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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Nancy A. Lamielle Ruble

Nancy A. Lamielle Ruble

Jun 3, 2025

Nancy A. Lamielle Ruble, 84, a lifelong resident of Stark County, passed away on June 3, 2025.

Nancy spent four decades working at Fisher Foods, where she built lasting friendships and was known for her reliability and dedication.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Scott....

P. Joseph "Joe" Batchelder

P. Joseph "Joe" Batchelder

May 25, 2025

P. Joseph "Joe" Batchelder

9/1 7/1952 - 5/25/25

Joe Batchelder entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 25th. He fought the good fight until the end, with candor and grace.

Joe was born on September 17, 1952, in Ironton, Ohio and lived in various towns in Ohio until settling in Canton,...

Karen Ann Boiano

Karen Ann Boiano

May 24, 2025

Karen Ann Boiano, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Canton, Ohio, on May 24, 2025. She was 64 years old.

Karen was born on November 23, 1960, in Canton, to her devoted parents, John J. and Mary Jane (Roush) Boiano. A proud graduate of GlenOak High School, Class of...

Robert William Timpe

Robert William Timpe

May 22, 2025

Robert William Timpe, lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born April 2, 1970 to Robert B. Timpe and Judy N. (Jones) Timpe, who have preceded him in death.

Robert was employed in the hospitality industry for 35 years in such establishments as restaurants...

Donald Clark Nuosce

Donald Clark Nuosce

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...

Scott Glen Sponseller

Scott Glen Sponseller

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...

John E. Martin

John E. Martin

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...

Russell E. Davis

Russell E. Davis

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...

Lavonne J. Cookson

Lavonne J. Cookson

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...

Enna E. Beasley Harvey

Enna E. Beasley Harvey

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...

Charles W. Goddard

Charles W. Goddard

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...

Clayton Charles Cessna

Clayton Charles Cessna

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...

Russell L. Hissong

Russell L. Hissong

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...

Jo Anne Britenbucher

Jo Anne Britenbucher

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...

Samuel R Smitley

Samuel R Smitley

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.

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Kathryn Mae Sprung

Kathryn Mae Sprung

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...

Louanna Mae Vinci (Nee Schrimp)

Louanna Mae Vinci (Nee Schrimp)

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,...

Michael Douglas Bernhardt

Michael Douglas Bernhardt

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)...

Robert W. Brown

Robert W. Brown

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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Daniel Alan Casto

Daniel Alan Casto

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...

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