Obituaries

Maurice R. "Ross" Gibson

Maurice R. "Ross" Gibson

Jan 4, 2018

Maurice R. “Ross” Gibson

Age 71, of Somerdale, OH passed away unexpectedly Thursday January 4, 2018 in Union Hospital. He was born August 30, 1946 in Canton to the late Claude and Janis (Vance) Gibson. Ross was a 1964 graduate of Midvale High School and was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran having served two deployments. He retired...

Shane Israel Mayle

Shane Israel Mayle

Jan 3, 2018

Shane Israel Mayle

Age 41, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 3, 2018. He was born October 5, 1976 in Canton, OH to Vernon L. Mayle and Diane L. (Wiltshire). Shane was a very hardworking man who was formerly employed by South Hill Moving Company, Pittsburg, PA for seven years. He is preceded in death by...

Robert W. Tomko

Robert W. Tomko

Jan 3, 2018

Robert W. Tomko

Age 63, of Canton, passed away Wednesday January 3, 2018 in Mercy Medical following an extended illness. He was born January 4, 1954 in Canton to William and Esther (Mayle) Tomko. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of Faith Family Church. He retired from Giant Eagle in...

Elizabeth (Tomkova)  Momirovic

Elizabeth (Tomkova) Momirovic

Dec 30, 2017

Elizabeth Momirovic

Age 98, of East Canton, passed away Saturday December 30, 2017 in Oak Hill Manor Care Center, Louisville. She was born April 1, 1919 in Trebisov, Czechoslovakia to the late Joseph and Marie (Frenze) Tomkova. She was an East Canton resident since 2008. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Petar Momirovic in 2007;...

Phyllis J. (Smith)  Fausneaucht

Phyllis J. (Smith) Fausneaucht

Dec 29, 2017

Phyllis J. Fausneaucht

Age 85, of Malvern, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 in Shady Lawn Nursing Home, Dalton, OH. She was born February 11, 1932 in Russell Point, OH to the late Ralph H. and Lola M. (Bower) Smith. Phyllis was a Malvern resident for the past 20 years and a member of the Canton Baptist...

James Russell Klingaman

James Russell Klingaman

Dec 29, 2017

James Russell Klingaman

James age 83 of Canton was born June 7, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to the late Louis and Mary (Yant) Klingaman. He retired from the Timken Company after 33 ½ years. James then worked as a consultant for the Timken Company for 10 more years. James was married to the love of his life,...

David H. Chance

David H. Chance

Dec 29, 2017

David H. Chance

Age 78, of East Canton, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born March 3, 1939 in Portage County, OH to the late James W. and Agnes May (Knox) Chance. David was a hardworking truck driver who retired from Ohio Roll after 7 years of...

Rosemarie (Baum)  Marino

Rosemarie (Baum) Marino

Dec 28, 2017

Rosemarie Marino

Age 76, of Canton, passed away in her home, Thursday December 28, 2017. She was born January 27, 1941 in East Canton to the late Chester and Esther (Siber) Baum. Rosemarie retired from Stark Metropolitan Housing after 10 years of service and was a member of Little Country Church, Waynesburg. In addition to her parents,...

Bonnie M. (Ollis)  Buchanan

Bonnie M. (Ollis) Buchanan

Dec 28, 2017

Bonnie M. Buchanan

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Thursday December 28, 2017 in the Laurels of Massillon. She was born July 31, 1936 in Cranberry, N.C. to the late Straley and Naomi (Taylor) Ollis. Bonnie is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Rick Spurgeon; three grandchildren, Austin Miller, Brad (Kim) Spurgeon and Ryan (Brianna)...

B. Maxine (Owens)  Carpenter

B. Maxine (Owens) Carpenter

Dec 27, 2017

B. Maxine Carpenter

Age 88, of Louisville, OH, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 2, 1929 in Belmont, OH to the late Delbert and Bessie (Gatten) Owens. Maxine attended NewPointe Community Church and formerly was very active at Canton First Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed her daily exercise programs with...

Jodi L Lambert

Jodi L Lambert

Dec 23, 2017

Jodi L. Lambert

Age 55, of Louisville died Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the Community Hospice House following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1962 in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert and Loretta (Hunt) Ramey. She was a life resident of the Canton area. Preceded in death by one sister, Donnetta Schwarze; one brother, Robert Dell...

Wade W Snyder

Wade W Snyder

Dec 23, 2017

Wade W. Snyder

age 97 of Canton. On Saturday, Dec. 23, Jesus took Wade by the hand and led him through Heaven’s gates. He was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Navarre, Ohio to the late Nelson and Goldie Snyder. He was a longtime member of Canton First Free Methodist Church, later merging with LifeHope Community Church, where...

James M. Humphrey

James M. Humphrey

Dec 20, 2017

James M. Humphrey

Jimmy passed into eternity ,December 20, 2017 to spend Christmas with Jesus, his parents, Hugh and Elizabeth and his brother, Ken.  Jimmy will be missed by his dedicated caregivers who loved him dearly at his home where he lived for thirty years, and at his workshops. Never able to speak, but always able to...

Frances Emogene DeWees

Frances Emogene DeWees

Dec 18, 2017

Frances Emogene DeWees

Age 83, of East Canton died Monday, December 18, 2017 in her home following an extended illness. Born July 29, 1934 in Ripley, WV to the late Russell and Macie(Ray) Parsons. She was an East Canton resident for the past 58 years and a member of Indian Run Christian Church. Preceded in death by...

Constance I Donahue

Constance I Donahue

Dec 14, 2017

Constance I Donahue

Age 83, of Canton passed away with her family by her side Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born March 5, 1934 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Gilbert and Mary (Feachen) Krone. She was a Canton resident for the past 61 years and retired from the Stark...

Marjory M Schemansky

Marjory M Schemansky

Dec 14, 2017

Marjory M. Schemansky

Age 93, of Canton died Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Altercare of Navarre following an extended illness. Born December 24, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harvey and Susan (Deist) Bowser. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1942 graduate of Canton Township High School. Marjory was a member of First...

Roberta A Taylor

Roberta A Taylor

Dec 12, 2017

Roberta A. “Bobby” Taylor

Age 91, of Canton passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born December 17, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to the late Afton and Anna (Lewis) Evans. She was a Canton resident most of her life having also resided in Peoria, AZ. She was a 1943 graduate of Canton Township...

Betty J. (Eckelberry)  Tallman

Betty J. (Eckelberry) Tallman

Dec 11, 2017

Betty J. Tallman

Age 90, of East Canton, passed away Monday December 11, 2017 in her home. She was born April 14, 1927 in Power, WV to the late Criss and Bessie (Ward) Eckelberry. Betty was a member of the East Canton Church of God where she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher and was active...

Iona L. (Springer)  Boyce

Iona L. (Springer) Boyce

Dec 11, 2017

Iona L. Boyce

Age 95, of Minerva, passed away Monday December 11, 2017 in Minerva Eldercare. She was born May 13, 1922 in Alliance, OH to the late Elmer Frank and Violet L. (Reynolds) Springer. Iona was a Minerva resident since 1956 and was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church. She was formerly employed as an...

Thomas E Naus Jr

Thomas E Naus Jr

Dec 10, 2017

Thomas E. Naus Jr

Age 64, of Magnolia died Sunday, December 10, 2017 in his home following an extended illness. Born January 10, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Thomas E and Joann (Mack) Naus. He was a life resident of Magnolia. Thomas had a passion for music and cars and loved drag racing. He is...