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...
Thomas Akers Karcher
Sep 24, 2020
Thomas Akers Karcher died on September 24, 2020 from ALS. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Hartville. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Matilda and Aloysius Karcher on December 1, 1943. Tom went to the the University of Pittsburgh and then joined the US Army. He met and married his wife, Megan, with whom he...
Polly Ann Auer
Sep 19, 2020
Polly Ann Auer, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept, 19, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Polly was a lifelong resident of Canton until moving to Florida to be closer to her sons and grandchildren in 2018. Polly will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was active in the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), Colonial Dames...
Kyoko Mcdonald
Sep 18, 2020
Kyoko McDonald, age 86, loving wife of William O. McDonald Jr. passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. She is also survived by her in-laws, Robert McDonald, Carol (Larry) Mayse, Duane (Susan) McDonald and Fay (John) Calhoun and several nieces and nephews. Her wish was to be cremated with no services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community...
Gene Barber
Sep 7, 2020
Gene Barber, age 84, died Monday. Born in Steubenville, he lived in Canton most of his life, Gene attended McKinley High School, was retired from the construction industry, member of Alcoholic Anonymous and a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Naomi (Cromi) Barber. Survived by a son, David A. Barber. Friends may call Monday from...
Geraldine T. “Gerry” Michel
Sep 7, 2020
Geraldine T. "Gerry" Michel, age 88, died Monday, September 7, 2020. Born in Canton she had lived in North Canton most of her life. She was a member of Little Flower Cath Church. Preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Michel, sister, Jackie Behringer, and a brothers, George and Don Hattie. Survived by daughters, Judy Fockler and Debbie (Jim)...
Kathleen Lhota Kennedy
Sep 6, 2020
Kathleen (Lhota) Kennedy, age 93, passed away September 6, 2020. Kathleen was born to Frank and Bertha (Mohn) Lhota on September 13, 1926 in Canton. She was a 1944 graduate of Saint John High School and graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She continued working at Mercy Hospital until 1957. Kathleen had been a resident of...
