Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Christopher L. Smith

age 55, of East Sparta, OH passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 12, 2020. He was born January 4, 1965 in Canton to Louis H. Smith and Penelope (Wolfe). Christopher was a 1983 graduate of Louisville High School and retired from the Iron Workers Local #550 after 32 years of service. He was a U.S....

Aug 10, 2020

Donna Marie Huth

Age 83 of Canton died Monday, August 10, 2020 in the Meadows of Hartville. Born May 15, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Mildred (Volzer) Huth. She was a life resident of Canton and was of Catholic faith. Donna Marie was formerly employed by the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities...

Aug 10, 2020

Charles R. Stebbins

Age 73 of Canton died Monday, August 10, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born March 31, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harland and Anne (Chaderdon) Stebbins. He was a life resident of Canton and retired from Stark/Summit Ambulance and Canton Township Fire Department. Charles attended Waco Epworth United...

Aug 10, 2020

Margaret M. Starcher

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours for Margaret Marie Thouvenin-Starcher, who passed peacefully on August 10, 2020. The Sanders Funeral Home located at 218 East Nassau St. East Canton, will be open for visiting hours to the public with social distancing and mask guidelines on Thursday, August 13, 6pm – 8pm...

Aug 8, 2020

Keith R. Shoemaker

Age 62, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 8, 2020. He was born December 20, 1957 in Canton to the late Donald and Betty (Slusser) Shoemaker. Keith was a 1976 graduate of Marlington High School and was a member of the Ohio Cattleman’s Association. He medically retired from Sherwood RTM Corporation after 20...

Aug 7, 2020

Nina M. Stoffer

Age 59, of East Canton, passed away Friday August 7, 2020. She was born September 21, 1960 in Canton to the late Richard and Patricia (Day) Wise. Nina was a graduate of GlenOak High School and was formerly employed by Osnaburg Local Schools for many years. Nina lived her life selflessly; she loved her...

Aug 7, 2020

"Together Again"

Dale L. Wardle

Age 87, of Louisville, passed away Friday August 7, 2020 in St. Joseph Care Center. He was born July 31, 1933 in Canton to the late Ray and Rowena (Vincent) Wardle. Dale was a 1951 graduate of East Canton High School and attended Kent State University. He was a U.S....

Aug 6, 2020

Carolyn J. King

Age 81, of Waynesburg, OH passed away Thursday August 6, 2020 in the Hanover House. She was born September 16, 1938 in Canton to the late Albert and Pearl (Thouvenin) Creighton. She was a 1957 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of Indian Run Christian Church. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 3, 2020

Eugene A. Rice

Age 88 of East Canton died Monday, August 3, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born August 15, 1931 in East Canton to the late John and Anna Mae (Rebillot) Rice. He was a life resident of East Canton and attended East Canton High School. Eugene retired from Stark Ceramics in 1998...

Jul 31, 2020

"Together Again"

Marion D. Lowery

Age 83, of East Canton, passed away Friday July 31, 2020 in St. Joseph Care Center. He was born November 3, 1936 in Canton to the late Chester H. and Nellie (Mark) Lowery. Marion was a 1955 graduate of East Canton High School and retired from J&L Specialty...

Jul 30, 2020

Herman H. Mayle

Age 66 of East Canton died unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born August 21, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Melvin and Mary (Wood) Mayle. Herman was an East Canton resident most of his life and retired from Republic Engineered Steel. Preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Mayle...

Jul 30, 2020

Timothy W. Thorn

Age 60, of Canton received his heavenly reward on Thursday July 30, 2020 because of his love for his Savior Jesus Christ, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1959 in Canton to Clifford W. and Jane M. (Vincent) Thorn. Tim was a 1978 graduate of East Canton High School...

Jul 29, 2020

Wilbert Ray Duncil

Age 90, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020. He was born March 12, 1930 in Farmington, WV to the late Albert Earl and Clara (Tennant) Duncil. He retired from The Timken Company after 30 years of service. Wilbert had attended Trinity Gospel Temple and was a member of the former Plus...

Jul 27, 2020

Alfred W. Parsons

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Monday July 27, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1928 in Bartlett, OH to the late John B. and Etta (Thompson) Parsons.  He was a WWII Army veteran. Al retired from The Timken Company with 36 years of service and continued his employment with...

Jul 27, 2020

Howard L. Bechtel

Age 62, of Alliance, passed away Monday July 27, 2020 in Aultman Alliance Community Hospital. He was born September 5, 1957 in Canton to the late Glen E. and Dorothy A. (Garaux) Bechtel. He was a 1976 graduate of Minerva High School and a graduate of Grace College. Howard was a member of the...

Jul 26, 2020

Phyllis A. Beadnell

Age 58, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 26, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was a 1980 graduate of East Canton High School and formerly employed by Lustrous Metal Coatings, Inc for 28 years. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Eloise “Suzie” Rentz. Phyllis is survived by her...

Jul 25, 2020

Bettie J Godby

Age 93, of Canton died Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Altercare of Navarre. Born Aug 14, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Roy and Vera (Buskirk) Thrash. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Thrash; two brothers, Donald and Harold “Pete” Thrash. She...

Jul 24, 2020

Jerimiah Lee Poole

Age 37, of Alliance died Friday, July 24, 2020 in the Villa Maria of Alliance. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 10, 1982. Preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Poole Baker and grandfather, Lawrence Poole. Jerimiah is survived by his father, Martin Poole; grandmother, JoAnn Poole; two uncles, Michael and Mark...

Jul 21, 2020

Carol Ann Block

Age 77, of Canton died peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. Born July 3, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rodney D. and Thelma (Young) Block. She was a Canton resident most of her life. Carol was retired from Kempthorn Motors and had previously been employed by Montgomery Wards for many...

Jul 20, 2020

Donald M. Prosser Jr

Age 65, of Minerva, Ohio died Monday, July 20, 2020 in Summa Akron City Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 21, 1954 in Toronto, Ohio to the late Donald M. Sr. and Betty (Toulson) Prosser. He was a Minerva resident for the past seven years prior to which he resided in Homeworth,...