Obituaries

Oct 18, 2024

WILLLIAM C. "BILL" ORANGE

William C. "Bill" Orange of Hartville, Ohio, passed away after a short illness on October 18, 2024. He will forever be missed as the most beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Bill was born in Canton, Ohio on September 13, 1932, to the late Nick and Barbara Orange....

Oct 13, 2024

David G. Schenk

June 15, 1946 – October 13, 2024

David G. Schenk, age 78, born on June 15, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at the Canton Regency, following a battle with rapidly progressing dementia.

David lived by the motto "Work hard, play...

Oct 8, 2024

TRENT CHARLES HOOPER

Trent Charles Hooper, 29, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2024. He was born May 19, 1995, in Wooster, Ohio to Todd E. Hooper and Iris H. Carter. Preceding Trent in death is his maternal grandfather, Charles Richard Carter and paternal grandfather, Rodney Eugene Hooper.

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Sep 18, 2024

ANTHONY  PLOUCHA

Anthony Nicholas Ploucha, age 22, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony fought a four-year courageous battle against a rare form of bone cancer. He endured multiple surgeries, chemotherapy treatments, radiation treatments, and clinical trials. Anthony didn't complain and never stopped fighting this awful disease!...

Sep 14, 2024

DAVID HAROLD DAWSON

Lifelong resident, David Harold Dawson, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center at the age of 90. He was born November 22, 1933, to parents, Thomas and Helen (Rough) Dawson who preceded him in death; together with his wife, Jean Dawson; sisters, Betty Trout and June Pastor;...

Sep 14, 2024

DONNA MAE WALPOLE

On September 14, 2024, the "Angel of Cairo" received her heavenly wings. Donna M. Walpole of North Canton peacefully passed away at Bethany Nursing Home.

Donna was born August 27, 1927, in East Sparta, Ohio, the daughter of Earl G. and Mary Deetz Halter. She graduated...

Sep 6, 2024

ROY L. TURNER, JR.

Roy L. Turner, Jr. 73, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, peacefully at his home in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Massachusetts to Roy and Elizabeth Turner, Sr., on February 7, 1951.

Roy met and married his first wife, Marcia, who preceded him in death. Together...

Sep 1, 2024

EDWARD SWEET

Edward Sweet passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Foundryville, Pennsylvania.

Preceding Edward in death were his parents, Stephen and Mary (Kopczyskie) Sweet; son, John in 1999; brothers, Clement, Steven,...

Aug 31, 2024

JUNE CONSTANCE MOHR

After gracing this world for 96 years, June Constance Mohr passed away in the early morning of August 31, 2024. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 8, 1928, she was the daughter of Cyril and Margaret (Makin) Schrack. They preceded her in death.

A 1947 graduate of Mt....

Aug 28, 2024

SANDRA JILL (MARPE) BUCHHEIT

Sandra Jill (Marpe) Buchheit, a kind and loving person, passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Canton, Ohio on September 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Grosenbaugh) Marpe, who preceded her in death.

She was...

Aug 28, 2024

SONIA J. WALLER

Sonia J. Waller, of Canton, Ohio, passed away at her home on August 28, 2024. She was 47. She was born in India on June 7, 1977.

She is survived by her son, Michael Gray.

Sonia had a generous spirit. She had a great...

Aug 23, 2024

LUBA MARIA (HORDIENKO) MALANIJ

Luba Maria (Hordienko) Malanij was born on March 30, 1925, in Ukraine. She fell into eternal sleep on August 23, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children, Christina, Maria, Natalie, and Paul. Luba (meaning Love) joins her husband, Bohdan (meaning God Given) in Heaven.

They met...

Aug 23, 2024

DR. RICHARD F. WADE

Dr. Richard F. Wade D.V.M of Canton, Ohio, completed his earthly journey on August 23, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born in Canton, Ohio on July 28, 1952, to the late Richard and Betty (Chaboude) Wade.

A lifelong Canton resident, Richard met and married...

Aug 14, 2024

Monte D. Cochran

Monte D. Cochran, of Canton, Ohio, passed away August 14, 2024, after living an extraordinary life for 95 years. He was born May 21, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Horace Cochran and Ruth Overholt Cochran. His brothers, Billy and Burt also precede him in death.

Monte...

Aug 13, 2024

DAVID J. WRIGHT

David J. Wright, at the age of 81, passed peacefully August 13, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Ruby and Donald Wright.

David was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam era....

Aug 12, 2024

THOMAS ALLEN DOUGHERTY

Thomas (Tom) Allen Dougherty Jr., of Canton, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2024 after living a fulfilling life of 84 years. He was born November 14, 1939 in Marietta, Ohio, to Thomas A. Dougherty Sr. and Allene (Walter) Clark, who precede him in death.

A graduate of Canton...

Aug 5, 2024

MARGARET BRADLEY-SPICER

After gracing this world for 95 years, Margaret Bradley-Spicer went home to be with her Lord, on August 5, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 5, 1929 to her late parents, Guss and Viola (Brantley) Bradley. Her son, Gary Snell; sisters, Inez Bradley, Lois (Louis) Sims, Gloria Nicholson; and brother,...

Aug 4, 2024

JUDITH ANNE HOISINGTON CASLINE

Judith Anne Hoisington Casline, passed away on August 4, 2024, at Hines Hill Senior Living. She was 87. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Verl and Hazel (Wheeler) Hoisington. Her daughter, Diane (Weiand) Dishong; brothers, Kenneth Hoisington and Verl Hoisington, Jr.; and...

Jul 30, 2024

DANIEL M. HAREN

Daniel M. Haren, 74, passed away on July 30, 2024, and now rests in peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Dan was born February 25, 1950, to the late Harry and Marcella Haren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John; and two...

Jul 25, 2024

JERRY ROBERT (JR) JOHNSON

Jerry Robert (JR) Johnson died in Bozeman, Montana on July 25th, 2024 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving family members including his wife Jennifer Jellison, four sons, Matthew, David, Jared, and Andy, three step children, William, Maggie, and Andrew, and thirteen grandchildren. His memory will live...