Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

EDNA M. STEFANAK

Edna M. Stefanak passed away peacefully the morning of April 11, 2023. Born May 9, 1932, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Georgia (Pennington) O'Neal, who preceded her in death, together with her brother, Lt. Col. Don O'Neal, USAF (Ret).

A 1950 graduate...

Apr 7, 2023

LEROY SKELTON, SR.

April 7, 2023, our beloved dad and grandpa, LeRoy Skelton, passed away at the age of 83. He was born June 12, 1939, to the late Richad and Alda (Wallace) Skelton and was one of thirteen children fulfilling the Skelton family.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2023

PRISCILLA ANN CHANDLER

Priscilla Ann Chandler, transitioned to heaven on April 3, 2023, after a short illness. She was born to George and Elma Massey at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH on July 31, 1944. Priscilla was raised in Waynesburg, OH and later moved to Canton, OH, where her children were born. She retired from...

Mar 31, 2023

NANCY PREUSSER

Nancy Preusser, 63, of Canton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Betty Preusser and sister, Dr. Barbara Preusser.

She is survived by brothers, Mark (Carol) Preusser of Dover, Jeff (Barb) Preusser of Massillon,...

Mar 29, 2023

RHONDA (REPA) MCHENRY

Rhonda (Repka) McHenry, age 74, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away at Mercy Hospital Cleveland Clinic on March 29, 2023.

She was born March 22, 1949 in Martins Ferry, Ohio and grew up in Yorkville, Ohio, prior to moving to Canton in 1969. She was the eldest...

Mar 16, 2023

VIRGINIA ANN WAGNER

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia Ann Wagner announces her passing on March 16, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on May 18, 1925, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl and Mae (Brown) Streiber. Also preceding Virginia in death was her husband, John...

Mar 16, 2023

DAVID CHARLES SPRUNG

David Charles Sprung, the third son of Thomas and Kathryn Sprung, passed from this life on March 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness which kept him isolated from most, save family and faithful friends.

David was predeceased by his father in 1998. He is survived by...

Mar 10, 2023

CECELIA PATRICIA BOYLAN

Cecelia Patricia Boylan passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2023, at 85 years of age. Her loving family was by her side. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 25, 1937 to the late Leo and Frances (Donahue) Welsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2023

MARY SHARON BROOKS

Mary Sharon Brooks nee St. Peter, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the age of 83 years old. Sharon was born in Gross Point Farms, Michigan and graduated from St. Gertrude's High School. She received her RN training at Mercy School of Nursing, followed later in life, with a B.A. from...

Feb 24, 2023

FREDA M. BURLINGAME

Freda M. Burlingame, 92, passed away February 24, 2023. She was born July 31, 1930 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Fred and Mildred (Stinespring) Arbogast.

Her family moved to Canton, Ohio in 1941. Freda graduated from Malone College with a degree in education and attended the University of...

Feb 21, 2023

MARY E. MUELLER

Mary E. Mueller passed away February 21, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born January 9, 1935 in Canton, Ohio to the late Jerome and Magdalen (Conrad) Mueller.

Also preceding Mary in death were her brothers, Robert, John, and Bernard Mueller; sister, Beatrice (Mueller) Schott; nephews,...

Feb 20, 2023

LAWRENCE GEORGE FOUSEK, JR.

Lawrence George Fousek, Jr., passed away February 20, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. He was 84 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 20, 1938, he was the son of the Lawrence and Elsie (Adams) Fousek.

Lawrence attended St. Timothy's church and then graduated...

Feb 17, 2023

MARY LOU SCHOENEMAN

Mary Lou Schoeneman, age 89, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. She was born in Wintersville, Ohio on April 2, 1933, daughter of the late Jackson and Mary (Gump) Hinerman. Mary Lou was the youngest of 12 and was predeceased by her siblings.

She...

Feb 13, 2023

Denise Kay (Peacock) Decker

Denise Kay Decker, age 52, of Osnaburg Township, East Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, in an auto accident, on February 13, 2023. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, daughter, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.

Denise was born on August...

Feb 12, 2023

RITA MARIE CUPARI

Rita Marie, Cupari, 67, of East Sparta, Ohio, passed away at her home, February 12, 2023, after fighting her battle with cancer since early 2021. She was born in Wooster, Ohio, November 9, 1955, to Josephine (Lancia) Giacomo and the late Ronald Giacoma.

She was proud...

Feb 12, 2023

PATRICIA ANN STARR

Patricia Ann Starr (nee Grau) peacefully passed away on February 12, 2023, after an illness. She was 90 years old and is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald Edward Starr, who passed away in 2013. She is the daughter of Rita Bambeck and Howard T. Grau.

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Feb 6, 2023

MARY K. ZEITZ

Mary Kathleen Zeitz, 57, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, February 6, 2023, surrounded in love. She was born in Canton, Ohio, April 11, 1965 to Mary P. (Bordner) Zeitz and the late James R. Zeitz.

Kathy, as she was known to all who knew and...

Feb 4, 2023

ALMA "FAYE" MCKENNA

Faye McKenna, 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 4, 2023. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio, January 26, 1940, to the late Samuel and Nellie (Cree) Hartshorn. Together with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David McKenna and brother, Richard Hartshorn.

She...

Feb 4, 2023

CHRISTA MARIE (MOSES) RICH

Christa Marie (Moses) Rich, 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Frederick and Edna (Coury) Moses.

A longtime resident of Canton, Christa was a 1969 graduate of Central...

Feb 3, 2023

NED F BAUHOF, JR.

Ned F Bauhof, Jr. 83, of Boca Raton, Florida and formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away February 3, 2023. He was born July 31, 1939 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ned F Bauhof and Doris (Kimpton) Bauhof.

Ned's memory will forever live in the hearts of...