Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

Lew Schumacher Jr. Passed away July 8th after a short intense fight with cancer.

Lew was born in Canton Ohio to the late Lewis and Emma Schumacher on February 1st 1961.

Lew was one of the smoothest guys you would ever meet. A boy who was completely free range. A carefree attitude that nothing seemed...

Jul 7, 2023

Stanley Thomas, age 90, passed away on July 7, 2023.

He was born on October 17, 1932, in Pike Township, to Albert and Darl H. (Patterson) Thomas Sr.

He graduated from Canton South High School in 1951.

Stanley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where he served as a greet and...

Jul 4, 2023

Dorothy Yohe, age 95, passed away on July 4, 2023 after a very brief illness.

She was born on February 13, 1928, in Malvern, Ohio, to George and Minnie (Guest) Masters.

Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of East Canton High School, member of Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville, retired ECHS School Board, EC Civic Club,...

Jul 4, 2023

Judith E. Dancy, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2023.

She was born on July 4, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Phillips)Sills.

Judith was a 1965 graduate from Canton South High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Sean O’Connor; daughters, Gretchen O’Connor, Amanda Meola; grandchildren, Megan,...

Jul 2, 2023

Norman J. Gatschet Sr., age 90, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born On May 11, 1933, in Canton to the late Byron and Dorothy (Haines) Gatschet.

Norman graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1951 and went on to work for Timken Co. for 43...

Jun 30, 2023

Alicia Marie Shier (Shimek), age 31, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 16, 1991 in Canton, Ohio to Don and Gerilyn (Heyard) Shimek.  A graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and Bowling Green State University, she also completed her master’s degree through Western Governors University.  She was employed by Penta Career Center...

Jun 26, 2023

Catherine A. Perrenoud, age 88, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.

She was born on May 19, 1935 in Canton, OH to Michael and Catherine (Kislar) Dobransky.

Catherine spent most of her years working at Aultman Hospital in the dietary department as a cook, she retired from here after 30 years.

Jun 26, 2023

LaBertha Ann Cherry, age 96, passed away on June 26, 2023.

She was born on February 6, 1927, in Fallen Timber, Pennsylvania to Thomas & Mary (McCusker) Harris.

LaBertha was employed by Peoples Cartiage and at LuMinkos Restaurant; she was a member of Eden Church of the Brethren, and the Eastern Star Chapter #368 in...

Jun 21, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Cecil Comer, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023.

He was born on August 24, 1958 in Akron, OH to Rudolph “Rudy” and Olga Eugenia “Jean” (Beaver) Comer.

Ronnie was employed by MRDD/UDS in Akron, he enjoyed going to the workshop every day. Ronnie also enjoyed going...

Jun 20, 2023

Galen D. Froelich, age 77, passed away on June 20, 2023.

He was born on June 28, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to Clark E. and Helen M. (Marietta) Froelich.

Galen graduated from Canton South High School in 1963, a Vietnam Navy veteran, and was employed by the Timken Company for over 30 years.

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Jun 18, 2023

Terry D. Leeders, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  He was born August 31, 1950 to Robert and Jane Leeders.

Terry was a graduate of Canton South High School, an Army veteran and a lifelong employee and retiree of the North Canton Hoover Company.  Terry had an unmatched work ethic and was a great...

Jun 16, 2023

Bobby L Pack, age 84 of Canton passed on Friday June 16th 2023. Born in Beckley, WV on June 13th, 1939 to the late Anna Eileen (Lilly) Pack and Elmer Ray Pack. He is survived by his three daughters, Bobbie L. Pack, Jerri (Bryan) Sieber, Leslie (Dave) Lottman; grandchildren, Joe Crum, Matthew (Gabbie) Crum, Nick Sieber, Gina...

Jun 15, 2023

H. Edward England, age 88, passed away on June 15, 2023.

He was born on April 22, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to Carl T. & Amelia E. (Mair) England.

Ed is a Lincoln High School graduate, an Army veteran and retired from Canton Drop Forge.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, softball and his...

Jun 14, 2023

Rockanna Squires, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born on July 14, 1960 in Whittier, CA to Ulrich J. and Anna Mae (Reese) Sommerhalder.

Rockanna worked for Spee-D-Foods for 18 years as a manager.  She was a member of Cross Pointe Church.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Jun 14, 2023

Susan R. Welty, age 73, passed away on June 14, 2023.

She was born on June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, to Doyle and Corinne (Heinbuch) Tripp.

Susan was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School; employed by American Electric Power for 30 + years; member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Canton &...

Jun 12, 2023

Samuel J. Hayhurst, age 71, passed away on June 12, 2023 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care.

He was born on December 23, 1951 in Canton, OH to Franklin E. “Doc” and Mildred M. (Higgins) Hayhurst.

Sam graduated from Canton South High School in 1969.

He worked for Hendrickson Trailer as a fixture design...

Jun 9, 2023

Edward R. Adolph

Age 81, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday June 9, 2023

in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 19, 1941, in

Canton to the late Edmund and Grace (Jolliff) Adolph. Ed was a

1959 graduate of Canton South High School and was a U.S. Army...

Jun 6, 2023

Grace Louise Carter, age 95, passed away on June 6, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1927, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, to Joshua C. and Nan (Howell) Crisp.

Grace was a salesclerk for W.T. Grant Company and member of the Canton Baptist Temple.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Bruce...

Jun 3, 2023

David M. Hutton, Sr., 77, of Canton, died in Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab following an extended illness.

Born on Jan. 14, 1946, in Canton, he was a son of the late James and Theresa Hutton. A graduate of Glenwood High School, he also received training during his career at the Timken Co., where he worked...

May 30, 2023

Harold E. Marlatt, age 83, passed away on May 30, 2023.

He was born on December 29, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to Fred and Marie (Rayner) Marlatt. Harold moved to Bolivar and then to Canton.

He is a 1957 Lincoln High School graduate; retired from Goodyear Tire in 2001 with 33 years; an active member...