Obituaries

Jul 20, 2023

MICHAEL JOHN BLUBAUGH, SR.

On July 20, 2023, Michael John Blubaugh Sr., also known as "Bubba" went to his Heavenly home peacefully, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 22, 1950, in Canton, Ohio, to his late parents, Francis and Doris (Terret) Blubaugh. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Jul 17, 2023

Robert D Roush, 82, passed away peacefully Monday July 17th at his home, surrounded by his wife and family, of pancreatic cancer.

Bob was a native and lifelong resident of Canton, OH, the son of the late Ora and Mary (Ferrell) Roush. A graduate of Canton Central Catholic HS, Bob spent a distinguished...

Jul 15, 2023

RICHARD C. WHITMER

Lifelong Canton resident and United States Air Force veteran, Richard C. Whitmer, passed away the morning of July 15, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born July 12, 1940, to Carl and Ruth (Shisler) Whitmer, who preceded him in death.

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Jul 8, 2023

JOANN MARIAN WILLIAMS

JoAnn Marian Williams, 87, of Canton, Ohio, passed away, July 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Canton, September 20, 1935, to the late Joseph Mrozek and Emma (Ridgway) Mrozek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Mihai...

Jul 5, 2023

NANCY LOU FRANTZ

Nancy L. Frantz, 86, of North Canton, Ohio and most recently of Alliance, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, on the morning of July 5, 2023. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 14, 1937, to her late parents, Elva and Cora (Hughes) Crooks. Also, preceding Nancy in death was her husband,...

Jul 5, 2023

JOANNE M. ANDERSON

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Joanne M. Anderson, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away July 5, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center, three weeks shy of her 88th birthday. She was born in Canton, Ohio on July 26, 1935 to the late Paul and Margaret (Wagener) Harbert. Also preceding her in...

Jul 2, 2023

WILLIAM T. WELCH

Lifelong Canton resident and firefighter, William "Bill" T. Welch, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023, at the age of 68, following a motorcycle accident. He was born February 7, 1955, in Canton, to his late parents, Ervin and Miriam (Trushal) Welch. Together with his parents, he is also preceded in death...

Jun 27, 2023

STEVE WHITMER

Steve Whitmer, age 68, passed away on June 27, 2023, residing in Massillon, Ohio. He was survived by his partner, Tom Hazelip of 37 years; sister, Pam Bester (Gary); brothers, Jeff Whitmer (Sue) and Doug Whitmer (Adam); nephews, Bobby Bester (Nicole), Matthew Whitmer, and Colin Whitmer; niece, Stephanie Benjamin; great-nephews, Nathan Bester and...

Jun 13, 2023

WILLIAM EARL REAGAN

Lifelong Canton, Ohio resident and World War II Veteran, William Earl Reagan, passed away June 13, 2023 at his home, at the age of 93. He was born December 28, 1929 to his late parents, Bradley Reagan and Ruth (Pariso) Brenner and step-father, Roy Brenner..

In addition to...

Jun 11, 2023

John "Jack" F. Carney III

John "Jack" F. Carney III of Canton, OH passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John Jr. and Eleanor Carney. Jack was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend...

Jun 11, 2023

CLARA (DILAURO) FORCHIONE

Clara (DiLauro) Forchione, 94, lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. She was born January 13, 1929, to the late Nunzio and Mary DiLauro. She was married to the love of her life, John A. Forchione for 56 years. She has been waiting...

Jun 11, 2023

Helen M. (Samblanet) McDonald: 92, July 3, 1930 to June 11, 2023

Born to the late Austin & Florence (Frank) Samblanet, Helen was a graduate of Louisville High School and an adult life resident of Canton. She was the office manager & bookkeeper for McDonald Plumbing and Heating and retired after 38 years of service....

Jun 9, 2023

MILDRED "NANCY" VIOLAND DEMPSEY

The heavenly gate opened as Mildred "Nancy" Violand Dempsey, was welcomed to her eternal home on June 9, 2023. She was born December 18, 1932, to her late parents, Weakland and Mildred (O'Hare) Reed in Canton, Ohio. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband,...

Jun 7, 2023

CAROLYN A. HERRICK

Carolyn A. Herrick, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville. She was born on January 28, 1937 in Woodsfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Vance and Dorothy (Norris) Mikes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Herrick and brother, Richard Mikes.

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Jun 6, 2023

RENEE ANN KESSLER

On June 6, 2023, Renee Ann Kessler passed away with her loving family by her side. She was 54. She was born to her late parents, Reeves and Alice (Shipp) Cooper, in Akron, Ohio, on August 22, 1968.

As a devout Catholic, Renee knew the importance to love...

Jun 4, 2023

JEFFREY LEE WHITE

Jeffrey Lee White, of Canton, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2023. He was 65. Born June 24, 1957 in Canton, Ohio, he was one of three sons born to Barbara Jean White and the late Richard William White.

Working for many years in the heating and cooling industry,...

Jun 3, 2023

JOHN V. JONES

John V. Jones, age 69, passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born December 27, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to James and Frances Jones.

He was a 1972 graduate of Lehman High School. He worked at Republic Steel and was the former owner of Fossil...

May 28, 2023

BLANCHE ROSE KUTT

Blanche Kutt, our beloved aunt, whose passion was music and opera, joined the heavenly choir on May 28, 2023.

Her 99 years of life will be remembered with generosity, beauty, and talent, as she performed numerous opera performances in her career. For many years, she was...

May 24, 2023

PATRICIA MCCOURRY

Patricia McCourry, age 83, was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother and a generous aunt and friend, who will be missed as she entered her Heavenly home on May 24, 2023.

She graduated from Timken High School and entered the workforce at the Ohio Power Company. She later worked...

May 21, 2023

HELEN L. DANDROW

Helen L. Dandrow passed away May 21, 2023 at the age of 80. One of six children, she was born January 29, 1943 in Cadiz, Ohio to parents, Earl and Virginia (Lukas) Williams.

She was preceded in death in 2013 by her husband, Joel; sisters, Laura...