Obituaries

Patricia Lynn Mosier

Patricia Lynn Mosier

Dec 28, 2025

Patricia L. "Patty" Mosier, age 74, of East Canton, passed away at her home unexpectedly on December 28, 2025. She was born in Canton on May 20, 1951 to Richard and Evelyn McGonagle. Patty graduated from Louisville High School in 1970.

In her early years, Patty really enjoyed showing paint horses on the west coast. She went on to work as...

Ronald Dean Haas

Ronald Dean Haas

Dec 26, 2025

Ronald Dean Haas, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1941, to the late Roy G. and Ethel Maxine Haas.

He was a graduate of Canton South High School. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard where he served eight faithful years.

Ron was a dedicated Lathe Operator at Timken Roller...

Jeffrey S. Nemitz

Jeffrey S. Nemitz

Dec 24, 2025

Jeffrey S. Nemitz, age 65, of East Sparta, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1960 in Canton, Ohio to Paul J. and Alice Nemitz. He graduated from East Canton High School before furthering his education at Stark State College.

Those left to cherish Jeffrey's memory are his son, Jered (Sarah) Nemitz; mother, "Sally" Nemitz Cummings;...

Connie S. Sherrard

Connie S. Sherrard

Dec 20, 2025

Connie S. Sherrard, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025 at Altercare of Nobles Pond in Canton, OH. She was born on August 28, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Richard Allen Wells and Donna Elaine (Bowser) Wells.

Connie was a 1976 East Canton High School Graduate. She was known to greet you with a smile at the deli department...

James L. Ferguson

James L. Ferguson

Dec 19, 2025

James L. Ferguson, age 72, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1953, in North Canton, Ohio, to the late Kermit and Dona Marie (Floom) Ferguson.

James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he spent his working years...

Richard Gayle Bellamy

Richard Gayle Bellamy

Dec 19, 2025

Richard Gayle Bellamy, age 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Stewart and Gladys (Hartline) Bellamy. A lifelong resident of the East Canton community, he was known to most simply as “Gayle.”

Gayle was a man of many talents and proudly spent his career...

Ronnie D. Woods

Ronnie D. Woods

Dec 16, 2025

Ronnie D. Woods, age 76, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, following a period of declining health.

He was born on November 10, 1949, in Fountain Head, Tennessee, to the late Dewey and Lena Pauline (Baird) Woods, and was the youngest of nine children.

Ronnie retired from the Timken Company in 1999. In...

Tina L. Randall

Tina L. Randall

Dec 9, 2025

Tina L. Randall, age 53, of Canton Township, passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 29, 1972 to the late Charles and Patricia Oliver.

Tina had a love for all animals which led to her career as a veterinarian technician, a job she was truly proud of. In her free time, Tina...

Kenneth E. Herbert

Kenneth E. Herbert

Dec 5, 2025

Kenneth E. Herbert, 85, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 26, 1940, to the late John and Pauline (Habrun) Herbert, and remained a lifelong resident of the community.

A 1959 graduate of Canton South High School, Ken not only received...

Michael J. Showen

Michael J. Showen

Nov 25, 2025

Michael J. Showen, born February 6, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a life well-lived. He was the beloved son of James and Teresa Showen, who preceded him in death, along with his siblings, Jimmy (James) and Michelle. After many years apart, they can finally be together again.

Mike leaves behind loving cousins both in the United States and...

Mark E. Snyder

Mark E. Snyder

Nov 24, 2025

Mark E. Snyder, age 72, of Canton passed away on Monday November 24, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 15, 1953, to the late Dale W. and Madaline (Anderson) Snyder. Mark remained a resident of the Stark County community his entire life.

A 1972 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, Mark...

Brent A. Blind

Brent A. Blind

Nov 23, 2025

The family of Brent A. Blind is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on August 2, 1969 to his cherished late parents, Bertha and Terry Blind in Tampa, Florida, he spent the majority of his life in the Waynesburg, Ohio, area where he built deep roots and friendships.

Brent’s lifelong love of the outdoors cultivated from...

Wendy J. Adkins

Wendy J. Adkins

Nov 22, 2025

Wendy J. Adkins, 54, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 22.

Wendy was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born and raised in Massillon, she built a longtime career as a cosmetologist, spending more than 30 years helping others feel confident, cared for, and seen.

She found joy in life’s simple beauties—yarn, crafts, and anything related to the Grinch,...

Barbara A Blanc

Barbara A Blanc

Nov 22, 2025

Barbara A. Blanc, 80, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1945 in Canton, OH to the late Jack L. and Lila Ruth “Burnette” Britton.

She was a 1963 graduate of East Canton High School.

Barbara attended the University of Mount Union for Accounting for 3 years, she retired from the McDermott corporation as...

Norma J Diekmann

Norma J Diekmann

Nov 20, 2025

Norma J. Diekmann, 91, of Navarre, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Adeline (Kratzer) Lenhart, and remained a lifelong resident of the community. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton McKinley High School.

Norma dedicated her career to helping others through her work as a...

Edward M. Meyer

Edward M. Meyer

Nov 14, 2025

Edward Milton Meyer, the rock that held our family together, quietly slipped away to go home with his wife, Josephine, on the morning of November 14, 2025. He had waited 14 years to join the love of his life who he had lovingly cared for during her long illness with a loving heart and caring hands.



Edward was born in East...

Roy E. Klick

Roy E. Klick

Nov 12, 2025

Roy E. Klick, age 86, of Massillon, passed away peacefully at his home, Windy Way Farm, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 12, 1939, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Frank and Katherine H. (Brown) Klick, and remained a resident of the community throughout his life. Roy was a 1957 graduate of...

Rebecca A. Baker

Rebecca A. Baker

Nov 9, 2025

Rebecca A. Baker, age 77, of Canton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2025. Born on March 28, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Jane Bender. Rebecca was a graduate of Perry High School.

Following high school, she worked as a secretary for Timken before devoting herself to raising her...

Erna L. Atkins

Erna L. Atkins

Nov 3, 2025

Erna L. Atkins nee Bicker, age 95, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Erna retired from Meals on Wheels in 1996 after 15 years of dedicated service. A faithful member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, she enjoyed spending time with the O-Hi-Lo Camping Club and AARP. She...

Eugene "Butch" R. Jones

Eugene "Butch" R. Jones

Oct 29, 2025

Eugene R. “Butch” Jones, age 71, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born on July 27, 1954, in Victorville, California, he was the son of the late Eugene W. and Margaret E. (Whitemeyer) Jones.

Butch grew up in the Louisville area and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he...