Obituaries

May 21, 2023

NANCY JEAN HAGMAIER

Nancy Jean Hagmaier, passed away on May 21, 2023. She was 86. Born on August 5, 1936 in Kent, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Arlene (Thomas) Cooper. Also preceding her in death was her son, James Briggs; daughters, Laurene Murray and Juanita Briggs; and sister, Darlie Sawyer....

May 16, 2023

Judy L. Christian Russell passed away May 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Richard A. and Margaret Christian. Judy was born in Canton on August 10, 1938. She was sister to Rick (deceased), Marcia Lover, and Jane Smyth Ryan (Tim). Mother of Chris (Julie), Brad, and Doug (Liz), five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

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May 15, 2023

GARY M. JUSTICE, SR.

Gary M. Justice Sr, a heroic firefighter, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away, surrounded by

his loving family on May 15, 2023, at the age of 76.

Born on November 29, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio, Gary was the son of Wesley and Bonnie Justice....

May 13, 2023

THERESA LYNN PARSON

Theresa Lynn Parson, 47 of Canton, Ohio, passed away at home, on May 13, 2023, after her hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Born in Canton, Ohio on March 7, 1976, she was the daughter of Harold "Dale" Parson and Jean "Pauline" Mickey Parson.

She was just two...

May 12, 2023

NELLIE AAZURA BOWERS

Nellie Aazura Bowers crossed over on May 12, 2023. She was born April 13, 1955. Aazura was a bright beautiful star in the lives of all her family and friends. She was the first female AP canine drug enforcement unit officer in the U.S. Air Force. Aaz's door and heart was always...

May 11, 2023

Philip B. Kolp

Philip B. Kolp, 89, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio, May 11, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Cyril and Phydelia (Loichot) Kolp, March 21, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Kolp; brother, Daniel...

May 10, 2023

CLAUDIA DEE ANDERS

Sadly, the family of Claudia Dee Anders announces her passing on May 10, 2023, at Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 2, 1951 to her late parents, Walter and Helen (Cedzidlo) Anders.

A kind, caring, and...

May 10, 2023

AMELIA L. ROWLAND

Amelia L. Rowland passed away on May 10, 2023, with her family by her side. A lifelong Canton resident, Amelia was born to the late Carl and Beneva (Miller) Kiesling on February 20, 1942. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Rowland and her sister, Nancy Hoot....

Apr 25, 2023

ROBERT REGENHARDT

Robert Regenhardt passed away April 25, 2023. Robert was born January 8, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Hans and Marie May Regenhardt. He is survived by wife, Patricia Zinsmiester Parker Regenhardt. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia (Gina) Hamister; four children, David Regenhardt, Susan Bennett, Ann Nottke, and Jill...

Apr 24, 2023

THOMAS REX TUTTLE, SR.

Thomas Rex Tuttle, Sr. of North Canton, Ohio, passed away April 24, 2023 at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab, at the age of 77. He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 28, 1945, and was one of seven children born

to the late Obert and...

Apr 20, 2023

ADAM S. SAUNIER

Adam S. Saunier, 36, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2023. He was born August 12, 1986 in Canton, Ohio to Donna Shipley Saunier and the late Russell Saunier. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Russell Saunier, III. He is survived by his mother, Donna Saunier...

Apr 15, 2023

CHARLES (SCOTT) WILLIS

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

Our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Charles (Scott) Willis of Canton, passed away from complications...

Apr 11, 2023

ROBERT J. MOSNOT

Robert J. Mosnot of Louisville, Ohio, passed away April 11, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 19, 1942, to the late Christ and Mary (Comsia) Mosnot. Also preceding Robert in death are his brothers, John and Nick Mosnot.

He worked...

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...