Obituaries

Sep 18, 2020

Donald J. Oberster

Age 82 of Canton died Friday, September 18, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born June 22, 1938 in East Canton, Ohio to the late Lewis and Stella (Gory) Oberster. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1956 graduate of Canton Timken High School. Don retired from the Timken Company...

Sep 12, 2020

Dale D. Millard

Age 72 of Canton died unexpectedly Saturday, September 12, 2020 while vacationing in Michigan. Born October 31, 1947 in Wheeling, WV to the late Raymond and Violet (Closterman) Petri. Dale was a Canton resident for the past 37 years and retired from the Hoover Company. She is survived by her husband, James L. Millard...

Sep 8, 2020

Edward L. Pucci

Age 74 of Canton died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born May 23, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to late Leo and Sylvia (Petrisor) Pucci. Edward was a life resident of Canton and had been employed in the environmental drilling industry. Preceded in death by a son, Michael Pucci; two daughters, Lori Pucci and Vicki...

Sep 8, 2020

Ronald M. Richards

Age 82 of East Sparta, Ohio died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in his home following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Roger and Angeline (Barrick) Richards. He was a 1956 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. Ronald was retired from Ashland Oil...

Sep 6, 2020

Marcie J. (Watts) Mayle

Age 55 of Louisville, Ohio died Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born August 23, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles Watts III and Matilda Sell. She was a life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Watts IV and John Sell;...

Sep 6, 2020

Lawrence E. Doepker

Age 89, of Canton died Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. Born September 3, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Marie (Werner) Doepker. Lawrence was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal service with 24 years of service and had formerly...

Sep 5, 2020

Lisa D. Swiger

Age 52 of Canton died Saturday, September 5, 2020 in her home following an extended illness. Born February 17, 1968 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Roy and Maxine (Harris) Freshour. She was a 1986 graduate of Canton South High School. Lisa was employed in the health care industry for many years. Preceded in...

Sep 3, 2020

Judith K. Lake

Age 71, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday September 3, 2020 in her home. She was born January 11, 1949 in Canton to the late Hubert E. and Jean (Dillon) Highman. Judy was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School where she was a majorette. She retired from the Stark County Auditors office...

Aug 28, 2020

Christopher M. “Fats” Freshour

Age 39, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 28, 2020. He was born August 8, 1981 in Canton to Nelson G. and Linda K. (Minet) Freshour. He was a graduate of Buckeye Career Center and was a self-employed plumber. Christopher is preceded in death by his mother, Linda K. Freshour in 2019;...

Aug 27, 2020

Wylie Austin Scott

went home to be with His Lord and Savior on August 27, 2020.

Wylie was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather that cherished the time he got to spend with his family. Wylie was born September 22, 1938 in Coraopolis, PA and later moved to Marietta, OH, where he graduated...

Aug 25, 2020

Flossie (Flo) Kasapis (nee Richmond)

Jun 20, 1939 - August 25, 2020

This kind, strong, loving and generous woman is now in heaven with her parents (George and Lulu Richmond), brothers Melvin, Willie, Walter, Jim, Rickie, sister Judy, and husband, Paul Kasapis. Her quiet calm nature endeared her to all who knew her.  She enjoyed...

Aug 25, 2020

Gwendolyn C. Rose

Age 77 of Canton died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 following an extended illness. Born January 29, 1943 in Alvy, WV to the late Groff and Vivian (Baker) Starkey. She was a Canton resident most of her life. Gwen was a member of Northwest Church of Christ and Stepping Stones. Survived by her husband of...

Aug 24, 2020

Mary O. Sarver

Age 93, of Alliance, passed away Monday August 24, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born July 11, 1927 in Denoya, Oklahoma to the late Herman and Hazel (Knight) Ferrebee. Mary was a member of First Christian Church, Canton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Sarver in 1973; three brothers,...

Aug 21, 2020

Virginia L. DeHoff

Age 89, of East Canton, passed away Friday August 21, 2020 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born October 23, 1930 in North Georgetown, OH to the late Russell Boone and Bessie (Hahn) Gray. Virginia retired from Ohio Bell after 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Aug 19, 2020

Carey A. Rochester

Age 52, of Canton passed away Wednesday August 19, 2020 in her home. She was born December 27, 1967 in Canton to the late Arthur and Linda (Nelson) Hornberger. Carey had worked as a Home Health Aid for many years. She is survived by two sons, Christopher and Cameron Rochester; three grandchildren, Ava, Skylar...

Aug 19, 2020

Delma (Meadows) Brenner

age 79, of East Sparta, Ohio was reunited with her husband of 62 years, Glenn Brenner, this August 19, 2020. Delma loved cooking for her extended family and was famous for her homemade rolls, fried chicken, homemade pies, and Southern dishes. Delma was proud to have reached great grandma status one day before her...

Aug 18, 2020

Hannah Lue Sizemore

Age 88, of East Sparta, OH passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 in her home. She was born July 2, 1932 in Welch, WV to the late Rev William Franklin and Lula (England) Mullins. Hannah formerly worked as a cashier at several area department stores. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist...

Aug 17, 2020

Thomas Blair Metz

He would like you to know his work is done... he received a call, sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning... this assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time, before...

Aug 16, 2020

Carol L. Pribula

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Sunday August 16, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born January 18, 1940 in Canton to the late Russell and Arlene (Eckels) Weaver. Carol was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Westbrook Park United Methodist Church after 30 years of service. She...

Aug 13, 2020

Barbara Ann Coy

Age 63, of East Canton passed away Thursday August 13, 2020 in her home. She was born January 11, 1957 in Carmi, IL to Thomas and Rose (Stevens) Bachman. Barb was a 1976 graduate of East Canton High School and retired from Mid-east Truck and Tractor Service after 18 years of service. She is...