Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Verna R. Heppner

Age 69, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Monday October 4, 2021, in her home. She was born February 11, 1952, in New Matamoras, OH to the late Donald L. and Mary R. (West) Ward. She was a 1970 graduate of Perry High School. Verna was formerly employed by IGA in Alliance for several years...

Oct 3, 2021

Roy A. Garvin

Age 70 of Canton passed away Sunday October3, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 6, 1950, in Valley Head, WV to the late Roy A. and Elva R. (Huber). Roy proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed by U.S. Steel and Diebold Research. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 30, 2021

Dale E. Hughes

Age 102, of Canton died Thursday, September 30, 2021 in the Gables of Canton. Born June 30, 1919 in Wellsville, Ohio to the late John and Ruth (Grimm) Hughes. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Dale retired from Conrail in 1983 after 30 years of...

Sep 29, 2021

Amanda M. Blair

Age 22, of Massillon, Ohio died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 29, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1999 in Homestead, FL. She was a 2017 graduate of Perry High School.  Amanda was employed by Cain Toyota. She is survived by her husband, Jared C. Blair; one son, Jared C. Blair Jr; her mother...

Sep 29, 2021

Marlene L. Bittinger

Age 74, of Bolivar and formerly Mineral City passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born August 6, 1947 in Swanton, MD to the late Amos Bittinger and Bertha Bowers. She was a Mineral City resident for the past 40 plus years. Marlene was formerly employed by Danner Press with...

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia J. Neff

Age 82, of Canton died Monday, September 27, 2021 in her home following an extended illness. Born January 1, 1939 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Angela Sucheck. She was a life resident of Canton and the former owner along with her husband, Rex of N&N Maintenance. Preceded in death by her...

Sep 24, 2021

Richard C. Hodnick

Age 84 of Massillon passed away Friday September 24, 2021, in his home. He was born January 22, 1937, in Canton to the late Anthony J. and Dorothy (Duff) Hodnick. Richard was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from the Hoover Company after more than 45 years of service. He is...

Sep 24, 2021

Florence E. (Radford) West Renau

Age 90 of Canton and formerly of Eutawville, SC, passed away peacefully Friday September 24, 2021, in the Inn at Belden Village. She was born July 13, 1931, in Terrytown, GA to the late Otis Lee and Florida Alice (Turner) Radford. Florence was a resident of South Carolina for more than 50...

Sep 21, 2021

LeeRoy L. Long

Age 85, of Canton died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Country Lawn Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born February 10, 1936 in West Virginia to the late Fred and Alice (Masters) Long. He was retired from Long’s Custom Spraying. Preceded in death by three children, Pamela, Michael and Freddie Long; two brothers and...

Sep 21, 2021

James R. Motter

Age 79 of East Sparta passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 29, 1942, in Pike Township to the late Robert H. and Dorothea (Lungren) Motter. James was a 1960 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the Hoover Company. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 20, 2021

Ted R. Humphrey

Age 71 of East Canton passed away Monday September 20, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 27, 1950, in Canton to the late Roger and Doris (Bailey) Humphrey. He was a 1968 graduate from Canton Lincoln High School. Ted proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. He...

Sep 20, 2021

Stacia C. “Staci” Walker

Age 46 of Canton passed away unexpectedly Monday September 20, 2021, in Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1975, in Canton to George and Sharon (Mohler) Bachus. She is preceded in death by her father, George Bachus; one sister, Rhonda Lones; one aunt, Mary Mohler. Stacia is survived by her husband,...

Sep 18, 2021

Charles W. Wood

Age 57, of Canton died Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born May 6, 1964 in Cuero, TX to Louis and Manuella (Canas) Wood.  He was a U.S. Airforce veteran of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Chuck was a Canton resident for the past 31 years. He was...

Sep 17, 2021

Ronda L. Layton

Age 50, of Sarasota, FL died Friday, September 17, 2021 following a five-year battle with Lupus. Born October 3, 1970 in Canton, Ohio to Ronald and Mary Lynn (Armstrong) Layton. Ronda was a 1989 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate of Mount St. Joseph University. She was a Sarasota resident for...

Sep 16, 2021

Frank Wilcox

Age 85, of Canton died Thursday, September 16, 2021 following an extended illness. Born September 18, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Lenny and Nori (Walker) Wilcox. He was a Canton resident for the past 68 years. Frank was the former owner/operator of Wilcox Tree Service. He was a member of Crossview Worship Center....

Sep 14, 2021

"Together Again"

Kenneth W. Schempf

Age 93, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Canton, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021. He was born November 22, 1927, in Canton to the late George and Grace (Taylor) Schempf. Kenneth received several bachelor’s degrees as well as a master’s and Doctorate from Kent State. He also...

Sep 13, 2021

James L. Walker

Age 86 of Osnaburg Township passed away Monday September 13, 2021, in Altercare of Louisville. He was born February 17, 1935, in Canton to the late H. Lee and Pauline Grace (Thelen) Walker. Jim was the former owner/operator of W.A. Walker and Son Meat Market and Hillside Farm. He was a former member of...

Sep 12, 2021

Caroll M. Knight

Age 83, of Canton died Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 14, 1937 in Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Doris (Winkleman) LeBeau. She was a Canton resident most of her life and was a lifelong member of Canton Baptist Temple. Caroll was also a member of...

Sep 8, 2021

Ronald L. Van Meter

Age 66, of Carrollton died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Born February 9, 1955 in Paris, Ohio to the late Dwight and Olive (Totten) Van Meter. He was a Carrollton resident for the past 12 years. Ronald was formerly employed by American Steel and in the oil fields. Preceded...

Sep 6, 2021

John R. Geiger

Age 87 of East Canton went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday September 6, 2021, in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 7, 1934, in Pine Hill PA. to the late Harvey and Wilma (Schnitzer) Geiger Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of Malvern High School where he was class Vice-President. He...