Obituaries

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...

James E. Miller

James E. Miller

Dec 8, 2017

James E. Miller

Age 56, of Canton, passed away Friday December 8, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 9, 1960 in East Canton to the late Donald E. and Delores M. (Hyman) Miller Sr. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie #190, Massillon. He was employed...

Elden H Taylor

Elden H Taylor

Dec 8, 2017

Elden H. Taylor

Age 94, of Canton passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born November 9, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to the late Howard and Elva (Heinbuch) Taylor. He was a Canton resident most of his life having also resided in Peoria, AZ. Elden was a 1941 graduate of Canton Township High...

Stephen R. Poole

Stephen R. Poole

Dec 5, 2017

Stephen R. Poole

Age 64, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 5, 2017 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 14, 1953 in Frankfort, IL to the late Charles “Buck” and Dortha (Harris) Poole. Steve, lovingly known as “Papa”, was a 1972 graduate of Marlington High School where he excelled...

Sharon (Sheri) M. (Sandy)  Montella

Sharon (Sheri) M. (Sandy) Montella

Dec 2, 2017

Sharon (Sheri) M. Montella

Age 63, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 2, 2017 in her home. She was born November 11, 1954 in Canton to the late Lawrence H. and Berby M. (Ratcliff) Sandy. Sharon was a 1973 graduate of Timken High School. She was formerly employed by Macy’s Department Store, Kress IGA and...

Samantha N Brooks

Samantha N Brooks

Dec 1, 2017

Samantha N. Brooks

Age 28, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 in Banner Desert Medical Center due to injuries sustain from a traffic accident. She was born September 28, 1989 in Bellefontaine, OH. Samantha had been a Phoenix resident the past 5 years, prior to which she had also resided in Canton, OH and...

John H. Davidson

John H. Davidson

Nov 25, 2017

John H. Davidson

Age 61, of North Canton passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. Born March 18, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to Johnnie and Muriel (Myers) Davidson. He was a life resident of the Canton area and was employed by Paladin Protective Systems. John was a lifetime musician and was a member of...

Vivian C. Starkey

Vivian C. Starkey

Nov 24, 2017

Vivian C. Starkey

Age 97, of Canton died Friday, November 24, 2017 in her home following a brief illness. Born November 17, 1920 in Alvy, WV to the late William and Emma (Hamilton) Baker. She was a Canton resident since 1946 and formerly employed by Beaber Sales for 15 years. Vivian was a member of Northwest Church...

Olin Keith Griffin

Olin Keith Griffin

Nov 23, 2017

Olin Keith Griffin

This Thanksgiving, our family is most thankful that Olin Keith Griffin started his eternal life with Jesus Christ. Keith, age 55, of East Canton, passed away Thursday November 23, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 21, 1962 in Canton to Olin and Mary (McMuleen) Griffin. Keith was...

Paul F. "Jeff" Jeffers

Paul F. "Jeff" Jeffers

Nov 21, 2017

Paul F. “Jeff” Jeffers

Age 82, of Canton died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1935 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Paul W. and Pearl M. (Chambers) Jeffers. He retired from Republic Steel with 34 years of service. Paul greatly enjoyed farming for many years. He was...

H. Jean Ickes

H. Jean Ickes

Nov 21, 2017

H. Jean Ickes

Age 74, of Canton died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in her home following a battle with Metastatic Adenocarcinoma. Born February 12, 1943 in Bowerston, Ohio to the late Cyril “Shorty” and Helen (Scott) Garner. Jean was a 1961 graduate of Conotton Valley High School where she was a cheerleader and had been a Homecoming...

S. Robert Shepler

S. Robert Shepler

Nov 20, 2017

S. Robert Shepler

Age 94, of Louisville, passed away Monday November 20, 2017 in Green Meadows Wellness Center. He was born October 15, 1923 in Coshocton, OH to the late Samuel C. and Florence (Sowers) Shepler. Robert was a U.S. Army WWII veteran where he served with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper and awarded a Purple...

Vivian M. (Johnson)  Himes

Vivian M. (Johnson) Himes

Nov 19, 2017

Vivian M. Himes

Age 89, of North Canton and formerly of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 19, 2017 in her home. She was born April 11, 1928 in Canton to the late John and Anna (Thelman) Johnson. Vivian was a graduate of McKinley High School and formerly employed by Leatherman Seed Company for many years....

June L Tawney

June L Tawney

Nov 19, 2017

June L. Tawney

Age 70, of Mineral City died Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born January 23, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Mary (Nimon) Sproul. She was a Mineral City resident for the past 12 years. She was a 1965 Graduate of Canton South High School and...

Linda S Bair

Linda S Bair

Nov 18, 2017

Linda S. Bair

Age 69, of Canton died Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born April 6, 1948 in Canton, OH to the late Carl and Evah (Hosler) Gauze. She was a life resident of Canton and a member of Mt Zion Community Church. Linda was formerly employed by Hollinger-Yohe Insurance and...