Obituaries

Doris L. (Baker)  Betz

Doris L. (Baker) Betz

Dec 8, 2018

Doris L. Betz

Age 89, of N. Canton, passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 in the Sanctuary Grande. She was born August 2, 1929 in East Canton, OH to the late Paul T. and Gertrude M. (Edwards) Baker. Doris was a 1947 graduate of Osnaburg High School and was formerly employed by Harter Bank and Smith’s Grocery....

Robert L. Harrison

Robert L. Harrison

Dec 6, 2018

Robert L. Harrison

Age 82, of Louisville, passed away Thursday December 6, 2018 in Alliance Community Hospital. He was born November 10, 1936 in Mingo Junction, OH to the late George and Sophia (Winski) Harrison. Robert was a Korean War Navy Veteran. He retired from American Electric Power/ Ohio Power after 42 years of service. He was...

Charles A. "Chuck" Morrison

Charles A. "Chuck" Morrison

Dec 4, 2018

Charles A. “Chuck” Morrison

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Tuesday December 4, 2018 in the Legends Care Center. He was born April 25, 1927 in Alliance, OH to the late Walter and Alma (Standing) Morrison. Chuck was a WWII Navy veteran. He was retired owner/operator of Charlies Antenna and Repair service for 20 years. He was...

Brian G. Smith

Brian G. Smith

Dec 2, 2018

Brian G. Smith

Age 53, of Canton, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1965 in Canton to the late Loren D. II and Jeannette C. (Boyle) Smith. Brian was a 1983 graduate of Glenoak High School and was employed as a security guard for various companies throughout the...

Charles F Steffen

Charles F Steffen

Nov 29, 2018

Charles F. Steffen

Age 82, of Canton died Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Altercare of Nobles Pond following an extended illness. Born June 20, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late John C. and Ladean M. (Vogt) Steffen. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S Army veteran. Charles was formerly employed by the Dyneer...

Irene P. (Braucher)  Good

Irene P. (Braucher) Good

Nov 28, 2018

Irene P. Good

Age 71, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1947 in Canton. Irene was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and retired from Giant Eagle after many years of service. She was a member of St. Paul’s Community Christian Church. She is preceded...

Marjorie E Lockard

Marjorie E Lockard

Nov 28, 2018

Marjorie E. Lockard

Age 77, of Newcomerstown, OH and formerly of Canton, OH died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar following a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1941 in Canton, OH. Marjorie was formerly employed by Republic Steel. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Georgia Galloway; a sister, Linda Hershberger;...

Edna M Matheson

Edna M Matheson

Nov 26, 2018

Edna M. Matheson

Age 85, of Navarre died Monday, November 26, 2018 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar. Born May 13, 1933 in Massillon, Ohio to the late William and Minnie (LaClaire) Wesie. Edna was a life resident of Navarre. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Matheson in 2001; a grandson, Timmy Matheson. She is survived by...

Clara E. (Von Almen)  Eichelberger

Clara E. (Von Almen) Eichelberger

Nov 26, 2018

Clara E. Eichelberger

Age 91, passed away Monday November 26, 2018 in Glenwood Care Center. She was born December 14, 1926 in Canton to the late Fred and Catherine (Linder) Von Almen. Clara was a Canton and East Canton resident most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Eichelberger Sr. in 1995;...

Harold G. Wheeler

Harold G. Wheeler

Nov 25, 2018

Harold G. Wheeler

Age 69, a son of the late James and Ethel (Klick) Wheeler, passed away November 25, 2018 following an extended illness. He was born March 1, 1949 in Canal Fulton, OH and was currently a resident of Hiram, OH. Harold is survived by his loving companion, Donna Snider, along with his six brothers, James,...

Helen (Stahanczyk)  Higham

Helen (Stahanczyk) Higham

Nov 22, 2018

Helen (Stahanczyk) Higham

Age 89, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully November 22, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. She was born in Lansing, OH to the late Albert and Josephine Stahanczyk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William, with whom she shared 54 years;...

Kelly M. (Carlson)  Walpole

Kelly M. (Carlson) Walpole

Nov 20, 2018

Kelly M. Walpole

Age 55, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 20, 2018 in her home. She was born March 18, 1963 in Youngstown, OH to the late Ernest and Alberta (Freed) Carlson. Kelly was a 1981 graduate of East Palestine High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University. She was formerly employed by Glass...

Betty A. Smith

Betty A. Smith

Nov 16, 2018

Betty A. Smith

Age 83, of Canton died Friday, November 16, 2018 in her home following an extended illness. Born December 3, 1934 in North Adams, Massachusetts to the late Raymond C. and Ruth E. (Grogan) Bliss. She was a Canton resident since 1977 and a member of Whipple Ave Baptist Church. Preceded in death by three...

Dennis G Fitzgerald

Dennis G Fitzgerald

Nov 11, 2018

Dennis G. Fitzgerald

Age 61, of Canton died Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 14, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late George W. and Louise J. (Everhart) Fitzgerald. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1974 graduate of Marlington High School. Dennis was a U.S. Army Vietnam...

Richard L. Borne

Richard L. Borne

Nov 11, 2018

Richard L. Borne

Age 87, of East Canton, passed away Sunday November 11, 2018 in his home. He was born January 20, 1931 in Robertsville, OH to the late Leroy and Anna (Clapper) Borne. Richard was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He was formerly employed by Portec for 20 years and retired from Summitville Tile. He...

David W. Patterson

David W. Patterson

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...

Timothy Leech

Timothy Leech

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...

Kathleen Faye (Pollock)  Seroteck

Kathleen Faye (Pollock) Seroteck

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...

Marilyn J Courlas

Marilyn J Courlas

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...

Joan E. (Swaney)  Wheadon

Joan E. (Swaney) Wheadon

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...