Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Joyce I. First, age 93, passed away on March 26, 2023.

She was born on October 19, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to John W. and Fern L. (Berkey) Swier.

She retired from Frito-Lay with 30 years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, David (Kelly) First; daughter, Cindy Viola; 3...

Mar 26, 2023

Helen Joann Bagent, age 93, passed away on March 26, 2023.

She was born September 25, 1929 in Canton to Lowell and Lucille (Shew) Barnes.

Joann graduated from Canton Township High School in 1947.  She married Lawrence (Bud) Bagent in 1949 and they were happily married for 58 years.  Joann worked at the Timken Company...

Mar 24, 2023

Carl R. McCollum, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 24, 2023.

He was born March 26, 1937 in Chester, WV to Willard and Elizabeth (Steed) McCollum. Carl was a 1957 graduate of Canton South High School and served his country in the Marines.  He worked for Consolidated Freightways for many...

Mar 23, 2023

David A. Collinsworth, age 59, passed away on March 23, 2023.

He was born on March 26, 1963, in Canton, to Douglas Collinsworth and Marilyn Hopkins.

David graduated from GlenOak High School in 1982.  He worked at Mighty Tire and was a truck driver. David loved to farm and play with his grandchildren.

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Mar 21, 2023

David Michael Pribula Sr., age 91, passed away on March 21, 2023.

He was born on May 31, 1931 in Northland Twp., Minnesota to Michael P. Pribula and Anna (Kugel) Pribula.

He graduated from East Canton High School and worked at Republic Steel for over 50 years.  David was a lifelong member of St. Mary/...

Mar 20, 2023

David Joe Cottrill, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 11,1942, in Pennsboro, West Virginia, to Junior and Mary (Taylor) Cottrill.

David retired from Republic Steel after 42 years of service, loved the outdoors and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping with his wife and...

Mar 18, 2023

Pamela Ann Behm, age 75, passed away on March 18, 2023.

She was born on June 11, 1947, in Canton, to Carl and Mary (Fishel) Young.

Pamela was a 1965 graduate of Timken High School and retired from Hope Academy Charter School where she worked in the cafeteria.

She was a former member...

Mar 16, 2023

Helen Hobson, age 89, passed away on March 16, 2023.

She was born May 9, 1933 in Robertsville, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth Surmay.

She retired from Nickles Bakery in 2000 with 15 years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Ronda (Robert), son, Donn (Jo Beth); grandchildren,

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Mar 16, 2023

Joyce M. Snyder, age 88, affectionately known as Grandma Pool passed away on March 16, 2023.

She was born on September 22, 1934, in Malvern to Loyal and Anna Mae (Geckler) Stoffer.

She graduated from Malvern High School and a lifelong resident of Waynesburg, Ohio

Joyce retired as a secretary from the cardiac...

Mar 14, 2023

Anita Minard, age 69, passed away on March 14, 2023.

She was born on August 4, 1953, in Canton, to Lloyd and Katherine (Hopper) Bonam. She is a 1971 Canton South graduate and worked at Dollar Tree in Alliance for many years even though she considered herself retired.

Anita enjoyed traveling, attending her brother’s country...

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...