Obituaries

John Hayes Lake

John Hayes Lake

Feb 18, 2020

John Hayes Lake

Age 60, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 18, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1959 in Canton to the late John W. and Catherine (Radalia) Lake. John was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Catholic Parish. He was employed...

Edward H. Shuman

Edward H. Shuman

Feb 16, 2020

Edward H. Shuman

Age 75, of Alliance, passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. He was born December 20, 1944 in Canton to the late Howard and Ruth (Tucke) Shuman. Edward was formerly employed by R.G. Smith and retired from the roofing industry. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Debra S. (Sickafoose)  Dinger

Debra S. (Sickafoose) Dinger

Feb 14, 2020

Debra S. Dinger

Age 66, of Canton, passed away February 14, 2020 in the Laurel’s of Massillon. She was born December 17, 1953 in Canton to the late Lester and Betty (Bible) Sickafoose. She was a graduate of Canton South High School and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Debra is survived by two sons, Shawn...

Kenneth V. Sterling

Kenneth V. Sterling

Feb 14, 2020

Kenneth V. Sterling

Age 64, of Canton, passed away Friday February 14, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born March 3, 1955 in Elkins, WV to the late Verl and Ramona (Garvin) Sterling. Kenneth was a 1973 graduate of Oakwood High School and retired from The Timken Company after 30 years of service. He was an...

Nancy L. (Simon)  Owens

Nancy L. (Simon) Owens

Feb 9, 2020

Nancy L. Owens

Age 84, of East Canton, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born June 17, 1935 in Canton to the late Thomas and Pauline (Coulter) Simon. Nancy retired from Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties in 1997 after 21 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul’s...

Susan B Moyers

Susan B Moyers

Feb 9, 2020

Susan B. Moyers

Age 70, of Canton died Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born January 1, 1950 in Massillon, OH to the late Jack E. and Mary E. (Geis) Harter. She was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area. Susan was a retired hairdresser having formerly worked at Nu Look Beauty...

Dona H Young

Dona H Young

Feb 7, 2020

Dona H. Young

Age 92, of Malvern passed away peacefully at her home. Born September 29, 1927 to the late Al and Ruth Tanner of North Industry. She was a member of North Industry Christian Church since 1954 and attended Little Country church since moving to Malvern. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Young; a...

Dorothy L Predragovich

Dorothy L Predragovich

Feb 5, 2020

Dorothy L Predragovich

Age 91, of East Canton died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the House of Loreto following an extended illness. Born November 9, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to the late Gideon and Ruth (Whyde) Billman. She was a Life resident of the East Canton/Canton areas. Dorothy retired from Canton Local Schools in 1993 with ten...

Susan E Rodgers

Susan E Rodgers

Feb 5, 2020

Susan E. Rodgers

Age 75, of Canton died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 2, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to the late Glen and Ada (Smith) May. She was a life resident of Canton. Susan formerly was employed by Doctor’s Hospital, Park Hotel and Manor Care Nursing Home. Preceded in...

Deborah A Klingensmith

Deborah A Klingensmith

Feb 3, 2020

Deborah A. Klingensmith

Age 71, of East Sparta, Ohio died Monday, February 03, 2020 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born May 2, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late Roscoe and Arline Guyton. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and wintered in Florida. Deborah retired from Stark Board of Developmental...

Ronald W Herbert

Ronald W Herbert

Feb 3, 2020

Ronald W. Herbert

Age 74, of Canton died Monday, February 3, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born August 22, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Pauline (Habrun) Herbert. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1963 graduate of Canton South High School. Ronald was formerly employed in the auto...

Rev. Susan E. Brown

Rev. Susan E. Brown

Feb 1, 2020

Rev. Susan E. Brown

Romans 10:15, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news,” describes the life of Rev. Susan E. Brown (age 52) - a scholar, leader, encourager, and willing servant who passed away on February 21, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She made her debut in Canton, Ohio on October 24,...

David L Bratka

David L Bratka

Jan 31, 2020

David L. Bratka

Age 71, of Canton died Friday, January 31, 2020 in Belden Village Health Care following an extended illness. Born March 22, 1948 in Canton, OH to the late Walter C. Sr and Charlotte G. (Beidenbach) Bratka. He was a life resident of Canton. David was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fraternal Order...

Rosalie F Smith

Rosalie F Smith

Jan 28, 2020

Rosalie F. Smith

Age 86, of Canton died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Canton Christian Home. Born April 19, 1933 in Graysville, Ohio to the late Samuel and Sylvia (Walters) Moore. Rosalie attended the Deaf Outreach Church, Greensburg, Ohio. Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristina Smith and nine brothers. She is survived by her husband...

Wesley R. Salewsky

Wesley R. Salewsky

Jan 25, 2020

Wesley R. Salewsky

Age 73, of Canton, passed away Saturday January 25, 2020 unexpectedly in his home. He was born April 7, 1946 in Canton to the late Wilson R. Sr. and Margaret (Stecher) Salewsky. Wesley proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from The Timken Company after 22 years of service and Romans Plumbing with...

Patricia L. Oliver

Patricia L. Oliver

Jan 24, 2020

Patricia L. Oliver

Age 71, of Canton, passed away Friday January 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 17, 1948 in Butler, PA. Patricia was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Marion Andrews; her husband, Charles F. Oliver Sr. in 2005; one...

Elizabeth (Rider)  Bosler

Elizabeth (Rider) Bosler

Jan 21, 2020

Elizabeth Bosler

Age 100, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday January 21, 2020 in her home. She was born December 28, 1919 in Providence, RI to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Ramspott) Rider. Elizabeth was an East Canton resident since 1949. She was an active member of Valley Chapel Brethren in Christ where she formerly served as...

Virginia L. (Rupert)  Baxter

Virginia L. (Rupert) Baxter

Jan 19, 2020

Virginia L. Baxter

Age 67, of Canton passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 in her home. She was born August 13, 1952 in Huntingdon, PA to the late Charles E. and Joyce A. (McGinnis) Rupert. Virginia was a 1970 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate of the Aultman School of Nursing. She retired from...

Lourie Jean Staib

Lourie Jean Staib

Jan 17, 2020

Lourie Jean Staib

Age 62, born on June 6, 1957 in Ravenna, OH., passed away at home in Port Richey, FL. She is preceded in death by her mother; L. Virginia Staib and father; J. Fritz Staib. She leaves behind many good friends and family. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb 3, 2020 at 2:00...

Debra L. Shonk

Debra L. Shonk

Jan 15, 2020

Debra L. Shonk

Age 62, of Navarre (Perry Twp) also known as Grandma Debbie and Debbie Debbie passed away due to an illness on Wednesday January 15, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. Born July 5, 1957 in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert and Delores (Pribula) Lucas. Debbie attended Perry High School but graduated from Jackson High...