Obituaries

May 18, 2025

Donald Clark Nuosce, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, in Naples, Florida. Born on April 30, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, Don was the son of Dominic and Edna Nuosce. He lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to family, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep love for his passions.

Don married...

May 17, 2025

Scott Glen Sponseller passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 61, after a brief bout with cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio on April 8, 1964, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Sponseller; mother, Nancy Rogers and stepfather, Charles Rogers.

Scott was...

May 13, 2025

John E. Martin, 87, of Canton, OH passed away on May 13, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. He was 45 days shy of his 88th birthday. John was born in Steel City (Donora) Pennsylvania on June 27, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John Martin; three older sisters, Margaret, Dorothy, and Betty. John is...

May 12, 2025

Russell E. Davis, 76, of Canton, Ohio passed away May 12, 2025 at the Inn of Belden Village. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 6, 1948 to Norman and Jeannette (Mizere) Davis, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Davis.

Russell was always...

May 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to LaVonne J. Cookson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was 89. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 1, 1935 to Eugene and Mary (Kelley) Tyler, LaVonne is now reunited with her parents; her husband, Gene Cookson; son, Richard Cookson; grandson, James Enos; sons-in-law, Tim Enos and Randy...

May 1, 2025

Enna E. Beasley Harvey passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday May 1, 2025, with her loving family surrounding her. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior.

Born September 15, 1934, in Widen, West Virginia, Enna was one of ten children. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Nancy...

Apr 29, 2025

Charles W. Goddard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud American, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by love at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in North Canton, Ohio.

And if he could ask you one thing right now, it would be: "Do you know where the first capital...

Apr 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness, we share the passing of Clayton Cessna, our beloved husband, father, Papa, and brother on April 25, 2025. Born January 6, 1937, he was the third of four children to the late Henrietta and Clayton Cessna.

He spent his younger years in the Minerva, Ohio area, graduating from Minerva High...

Apr 23, 2025

Russell L. Hissong, age 83, passed away peacefully the morning of April 23,2025. He was born August 5, 1941, in Canton, Ohio to George and Ida (Minesinger) Hissong, who preceded him in death. Also, preceding Russell in death was his son, Timothy Hissong.

Russell retired from Stark Industrial in 2006 after over 40 years of...

Apr 19, 2025

Jo Anne Britenbucher (née Fouch) of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025.

Born December 21, 1934, to parents Paul Fouch and Lucy (Mayborn) Fouch, Jo Anne graduated with the "cake-eaters" of John H. Lehman High School in 1952. She went on to earn her Associates Degree in Accounting at Ohio University in...

Apr 16, 2025

Samuel R. Smitley was born October 4th, 1955 in Canton, Ohio, to Dick Manos and Jacquelyn (Valentine) Manos. Sam graduated from Lehman High School in 1973 and then graduated from Akron University in 1977 with a Construction Technology degree. He worked for Hammond Lumber, Hammond Construction, and then the U.S. Postal Service until retiring in 2008.

Apr 16, 2025

Kathryn Mae Sprung

Kathryn saw one hundred springs from 1925-2025 and in between those years, life has sprung forth. That first spring, Helen, Harvey, Frances and Chuckie helped welcome Kathryn, the fifth blessing given to the marriage of Charles and Regina. Robert's arrival made Kathryn a big sister. With Kathryn's passing this spring, that family...

Apr 14, 2025

LOUANNA MAE VINCI (nee SCHRIMP)

Louanna Mae Vinci (nee Schrimp) was born on September 15, 1933 and left this world April 14, 2025. She was born in Wheeling W Va to Anna Mae (Macklin) and Albert Nickolas Shrimp. She was married to the late Victor Vincent Vinci formerly of Yorkville, OH. They relocated to Canton,...

Apr 13, 2025

Michael Douglas Bernhardt went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 13, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1948 to Robert Bernhardt and Virginia (DeMasion) Bernhardt.

Mike is survived by his loving family including wife, Sandy Bernhardt; daughter, Richelle (Kris) Kline; sons, Eric (Alicia) Bernhardt, Lanny (Justina)...

Apr 11, 2025

Robert W. Brown (77) of Canton, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Batavia, New York on August 8, 1947, he was the son of the late William and Nancy (MacDonald ) Brown. Together with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, William and sister, Bridget Swanson.

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Apr 10, 2025

Daniel Alan Casto went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, with his beloved daughter by his side. He was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia on December 13, 1956. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Oran and Louise (Gibson) Casto. Also preceding Daniel...

Apr 8, 2025

Ann M. Tompkins went home to be with her Lord on April 8, 2025. She was born in Galion, Ohio on January 15, 1959.

Ann graduated from Galion High School in 1977. She attended both Otterbein and Lake Erie College, graduating from Lake Erie in 1981. After graduation, Ann moved to Canton, OH to join...

Apr 5, 2025

Helen R. Villella passed away at her home on April 5, 2025. She was 57. Helen was born August 4, 1967, in Canton, Ohio to her late parents, Paul and Martha Conley. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jane Tomery.

Her love and kindness will forever be a beautiful memory...

Mar 29, 2025

Marcia was born in Canton, Ohio on October 3, 1947, to Elmer (Red) and Marguerite (Welsh) Swartz. Marcia graduated from Canton Lincoln High School in 1965. She took art classes at The Ohio State University and Kent State University.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, James (Kathryn) of Indiana and John...

Mar 28, 2025

Lois Irene Hanood passed away on March 28, 2025 and now rests in Heaven's glory. She was born on July 27, 1931 in Navarre, Ohio to her late parents, Frank and Elsie (Bair) Budner. She now joins her husband, James Hanood who preceded her in death in 1998, as well her brother, William Budner.

She...