Obituaries

Apr 10, 2023

Richard E. Beck, age 92, passed away on April 10, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1930, in Paris Ohio, to Thadius E. and Lena M. (Anthony) Beck.

Richard graduated from Canton South High School and Mount Union College. He was formerly employed by Union Metal Manufacturing Co. as a sales rep. and later became a...

Apr 10, 2023

Frederick Kossack, age 88, passed away on April 10, 2023.

He was born on April 27, 1934 in Canton, to George and Elsie (Tisevich) Kossack.

Fred worked for the Timken Co for over 40 years as a process analyst. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and loved fishing.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 7, 2023

Kathy S. Bumgarner, age 60, passed away on April 7, 2023.

Born on April 1, 1963 in Canton to Elmer G. and Charlotte (Lutz) Keith. She graduated from Sandy Valley high School, class of 1981, and was an East Sparta resident throughout most of her life. She was well known from working in the food industry previously...

Apr 5, 2023

Sharon Lou Westfall, age 67, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on October 31, 1955, in Canton, to Harold and Ruth (Miller) Boyle.

Sharon graduated from East Canton High School in 1974.  She was the owner/operator of a housecleaning business for many years.  Sharon enjoyed playing...

Apr 4, 2023

Mark A. Bowman, age 70, passed away on April 3, 2023.

He was born on February 24, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Arla and Neva (Baughman) Bowman.

He was a 1972 graduate of Louisville High School, a United States Air Force veteran, retired from H&H Auto Parts and Federated in sales.

Mark enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2023

Paul R. Ferrel, age 68, passed away on March 30, 2023.

He was born on September 27, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, to Richard C. and Elda Jean (Poulson) Ferrel.

Paul graduated from Lincoln High School and retired from Union Metal with 26 years of service. He enjoyed bowling and fishing, loved his dogs and cats,...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary L. Page, age 95, passed away on March 28, 2023.

She was born on May 21, 1927, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to George and Marguerite (Mix) Poland.

She graduated from Uhrichsville High School.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and loved to read, especially mystery novels.

She also enjoyed antiquing and most...

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...