Obituaries

Jun 8, 2019

Rosemary “Babe” Pirolozzi

Age 85, of Mineral City, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in her home following a period of declining health. She was born February 18, 1934 in Mineral City, Ohio and has been a life resident of the area. She was a 1952 graduate of Canton Timken...

Jun 7, 2019

Glen E. Bechtel

Age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 7, 2019. He was born October 18, 1926 in Canton to the late Lester and Stella (Snyder) Bechtel. Glen was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a graduate of East Canton High School. He retired from The Timken Roller Bearing Company after...

Jun 3, 2019

Brian J. Sefert

Age 59, of Massillon died Monday, June 3, 2019 unexpectedly in his home. Born September 25, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Harry and Dorothy (Kuhn) Sefert. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area. Preceded in death by his father, Harry Sefert; a brother, Mark Sefert; his long-time companion, Dee Howland. He is...

Jun 1, 2019

Kim R. Steinmetz

Age 66, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 1, 2019. He was born April 28, 1953 to the late Virgil and Bernice (Moock) Steinmetz. Kim was a 1971 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from the Canton Christian Home in 2018. He was a member of First Christian Church. In addition...

Jun 1, 2019

Virginia A. “Ginny” Cogar

Age 88, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 in Altercare of Navarre. She was born February 10, 1931 in Lane, SD to the late William and Ella (Kruse) Pawlowski. Virginia retired from Canton Local Schools in 1991 after 10 years of service. She was a former member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Louisville...

May 26, 2019

Janice E. Lake

Age 72, of Navarre died Sunday, May 26, 2019 in her home. Born April 1, 1947 in Caress, WV. to the late Daly and Dulcie (Knicely) King. She was a Navarre resident since 1967. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester Lake in 1996 and a son, Eric Lake. She is survived by five...

May 24, 2019

Harriet L. Myers

Age 83, of Waynesburg died Friday, May 24, 2019 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 2, 1935 in Senecaville, Ohio to the late Samuel and Ellen (Unklesbay) Brown. She was a Waynesburg resident since 1970. Harriet had been employed with the former family business, Myers Equipment. Preceded in death by her...

May 23, 2019

Harold N. “Bud” Barlow

Age 88, of Louisville, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 in his home. He was born September 8, 1930 in Canton to the late Dwight L. Sr. and Gladys M. (Ackerman) Barlow. Bud was the former owner/operator of H. N. Barlow Company and Alarm Security Services. He was a member of Indian Run...

May 22, 2019

Cletus E. “Clete” Meyer, SR.

Age 92, of Canton, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 in Amherst Meadows, Massillon. He was born August 31, 1926 in Canton to the late Otto G. and Esther C. (Schario) Meyer. Clete was a WWII Navy veteran and a proud member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. He retired from the...

May 20, 2019

James E. Stewart

Age 76, of Canton, passed away Monday May 20, 2019. He was born January 3, 1943 in Canton to the late Edward and Evelyn (Ford) Stewart. He retired from Canton Drop Forge in 2006 after 25 years of service and enjoyed drag racing at Magnolia Dragstrip. He was a U.S. Army veteran. James is...

May 19, 2019

Roberta L. “Moe” Greathouse

Age 80, of Navarre, passed away Sunday May 19, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 4, 1938 in Canton to the late Ralph and Helen (Welch) Wyatt. She was formerly employed by the Salvation Army and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She is preceded in death by her...

May 11, 2019

John K. “Kenny” Martin

Age 61, of Canton died Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 15, 1957 in Canton to the late John A. and Thelma (Smith) Martin. He was a life resident of Canton and formerly employed by Fresh Mark. Kenny enjoyed many years camping at Springwood Camp Club....

May 9, 2019

Denise D. Himes

Age 65, of Bolivar passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar. She was born March 4, 1954 in Canton to the late Robert and Ruth (Graham) Rogers. Denise was a 1972 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from AEP after 10 years of service. She was a member...

May 8, 2019

Norma J. Yenny

Age 87, of Canton died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born June 11, 1931 in Canton, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Kieffer) Lewis. She was a life resident of Canton and formerly employed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum. Norma attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in...

May 7, 2019

Pattyann Stoffer

Age 81, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2019 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. She was born June 26, 1937 in Canton to the late Paul and Wanda (Harper) Brothers. Pattyann was retired from Osnaburg Local Schools after 25 years of service and was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist...

May 6, 2019

Dorothy M. Weaver

Age 89, of Massillon and formerly of Canton, passed away Monday May 6, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born February 19, 1930 in Canton to the late John and Mary (Hennal) Fehn. Dorothy retired from the Golden Circle Credit Union in 2013 after more than 40 years of service and was a member...

May 6, 2019

Robert W. Carrick

Age 101, of Canton, passed away Monday May 6, 2019. He was born November 21, 1917 in New Philadelphia, OH to the late William and Garnet (Turney) Carrick. Robert was a WWII Navy veteran and retired from Babcock and Wilcox. He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM, Scottish...

May 5, 2019

Taylor R. Pullin

Age 23, of Canton passed away Sunday May 5, 2019. She was born November 4, 1995 in Canton and was a 2014 graduate of Canton South High School. Taylor was employed by Shearers Foods, Navarre and enjoyed playing video games. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Tom and Rosie Pullin. Taylor is...

Apr 30, 2019

"Together Again"

Mary A. Quinn

Age 92, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2019 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. She was born January 24, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late John D. and Eugenia (Markovics) Riffile. Mary was a Rootstown area resident for 46 years and proudly served...

Apr 27, 2019

Albert F. “Stub” Beighle

Age 62, of Canton died Saturday, April 27, 2019 in his home. Born July 31, 1956 in Charleston, WV to the late Earl J. Sr and Opal M. (Nichols) Beighle. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a 1974 graduate of Canton South High School. He was formerly employed by...