country honorably and was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Louisville City Fire Department in 2012 after 34 years...

Sep 25, 2023

Robert L. Arnold of Canton passed away September 25, 2023, at Aultman Compassionate Care after a courageous, long struggle.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 27, 1964, in Canton and was a graduate of GlenOak High School.   Bob worked for many years in security at Aultman Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Nancy...

Sep 21, 2023

Wayne Rauschenbach, age 71, passed away on September 21, 2023. 

He was born on November 21, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to Jack & Dolores (Bratka) Rauschenbach.

Wayne was a 1969 graduate of Canton South High School.  He went on to serve is country in the US Air Force for 26 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children,...

Sep 21, 2023

Reva M. (Harper) Reed, age 86, passed away September 21, 2023. She was born, April 21, 1937, in Countsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Johnny B. and Alice D. (Parker) Harper.

 Reva resided in the Canton area since the age of 11. She was employed at McCroy’s Five and Dime in her high school years.  After graduation...

Sep 15, 2023

Shirley L. Hawthorne, age 73, passed away on September 15, 2023.

She was born on May 3, 1950 in Canton, OH to Roger C. and Laura E. (Lindsey) Truex.

She graduated from East Canton High School.

Shirley was a homemaker and loved horses.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Sep 14, 2023

Nancy J. Ayers, age 76, passed away on September 14, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1947, in Coshocton, OH to E. James and Lottie (Watts) Sullivan. Nancy is now reunited with the love of her life; George H. Ayers who died on June 15, 2020. Their bond was a testament to the enduring power of...

Sep 10, 2023

Larry “Coach” Gerzina

Larry “Coach” Gerzina was born in Canton, Ohio on September 23, 1936, to the late Anthony W. and Barbara (Evanstitch) Gerzina. He passed away on September 10, 2023, after a long illness with Alzheimer’s. He was a graduate of Canton South High School 1955 and a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, after...

Sep 4, 2023

Opal (Bechtel) Laubender Zunkehr Seefong, age 100, passed away on September 4, 2023.

She was born on February 22, 1923, in Canton, Ohio, to Lester and Stella (Snyder) Bechtel.

Opal was an East Canton graduate, member of Grace Brethren Church in N Canton where she directed the choir for over 30 years and sang solos;...

Sep 4, 2023

Dennis Eugene Lillie, age 70, passed away on September 4, 2023.

He was born on April 12, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Wayne and Florence (Waers) Lillie.

Dennis is a 1971 East Canton graduate, retired from the Hoover Company, avid coin collector, and enjoyed being outdoors.

Those left to cherish his memory are...