Obituaries

Jun 15, 2017

Monica L. (Horsley) Dickinson

Age 40, of Canton died Thursday, June 15, 2017 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born October 22, 1976 in Canton, Ohio to James V. Jr and Karen (Eagleowski) Horsley. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1995 graduate of Canton South High School. Monica was a U.S. Air...

Jun 14, 2017

Howard L. Shaffer

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2017 in Bethany Nursing Home. He was born July 17, 1938 in Canton to the late Joseph and Opal (Lloyd) Shaffer. Howard was the former owner/operator of Shaffer Seed and Supply and had served as president of the former Letherman’s Seed Company. He was a...

Jun 13, 2017

Ronald Jay Gorman

Age 64, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017 in University Hospital of Cleveland. He was born July 21, 1952 in Canton to the late Lawrence and Aileen (Curtis) Gorman. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Ron was a very hard-working man who deeply loved his daughter, Ida. His true passion was for...

Jun 12, 2017

Roberta R. “Bobbi” John

Age 64, of North Canton, passed away Monday June 12, 2017. She was born August 29, 1952 in Canton to the late Lester C. and Eileen J. (Brant) Kendig. Bobbi was a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School, Ohio University and Akron University. She was the retired Director of Special Services for...

Jun 12, 2017

Rogell E. “Gene” John II

Age 71, of North Canton, passed away Monday June 12, 2017. He was born August 25, 1945 in Canton to the late Rogell E. and Helen (Linerode) John. Gene was a graduate of East Canton High School and Bowling Green State University. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Gene was the...

Jun 12, 2017

Emiliana Renee King

Age 9 days, passed away Monday June 12, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born June 3, 2017 to Daniel J. “DJ” King and Deanna R. Resendez. In addition to her parents, Emiliana is survived by her grandparents, Dan and Debbie King, Rene and Kimberly Resendez; two aunts, Desirae Resendez (Nathan) and Christy Layne;...

Jun 9, 2017

Robert “Bob” Bowe

lovingly known as Stanley, age 77, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 9, 2017. Bob was born in Canton, Ohio on February 28, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ila (Potts) Bowe, his brother Thomas Bowe, and his in-laws Cam and Mary Abbott. Bob and his wife Mary Jean (Abbott)...

Jun 9, 2017

"Together Again"

Paul R. Peden

Age 89, formerly of North Canton, passed away Friday June 9, 2017 in Brewster Parke. He was born January 21, 1928 in East Sparta to the late Harry and Minerva (Morgan) Peden. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran and a resident of North Canton most of...

Jun 8, 2017

Louis Tom Zoehrer

Age 63, of Louisville, Ohio died unexpectedly Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. Born September 11, 1953 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Louis J. and Margaret Ann (Fedak) Zoehrer. He was a Louisville resident for the past year prior to which he resided in Texas. Tom was a former automotive mechanic and...

Jun 7, 2017

Ronald Jerry Workman Jr.

Age 36, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday June 7, 2017 in his home. He was born October 4, 1980 in Canton to Ronald J. Sr. and Diana (Lightner) Workman. Jerry struggled with addiction and battled endlessly; his life mission was to overcome and educate all. He is survived by his wife,...

Jun 6, 2017

William G. Foltz

Age 72, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday June 6, 2017 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born October 29, 1944 in Canton to the late Clarence E. and Marie K. (Huff) Foltz. Bill retired from the Hoover Company in 2001 after 39 years of service and was a member of Mapleton United Methodist...

Jun 5, 2017

Joan L. Billman

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Monday June 5, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born February 25, 1938 in Canton to the late Darrell and Dorothy (Geoffra) Sieber. Joan was a life resident of Canton and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by one brother, George Sieber....

Jun 3, 2017

Bay R Carpenter

Age 90, of Louisville, Ohio passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 in Aultman Hospital, Canton. He was born March 24, 1927 in Batesville, Ohio to the late Ottie and Goldie Carpenter. Bay was an Owner/Operator Truck Driver for more than 60 years. He was a Korean War Army veteran having served with the 101st...

May 28, 2017

Howard L Moffett

Age 95, of Canton died Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. Born September 18, 1921 in Antioch, Ohio to the late Howard L. Sr. and Melissa (Hickenbotham) Moffett. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a WWII U.S. Army veteran.  Howard was retired from Emerson Electric in the early 80’s...

May 23, 2017

Avery L. Haney

Age 83, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar. Born January 19, 1934 in Yancy County, North Carolina to the late William Rosco and Hazel (Barlow) Haney. He was a New Philadelphia resident since 1993 prior to which he resided in the Canton and Malvern areas. Avery...

May 21, 2017

Naomi Jean Fisher

Age 85, of East Canton, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 in Altercare of Louisville. She was born June 30, 1931 in Elliot, OH to the late Charles and Sara Mayfield. She was an East Canton resident since 1956. Jean was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church where she was formerly active...

May 17, 2017

Robert W. Knight

Age 68, of Canton, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017. He was born March 24, 1949 in Canton to the late Warren “Pete” and Alberta L. (Choffin) Knight. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Canton South High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was formerly employed by Republic Steel and was a...

May 17, 2017

Barbara J. Shanower

Age 89, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 4, 1927 in Ragersville, OH to the late Charles E. and Minnie (Leiser) Miller. Barbara was employed as a bookkeeper with Koehler Brothers for many years and served with the Richville Park as a trustee and bookkeeper....

May 15, 2017

Mark J. Myers

Age 28, of Louisville, passed away Monday May 15, 2017. He was born May 27, 1988 in Canton to Jeffrey P. and Dawn L. (Manly) Myers. Mark was a 2006 graduate of Louisville High School and employed by Sherwood RTM Corporation for the past eight years. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church....

May 15, 2017

Cody Lee Stubblefield

Age 26, of Alliance, passed away Monday May 15, 2017. He was born May 2, 1991 in Canton and was a 2009 graduate of Minerva High School. Cody was employed by Outdoors Unlimited and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers,...