Obituaries

Feb 22, 2023

Kathern Conner, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

She was born on March 23, 1931, in Harrison County, West Virginia, to Forest and Genevery (Pulliam) Haggerty.

She was formerly employed by Olympic Enterprises. Kathern loved  vegetable and flower gardening.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Thomas (Mary) Conner;...

Feb 18, 2023

George J. Dobransky, 87, of Fremont, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2023 at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, OH. He was born on December 14, 1935 in Canton, OH the son of George and Viola (Johnson) Dobransky. He was a 1957 graduate of East Canton High School.

Feb 16, 2023

David M. Dodson, age 62, passed away on February 16, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1960, in Canton, OH to Mitchell and Miriam (Weiand) Dodson. David was a farmer in his early years, his later years he worked and retired from construction, he spent many years at Bishop Construction. He enjoyed camping, attending concerts and listening to...

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Lou R. Frank, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2023.

She was born on December 24, 1934 in North Industry, OH to George E. and Mary Olive (Slutz) Rice.

She graduated from Canton South High School. Mary Lou was the secretary at the Canton South Advanced Education Foundation for most of her career....

Feb 12, 2023

Theresa L. Pahanish-Eitel, age 52, passed away from a sudden illness on February 12, 2023.

She was born on July 30, 1970, in Canton, Ohio, to Joseph J. and Patricia (Stewart) Pahanish.

Theresa received a master’s degree in criminal justice and is a retired major of the US Army as she served in Kuwait and...

Feb 10, 2023

It is with great sorrow to announce Kayla got her wings. Yet happy to say she will suffer no more.

KAYLA MEADOWS

aka KAYLA DAVIS

June 2, 1991 - February 10, 2023

To know Kayla is to love her....

Feb 9, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Donahue age 88 of Canton, Ohio died February 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on January 31, 1935, to the late William and Florence (Adams) Donahue.  He is a 1952 graduate of Bellaire St. John High School. Jerry married his wife Connie (Krone) Donahue on April...

Feb 9, 2023

Joy Barlow Zook, age 88, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Care Center.  She was born February 13, 1934, in Canton Ohio to Ray and Isabelle Schwartz.

She graduated from Timken High School and was a member of Canton Baptist Temple for over 60 years, where she sang in the choir.  Joy worked...

Feb 8, 2023

Connie J. Varian age 63 of Canton, Ohio died February 8, 2023, in her home.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 13, 1959, to the late David and Bernice (Watson) Vance.  She was a graduate of Canton South High School.  She was employed by the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Hospital, where she served as an...

Feb 6, 2023

Barbara Marie Allen, age 83 died peacefully in her residence on February 6, 2023.  She was born on July 29, 1939, in Canton, Ohio to the late Franklin Lloyd Gruber and Gladys (Jensen) Caskey.  She is a graduate of Minerva High School and is formally employed by the Waynesburg Nite Club.

She is...

Feb 6, 2023

John E. Lewis age 75 of East Canton died February 6, 2023, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  He was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on July 26, 1947, to the late Thurman Lewis and Edna (Todd) Lewis.  He attended Canton McKinley High School.  John retired in 2000 from the Timken Co. where he served as a finisher....

Feb 4, 2023

Dale R. House, age 70, of Canton, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Aultman Hospital.  He was born December 15, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to Lester and Bertha (Bean) House. A graduate of Canton South High School, Dale was a Mercedes Technician at Kempthorn Motors.  A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was a motorsports enthusiast who...

Feb 1, 2023

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was...

Feb 1, 2023

Barbara J. Paulus, age 94, passed away on February 1, 2023.

She was born on November 12, 1928, in Canton, OH to Richard and Irma (Hafer) Anthony.

Barbara graduated from East Canton High School and spent most of her life as a successful Homemaker.

She was a lifelong member of the Center Church...

Jan 31, 2023

Ruby “Jackie” Gilreath age 88 of Canton, passed away on January 31st 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 11, 1934, in Hiawassee, GA to Boyd and Monteree (Garrett) Nicholson.

Ruby graduated from Town County High School. She came to Ohio in the 1950s from her hometown in GA. She...

Jan 30, 2023

Helen R. Mozzochi, age 89, passed away in her home on January 30, 2023; she was born on October 18, 1933, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Paul Altier and Anna (Ruffus) Altier.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, kind and generous to all. She loved to crochet and share her skill. She was...

Jan 28, 2023

James “Clyde” Simons, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Newton, WV., to the late James W. and Velma (Moss) Simons. Clyde worked for Timken for many years as a finisher.  He was a proud member of the Canton Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Station #2...

Jan 26, 2023

Jennie JoAn Smith (Bell) age 90, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023. Born January 1, 1933 to the late Glenn and Viola Bennett she was a lifelong resident of Canton and the oldest of six children. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Z. Smith, her siblings Barbara Selig, Marjorie Burns, Vera Bowers, Glenn Bennett, step...

Jan 26, 2023

Margaret J. (Stallman) Graber, age 99, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

She was born on June 26, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, to Sidney and Catherine(Weichert) Stallman.

She graduated from Canton Township High School in 1942 and retired from Canton Local Schools in 1990 with 30 years in the cafeteria.  Margaret was a member...

Jan 25, 2023

Nelda M. Anderson, age 85, passed away on January 25, 2023.

She was born October 29, 1937 in Maud, WV to Clarence “Jim” and Ocie (Bland) Anderson.

Nelda was employed at Ohio Bell/ AT&T for 30 years.  She was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory...