Dan C. Franklin
Oct 17, 2025
Dan C. Franklin, age 67, of Canton Township, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 2, 1958, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Sherman Lee and Sylvia Marie (Locke) Franklin.
Dan worked as a truck driver for PJ Fabrications and was known for his strong...
Shirley J. McLean
Oct 15, 2025
Shirley J. McLean, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1934, and lived a full and beautiful life centered around faith, family, and friendship.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Dean McLean, her parents Agnes and Arthur Marks, and cherished grandson, Jack Walencewicz. She is survived by...
Frank D. Jones
Oct 12, 2025
Frank D. Jones, age 90, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on April 18, 1935, to the late Harold and Sadie (Beckner) Jones.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed the dedication and discipline that guided...
Nancy J. Graham
Oct 6, 2025
Nancy J. Graham, age 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar, Ohio.
She was born on December 2, 1945, in Canton, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Robinson) Selby.
Nancy was a lifelong resident of the Canton area and was formerly employed with Smith’s IGA, London’s Candies, and Davies Drugs. She loved...
Dale H. Mottice
Oct 5, 2025
Dale Mottice, age 88, of Canton, Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born March 29th, 1937, to parents Howard and Etta Mottice. He graduated from Canton South High School and lived in the area his whole life. He worked at the Canton Repository for over 42 years as a newspaper pressman.
Upon retiring, Dale enjoyed his many hobbies,...
Delores I Durham
Oct 4, 2025
Delores I. Durham, age 91, entered heaven on October 4, 2025.
She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 26, 1934 to the late Carl Jay and Icey Belle (Prater) Gibson.
She was a proud graduate of Canton Lincoln High School Class of 1952. She retired as an automotive title clerk at Waikem Auto Group.
Delores was a loving and caring mother and...
Esther Marie Miller
Oct 1, 2025
Esther Marie Miller, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Inn at University Village. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Beallsville, Ohio, to the late Herman and Bessie (Shriver) Truex. Esther was a devoted lifelong member of the Northwest Church of Christ.
Esther is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard E. Miller Jr....
Kevin R. Bellinski
Sep 30, 2025
Kevin R. Bellinski passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on April 17, 1952 to Robert and Florence (Harper) Bellinski. He was a graduate of Canton South High school and remained a lifelong resident of the community.
Kevin retired from the railroad serving in many capacities over his extended career.
Those left...
John E. Lamielle
Sep 28, 2025
John E. Lamielle age 61 of Canton Township, passed away unexpectedly from an undetected heart issue on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Aultman Hospital. He was the son of William B. Lamielle and Linda Tonielli.
John was a 1982 graduate of McKinley High School who devoted his career to Giant Eagle, mastering every role and eventually serving as grocery manager. Known...
Wilma C. George
Sep 26, 2025
Wilma C. George, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hennis Care Center in Bolivar, Ohio. She was born January 4, 1926, in New England, West Virginia, to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Schultz) Moore.
Wilma was a devoted member of Howenstine Christian Church. During World War II, she served her country with honor as one of the...
Ruth E. French
Sep 25, 2025
Ruth E. French, 92, passed away peacefully at her Canton Township home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 25, 2025. She was born September 28, 1932, in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late John and Helen (Neilson) Christy.
Ruth was a devoted member of Moreland Christian Church and an active participant in the Joy Circle Ladies group. She had a heart...
Edna M. Dedmon
Sep 20, 2025
Edna M. Dedmon, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Gables of Canton. She was born on October 24, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to the late William and Nina (Hurst) Morgan.
Edna was a longtime member of the Eden Church of the Brethren. She retired from both Timken Company and J.C. Penney. She was an avid bowler...
Gracelynn Pedro
Sep 19, 2025
With hearts full of love, we announce that our precious daughter, Gracelynn Pedro, was born into the arms of Jesus on September 19, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, she will forever remain in the hearts of her parents, Haley McKendree and Blake Pedro, who cherish the gift of her life and the hope of reunion.
Gracelynn is deeply...
Margaret Anne Miller
Sep 14, 2025
Margaret “Anne” (Swope) Miller left this earthly realm to join God and his Angels, on September 14, 2025. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was born November 13, 1934, in Stoystown, PA.
A 1952 graduate of East Canton High School and Airline School in 1954.
Anne has worn many hats in her lifetime. Working at American Airlines...
Glenda Jane Hughson
Sep 13, 2025
Glenda Jane (Neisel) Hughson, 78, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2025, after a brief, unexpected decline, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, surrounded by her children.
Born on September 21, 1946, in Magnolia, OH, Glenda was the daughter of Fred and Blanche Neisel. She spent most of her life raising her family in Canton South...
Rodney A. Derbyshire
Sep 10, 2025
Rodney A. Derbyshire 82 of Canton Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1943 in Adrian, MI to the late Burdette Maynard and Beulah (Logan) Derbyshire.
Rod retired from the Timken Company as a computer analyst. Recently he was working for Uber Eats as a driver. Rod...
James Lee Sharp
Sep 4, 2025
James Lee Sharp, 83, a lifelong resident of East Canton, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 following a very brief illness. Jim was born November 28, 1941 to Rhea (Driggs) & Edward Sharp. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith Ann Sharp, his 3 daughters and their husbands: Ann & Clint Quillen,...
Mary E. Pitz
Sep 2, 2025
Mary E. Pitz, age 90, of Massillon Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at Danbury of Massillon.
She was born on May 8th, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to Russell and Pearl (Baird) Needham.
Mary graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Miami University, and retired from Perry Local Schools, where she taught at Lohr and Reedurban Schools. Mary...
Marilyn C. Hall
Sep 2, 2025
Marilyn C. Hall, age 93, passed away on September 2, 2025.
She was born in East Canton on April 8, 1932 to Clarence Kinsinger Sr. and Leona (Mayer) Kinsinger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Zella Yohe, Lois Baker, Clarence “Earl” Kinsinger Jr., John Kinsinger and Dale Kinsinger.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 72 years, Howard Hall; sisters,...
Betty M Friend
Sep 2, 2025
Betty M. Friend, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Altercare of Hartville.
She was born on September 16, 1950, in Canton, Ohio, to the late William Westrich and Melvene (Goddard) Westrich.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Evan Nicholas Friend; brother, Bill; and sister, Margaret.
She is survived by her daughters,...
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