Obituaries

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...

Mar 24, 2025

Mary Lynn Lewis of Canton, Ohio, passed away at her home, March 24, 2025. She was 65. Born August 9, 1959 in Canton, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Jane (Kress) Lewis. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Christopher.

Those who knew Mary will remember her as a fun-loving person,...

Mar 17, 2025

Donald M. Mueller, 64, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1960, to parents Robert and Mildred (Miller) Mueller, who preceded him in death. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Mueller and brothers, Robert, Jr. and Conrad Mueller.

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Mar 16, 2025

Carol E. Alessandrini was born July 13, 1938, and on Sunday, March 16, 2025, she laid down her head for a nap and peacefully left this earth. Preceding her death were those of her husband, Antonio Alessandrini; parents, Albert and Florence Donant; brothers, Robert and Edward Donant; and sister, Mary Jane Donant.

Born and raised...

Mar 12, 2025

Callie Bell Tootle-Cramer, age 36, born in Canton, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father at her home on March 12, 2025. Callie was a free-spirited visionary who pushed through many obstacles to work towards making her dreams come true, never losing her passion.

She is survived by 1 daughter, LillyAnne Cramer...

Mar 6, 2025

Charles E. Thompson, age 97, passed away March 6, 2025. Originally from Pratt City, Alabama, now joins his parents, James and Helen Harkins Thompson and wife, Patricia L. Thompson who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children: James Thompson of Canton, Lori and Shane Diaz Thompson of Tennessee, Daniel and June Thompson...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Richard "Dick" Burrell, Jr. passed away March 5, 2025 at Windsor Nursing Home. He was 86. A lifelong Canton, Ohio resident, he was born on July 25, 1938, to George and Grace (Roth) Burrell who precede him in death. Together with his parents, he is preceded in death...

Mar 4, 2025

Our wonderful fifth generation matriarch died March 4, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care, 60 days before her 100th birthday, Ruth Haffner Zimmer Hodapp. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 3, 1925 to her late parents, Aloysius and Lillian (Dauterman) Haffner.

Ruth is preceded in death by her first husband, Howard George Zimmer; second...

Feb 28, 2025

Daniel T. Jones of Canton, Ohio passed away February 28, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Orlando, Florida on June 10, 1950, to his late parents, James and Frances (Pfaus) Jones. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Jennifer Bailis and brothers, David, Michael, and John Jones.

He was a...

Feb 27, 2025

Louis J. Miday, Sr., age 95 and one month, passed away peacefully from this life to his eternal life on February 27, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, to parents, Eugene and Eleanor (Martin) Miday, who preceded him in death. Together with his parents, Louis was also preceded...

Feb 27, 2025

Nancy A. Arnold, a lifelong Canton resident, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Louisville on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was 85. She was born in Canton on January 15, 1940 to parents Thomas and Mildred (Hughes) Preda. They precede her in death, as well as her daughter, Janice Arnold; son, Robert Arnold; and brother Thomas "Jake"...

Feb 25, 2025

Darla Fitz Frederick, 81, passed on to eternal rest in heaven on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, embraced in the loving arms of her children. She was born in Canton, Ohio to parents Dr. George R. and Mae A. Fitz. She spent her childhood at the family home in Canton, helping with the family farm and golf driving range in...

Feb 25, 2025

Marjorie Mizer, 87 years old of Canton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Canton Christian Home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Canton Ohio, the eighth and youngest child of Clem and Elizabeth Jaeb.

She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She married Edward Hall and...

Feb 21, 2025

Sally M. Hoskinson passed away the morning of February 21, 2025, at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. She was 85. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 9, 1940, to parents, Otto and Thelma (Brill) Manly, who preceded her in death. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hoskinson in 2022;...

Feb 9, 2025

Teresa A. Petch, 95, of Canton, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Bethany Nursing Home. She was born in Canton on April 11, 1929, to parents William and Florence Petch. They preceded Teresa in death as did her sister, Rita Stitt; brother, William Petch; and grandnephew, John (Jack) Finnegan.

A graduate of Louisville...

Feb 6, 2025

Monsignor James Ralph Kolp peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 99. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 11, 1925.

Monsignor Kolp was preceded in death by his parents, Merton and Anna Kolp; three older siblings, Mary Jo Savage, Sister Kathleen Kolp, and Dr. Joseph W. Kolp. Monsignor...

Feb 6, 2025

Jack Campbell, 79, passed away Thursday after an extended illness. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Canton, Ohio to parents, Jack W. and Louise (Bryer) Campbell, who preceded him in death. Together with his parents, Jack is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Campbell and infant brother, Robert Campbell.

Jack's...