Obituaries

William G Weister

William G Weister

Jul 27, 2022

William G. Weister

Age 72, of Navarre, Ohio died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born April 19, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Edward and Lois (Smith) Weister. He was a life resident of the Canton/Navarre area and retired from the Hoover Company with 35 years of service....

Franklin L. "Bush Cramer

Franklin L. "Bush Cramer

Jul 27, 2022

Franklin L. “Bush” Cramer

Age 79, of East Sparta, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022 in Aultman Hospital. He was born April 11, 1943 in Canton to the late Robert and Dorothy (Smyth) Cramer. Bush was a 1961 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. He was a U.S. Army veteran....

Donald G. "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Donald G. "Smitty" Smith Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Donald G. “Smitty” Smith Jr.

Age 81, of Magnolia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 26, 2022 in his home following an extended illness. He was born May 26, 1941 in Canton to the late Donald G. Sr. and Geraldine (Mead) Smith. Don was a 1959 graduate of Perry High School. He...

Sally Momirov

Sally Momirov

Jul 26, 2022

Sally Momirov

Age 89, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 19, 1933 in Canton and was a life resident of the East Canton area. She was an active member of the East Canton Church of God where she was active with the WCG, Tender...

Lynn A Cowles

Lynn A Cowles

Jul 25, 2022

Lynn A. Cowles

Age 72, of East Sparta, Ohio died Monday, July 25, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 5, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to James and Nada (McGowen) Farina. She was a life resident of the Canton/East Sparta area and had formerly been employed by the Timken Company. She was a member...

James R Howard

James R Howard

Jul 23, 2022

James R. Howard

Age 64, of Canton died unexpectedly Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. Born July 19, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rev. Ronald and Minnie (Reagan) Howard. He was a life resident of Canton and a retired self-employed truck driver. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Dale W. Brunner

Dale W. Brunner

Jul 22, 2022

Dale W Brunner

Age 90, of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in the Chapel Hill Community. He was born August 14, 1931 in Alliance, OH to the late Thomas Walter and Gertrude (Fuller) Brunner. Dale was a 1949 graduate of East Canton High School and had attended The Ohio State University. He was a...

Marlene S Ward

Marlene S Ward

Jul 22, 2022

Marlene S. Ward

Age 72, of Waynesburg, Ohio died Friday July 22, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic. Born April 4, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard and Helen (Renicker) McCartney. She was a life resident of the Canton/Waynesburg area. Marlene retired from Canton Local Schools. She was a member of the East Sparta Church of...

Joan R. (West)  Dietz

Joan R. (West) Dietz

Jul 19, 2022

Joan R. Dietz

Age 93, of Bolivar, OH passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022 in her home. She was born April 29, 1929 in Zanesville, OH to the late Roy and Glenna (Morris) West. Joan was a 1947 graduate of Canton South High School and formerly employed by the Diebold Company. Joan was an avid Bingo player....

Michael R. Mollohan

Michael R. Mollohan

Jul 18, 2022

Michael R. Mollohan

Age 61, of East Sparta, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 3, 1960 in Akron, OH to the late Ronald C. and Patricia L. (Morgan) Mollohan. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Springfield High School and was a U.S. Army veteran where he...

James K. Tressel

James K. Tressel

Jul 7, 2022

James K. Tressel 6/5/40-7/7/22

Mr. James “Jim” Tressel passed from this earth and into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2022.  He is survived by the absolute love of his life, Nancy Tressel.  Their love for each other was nothing short of legendary.  Even in his final days, as his health was...

Mary Ann (Prince)  Shuman

Mary Ann (Prince) Shuman

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Ann Shuman

Age 53, of Massillon, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 in The Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 7, 1969 in Canton to the late Gary L. and Beverly A. (Harmon) Prince. Mary Ann was a 1987 graduate of Louisville High School and R.G. Drage Career Technical Center. She was employed by the Perry...

Perry J. "Jim" Martin

Perry J. "Jim" Martin

Jul 2, 2022

Perry J. “Jim” Martin

Age 74, of Canton died Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 13, 1947 in Canton, OH to the late Perry H. and Doris (Beisel) Martin. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Jim retired from Republic Steel...

Crystal R DeArment

Crystal R DeArment

Jun 28, 2022

Crystal R. DeArment

Age 56, of Louisville, OH passed away at home Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Born June 27, 1966 in Canton, OH to Lowell and Barbara (Lowman) Decker. She was a life resident of Louisville and a 1984 graduate of Louisville High School. Crystal loved spending time with her family. Her passion was her children and...

Jane (Johnson) Shaffer

Jane (Johnson) Shaffer

Jun 23, 2022

Jane (Johnson) Shaffer

Age 82 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born in Mineral City, Ohio on September 8, 1939 to the late George and Leuretta (Taiclet) Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Jody (Jim) Tortora, Julie (Bryan) Warner; grandsons, Cory (Jess) Baughman, Cody (Tasha) Baughman, and two...

William R. "Bill" Baker

William R. "Bill" Baker

Jun 23, 2022

William R. “Bill” Baker

Age 66, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 23, 2022 in his home. He was born June 12, 1956 in Canton to the late William H. and Dora P. (Potts) Baker. Bill was formerly employed by Alpha Enterprises. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Dean and Donald German. Bill...

Betty F Kurtz

Betty F Kurtz

Jun 23, 2022

Betty F. Kurtz

Age 99, of Massillon, Ohio died Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 20, 1923 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late James Otis and Lydia A. (Coss) Grimme. She was a Massillon resident for the past 48 years and retired from Cork and Crown in Massillon. She was...

Donald E Morris

Donald E Morris

Jun 20, 2022

Donald E. Morris

Age 83, of Canton, passed away Monday June 20, 2022 in his home following a brief illness. He was born November 12, 1938 in Quaker City, OH to the late Ira and Miriam (Johnson) Morris. Don was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and a Canton area resident most of his life....

William H. Forester

William H. Forester

Jun 16, 2022

William H. Forester

Age 82, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday June 16, 2022. He was born October 12, 1939 in Charleston, WV to the late Price and Ova (Nolan) Forester. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of East Sparta Christian Church. William was a graduate of Ohio University and retired from the Central States...

Robert Henderhan

Robert Henderhan

Jun 7, 2022

Robert Henderhan

Age 75, of Canton died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born March 31, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Alice (Lenhart) Henderhan. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Robert retired from Bowdil Co. in 1996 after 30...