Obituaries

Dec 13, 2020

Karen Lea Robinson

Age 54 of East Sparta passed away unexpectedly December 13, 2020. Born May 3, 1966 in Belington, WV to Richard and Norma (White) Cross. She was a 1985 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. Karen was employed by Speedway. Preceded in death by her mother, Norma White McCoy and a brother, Richard Cross II....

Dec 7, 2020

Donna J. Unsworth

Age 88 of Canton passed away in Brookdale Canton Senior Living on Monday, December 7, 2020. Born April 3, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen (Harvath) Dencer. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School where she was the salutatorian. She married...

Dec 7, 2020

Joseph L. Marhefka, Jr.

Age 63 of East Canton passed on from a lengthy illness the morning of December 7, 2020. Born January 26, 1957 in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph L., Sr. and Evelyn (Riffle) Marhefka. Preceded in death by one brother, Jeff. Jody was survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharon; his...

Dec 4, 2020

Gerald W. Riemenschneider

Age 78 of Canton passed away Friday December 4, 2020 in Sprenger Health Care of Massillon. He was born November 12, 1942 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Paul and Ada (Stephen) Riemenschneider. He was a 1962 graduate of Louisville High School. Gerald retired from the Canton Repository in 2002 after 40 years of...

Dec 3, 2020

Bobbie M. (Crisp, Barton) Bates

age 90, went home to greet her Lord after a lengthy illness. She was born August 17, 1930 in Robbinsville, NC to the late Joshua and Nan (Howell) Crisp. Bobbie was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She seldom met a stranger and her love for God...

Dec 3, 2020

Darlene L. Seemann

Age 79 of East Canton passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 in her home. She was born March 4, 1941 in Steubenville, OH to the late Walter L. and Oshel (Carpenter) Martin Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Martin Ronding; three brothers, Donald, Earl and...

Nov 30, 2020

JoAnn Daubenspeck

Age 88 of East Sparta died Monday, November 30, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. Born September 20, 1932 in Cadiz, Ohio to the late Glenn and Sara Merryman. She was an East Sparta resident for the past 34 years. JoAnn retired from B&G Fireplace and Sears Department Stores. She loved the outdoors, traveling and gambling....

Nov 29, 2020

Glenn D. O’Connor

Age 71 of Canton died Sunday November 29, 2020 in Roselane Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born November 20, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to the late Victor and Florence (Myers) O’Connor. He was a Canton area resident most of his life having also resided in New Hampshire. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam...

Nov 28, 2020

Roger L. Robertson

Age 69 of Canton died Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born November 2, 1951 in Pulaski, VA to the late James and Ruby (Jennings) Robertson. He was a Canton area resident most of his life. Roger was retired from Consolidated Freightways. He was an avid Massillon Tigers, Cincinnati...

Nov 28, 2020

Robert T. Hayhurst

Age 83 of Canton died Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Belden Village Health Care. Born October 21, 1937 in Mannington, WV to the late Francis and Helen Louise (Higgins) Hayhurst. He was a Canton resident most of his life and served in the United States Marie Corps reserves. Robert retired from the Hoover Company....

Nov 26, 2020

Esther C. Boop

Age 90 of Minerva, OH. died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in her home. Born January 26, 1930 in Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Harold and Evelyn (Hankrat) Babcock. She was retired from Alpha Enterprises and was an operator for GTE. Esther was a member of the American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary....

Nov 25, 2020

Aspyn Elaina Lautzenheiser

Age 3 months passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 25, 2020. She was born August 22, 2020 in Canton to Timothy A. Lautzenheiser and Alexiya E. Russell. In addition to her parents Aspyn is survived by her grandparents, Ashley Martin, Tim and Mary Lautzenheiser; one uncle, Wyatt Martin; three aunts, Haley Reed, Tiffany and Krystal...

Nov 24, 2020

Josephine K. Frasher

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Tuesday November 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born September 29, 1940 in Canton to the late Mike and Hazel (Shaheen) Mercurio. She was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of All Nations Tabernacle. Preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Knetsch....

Nov 23, 2020

"Together Again"

James P. Smith

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Monday November 23, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 21, 1932 in Carroll County to the late Virgil L. and Anna Margaret (Snyder) Smith. Jim was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from R.E. Slutz Trucking in 1990...

Nov 21, 2020

Richard W. “Rick” Groves

Age 58 of Canton passed away Saturday November 21, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1962 in Canton to Herbert W. and D. Lucille (Isner) Groves. Rick was a 1980 graduate of Canton South High School and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Ohio State fan. He was a...

Nov 20, 2020

Lucille Alice Dubina

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Friday November 20, 2020. She was born August 7, 1931 in Canton to the late Winifred and Sarah Alice (Kline) Barnes. She was a 1949 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Lucille was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Canton where she was highly active in many...

Nov 18, 2020

Charles H. Tubbs

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 19, 1945 in Canton to the late Leonard L. and Helen M. (Fuchs) Tubbs. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was the former owner/operator of Your Olde...

Nov 18, 2020

Douglas Craig Nolan

Age 56 of Canton, Ohio passed away in the hospital on Wednesday November 18th, 2020. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 12, 1964. Doug was a caring husband and devoted father to his two sons. He is survived by his father, Thomas L. Nolan; wife, Donna T.  (Johnson) Nolan; his sons Stephen...

Nov 17, 2020

Diana J. Cramer

Age 62 of Canton died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in her home following a brief illness. Born July 17, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Edward and Shirley (Metz) Thompson. She was a life resident of Canton. Diana was the retired co-owner/operator of T-N-T Hair Design. Preceded in death by her father, Edward “Bud” Thompson....

Nov 16, 2020

Charles R. “Chuck” Bucher

Age 78 of East Canton passed away Monday November 16, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1942 in Massillon, OH to the late Raymond and Ina Mae (Thomason) Bucher. Chuck was a 1962 graduate of Perry High School. He retired from The Timken Company in 2001 after 33 years...