Obituaries

Jun 10, 2018

Linda Sue Tschantz

Age 65, of East Canton, passed away June 10, 2018. Lin was born June 8, 1953 in Canton, the daughter of Betty J. and the late William H. Tschantz. She was a 1971 graduate of Carrollton High School and a 1974 graduate of Aultman School of Nursing. Lin was a dedicated registered nurse for...

Jun 5, 2018

Arthur E. Foote

Age 90, of East Sparta died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Altercare of Navarre following a brief illness. Born February 5, 1928 in Canton, Ohio was a 1947 graduate of Canton South High School. Arthur was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from the Timken Company with 30 years of service....

May 30, 2018

Aloysius J. “Al” Maier

Age 87, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 21, 1930 in Shelby, OH to the late Otto and Irene (Logan) Maier. Al was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from General Motors Detroit Diesel...

May 29, 2018

Jack P. Thelen

Age 76, of Louisville passed away Tuesday May 29, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center following a long illness. He was born March 30, 1942 in Canton to the late Robert L. and Dawn (VanDyne) Thelen Sr. Jack was a Louisville resident for many years. Jack worked with his late brother in construction for 20...

May 28, 2018

Linda M. Meader

Age 69, of Canton, passed away Monday May 28, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1949 in Massillon to the late Junior and Loretta (Rook) Beardmore. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and retired from JC Penny Department Store after more than 12 years of service....

May 26, 2018

Opal M. Beighle

Age 94, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in Laurels of Massillon. She was born June 21, 1923 in Clio, WV to the late James F. and Flossie (Crichfield) Nichols. Opal was a member of Moreland Christian Church and Eastern Star Legacy Chapter #596. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

May 26, 2018

Alice J. Plaskett

Age 98, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in Danbury Senior Living. She was born December 20, 1919 in Canton Township to the late Clarence and Mildred (Smith) Hoffman. Alice was a graduate of Kent State University and retired as a school teacher from Canton City Schools after 24 years of service....

May 26, 2018

William G. Lambert

Age 57, of Robertsville, OH passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in his home. He was born November 25, 1960 in Canton. He is preceded in death by his father, Jeff Lambert. William is survived by his mother, Eula Lambert; three brothers, Jeff Jr., Dave and Blaine; three sisters, Carol, Sharen and Thelma. Graveside...

May 24, 2018

"Together Again"

Stephen Balog Sr.

Age 92, of North Industry, OH passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born June 2, 1925 in Midway, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary (Mularcik) Balog.  He was a North Industry resident since 1949 when he constructed his home from the ground up. Stephen was a U.S....

May 23, 2018

"Together Again"

Cecil J. Toalston

Age 93, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018 in Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, OH. He was born May 2, 1925 in Carroll County to the late Alfred and Orah (Jolley) Toalston. Cecil was a Louisville resident since 1968, prior to which he had resided in East Canton. Cecil...

May 21, 2018

Donald Lee Henke

67, of Canton, OH passed away in the early hours of May 21, 2018. Don was a man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends above all else. He took pleasure in preparing meals for his loved ones – especially when he picked the ingredients from his own backyard gardens. Don also...

May 15, 2018

Lillian Edwards

Age 90, of Canton died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 8, 1927 in Poplar, NC to the late Kim and Myrtle (Cooper) Lewis. She was a Canton resident since 1948 and retired from Canton Sportswear. Lillian attended Canton Baptist Temple. She enjoyed traveling, camping, eating fish her...

May 9, 2018

Laura Ruth Devitt

Age 92, closed her eyes on Wednesday May 9, 2018 with her family by her side and woke up in the arms of Jesus. Ruth was born November 14, 1928 in Summitville, OH to the late Alanson Brothers “A.B.”and Laura (McCaulley) Finnicum. Ruth loved to cook, bake, garden, quilting, spending time with her family...

May 7, 2018

Kenneth H. Bailey

Age 61, our precious angel went to be with Jesus in his eternal home on May 7, 2018. Kenny was born April 28, 1957. Ken was preceded in death by father, Howard “Buzz” Bailey. He is survived by his mother, Ellen (Hockensmith) Bailey; sister, Diane (Glenn) Stewart and nieces and nephews who loved him...

May 6, 2018

Kevin H. Muckley

Age 34, of Massillon passed away suddenly Sunday, May 6, 2018 in his home. Born June 3, 1983 in Canton, Ohio to Steven L. and Jeanette Kay (Zook) Muckley. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area and employed by Stark Truss Company. Kevin attended Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his...

May 2, 2018

Melissa L. Bailey

Age 50, of Canton died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in her home following a brief illness. Born April 30, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to the late Virgil and Mina Sue (Davis) Bailey. She was a life resident of Canton. Melissa is survived by her fiancée, William Serban; three children, Nicole Bailey, Michael Bailey, Rhonda...

Apr 30, 2018

Michael “Wayne” Tisdale

Age 70, of East Sparta, went home to be with his Lord on Monday April 30, 2018 in the comfort of his home following an extended illness. He was born May 4, 1947 in Riddleton, TN to the late C.W. and Dorothy (Chambers) Tisdale. Wayne was a 1965 graduate of Timken High School and...

Apr 27, 2018

Johanna E. Murphy

Age 72, of Canton, passed away Friday April 27, 2018 in Marymount Hospital following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1946 in Kitzingen, Germany to the late Hans and Elly (Roth) Korfmacher. Johanna moved from Germany at the age of 23 and resided in Canton, OH the remainder of her life. She...

Apr 26, 2018

Larraine K. ”Aunt Doll” Meredith

Age 70, of Lake Mohawk, passed peacefully with her family beside her, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Canton, OH.  Dolly was born on July 1, 1947 in Canton to the late Robert and Emeline (McCarthy) Mohr.  Dolly founded A-1 Answering Service in 1965, following her high school graduation.  After her marriage...

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia A. Wilson

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 in her home following a brief illness. Pat was born January 23, 1941 in Canton to the late Elmer and Mary (Shoff) Clark. She was a 1958 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from Bank One in 2000 after 41 years of service....