Obituaries

Mar 6, 2018

Hazel F. Jarrell

Age 105, of Canton died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Danbury Senior Living in Massillon. Born August 1, 1912 in Glen Hayes, West Virginia to the late William and Minnie (Herbert) Jarrell. She was a Canton resident since 1921 and was a 1932 graduate of Canton Township High School and attended Metropolitan Bible...

Mar 6, 2018

William J. Lunsford

Age 86, of Canton passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born January 23, 1932 in Howenstine, Ohio to the late Manuel and Margaret (Reed) Lunsford. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran where he served...

Mar 3, 2018

Stephen G. Phillips

Age 66, of Canton, passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 13, 1951 to Donald R. and Vivian (Kincaid) Phillips Sr. Steve was a 1970 graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. He retired from the Timken Company...

Mar 2, 2018

Richard R. “Dick” Offineer

Age 77, of East Canton, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1940 in Osnaburg Township to the late Frank and Kathryn (Wortman) Offineer. Dick was a 1958 graduate of East Canton High School and retired from the Ford Motor...

Mar 1, 2018

Together Again

Darlene M. Krider

Age 86, of East Canton, passed away Thursday March 1, 2018. She was born January 6, 1932 in Robertsville, OH to the late Clifford and Ruby (Clapper) Haubert. Darlene was a 1950 graduate of East Canton High School and a member of Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville. She...

Feb 28, 2018

Richard A. McBride

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018. He was born November 1, 1936 in Cadiz, OH to the late Clarence O. and Eleanor (Finnicum) McBride. Richard was a graduate of Cadiz High School and Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Richard served as a minister for many years at churches located in West Virginia,...

Feb 26, 2018

Susan Marie Cool

Age 55, of Canton, passed away February 26, 2018 following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1962 to the late Jimmie and Janet (Markley) Cool. She is survived by two daughters, Tera and Hillary Hines; grandson, Jorden Leake; five sisters, Patty (Bill) Moose, Linda Mikunda, Jackie (Dave) DiCato, Debbie...

Feb 25, 2018

Scott R. Morrison

Age 54, of East Sparta died Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 29, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Richard and Phyllis (McDermott) Morrison. He was a 1982 graduate of Canton South High School. Scott was a member of St. Mary’s/St Benedict Catholic Parish.  Preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Stephen R. “Rusty” Young

Age 67, of Canton died in his home Friday, February 23, 2018. Born September 8, 1950 in Canton, Ohio to the late Dink and Twila (Bowser) Young. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Rusty retired from Republic Steel. Preceded in death by two brothers; his former wife, Susan Self; a good...

Feb 18, 2018

Frederick L. “Fred” Elbert Jr.

Age 70, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 in Rose Lane Nursing Home. He was born August 9, 1947 in Queens, NY to the late Frederick L. Sr. and Evelyn (Frick) Elbert. He was formerly employed as a Sherriff Deputy for Orange County, New York and had attended North Industry...

Feb 18, 2018

Elizabeth B. Fry

Age 102, passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 in her home. She was born September 18, 1915 in New Kensington, PA to the late Albert and Martha (Martin) Jellel. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Fry in 2009; three brothers and six sisters. She is survived by one son and...

Feb 11, 2018

Raymond A. Taylor

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 11. 2018 in the Lodge at New Dawn. He was born November 1, 1935 in Welch, WV to the late Orville and Lelia (Johnson) Taylor. Raymond proudly retired from the U.S. Navy where he had served several tours of duty and was a Vietnam veteran. He...

Feb 11, 2018

Louwilda J Griffin

Age 90, of Canton passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born February 19, 1927 in Bloomfield, Ohio to the late Warren and Silvia (Holland) Rinard. She was a Canton resident since 1950. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Griffin in 1996; two sisters; four brothers; one...

Feb 10, 2018

Richard Hussar

Age 91, of Canton passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born June 17, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to the late Andy and Mary (Shandor) Hussar. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Richard retired from the Timken Company in...

Feb 7, 2018

Kristopher L Lewis

Age 35, of East Canton died unexpectedly in his home Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born October 3, 1982 in Canton, Ohio. He was a life resident of East Canton and a graduate of East Canton High School. Kristopher was employed by the Stark County Sanitation Department. He is survived by his daughter,...

Feb 5, 2018

Kevin A. “Jake” Jacoby

Age 58, of East Sparta died Monday, February 5, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 30, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Harold and Della (Kensinger) Jacoby. He was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from Sterilite Corporation in 2016. Preceded in death by his father, Harold...

Feb 3, 2018

Teresa L. McMillen

Age 40, of Louisville died unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. Born July 22, 1977 in Canton, OH to Kim and Nancy (Del Puppo ) McMillen. She was a loving mother, sister and daughter that loved her grandchildren dearly. Preceded in death by her father, Kim McMillen; grandparents, Clark and Margaret McMillen;...

Feb 2, 2018

Michael D. Aukerman

Age 58, of East Canton died Friday, February 2, 2018 unexpectedly in Mercy Medical Center. Born November 4, 1959 in Canton, Ohio to Donald E. and Ruth E. (Bennett) Aukerman. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a graduate of Canton South High School. He retired from Marathon Oil in...

Jan 30, 2018

William H. Knowles

Age 70, of Massillon and more recently of Cortland succumbed to cancer. His year long battle came to an end the morning of Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in his Cortland home. Bill was born in Canton on April 7, 1947 to Ila (Scott) Knowles and Clarence William Knowles. He bravely served the United States...

Jan 27, 2018

Ronald (Dewey) Dwight McGee

Age 85, of East Canton died Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1932 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Carl and Theresa (Neville) McGee. He was an East Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired...