Obituaries

Alfred W. Parsons

Alfred W. Parsons

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...

Howard L. Bechtel

Howard L. Bechtel

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...

Phyllis A. Beadnell

Phyllis A. Beadnell

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...

Bettie J Godby

Bettie J Godby

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...

Jerimiah Lee Poole

Jerimiah Lee Poole

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...

Carol Ann Block

Carol Ann Block

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...

Donald M. Prosser Jr

Donald M. Prosser Jr

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,...

Brandon D. Martino

Brandon D. Martino

Jul 18, 2020

Brandon D. Martino

Age 40, of Magnolia, passed away Unexpectedly Saturday July 18, 2020. He was born April 18, 1980 in Canton to Terry D. Hinkel and Judy (Michel). Brandon was a graduate of McKinley High School and employed by Franks Brothers Construction for many years. Brandon enjoyed racing, riding 4-wheelers, hunting and loved his family and...

Linda D. (Downard)  Young

Linda D. (Downard) Young

Jul 17, 2020

Linda D. Young

Age 76, of the Canton South, East Sparta and Bolivar areas, passed away the night of July 17, 2020 at Aultman Compassionate Care after a short struggle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born June 20, 1944 to the late Warren and June (Duerr) Downard. She was a 1962 graduate of Canton South High School....

Darla M. (Strobel)  Engel

Darla M. (Strobel) Engel

Jul 15, 2020

Darla M. Engel

Age 84, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born January 2, 1936 in Canton to the late Harry R. and M. Virginia (Berry) Strobel. Darla retired from Canton Local Schools in 1995 after 25 years of service as special services secretary. She loved all animals, the...

S. Marilyn (Dawson)  Addis

S. Marilyn (Dawson) Addis

Jul 13, 2020

S. Marilyn Addis

Age 89, of Mechanicstown, OH passed away Monday July 13, 2020 in the Inn at University Village. She was born April 26, 1931 in Ottawa, Ontario to the late Richard and Ione (Ostler) Dawson. Marilyn was formerly employed by Dunn and Bradstreet. She was the past president of the Carrollton Garden Club of which...

Charles R. Stanley Jr.

Charles R. Stanley Jr.

Jul 12, 2020

Charles R. Stanley Jr.

Age 44, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 12, 2020. He was born January 2, 1976 in Massillon, OH to Charles R. and Linda (Rohleder) Stanley Sr. He was a 1994 graduate of Perry High School. Charles was formerly employed by Republic Steel, Goodyear Tire and Aamco Transmission. He enjoyed working on...

Rose M. Basa

Rose M. Basa

Jul 12, 2020

Rose M. Basa

Age 96 of Canton died Sunday, July 12, 2020 in The Gables of Green following a brief illness. Born September 18, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to the late Phillip and Eva (Lebec) Krizon. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Rose was also a member of the Fraternal Order of...

Loray E Kaufman

Loray E Kaufman

Jul 12, 2020

Loray E. Kaufman

Age 92 of Canton passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in the Landings of Canton following an extended illness. Born October 16, 1927 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Jessie (Kilgour) Frasher. She was a life resident of Canton and a member of Little Country Church. Loray was a loving mother and...

Linda C (Mahaffey)  Pack

Linda C (Mahaffey) Pack

Jul 12, 2020

Linda C. Mahaffey Pack

Age 78 of Canton passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on March 27, 1942 to the late Bert and Isabell (Shirey) Mahaffey. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bobby Pack; three daughters, Bobbie L. Pack, Jerri (Bryan) Sieber, Leslie (Dave) Lottman; grandchildren,...

Donna M. Crawford

Donna M. Crawford

Jul 5, 2020

Donna M. Crawford

Age 70 of Massillon died Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. Born April 16, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald and Mary (Schwartz) Dornhecker. Donna had previously been employed as a home health aide for several years. Preceded in by her husband, Richard Crawford. She is survived by two daughters...

Robert L. Van Voorhis

Robert L. Van Voorhis

Jul 4, 2020

Robert L. Van Voorhis

Age 91, of East Canton, passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 in his home. He was born July 30, 1928 on the family farm to the late Argus and Mary (Stokes) Van Voorhis. Bob was a 1946 graduate of East Canton High School. He retired from Conrail Railroad after 43 years of service...

Jeffrey L. Umstead

Jeffrey L. Umstead

Jun 29, 2020

Jeffrey L. Umstead

Age 60, of Waynesburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 29, 2020. He was born May 31, 1960 in Canton. He was a 1979 graduate of Canton South High School. Jeff was employed by Stallion Oilfield Services for 12 years and formerly was a self-employed truck driver for many years. He enjoyed tending his garden,...

Jeff A. Powell

Jeff A. Powell

Jun 27, 2020

Jeff A. Powell

Age 43 of Masontown, West Virginia and formerly of Canton, Ohio died Saturday, June 27, 2020 due to injuries sustained from an accident. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 27, 1976. Jeff had attended Louisville High School. He loved nature, spending time outdoors and camping. Preceded in death by his father, Lester...

Theresa K Novelli

Theresa K Novelli

Jun 24, 2020

Theresa K. Novelli

Age 52 of Navarre died Wednesday June 24, 2020 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 28, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to Jerry L. and Sherrill K. (Durant) Rowan. She was a life resident of Canton and a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her father, Jerry L....