Obituaries

Donald "Gene" Roberts

Jan 18, 2017

Donald “Gene” Roberts

Age 85, died peacefully in his sleep. Survived by his wife Stella; three sons, Donald II, Mark and Dennis; two grandchildren, Troy and Amber Roberts. Gene’s wishes were for cremation and no public services.

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Ellen P Gray

Jan 16, 2017

Ellen P. Gray

Age 78, of Canton died Monday, January 16, 2017 in Brewster Park Convalescent Home following an extended illness. Born March 16, 1938 in Nutter Fort, WV. to the late John and Lelah (Beatty) Bragg. She was a member of Northwest Church of Christ. Preceded in death by two husbands; one daughter, Michele Aslanes; one...

Gertrude J. Miner

Jan 15, 2017

Gertrude J. Miner

Age 92, of Canton died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. Born May 10, 1924 in Canton, Ohio to the late Clarence and Daisy (Bear) Curry. She was formerly employed by Gibbs Manufacturing. Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Miner in 2005. Gertrude is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary...

Marcella J Coss Clark

Jan 12, 2017

Marcella J. Coss Clark

Age 84, of Louisville, passed away Thursday January 12, 2017 in St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born March 23, 1932 in Neffs, Ohio to the late Andrew and Anna (VanCamp) Kotlarchik. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Marcella was an avid bowler, motorcycle enthusiast and truly enjoying traveling....

Marilyn C. Fox

Jan 11, 2017

Marilyn C. Fox

Age 84, of Canton died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born December 29, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to the late Fred and Zella (Dyer) Gogerty. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Canton South High School. Marilyn retired as a...

Doris Arlene Myers

Jan 7, 2017

Doris Arlene Myers

Age 93, of East Canton passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by her family. Born December 20, 1923 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Roy and Mabel (Henning) VanVoorhis. She was a 1941 graduate of East Canton High School. She retired from Osnaburg Local Schools in 1993 where...

Anna M. Sommerhalder

Jan 3, 2017

Anna M. Sommerhalder

Age 88, of Canton died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Pines Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born October 22, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. to the late Elton and Muriel (Jarvis) Reese. She was a Canton resident for the past 16 years prior to which she had resided in California. Anna was...

Maureen A. (Dunne) Pealy

Jan 1, 2017

Maureen A. Pealy

Age 70, of Massillon, passed away Sunday January 1, 2017 in Aultman Hospital. She was born November 4, 1946 to the late James Patrick and N. Ilene (McCaulough) Dunne. Maureen was a graduate of McKinley High School and a Massillon resident for the past 24 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

James D. McIntyre

Dec 31, 2016

James D. McIntyre

Age 77, of Canton died Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born March 17, 1939 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lewis and Margaret (Saunier) McIntyre. He was a life resident of Canton and retired from J & L Specialty Steel with 30 years of service. James was...

Joseph R. Edwards

Dec 26, 2016

Joseph R. Edwards

Age 68, of Canton died Monday, December 26, 2016 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 5, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late Leroy and Wilma (Griffith) Edwards. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1968 graduate of Canton South High School. Joseph was U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and...

Patricia Ann (Wendell) Eberly Baker

Dec 25, 2016

Patricia Ann Eberly Baker

Age 75, of Louisville, passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 in Altercare of Alliance. She was born April 24, 1941 in Canton to the late Kenneth and Lucy (English) Wendell. Patricia was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a life resident of the Canton area. She is preceded in death...

Robert W. Bigler

Dec 24, 2016

Robert W. Bigler

Age 61, of Pataskala, OH passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 24, 2016. He was born June 17, 1955 in Canton to Robert R. and Alfretta (Manbeck) Bigler. Robert was a 1973 graduate of Canton South High School and the owner/operator of Cruise Cottage in Pataskala. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert...

Richard R. "Dick" Hamilton

Dec 24, 2016

Richard R. “Dick” Hamilton

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born August 4, 1932 in Bridgeport, OH to the late Glancie and Marguerite (Gheen) Hamilton. Dick was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran where he was awarded 5 bronze stars. He retired from East Ohio Gas after...

Dale L. "Root Beer" Kinsinger

Dec 22, 2016

Dale L. “Root Beer” Kinsinger

Age 71, of East Canton, passed away on his birthday, December 22, 2016 in his home following a brief illness. He was born in East Canton to the late Clarence Sr. and Leona Kinsinger. Dale was a 1965 graduate of East Canton High School and a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. Dale...

Betty J. DeHoff (Lautzenheiser) Hartman

Dec 21, 2016

Betty J.  (Lautzenheiser) DeHoff Hartman

age 86 of Sevierville, Tennessee, formerly of East Canton, passed away December 21, 2016.  She was born in Canton, Ohio on June 8, 1930 to the late Roy and Ida (Sluss) Lautzenheiser.  Betty worked as a secretary at Eleventh Street Church of God in Canton, Ohio for 16 years. She worked as...

Gregory L. Dawson

Dec 20, 2016

Gregory L. Dawson

Age 78, of Massillon, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1938 in Burton, WV to the late Garnet Ray and Martha (Pyles) Dawson. Greg was a 1956 graduate of Timken High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was the owner/operator of Dawson Enterprises for...

Eric J. Taylor

Dec 19, 2016

Eric J. Taylor

Age 44, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday December 19, 2016 in his home. He was born September 11, 1972 in Canton to Gerald and Lou (Kubicka) Taylor. Eric was a 1991 graduate of Timken High School and a passionate Cleveland Browns fan. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lou Taylor; father-in-law,...

Phyllis R. Goodwill

Dec 15, 2016

Phyllis R. Goodwill

Age 94, of Canton died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Inn at Belden Village following a brief illness. Born May 9, 1922 in Uniontown, Ohio to the late Edward O. and Sadie (Bowles) Hoover. She was a life resident of the Canton area and was the Salutatorian of the 1940 class of Greensburg...

Ronald E. DeCost

Dec 15, 2016

Ronald E DeCost

Age 63, of Canton died Thursday, December 15, 2016 in his home following an extended illness. Born May 27, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to Frederick E. and Dorothy E. (Everly) DeCost. He was a life resident of Canton and had been employed by the Bridge through Sifrin. He was affiliated with Peace Evangelical Lutheran...

Edith Juanita (Little) Gunter

Dec 9, 2016

E. Juanita Gunter

Age 98, passed away Friday December 9, 2016 in Country Lawn Nursing Home, Navarre. She was born February 14, 1918 in Smithfield, OH to the late Eli and Alcinda F. (LeMaster) Little. Juanita was a member of Ohio Rebekah Assembly Lodge #720. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Laney; second...