Obituaries

Nov 10, 2018

David W. Patterson

Age 75, of East Canton, passed away Saturday November 10, 2018 in his home. He was born August 11, 1943 in Morgantown, WV to the late James Walter and Lottie Marie (Lipscomb) Patterson. David was a U.S. Army veteran and retired owner/operator of Dave’s Drywall Inc after more than 40 years. He was a...

Nov 8, 2018

Timothy Leech

Age 69, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday November 8, 2018. He was born June 12, 1949 in Canton to the late Theodore and Alice (Heisler) Leech. Timothy was a U.S. Army Veteran and was formerly employed by the Hoover Company. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Leech...

Nov 6, 2018

Kathleen Faye Seroteck

Passed away November 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 16, 1937 in Hartville, OH. She was a proud graduate of Canton South High School where she was the Head Majorette for the Wildcat Marching Band in 1955. She had attended Kent State University...

Oct 27, 2018

Marilyn J. Courlas

Age 75, of Canton died Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Bethany Nursing Home in Canton. Born April 26, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Rushong) Ochsenfeld. She was a Canton resident most of her life having also resided in Maine and Newark, OH. Marilyn retired from Diebold. She was a...

Oct 24, 2018

Joan E. Wheadon

Age 94, passed away Wednesday October 24, 2018 in her home. She was born October 20, 1924 in New Philadelphia, OH to the late James and Mildred (Sheretts) Swaney. Joan was a member of Magnolia Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from East Sparta Ceramic Tile Company after 38 years of service. She is preceded...

Oct 21, 2018

Lori A. Miller

Age 54, of East Canton, passed away Sunday October 21, 2018 peacefully in her home. She was born June 8, 1964 in Canton. Lori was a 1982 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and formerly employed by the Akro Corporation for 22 years. She is survived by her husband, James R. Miller II to...

Oct 16, 2018

Florence L. “Honey” Elliott

Age 93, of Dellroy, OH passed away Tuesday October 16, 2018. She was born May 15, 1925 in Canton to the late Edward C. and Florence (Karash) Alborn. She was formerly employed by Old King Cole in Louisville and Nickles Bakery. She was a member of Dellroy United Methodist Church. Florence loved to...

Oct 16, 2018

Barbara A. Stokes

Age 82, of Canton South, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord, family, and friends on Tuesday October 16, 2018. She was born January 23, 1936 in Alliance, OH to the late Wayne and Lena (Scott) Garrison. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Alliance High School as Valedictorian and member of...

Oct 14, 2018

James F. King

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Sunday October 14, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1936 in Canton Township to the late Ferdinand R. and Dorothy J. (Kintigh) King. Jim was a 1954 graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from AmeriGas in 1998 and was also employed by...

Oct 12, 2018

THOMAS BURTON LAMBERT, of Canton, passed away October 12, 2018, after a long illness.

He was a longtime resident of Canton, born in Zanesville, Ohio, February 13, 1945, to the late Floyd A. Lambert and and the late Janet Maxwell Lambert. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ida Chastain Lambert. He was...

Oct 11, 2018

Together Again

Ellalee Fisher

Age 89, of Navarre, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar. She was born November 28, 1928 in Coolville, OH to the late Perl and Louise (Grubb) Cody. Ellalee retired from Aultman Hospital and was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. She was a...

Oct 7, 2018

Judith A. Silver

Age 78, of North Canton, passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 in University Hospital. She was born June 5, 1940 in Canton, OH to the late Walter and Viola (Jacobsen) Hershey. Judith was a 1958 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of First Christian Church, Canton. She was formerly employed as...

Oct 5, 2018

Larry W. Howell

Age 75, of Sandyville, OH passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 in his home following an extended illness. Born November 7, 1942 in Canton, OH to the late Wayne B. and Helen Jean (Humphrey) Howell. He was a Sandyville resident for the past 51 years. Larry was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. He...

Oct 4, 2018

Guy M. Clark

Age 64, of Canton died October 4, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born November 20, 1953 in Canton, OH. to Guy S. and Marion (Swinehart) Clark. He was a life resident of Canton and was a U.S. Army veteran where he served with the 101st Airborne.  Guy retired from the Roofers...

Oct 4, 2018

Renee M. Clapper

Age 54, of East Canton went home with her eternal savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in her home following an extended illness. Born June 29, 1964 to Roger and Gerry (Patterson) Bowling. She was an East Canton resident most of her life and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Renee was...

Oct 4, 2018

Dorothy J. Mattevi

Age 92, of Canton died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Lodge at New Dawn. Born August 23, 1926 in New Philadelphia, OH to the late Fred and Julia (Vitt) Enama. Dorothy was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton where she was involved with the Altar/Rosary Society and St Mary’s Senior...

Oct 3, 2018

Jerry L. Stokes

Age 84, of Canton South went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord, family and friends on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Born July 1, 1934 in North Industry, Ohio to the late Harvey F. “Ching” and Alice J. (Heacock) Stokes. Jerry was a life resident of the Canton South area and a...

Oct 1, 2018

"Together Again"

L. June Shepler

Age 92, passed away Monday October 1, 2018 in The Lodge at New Dawn. She was born June 3, 1926 in Bellaire, OH to the late Ross and Ethel (Dickenson) Crossan. June was a 1944 graduate of East Canton High School and was a Louisville resident...

Sep 28, 2018

IDA MARIE CHASTAIN LAMBERT, of Canton, passed away on September 28, 2018, after a long illness.  She was a life-long resident of Canton, born March 17, 1945, to the late  Timmie B. Chastain Sr. and the late Virginia Trenary Chastain.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Sluter and niece Lori Lambert. She was succeeded in death...

Sep 27, 2018

Karen Kay (Ritchey) Erwin

passed away Sept. 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving

family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Roy

Ritchey; mother, Ruth (Hane) Ritchey; husband,

Mickael (Bear) Erwin; daughter, Karla (KJ) Calvanese;

sisters, Janet Englant and Beverly...