Obituaries

Oct 5, 2020

Charlotte P. Wright

Age 76, of East Sparta, passed away Monday October 5, 2020 in her home. She was born September 4, 1944 in Millersburg, OH to the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Epler) Walter. Charlotte was a graduate of Malvern High School. She was a member of the North Industry Christian Church and the Canton South Rotary...

Oct 1, 2020

Gertrude M. “Gertie” Turner

Age 98, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 in the Gables of Canton. She was born January 24, 1922 to the late James and Ada Lavada (Smith) Parks. Gertie was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ where she was formerly active in many of the church’s activities. She was...

Oct 1, 2020

Carolyn S. Ellis

Age 76, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 in The Pines Healthcare Center. She was born December 14, 1943 in Baltimore, MD to the late Richard and Bertha (Johnson) Delp. Carolyn was a graduate of Canton South High School and was a self-employed beautician for many years. Carolyn enjoyed her shopping trips...

Sep 27, 2020

Jean K. Eversole

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Sunday September 27, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 14, 1941 in Canton to the late Otho and Katherine (Clemens) Loutzenhiser. Jean was a 1960 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Canton Local Schools after 26 years of service as a bus driver....

Sep 25, 2020

Georgia A. Long

Age 83, of Canton, died Friday September 25, 2020 in her home. She was born September 19, 1937 in Canton, OH to the late Adrian and Catherine (Meeks) Farver.  “Quiet and gentle with an exuberant joyful laugh. She championed the aspirational while also having a sympathetic ear for those in pain. Accepting of us...

Sep 24, 2020

Carl Dean Farnsworth

Age 83, of Massillon, passed away Thursday September 24, 2020 in The Laurels of Massillon. He was born December 25, 1936 in Bells Ridge, OH to the late Wilbert and Anna Gertrude (Hooper) Farnsworth. Carl retired from Schneider National Trucking in 2009. He was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. He enjoyed hunting,...

Sep 24, 2020

Rodney A. Spencer

Age 67, of Canton died Thursday, September 24, 2020 in his home following an extended illness. Born January 21, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harley and Gertrude (Baker) Spencer. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1971 graduate of Canton South High School. Rodney was retired from the Timken Company....

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,...