Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

Timothy M. Croston

Age 70, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday October 9, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 1, 1951 in Philippi, WV to Donnie and Lorena (DeCost) Croston. Tim was a 1969 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Alliance Castings in 2017. He is...

Oct 9, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Isaiah Wilfong JR

passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 62, in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. His battle with a series of medical issues over the years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Dan came out a hero and stayed strong until the end....

Oct 8, 2022

"Together Again"

Joseph R. Kovalik Sr.

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 in his home. He was born March 29, 1931 in Calumet, PA. to the late George and Helen Kovalik. Joseph was a U.S. Air Force veteran with the rank of Staff Sergeant and retired from The Timken...

Oct 8, 2022

Danny L. Smith

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 12, 1945 in Canton to the late Hurshel and Leon (Cross) Smith. Danny was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He retired in 2011 from Paarlo Plastics, Inc. He is...

Sep 29, 2022

Melissa A. Scherer

Age 54, of North Canton, Ohio went home to be with her Lord unexpectedly in her home Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born September 25, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to Donald Sr. and Pamela (Young) Behm. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1986 graduate of Canton Timken High School. She was formerly...

Sep 26, 2022

Ruby Kathryn Flory

Age 98, of Canton died Monday, September 26, 2022 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center following a brief illness. Born July 24, 1924 in Bergholz, Ohio to the late Robert and Mary (Gorbey) Morrow. Ruby was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a life member of...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Thomas “Bob” McGee

Age 61, of Canton, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. He was born September 30, 1960 in Morgantown, WV to the late Dale W. and Joan (Dillie) McGee. Bob was a 1979 graduate of East Canton High School and served on the East Canton Fire Department for 15...

Sep 22, 2022

Dean Lloyd McLean

Age 90, passed into God’s hands peacefully in the presence of his beloved family on Thursday September 22, 2022. Dean lived an amazing life full of love for his family and friends followed by his love for sports. Dean is survived by his loving wife of over 65 years, Shirley (Marks) McLean and their...

Sep 22, 2022

Douglas P. Stevens

Age 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday September 22, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 23, 1960 in Canton, OH to Harry and Mary Jean (Ankrom) Stevens. Doug was employed by American Aluminum Extrusion Company. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Stevens. Doug is survived by his loving wife,...

Sep 20, 2022

Ramon G. Florey

Age 90, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022 in Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born September 7, 1932 to the late J.P. and Mary (Walneski) Florey. Ramon was a 1950 graduate of Middlebranch High School and was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. He retired from Republic Steel in 1994 after...

Sep 17, 2022

Brett L. Midcap

Age 62, of Canton died Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 25, 1960 in Canton, Ohio to Earl and Hildred (McCray) Midcap. He was a life resident of Canton and was formerly employed by Jim’s Truck Repair. Brett was a member of The Club. Preceded in death...

Sep 15, 2022

BARB J. CUSH

Barbara Jean (Ferren) Cush, age 87, passed away September 15, 2022. She was born April 10, 1935 in New Philadelphia, Ohio,to the late Mary and Richard Ferren.  She was a life resident of the Canton South area, graduating from Canton South High School in 1953.  She is survived by her best friend...

Sep 13, 2022

Kenneth J. Parsons

Age 82, of East Canton died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in the Canton Christian Home following an extended illness. Born August 24, 1940 in Canton, Ohio to the late Jack and Pearl (Meiser) Parsons. He was a life resident of East Canton and retired from Diebold and Brinks. Kenneth was a member of Indian...

Sep 12, 2022

Kenneth L. Miller

Age 81, of Canton died Monday, September 12, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. Born October 9, 1940 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harley and Ethel (Swonger) Miller. He was a Canton resident for the past 15 years and had attended East Canton High School. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran....

Sep 12, 2022

Rick L. Stoner

Age 72, of Navarre, Ohio died Monday, September 12, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. Born April 14, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Edward II and Eileen (Peters) Stoner. He was a Navarre resident for the past 47 years and had served in the U.S Air Force Reserves. Rick retired...

Sep 11, 2022

William T. Allan

Age 98, of East Canton passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 in St Joseph Care Center. Born January 3, 1924 in Canton, Ohio to the late Joseph and Edith (Thoburn) Allan. He was a 1943 graduate of Canton Lehman High School. Bill was a U.S. Army WWII veteran where he was a machine gunner...

Sep 6, 2022

Patricia A. Wardle

Age 87, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday September 6, 2022 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born May 28, 1935 in Canton to the late Ray and Rowena (Vincent) Wardle. Pat was a 1955 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a lifelong member of the former Mapleton United Methodist Church where...

Aug 30, 2022

David A. Froelich

Age 56, of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2022. He was born May 3, 1966 in East Liverpool, OH to Galen D. and Margaret A. (Hill) Froelich. He was a U.S. Army veteran and formerly employed by the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret...

Aug 30, 2022

Richard William Coffey

Age 67 was born May 25, 1955, in Canton, Ohio. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Beth; his three daughters, Lindsay (Bill) Hall, Jackie Coffey, and Sara...

Aug 29, 2022

Carolyn A. Mathiellis

Age 70, of Middelburg Heights, Ohio passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 in Southwest General Hospital following an extended illness. Born June 24, 1952 in Murphy, NC to the late Allen and Marie Coffey. She was a Canton Timken High School graduate and had been a Middelburg Heights resident for the past 40 years....