Obituaries

Jan 27, 2016

Adam T. Soltis

Age 35, of Canton died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 following an extended illness. Born December 25, 1980 in Canton, Ohio. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1999 graduate of GenOak High School. He was employed by Arcis Technology Group and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Adam enjoyed riding his dirt bike...

Jan 20, 2016

Alma M. Jones

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Wednesday January 20, 2016 in her home.  She was born September 20, 1926 in Barnesville, OH to the late William D. and Kathryn (Denney) Powell. Alma was a Canton resident since 1952 and a member of Southwest Church of Christ. She was formerly employed by the Kroger Company...

Jan 16, 2016

Reece Jacobs Jr

Age 93, of Canton died Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Legends Care Center following a brief illness. Born December 19, 1922 in Marietta, OH. to the late Reece Sr. and Audrey (Powell) Jacobs. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army WWII veteran serving in Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes and was awarded...

Jan 15, 2016

Richard A. Wells Jr.

Age 56, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 15, 2016 in his home. Richard was born January 11, 1960 in Canton to Richard A. and Donna E. (Bowser) Wells Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of East Canton High School and attended Louisville Christian Church. Richard enjoyed the Wilderness Center Astronomy...

Jan 14, 2016

Walter Andrew Ackerman Sr.

Age 85, of Navarre, passed away Thursday January 14, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born August 4, 1930 in Canton to the late Andrew Fisher and Agnes (Crowl) Ackerman. Walter was a Korean War Army Veteran. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Company after more than 20 years of service and...

Jan 12, 2016

Victor J. Paul

Age 72, of Carrollton died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. Born August 12, 1943 in Louisville, Ohio to the late Victor C. and Lucy (Sanford) Paul. He was a Carrollton resident for the past 30 years and was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran. Victor retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 37...

Jan 11, 2016

Doris F. Hawthorne

Age 67, of Navarre, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 11, 2016 in her home. She was born December 18, 1948 in Dover, OH to the late Ralph and Faye (Decker) Warren. Doris was a 1966 graduate of Canton South High School and formerly employed by Canton City Blueprint. Doris is survived by her husband,...

Jan 10, 2016

Becky Lynn Byrd

Age 56, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 10, 2016. She was born May 8, 1959 in New Philadelphia, OH to Carl D. and Marlene K. (Miller) Byrd. Becky was formerly employed with Whipple-Dale Center and currently employed by the Depot. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Navarre....

Jan 6, 2016

Homer M. Collins

Age 81, of Minerva died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born June 23, 1934 in Culberson, NC. to the late Worth and Fleecy (Fisher) Collins. He was a Minerva resident for the past 9 years prior to which he resided in East Sparta. Homer retired from...

Jan 5, 2016

Miriam L. Eckenweiler

Age 94, of Canton, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2016 in the House of Loreto. She was born June 18, 1921 in Youngstown, OH to the late Elmer and Mildred (Stephan) Kuntz Sr. In 1940, Miriam was in the first graduation class of Timken High School. She was a member of St. Mary/St Benedict...

Jan 4, 2016

Frances Lucille Jones Shoemaker

Frances Lucille Jones Shoemaker, age 96, of Canton, passed away at her home in Florida on January 4, 2016.  She will be missed by her family and friends who loved her and for whom she devoted her life.

Born March 12, 1919, in Cloverlick, West VA, she...

Jan 3, 2016

Aaron M. Salamon

Age 38, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 3, 2016. He was born February 10, 1977 to Leon Salamon Jr. and Vickie A (Carraher). Aaron was a 1995 graduate of Perry High School and formerly employed by O’Reilly Auto Parts. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leon Salamon Sr. and Leo...

Dec 30, 2015

Alene F. Kelly

Age 88, of Canton died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Altercare of Nobles Pond following a brief illness. Born February 9, 1927 in Barnsboro, PA to the late Robert and Cora (Strange) King. She was a Canton resident for the past 70 years. Alene was a member of the former St. Paul’s United Methodist...

Dec 28, 2015

Arthur Leonard Orkis

Age 91, of North Canton, was born March 13, 1924 in Natrona Heights, PA. and died Monday December 28, 2015 in St. Luke Lutheran Community. Arthur was the oldest of ten children born to the late Zygmunt and Cecelia (Helminiak) Orkis. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Marian Patricia (Kovachik)...

Dec 27, 2015

Carolyn M. (Fitzgerald) King Richards Gallowich

Age 94 was born May 27, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI to Ruby & Harry Fitzgerald, and passed away after a brief illness Sunday, December 27.  She graduated from Chattanooga High School and was previously employed by the following businesses in Pittsburgh: Kauffman’s Statistical Dept., GMAC, Algeo’s Pharmacy and Max...

Dec 26, 2015

Barbara R. Kidder

Age 96, of Canton died Saturday, December 26, 2015 in her home. Born September 4, 1919 in Canton, Ohio to the late Emery and Margaret (John) Lizer. She was a life resident of Canton and had served as a” Rosie the Riveter” during WWII. Barbara retired from Canton Local Schools where she worked in...

Dec 24, 2015

Edward Lee Talkington

Age 41, of Perry Township died Thursday, December 24, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 16, 1974 in Canton, Ohio to Edward B and Cheryl Lee (Fryman) Talkington. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1992 graduate of Canton South High School. Edward was employed...

Dec 19, 2015

Sarah K. Tamper

Age 92, ended her earthly journey on Friday December 18, 2015 in Katy, Texas. She was born April 7, 1923 in Carroll County, OH to the late Ralph D. and Flo Ina (Gamble) Manfull. Sarah was a resident of Texas since 1999 prior to which she had resided in Canton. She was a member...

Dec 19, 2015

Raymond J. Kovachik

Age 80, of Canton, passed away Saturday December 19, 2015. He was born January 29, 1935 in Canton to the late Gregory and Helen Kovachik. Raymond was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Canton. He retired from Timken Research in 1984 after 35 years of...

Dec 19, 2015

Loretta M. Beardmore

Age 94, of Canton, passed away Saturday December 19, 2015 in Meadow Wind Health Care. She was born June 3, 1921 in Massillon to the late Edgar and Elizabeth F. (Brigeman) Rook. Loretta was a life resident of the Massillon and Canton area. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is...