Obituaries

Genevieve M. "Jenny" (White)  Smith

Genevieve M. "Jenny" (White) Smith

Dec 19, 2019

Genevieve M. “Jenny” Smith

Age 75, of Canton, passed away Thursday December 19, 2019 in her home. She was born October 11, 1944 in Canton to the late Albert J. and Martha F. (Oliver) White. Jenny was formerly employed by the Ford Motor Company. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first...

Joyce N Hutton

Joyce N Hutton

Dec 18, 2019

Joyce N. Hutton

Age 73, of Canton died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Jesse Dean and Mary Louise (Heizer) Morrison. She was a life resident of Canton. Joyce retired with over forty years of service as a self-employed beautician. Preceded in...

Harold O. Bay

Harold O. Bay

Dec 16, 2019

Harold O. Bay

Age 92, of East Canton, passed away Monday December 16, 2019. He was born December 3, 1927 in Nashport, OH to the late David and Hazel (Rowland) Bay. Harold was a graduate of East Canton High School and a Korean War Air Force veteran. He was the former owner/operator of Bay’s Service Station in...

Michael J. Yates

Michael J. Yates

Dec 14, 2019

Michael J. Yates

Age 63, of Canton, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019. He was born September 30, 1956 in Canton to the late William and Janet (Grimm) Yates. Michael was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and employed by the Ohio Steel Slitters Inc. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Patricia J. (Pollock)  Grivas

Patricia J. (Pollock) Grivas

Dec 14, 2019

Patricia Jean (Pollock) Grivas

Age 87, of Malvern, OH went home to meet her Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Patricia was born on November 19, 1932 in New Brighton, PA the daughter of the late Francis Huering and Pauline Pollock. She was a 1951 graduate of Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh, PA. She married the love...

Jason M. Lovell

Jason M. Lovell

Dec 14, 2019

Jason M. Lovell

Age 42, of Waynesburg, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019. He was born November 24, 1977 in Canton and was a 1995 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He is preceded in death by one uncle, Stephen Lockhart. Jason is survived by three children, Ivy Lovell, Isabelle Lovell and Jason Lovell Jr.; mother and...

Paula J. (Gines)  Schaeffer

Paula J. (Gines) Schaeffer

Dec 14, 2019

Paula J. Schaeffer

Age 67, of East Canton, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born January 17, 1952 in Mt. Carmel, IL to the late Paul and Helen (Strothers) Gines. Paula was formerly employed by Dime Bank in East Canton. She was a member of First Christian Church, Canton where she served...

Robert J. Steigerwald Sr.

Robert J. Steigerwald Sr.

Dec 13, 2019

Robert J. Steigerwald Sr.

Age 90, of Canton Township passed away Friday December 13, 2019 in Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar. He was born July 22, 1929 in Canton to the late Herman D. and Edna F. (Frantz) Steigerwald. Robert was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He retired from Republic Storage Berger Division after...

Marjorie E. (Layfield)  Jackson

Marjorie E. (Layfield) Jackson

Dec 8, 2019

Marjorie E. Jackson

Age 77, of East Canton, passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 in her home. She was born April 4, 1942 in Harrisville, WV to the late Guy and Annie (Williamson) Layfield. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth Jackson; two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by two sisters, three brothers...

Marvin "Mac" McKenzie

Marvin "Mac" McKenzie

Dec 6, 2019

Marvin “Mac” McKenzie

Age 87, of Canton died Friday, December 6, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth L. McKenzie, and children Rhonda (Edwin) Holland of Stow, OH, Tammie McKenzie and Paul (Donna) McKenzie of Canton, grandchildren Jamie McKenzie, Ashley Holland and Natalie Holland, great grandchildren Brandon and Eric and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Blanche Simmons

Blanche Simmons

Dec 6, 2019

Blanche Simmons

Age 96, of East Canton passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in her home following a brief illness. Born April 20, 1923 in Carroll County, Ohio to the late Zacharia and Della (Carson) Slates. She was an East Canton resident most of her life and a 1941 graduate of Carrollton High School. Blanche was a...

Dorothy E. DeCost

Dorothy E. DeCost

Dec 4, 2019

Dorothy E. DeCost

Age 83, of Canton died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Amherst Meadows following an extended illness. Born December 30, 1935 in Sharon, Ohio to the late Walton and Wilma (Archer) Everly. She was a Canton resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. DeCost in 1997; a son, Ronald...

Clifford D Carpenter

Clifford D Carpenter

Dec 3, 2019

Clifford D Carpenter

Age 65, of Canton died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 30, 1954 in Canton, Ohio to the late Moile and Lila (Burleson) Carpenter. He was a life resident of Canton. Clifford was employed by the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Cliff was an avid Elvis...

Gerry Lynn (Riley)  Bess

Gerry Lynn (Riley) Bess

Dec 2, 2019

Gerry Lynn Bess

Age 74 passed away Monday December 2, 2019 in her home in New Albany, IN. She was born August 20, 1945 in Canton to Randall E. and Mildred I. (Reed) Riley. Gerry was a Canton and Magnolia area resident for 34 years prior to moving to New Albany. She was a member of Northside...

Jacqueline R. (Smith)  Wilcox

Jacqueline R. (Smith) Wilcox

Nov 29, 2019

Jacqueline R. Wilcox

Age 81, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday November 29, 2019 in her home. She was born April 20, 1938 in Canton to the late Herman and Connie (Scrivo) Smith. Jacqueline was a member of Crossview Worship Center where she had served as a Sunday school teacher. She is preceded in death by two...

Shirley P. (Kauffman)  Steigerwald

Shirley P. (Kauffman) Steigerwald

Nov 28, 2019

Shirley P. Steigerwald

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday November 28, 2019 in Brewster Parke. She was born December 20, 1934 in Greentown, OH to the late Harold and Leora (Stayer) Kauffman. Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Greentown High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Steigerwald in 2004; one son, Gregory...

Thomas A. Hedden

Thomas A. Hedden

Nov 25, 2019

Thomas A. Hedden

Age 64, of Canton, passed away Monday November 25, 2019 in his home. He was born December 1, 1954 in Canton to the late Arch and Nettie (Meese) Hedden. Thomas was a retired truck driver after 40 years of service, of which 20 years was with Dayton Freight Line. He is preceded in death...

Gordon G. Rodocker

Gordon G. Rodocker

Nov 25, 2019

Gordon Gene Rodocker

Age 65, a gentle, quiet soul entered his Heavenly home on Monday November 25, 2019. He was born the third son to Maurice and Marguerite Rodocker on December 19, 1953. He was a brother to Roger and Bruce and a very loving uncle to Renae, Brandee and Robyn. Gorgon lived in a group home...

John R. Hughes

John R. Hughes

Nov 17, 2019

John R. Hughes

Age 55, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019. He was born June 3, 1964 in Kent, OH to Wilburn and Sandra (Madden) Hughes. John was a 1982 graduate of Canton South High School. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Hughes. John is survived by his mother, Sandy Hughes; three sisters, Rose...

Virgina E. "Ginney" (Frew)  Stallone

Virgina E. "Ginney" (Frew) Stallone

Nov 17, 2019

Virginia E. “Ginney” (Frew) Stallone

Age 72, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 17, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 25, 1947 in Buffalo, NY and was a 1964 graduate of East Aurora High School, East Aurora, NY. Ginney retired from Genesis Health Care, Kennett Square, PA. She was an avid quilter, enjoyed decorating, remodeling...