Obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

Thomas R Orlando

"Big O”, age 63 of Waynesburg lost the only battle he could not control on Saturday February 20, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 9, 1958 in Canton to the late Joseph and Rose Mary (Snyder) Orlando. He was a 1976 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was the owner/operator of...

Feb 20, 2021

Brandon J. Albertson

Age 37 of Canton passed away Saturday February 20,2021. He was born January 29, 1984 in Canton. Brandon enjoyed computer gaming, fishing, camping, skateboarding and a life filled with laughter. Preceded in death by grandparents, Jacqueline Wilcox, James W. and Shirley J. Albertson. He is survived by his parents, Michele C. (Wilcox) Yates and...

Feb 18, 2021

David Lee Geyer Sr.

Age 85 passed away on Thursday February 18, 2021. He was born in Canton, OH on October 17, 1935 to the late Harry and Ruth Geyer. He was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955. He is survived by his wife, Jean L. (Lautzenheiser) to...

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Maxine Offineer

Age 83 of Louisville passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born May 28, 1937 in Gilmer County, WV to the late William Bryan and Mary Constance (Riley) Woofter. Maxine was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing,...

Feb 11, 2021

Gary L. Hadden

Age 81, of Canton died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Born in Sandy Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio on September 4, 1939 to the late Harry and Clara (Butt) Hadden. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. Gary was retired from Collins and...

Feb 9, 2021

Rebecca J “Becky” Boyd

Age 84, of Canton died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born February 22, 1936 in Hayesville, NC to the late Doyle and Pinkie (Coleman) Coker. She was a Canton resident since 1954. Preceded in death by her husband, Terry Boyd; a grandson, Justin Yagadics; two brothers, John...

Feb 8, 2021

Betty M. Waid

Age 76 of Canton went home to be with her Lord on Monday February 8, 2021 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born November 7, 1944 in Canton Township to the late Ralph and Eloyse (Plaskett) Hockensmith. She was a 1962 graduate of Canton South High School. Betty was formerly employed by ADCO Distributors...

Feb 8, 2021

Betty Horner

Age 85 of Canton passed away Monday February 8, 2021 peacefully in her home. She was born August 18, 1935 in North Industry, OH to the late Harvey and Julia (Seifert) Hein. Betty was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School where she received her training and licensing in cosmetology. Prior to returning to work,...

Feb 7, 2021

Ralph Conway Stephen

Age 87 of Canton passed away peacefully in his home on February 7, 2021 with his wife and three daughters at his bedside. Ralph battled cancer like a soldier for 5 years. He was born July 23, 1933 to the late Roman Jacob and Jennie Stephen.

During the Korean War,...

Feb 3, 2021

Mariam Jean Hamilton

Age 84 of Canton South went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 3, 2021 after passing peacefully in her home. She was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1954 where she played the clarinet in the Lincoln Lion Marching band for four years and participated in the May...

Feb 2, 2021

Everett “Doyle” Clark

Age 73 passed away at home on February 2, 2021 after battling cancer with strength and grace for over 4 years. Doyle was the son of the late Kenneth and Georgia Clark.  Born on July 3, 1947, he graduated from Perry High School.

After barbering several years with his Dad at Kenny’s...

Feb 1, 2021

Marylee Arrendale

Age 79, of Canton died Monday, February 1, 2021 in Chapel Hill Retirement Community. Born November 18, 1941 in Southview, PA to the late James and Annie (Brown) Clayton. She was a graduate of East Canton High School. Marylee retired from London’s Candies with more than 20 years. She was a member of Waco Epworth...

Jan 31, 2021

Cheryl A. Lovejoy

Age 64, of Minerva died Sunday, January 31, 2021 in the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. Born February 28, 1956 in Canton, Ohio the late Owens and Margaret (Norman) Holbert. She was a Minerva resident most of her life and retired from the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was a member...

Jan 30, 2021

Curtis E. Busch

Age 82, of Canton died Saturday, January 30, 2021 in St Luke’s Lutheran Home. Born July 13, 1938 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Clarence and Erma (Renfro) Busch. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Curtis was retired from Emerson Electric in Harrison, Arkansas. He loved various sports including basketball, football, and golf....

Jan 30, 2021

Phillip G. Showalter

Age 76, of Massillon died Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born June 24, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Frank and Mildred (Sell) Showalter. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Phillip was a member of the...

Jan 28, 2021

Richard T. Ronald

Age 75, of Louisville died unexpectedly in his home Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born March 25, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard D. and Mary (Bair) Ronald. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He retired from the Timken Company. Richard’s hobbies included classic...

Jan 26, 2021

Betty J Byelene,

Age 93, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after a short illness.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 29, 1927 to William and Mildred Wireman. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Canton South High School where she was head majorette in the marching band. She married Richard...

Jan 25, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Reno

Age 88, of Canton died Monday, January 25, 2021 in Astoria Nursing Home. Born January 8, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alfred and Avis (Slutz) Reno. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran. Bob retired from the Timken Company in 1993 with 36...

Jan 23, 2021

Debra Ann Bodine

Age 66, of Canton, Ohio and Hudson, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 after a long illness. Born November 23, 1954 in Canton to the late John and Betty Powell. Deb enjoyed her cats, gardening, and country music. She was a huge fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter. Preceded in death by...

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie S. Smith

Age 64, of Canton passed away Saturday January 23, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born October 8, 1956 in Canton to Robert and Bette (Fasano) Donant. Bonnie was a 1975 graduate of Louisville High School and received her LPN degree from the Canton City Schools. She was employed by the Gables of Canton...