Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Marlene A. (Porter) Trissel, 89, passed away peacefully in to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, retired from the Ohio Auto Club in Canton and a member of First Friends Church. Survived by her husband, Richard T. "Dick" Trissel, daughter, Kathleen A. Trissel, sons, Robert T. and William C. (Sally Anne)...

Sep 14, 2022

Beverly A. Fawver, age 89, died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1950 graduate of McKinley High School and was retired from Saint Paul Grade School. Preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Fawver, daughter, Laura Fawver, sister, Janet Shimek and brother, Donald Mullally. Survived by her daughters, Debra (Robert) DePalma, Teresa (John) Burkhart and Jennifer Hall,...

Sep 9, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) A. Romary, II, age 77 of Canton, passed away in the comfort of his home on September 9, 2022, after a long illness. He graduated from Louisville High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kent State University. He was employed in medical sales and marketing. Jerry was also a veteran...

Sep 8, 2022

James "Jim" Dehnke, 67, passed peacefully September 8th, 2022 of kidney failure. A double lung transplant survivor of eight years, Jim was given a second chance at life. Born March 2nd, 1955 in Canton to James and Marjorie Dehnke. He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, enjoyed refereeing high school and college football and watching...

Sep 7, 2022

David George Horansky, age 85, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 after a brief illness. He was the son of Julius G. and Velma E. (Martin) Horansky, both deceased.

David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine Horansky, son David Horansky II, and brother Bernard Horansky (infant). He is survived by his daughters Kimberly (John)...

Sep 5, 2022

Jerry C. McCoury, 74, died Monday. Born in Banner Elk, NC, he had lived in Canton most of his life, 1966 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was retired from Republic Steel. He was an avid sports fan especially the Browns. Preceded in death by his wife, Toni McCoury, brothers, Jack and Steve McCoury and sisters, Janet Aslanas...

Sep 5, 2022

Ken, age 75, a resident of North Canton, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, September 5th, due to complications from a stroke.

He was born July 23, 1947 in Akron, OH to Robert M. and Mable G. (Moore) Heil. Work took him to Spartanburg, SC and West Springfield, MA, returning to Ohio in 1991....

Sep 1, 2022

Charles R. Gower, age 86, died Thursday. Born in Washington Township, PA, he had lived in North Canton since 1988. Charles was a graduate of the University of California in Pennsylvania, a retired teacher from East Canton High School and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Gower, son, Mitchell Gower and several brothers...

Sep 1, 2022

Jeffery Michael Roberts,

Born March 6, 1990, passed away September 1, 2022, from injuries in a house fire. Jeff worked at Case Farms as a Quality Assurance Agent for 10 years. He was an avid gamer, both video games and various card games. Jeff enjoyed rock music and loved his family, friends and animals. He...

Sep 1, 2022

John Egan Haupt, III, passed away on September 1, 2022 after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 7, 1978. John is survived by, wife, Jeri L. Richard, children, Joseph Haupt and Lillian Haupt, parents, John E. Haupt and Anna Belinda Haupt, siblings, James Haupt (Chelsie), Max Haupt (Lindsay),And Mary Haupt, uncle, James W Haupt...

Aug 31, 2022

Staci L Leopold, age 57, born July 29, 1965 passed away August 31, 2022. As a 1983 graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas she has spent her life close to family in Canton. If you knew Staci, you knew how much she enjoyed the seasons changing and dancing. These things never changed through the years and you would often find...

Aug 26, 2022

Charlie Redleski, age 85, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at home of natural causes. He was a lifetime resident of Canton. Born at home on Edwards Ave. During High School he worked at Pure Oil gas station where he met the love of his life Marjorie. He graduated from Timken in 1954. They shared 45 years together and have...

Aug 25, 2022

Christopher B. Brewer, 50, died Thursday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1991 graduate of Timken High School, member of VFW Post 3747 and a US Army veteran. Chris enjoyed music, playing guitar and the outdoors. Survived by his parents, Maria and James Klein and Bruce Brewer, sister, Whitney Brewer, brother, Tyler (Brittney) Brewer and great grandmother, Marilyn Eckroate....

Aug 20, 2022

Philip G. Lago, age 84 died Saturday. Born in Cleveland, he lived in Canton most of his life, was a 1956 graduate of McKinley High School, retired from LTV Steel and worked until his final retirement for Marcus Corporation. Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Lago and parents, Jose and Lydia Lago. Survived by his sons, Philip "Chip" (Christine)...

Aug 20, 2022

Paul V. Tuzzio II, 53, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2022, while doing what he loved, riding his Harley Davidson with friends. He was a lifetime Canton resident, 1987 graduate of GlenOak High School. Preceded in death by his parents Estelle and Paul Tuzzio I and his beloved dog Bella Donna Marie. He is survived by one sister, Lisa...

Aug 20, 2022

JoAnn M. Geramita, age 75 died Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born in Superior, Wisconsin she had lived in Canton since 1995. She was the Owner of Happy Tails and a member of the American Poodle Club. Survived by her husband, Donald Geramita, sons, Martin and James Geramita, granddaughter, Adrianna Geramita and two brothers. Services are private. In lieu of flowers...

Aug 19, 2022

Robert L. Joliet, 63, died Friday. He was born in Canton on November 12th 1958. Bob was the creator of Studio Arts & Glass in 1982 along with his wife Wendy. Designer of beautiful stain glass for Churches, corporations and fine homes. As an artist Bob saw life differently, colors are more vibrant, the sky is not just blue it...

Aug 19, 2022

Kathryn Delores Ihinger, 89, of Canton Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 19, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Timken High School. She became a Christian at a young age, faithfully attending church. Her strong faith in the Lord remained...

Aug 17, 2022

Franklin L. Nobis passed away in his Canton home on August 17, 2022. He was born/raised in Canton, Ohio to Ralph George Nobis Sr. and Helen E. (Bender) Nobis on March 16, 1933. He was also a part time resident of Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by three daughters, Karen Cook, Linda (Ed) Kuvlesky and Cheryl Larkins, 10 grandchildren...

Aug 16, 2022

Kevin Watters, age 56, died on Aug 16th after a brief battle with cancer. He was a son, brother, husband, father, cousin, and uncle. He was a lifelong resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1984 and an Honor's graduate from Walsh College in 1988. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...