Obituaries

Oranna Loy

Oranna Loy

Jan 17, 2024

Oranna Loy, age 92, died peacefully in her home on January 17, 2024.  She was born on August 13, 1931, in Clarksburg, WV. To the late Virgil Martin and Elsie (Layfield) Martin.  She has been an East Canton resident for the past 63 years.

Oranna was previously employed at Osnaburg Local Schools and at Kress IGA. She actively participated in Mt....

Katherine A Miller

Katherine A Miller

Jan 17, 2024

Katherine A. Miller, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the Altercare of Louisville.  She was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 8, 1948, to the late Edward Summers and Delila Belle (Wilison) Summers.  She has been a resident of Louisville for the past 50 years.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Louisville Baptist...

Pamela S. Wright

Pamela S. Wright

Jan 15, 2024

Pamela S. Wright, age 68, passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications with COVID pneumonia on January 15, 2024. Pam was immunocompromised because of a successful kidney transplant in December of 2018.  

She was born on May 15, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio., to the late Samuel and Maxine (Struchen) Lehigh. Pam was a 1973 graduate of...

Patricia “Jeanne" J. Rosette (Dulin)

Patricia “Jeanne" J. Rosette (Dulin)

Jan 13, 2024

Patricia “Jeanne" J. Rosette (Dulin), age 87, a long-term resident of both Canton Local and North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1936,  in Bayard, West Virginia, to Clarence Knotts and Ethel (Turner) Knotts. She graduated from Bayard High School, West Virginia.

She was employed at Timken Company and Aultman Hospital....

Kathleen "Kate" Aquino

Kathleen "Kate" Aquino

Jan 10, 2024

Kathleen “Kate” Aquino, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on March 1, 1930, in Middlebranch, Ohio, to the late Henry Weisel and Georgia M. (Werstler) Weisel.

Kate was married to the late Natalino “Ned” Aquino for 74 years. She was the mother of eight beautiful children who absolutely adored her;...

Clyde Chastain

Clyde Chastain

Jan 7, 2024

 

Clyde Chastain, 89, formerly of East Sparta, died Sunday morning in long-term care at Hiawassee, GA, after an ongoing illness. An Air Force veteran and resident of the Canton area for many years, he had retired from the Canton Baptist Temple.He is survived by his son, Brian Chastain; daughter-in-law, Kathy Chastain; granddaughter, Jessica Chastain; sisters, Doris Hart, Darlene Lawrence,...

John R. Miday

John R. Miday

Jan 7, 2024

John R. Miday, age 89, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 16, 1934, to the late Lawrence Miday and Susan J. (Hoff) Miday. John had been a resident of Waynesburg, Ohio, since 1960. After graduating high school, he served honorably in the United States Army.

For 13 years, John owned and operated...

Rita D Harrington

Rita D Harrington

Jan 4, 2024

Rita D. Harrington, age 77, passed away on January 4, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 18, 1946, to the late William H. Dixon and Margaret J. (Tennant). Rita was a proud graduate of Copley High School and dedicated many years of her life to working as a waitress at the former Vaccero’s Restaurant. She enjoyed playing...

Ned Aquino

Ned Aquino

Dec 28, 2023

Natalino "Ned" Aquino, age 94, of East Canton, passed away Thursday morning, December 28, following a brief illness.

He was born in Magnolia, OH, on December 17, 1929, to the late Dominic & Maria Aquino.

Ned worked as a carpenter most of his life and was a member of the Carpenters Union. He was employed by Linwood Development,...

Cecile M. Kellogg

Cecile M. Kellogg

Dec 28, 2023

Cecile M. Kellogg, age 93, passed away on December 28, 2023.  She was born on February 17, 1930,  in Benezette, PA,   to Sebert and Martha (Harrison) Dick.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons Daniel (Ann), Steven (Gretta), and Douglas Kellogg; seven grandchildren, Michelle Kellogg, Jessica (Mike) Didyk, Melinda Kellogg (Tim Kvasnicka), Zachary (Megan) Jolly, Ian (Corinna) Kellogg,...

Pearl W. Lenigar

Pearl W. Lenigar

Dec 27, 2023

 

Pearl W. Lenigar, age 97, passed away on December 27, 2023. Pearl was born in Glouster, OH, on February 1, 1926, to Walter and Mildred (Murphy) Lenigar.  

Pearl was a World War II veteran who served his country in the United States Navy from 1944-1946.  He then went on to work for Ford for over 40 years.  Pearl was...

Richard L. Fleenor

Richard L. Fleenor

Dec 26, 2023

Richard L. Fleenor Passed away Tuesday December 26th, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Mildred Fleenor, and a brother Bill. 

He is survived by his children, Rhonda (Perry) Griffin, where he made his home during his last years. Doug (Julie) Fleenor, Sheri Foss, Lori (Randy) Sommers, Nine Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren,...

David E. Giles

David E. Giles

Dec 25, 2023

David E. Giles, age 78, passed away on December 25, 2023.  He was born in Canton on June 22, 1945, to the late Gerald E. and Louise (Burchett) Giles. 

He graduated from Timken High School. David is a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a metallurgical technician from Timken Steel with over 41 years of experience.  David enjoyed...

Douglas Collinsworth

Douglas Collinsworth

Dec 25, 2023

Douglas J. Collinsworth, age 84, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1939, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to William Samuel Sr and Hazel (Williams) Collinsworth.

Douglas served in the United States Army along with the National Guard. He spent over 36 years with the Ford Motor Company, upon which he retired as a proud member of...

Rose Sutara

Rose Sutara

Dec 24, 2023

Rose M. Sutara, age 88, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1935 in Gibsonia, PA to Adam and Jessie (Harris) Smulick.

Rose was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved being GiGi to her great-grandchildren. Rose was an avid reader, bingo player, NASCAR, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She...

Herbert Hamilton Jr.

Herbert Hamilton Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Herbert Hamilton Jr., age 87 of Canton South, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his beautiful wife, Jean, of 61 years on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Herb was a proud veteran of the US Army where he served two years in Korea. He was a...

Clifford E Griffith

Clifford E Griffith

Dec 14, 2023

Clifford E. Griffith, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family on December 14, 2023.

Cliff was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 6, 1935, to Webster and Willa (Warner) Griffith. 

Cliff was a 1954 graduate of Canton South High School.  He was co-owner and operator of W.C. Griffith and Sons for many years.  He was a member of Indian...

Nancy J. King

Nancy J. King

Dec 13, 2023

Nancy King, age 84, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 30, 1938, in Canton Township to the late Floyd and Virginia (May) Mayer.

 Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Canton South High School.  She retired from Stark County Children's Service and was also employed by Vicar in Canton,...

John M. Trent

John M. Trent

Dec 9, 2023

John M. Trent, age 72, passed away on December 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 15, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Lester and Beatrice (Baer) Trent.

John went to Timken High School and worked at a number of forging and foundry plants.

He loved reading by the pool and swimming....

Andrew Kopan

Andrew Kopan

Dec 7, 2023

 

Andrew “Andy” Kopan, 98, of Canton,OH, passed away peacefully at his home with family on December 7, 2023. Born during the roaring 20’s, the youngest of seven siblings in Canton, Ohio on October 16,1925 to Hungarian Immigrants, Janos and Katerina (Csoma) Kopan.  He spoke Hungarian with his family and others in the neighborhood until he started grade school. Andy...