Obituaries

Dec 24, 2022

Michael A. Cupples

Age 63, of Akron and formerly Canton, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022 at his home. He was born March 20, 1959 in Canton to the late Paul C. and Eleanor M. (Reusing) Cupples. Michael was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of RiverTree Massillon. He is preceded in death...

Dec 22, 2022

Amber Marie Morris, age 34, of Canton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Amber cherished her beloved dog Celeste.  She had a very kind heart and loved caring for the elderly.  She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family and friends.

Amber is survived by her mother, Tammy Smith (Joe); father,...

Dec 21, 2022

Harold C. Adams

Age 74, of Canton, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. He was born July 4, 1948 in Canton to the late Harold A. and Wilma M. (Wallace) Adams. Harold was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from...

Dec 15, 2022

Dorothy J. Coberly

Age 87, of Louisville and formerly Canton, passed away Thursday December 15, 2022 in St. Joseph Assisted Living, Louisville. She was born September 11, 1935 in Youngwood, PA to the late Frank and Lena (Brenning) Koontz. Dorothy retired from General Electric Credit and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in...

Dec 14, 2022

Evelyn M. Marino

Age 97, of Paris, OH, passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1925 in Elizabeth, WV to the late John W. and Elsie (Lockhart) Willison. Evelyn was formerly employed by Merritt Plastics for 13 years and Geauga Plastics. She was a member of...

Dec 8, 2022

Bud Scott

Age 87, of East Canton, passed away Thursday December 8, 2022 in his home. He was born September 27, 1935 in Osnaburg Township to the late Perry and Gladys Pauline (Harkless) Scott. Bud was a 1953 graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from Allstate Insurance after 27 years of service. Following retirement, he...

Dec 8, 2022

Mary L. Eggleston

Age 79, of Canton died Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Altercare of Louisville. Born December 18, 1942 in Dresden, Ohio to the late Carl and Hallie (Dempster) Lewis. She was a Canton resident most of her life and retired from the Timken Company with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by a son,...

Dec 6, 2022

Rodger K. Trompower

Age 81, of Canton died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born January 13, 1941 in Orrville, Ohio to the late Gareld L. and Evelyn M. (Bucklew) Trompower. He was a Canton resident most of his life and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1991 with...

Dec 6, 2022

Joanne M. Davis

Age 73, of Canton died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in her home following an extended illness. Born February 16, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Dorothy (Paul) Brinkley. She was a life resident of Canton and was employed by Baker’s Café. Preceded in death by a son, Buster Davis; two granddaughters,...

Dec 5, 2022

Margaret A. Lattavo

Age 71, of East Canton, passed away Monday December 5, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic. She was born September 15, 1951 in Canton to the late William B. and Edna M. (Fahrni) Reed. Margaret was a 1969 graduate of East Canton High School. She retired from Osnaburg Local Schools in 2011 and formerly served...

Dec 5, 2022

Melvin W. Rohrig

Age 81, of Canton died Monday, December 5, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born February 18, 1941 in Fulda, Ohio to the late Walter A. and Elizabeth M. (Crock) Rohrig. He was a Canton resident most of his life and retired from the Timken Company in 1997 after 38 years of...

Dec 4, 2022

Frank S. Ungar

Age 93, of Ft. Myers, Fl, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022 in the Sanctuary Grande, North Canton, OH. He was born April 15, 1929 in Lincoln Park, MI to the late Anton and Rose (Schnabl) Ungar. He was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School and attended Wayne State University where he was...

Dec 3, 2022

Justin W. Whitley

Age 25, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 3, 2022. He was born May 18, 1997 in Wilson, NC to Cheryl R. (Patterson) Whitley and Charles Whitley. He is preceded in death by two grandfathers, Bill Whitley and Glen Winstead; one cousin, Addy Whitley. Justin is survived by his mother, Cheryl Whitley...

Dec 3, 2022

George E. Price

Age 71, of Canton, passed away Saturday December 3, 2022. He was born October 23, 1951 in Canton to the late Edward and Ruth (Brumbaugh) Price. George was a 1969 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from the City of Canton, Traffic Division. He was an avid woodworker and a HAM radio...

Dec 2, 2022

Reatha V. Visnick

Age 93, of Louisville, and formerly of East Canton, passed away Friday December 2, 2022 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. She was born December 4, 1928 in Zoarville, OH to the late Charles W. and Ella Mae (Frey) Anthony. Reatha retired from Joseph T. Nist after 11 years of service. She is...

Dec 1, 2022

Maralyn S. Halsey

Age 80, of East Canton, passed away Thursday December 1, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1942 in Canton to the late Edmund and Millie (Forte) Smith. Maralyn retired from Nickles Bakery after 11 years of service and was a member of Baxter’s Ridge United Methodist Church....

Nov 30, 2022

Lawrence E. “Larry” Sharp

Age 78, of Beach City, passed away Wednesday November 30, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 2, 1944 in Canton to the late Edward E. and Rhea I. (Driggs) Sharp. Larry retired from Peck Water Systems.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Lynnette Sharp;...

Nov 25, 2022

Carol D. Wheeler

Age 88, of Massillon, passed away Friday November 25, 2022 in The Inn at Belden Village. She was born March 30, 1934 in Fayetteville, WV to the late Homer and Clara (McCormick) Turner. Carol retired from Ortho Clinic in Massillon after 12 years of service. She was a faithful member of All Nations Tabernacle...

Nov 25, 2022

Dolly A. Cairns

Age 91, of Canton, passed Friday November 25, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center following a recent decline in health. She was born August 8, 1931 in Canton to the late Edward and Florence (Vogley) Craig. She was a lifetime member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she faithfully served in many ministries. ...

Nov 20, 2022

Robert Andrew “Bob” Shedlock

age 97, of Canton, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at St Luke Lutheran Community Nursing Facility surrounded by family.  Bob was born May 16, 1925 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Andrew and Mary (Plaviak) Shedlock.  He was a Navy Landing Craft Signalman, Boxer, and a member of the Naval Chorus...