Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Ronald E. Young

Age 90, formerly of Louisville, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 in Seville, OH. He was born August 25, 1932 in Canton to the late Theodore and Opal (Kidd) Young. Ronald was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate with a degree in elementary and religious education from Anderson College. ...

Oct 22, 2022

Tiffany L. Tucker

Age 48, of Louisville, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1974 in Canton. She was a 1992 graduate of Marlington High School and was a manager at Pub 44. She is preceded in death by one stepbrother, Jason Humphrey. Tiffany...

Oct 21, 2022

Harold D. Kimbel

Age 83, of East Canton, passed away peacefully Friday October 21, 2022 in his home. He was born June 11, 1939 in Canton to the late David J. and Lillian M. (Frasher) Kimbel. Harold was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, a resident of Osnaburg Township for over 50 years and was...

Oct 21, 2022

Karl F. Blattert Jr.

Age 89, of Louisville, passed away Friday October 21, 2022 in his home. He was born September 3, 1933 in Canton, OH to the late Karl F. Sr. and Ruth (Baker) Blattert. Karl was a 1951 graduate of Lehman High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, prior to which he was a...

Oct 21, 2022

Linda Kay Meola

age 72, of Canton Ohio, passed away on Friday October 21, 2022, after a long battle with dementia and various health complications.  She is preceded in death by her sister, Terrie Stauffer; her stepson Anthony Van Nostran; her mother, Dorcey (Weekley) Vogt and father, Clarence Vogt.  There was nothing she loved more in life...

Oct 14, 2022

Vern A. Book

Age 62, of Brewster, Ohio died Friday, October 14, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. Born December 4, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Vernon and Betty (Jeffers) Book. He was a 1978 graduate of Canton Timken High School and a Brewster resident for the past 30 years. Vern was...

Oct 10, 2022

"Together Again"

Mary M. Spencer

Age 97, of Louisville, passed away Monday October 10, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 6, 1924 in Noble County, OH to the late Andrew and Philomena E. “Minnie” (Warner) Archer. Mary was formerly employed by Motor Express for 13 years. She was a member of...

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...