Bruce R. Findlay
Nov 13, 2020
Bruce R. Findlay, age 79, died Friday. He was a life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Richard and Betty (Stoffer) Findlay and a brother, Richard Findlay, Jr. Survived by many Cousins. Graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at North Lawn Cemetery.
George Joseph Albright
Nov 8, 2020
George Joseph Albright passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. George was born on the family far in Waynesburg, Ohio, on November27, 1944, to the late Mary Ellen (Dickerhoff) and John Clement Albright. After graduating in 1963 from Sandy Valley High School, George served honorably in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968 as an...
Judith A. Neff
Nov 8, 2020
Judith A. Neff, age 77 died Sunday. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas M. Neff, daughters, Kathy (Jim) Gliatta, Lisa Neff and Kimberly (Kevin Zagray) Neff, son, Rex (Rachael) Neff, 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters. Preceded in death by her...
Gary Joel Orcutt
Nov 6, 2020
Gary Joel Orcutt. age 78, of North Canton, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at home. Born in Canton OH on October 15, 1942 to the late Frederick and Pauline Orcutt, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Maria Sieber Orcutt. Gary grew up in Malvern, Ohio and was a graduate of Malvern High School in 1960 and a...
Brian Joseph Smith
Nov 6, 2020
Brian Joseph Smith, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1978 at Akron City Hospital to Yvonne (Gerberich) Shaw and William Smith. He married Lindsay (Johanning) Smith on October 28, 2006. He worked as a nurse at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Brian was such a loving and compassionate...
Robert L. Mercer, Jr
Nov 5, 2020
Robert L. Mercer Jr., age 76, died November 5, 2020. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area, 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School, retired from Republic Steel and served in the Ohio National Guard. He graduated from parachute school on June 10, 1979 as a hobby. Survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Mercer of Canton, daughters, Greta (Mac)...
Louis A. Thoma
Nov 1, 2020
Louis A. Thoma, age 66, died Sunday. He was a life resident of Cleveland and a retired cook. Survived by his daughter, Patricia (clement) Robinson, son, Stephen Bergenstein, grandchildren, Giavonna and Gabriella Robinson and a sister, Julie (Russell) Kochis. Services are private.
Carol L. Burnett
Oct 30, 2020
Carol L. Burnett, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was a life resident of the Massillon and surrounding areas, graduate of Massillon Washington High School, and member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Survived by her sons, Michael (Amor) Nevel of Florida and Kenneth (Debbie) Nevel of Barberton and grandson, Jason Nevel....
Phyllis Marie Spees
Oct 29, 2020
Phyllis Marie Spees, age 83, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 due to natural causes. She was born in Louisville on August 4, 1937 and lived in the Canton area. She was a 1955 graduate of Louisville High School, a Special Education Teacher Assistant for the North Canton Schools and was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and...
Frances Streets
Oct 24, 2020
Frances Streets was born to the late Mary Benson in Beckley, West Virginia February 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D Streets and her son, William "Benny" Benson and daughter-in-law Geraldine McKimmie (Jackson). She's survived by her son James Jeter, her only grandson Chris Benson, granddaughter-in-law Shelly Benson, and great granddaughters, Morgan, Katrina and Jocelynn...
James A. "Jim" Markling
Oct 23, 2020
James A. Markling (Jim) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the age of 93. Jim was born in Canton, Ohio on February 6, 1927 to Helen and James Markling. During his high school years at Lincoln HS, Jim was an outstanding athlete and active in many organizations. Upon graduation in 1944, he served...
Esther Isabell Daniels
Oct 15, 2020
Esther Isabell Daniels, 96, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born July 23, 1924, third daughter of William Frederick and Esther Augusta Stecher (Pahlau). She was a caring loving and devoted mother and homemaker residing in Canton her entire life. She was a member of Canton McKinley Class of 1942 and in the early 40's and through the...
Carl W. Smethers
Oct 15, 2020
Carl W. Smethers passed to eternal life on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 56. Carl chose a nontraditional lifestyle, living outside most of the last ten years and struggling with addiction and mental illness. He paid his debt to society for other choices he made in the past. But, those of us who knew him or served...
Edward H. Walsh
Oct 14, 2020
Edward H. Walsh, Born in Canton, Ohio March 8, 1945, passed away October 14, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Predeceased by his father Edward P. Schneider, M.D., mother Jeannie Walsh, step-father John A. Walsh, nephew Chad T. Graham. Survived by wife Carol Ann Everling-Walsh, adult children David, Michelle and Brenda, sisters Gretchen (Dr. Thomas) Graham, Charlene (Frank) Bors, brother John Michael...
Larry E. Ball
Oct 13, 2020
Larry E. Ball, age 71, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was a life long resident of Cincinnati and Florida and a retired carpenter and truck driver. Larry was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles and a proud Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by his sisters, Brenda (William Colombo) Ball of Ave Maria, Florida and Victoria (Jay)...
Melissa Renee Henderson
Oct 11, 2020
Melissa Renee Henderson, age 46, died Sunday due to heart complications. She had lived in Canton and Florida most of her life. Survived by her sons, Joseph and Johnny Henderson and Anthony Sarao-Henderson, life partner, Olive Oneil, mother, Terri (Robert) Herrera, sister, Gypsy Cole, brother, Ken (Stephanie) Henderson and her extended family. Preceded in death by her father, Kenny Henderson....
Frank J. Boylan
Oct 10, 2020
Frank J. Boylan, age 50, died Saturday, October 10th of an apparent heart attack. Born in Cleveland, he had lived in Canton most of his life. Frank was a 1988 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, was a truck driver for Land-Air Transport Inc. and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his mother, Cecelia Boylan, sister, Paula...
Derek Todd Vansickle
Oct 9, 2020
Derek Todd VanSickle, age 34, died suddenly on Friday. Born in Wooster, he had lived in Canton most of his life. Derek was a 2004 graduate of Hoover High School and was employed by Wooster Motor Ways. He was devoted to his family and friends and an avid Ohio State fan. Survived by his wife, Lindsey (Fisher) VanSickle, daughter, Milla...
Betty J. Catcott
Oct 7, 2020
Betty J. Catcott, age 102 of North Lima, passed away Wednesday October 7, 2020. She was born September 11, 1918 in North Canton to the late Frank and Gertrude Dick. Betty graduated from North Canton High School in 1936. She was a life member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Chalmer E. “Stew” Stewart
Sep 25, 2020
Chalmer E. "Stew" Stewart, age 91, died Friday. He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania he had lived in North Canton the last 30 years. Stew was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, retired from Dominion Gas, and a Korean War Air Force veteran. Survived by his wife, Maxine Stewart, step-daughters, Theresa (Peter) McGreevy of Tampa, Florida and Barbara Williams...
