Joann A. Richardson
Mar 11, 2026
Joann Richardson age 96, passed away March 11, 2026, at The Inn at Whitewood Village. She was born November 16, 1929 in East Canton to Walter and Celeste Burkhart. Joann was a 1947 graduate of East Canton High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.
She was a bookkeeper and administrative assistant for Ecko Products for many years. She...
Grant Nelson Ray Simmons
Mar 10, 2026
Grant Nelson Ray Simmons, age 7 months, left this world way too soon on March 10, 2026. He was born in Canton on July 11, 2025 to Melissa and Brad.
Though Grant's time here was not nearly long enough, he touched the lives of all those who were lucky enough to know him. Grant was full of life and was always...
Michael E. Bailey
Mar 10, 2026
Michael Bailey, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to the people he cared for most. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa, and their six children who were the pride of his life: Abygail, Carsyn, Ethyn, Gavyn, Izayah, and Kyra.
Michael is also survived by his parents, JoEllen...
Frances "JoAnn" Poole
Mar 5, 2026
Frances "JoAnn" Poole, 89, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026.
JoAnn was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on September 12, 1936 to the late Carl and Theresa McGee. She was a graduate of Lash High School.
JoAnn found love and was married on September 22, 1955 to Lawrence Poole. Together they built a loving home for their three sons....
James E. Martin
Mar 4, 2026
James E. Martin, 84, of Canton Township, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1941, in Alliance, Ohio, James was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Renna (Grant) Martin. He lived a life defined by hard work, ingenuity, a deep love for his family, and an unwavering faith in the Lord.
A jack of all trades...
Shellie R. Hall
Feb 27, 2026
Shellie R. Hall, 48, passed away surrounded by the comfort of her family on February 27, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 25, 1977 to Larry S. and Barbara A. (Dickerhoof) Seymoure.
She was a 1995 graduate of McKinley High School and worked for TimeWarner Cable and Right AT Home Staffing.
Shellie loved spending time with her family and...
Leah N. Barnhart
Feb 27, 2026
Leah N. Barnhart passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Magnolia, Ohio on October 17, 1924 to the late Ray and Florence (Judy) Dolly.
She graduated from Magnolia High School. Leah worked as a Secretary for Consolidated Freight for 7 years before marrying the love of her life.
Leah was a selfless, generous and...
David R. Phillips, Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
David R. Phillips Jr., age 67, of Canton, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. He was born in Allegheny County, PA on December 4, 1958.
David was a jokester and could make anyone laugh. When he was young, he would often take radios apart and reassemble them for fun. He enjoyed rock and roll music, scary movies, Pepsi, McDonald's, Subway...
Georgia A. Headley
Feb 17, 2026
Georgia Ann Headley (Vrabec), 61, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her family, after many long and difficult years living with Alzheimer’s.
Born on December 9, 1964, in Canton, Ohio, Georgia was a lifelong resident of the community. She dedicated many years of service at Canton Christian Home, where she was known for her steady...
G. Fred Jones
Feb 14, 2026
G. Fred Jones, age 91, of East Sparta, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1935, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late Glen Frederick and Emma Esther Ebert.
Fred spent his early years in Pennsylvania and graduated from Farrell High School in 1953. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in...
Raymond L. Swink
Feb 14, 2026
Raymond L. Swink, born November 20, 1947, passed away exactly as he wanted, in his wife’s loving arms on Valentine’s Day. After a lengthy illness, he is finally in his new heavenly body, playing cards with his dad.
Ray’s greatest joy in life was his family. He leaves his wife and best friend of 55 years, Diane (Casto), who was the...
Bruce D. Kreiner
Feb 12, 2026
Bruce D. Kreiner, age 83, of East Sparta passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul R. & Erma (Stipe) Kreiner. He has been a resident of East Sparta for the past 55 years.
Bruce was a 1961 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. He...
Ronald L Shepherd
Feb 12, 2026
Ronald L. Shepherd of Massillon, OH passed away on February 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 3, 1942 in Canton, OH to the late Lawrence and Ruth E. (Orner) Shepherd.
He attended East Canton Schools and shortly after he was later drafted to the United States Air Force. Due to physical hardship, he was unable to...
Rebecca Jane Rowe
Feb 11, 2026
Rebecca Jane Rowe, age 58, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Bethany Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Canton, Ohio on February 24, 1967 to the late Billy S. & Janet I. (Ellington) Rowe.
Rebecca is survived by her brother David (Jodi) Rowe; nieces and nephews Matthew (Autumn) Rowe, Kristy Montgomery, Michael Rowe, Allen Bibey,...
Betty L. Jaeb
Feb 10, 2026
Betty Louise Jaeb (Rohrer), age 88, of East Canton, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville. Betty was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Rohrer (Foltz).
Betty was a lifelong resident of East Canton and spent 67 years with Donald living in the house which was built by her grandfather, Harley Foltz. She...
Judy A. Dean
Feb 7, 2026
Judy A Dean, age 83, of Canton, passed away at her home on February 7, 2026. She was born in Canton on May 22, 1942. She graduated from Canton Lincoln High School before furthering her education at Stark Technical College. Judy retired from Stark County District Library where she worked as an accountant.
Judy was an avid card player who belonged...
Ricky A. Patterson
Feb 6, 2026
Ricky A. Patterson, age 66, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1959, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Betty (Bohaychyk) Patterson. Ricky remained a lifelong resident of the Stark County community.
A 1978 graduate of Marlington High School, Ricky built his career as an engineer with...
Toby L. Bourquin
Feb 3, 2026
Toby L. Bourquin, age 62, of the Coshocton, Ohio area, passed away on February 3, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1963 in Canton, Ohio.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Joan Bourquin, and his older brother, Thomas Bourquin, Jr., of Dighton, Massachusetts.
Toby grew up in the Canton...
Sally L. King
Feb 2, 2026
Sally L. King, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Altercare of Louisville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 2, 1935, to the late Rex and Marguerite (Hagaman) Kester. Sally was a proud 1953 graduate of Toledo Waite High School.
After moving to Canton, Sally became an active and devoted...
Cheryl Lynn Warrick
Jan 29, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Warrick, age 75, of Waynesburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29th, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born on April 29th, 1950, to Ralph and Edith Lones.
Cheryl was a beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She truly loved spending time with her family whom she loved whole heartedly.
Cheryl is...
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