Canton, OH Obituaries

Donald Paul Riley, an adventurous and wise soul, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 102. Born on November 25, 1922, in Canton, to the late Edward and Gladys (Reed) Riley, he lived a li...

Paul E. Sr. Beard, born on July 4, 1933, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Paul resided in Canton, Ohio.

Becky Jane Durbin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away surrounded by love. Becky, 75, was born in Barberton, Ohio, to Alma Jane Swiger and David Enos Copen. F...

Sherrell Kay Sampson (nee Geib), 69, of North Canton, went home to be with her Lord on November 20, 2025. Sherry was born in Canton on November 28, 1955 to the late Jack and Elethear (Roudebush) Geib...

Thomas Feller, 71, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, after his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Thomas R. Feller was born in North Canton, Ohio on December 12, 1953, to the la...

Gloria Block, 99, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 16th, 2025 at her residence in Canton, Ohio. Gloria was born the youngest of five children near Montague, Michigan in 1926 to Ha...

Martha E Smith, born on May 26, 1939, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 86. A committal service will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, located at 5000 Everhard Road NW, Canton, OH 447...

Marvin A. Wengerd, 86, of Chesterland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. Born on May 9th, 1939 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Andrew C. and Verna (Schlabach) Wengerd, he ...

In Loving Memory of Rommel Douglas Whitfield May 10, 1960 – November 1, 2025 Rommel Douglas Whitfield, age 65, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 10, 19...

Mary J. Wadsworth, 81, of Wooster, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Mary was born in Salem, West Virginia to the late Frankie and Alice (Brown) Thomas. On July 20, 1962, she married Leo I. W...

Anastacea "Stacey" Pappakostas, age 71, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1954 in Canton to the late Panayioti and Nikolitsa Pappakostas. Stacey...

Ruth A. Cordier, 102, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Ruth loved gatherings with her family and her many friends. She was a long-time member of garden clubs, card clubs, and gourm...

Andra "Audrey" Burdette, age 82, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Audrey was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 6, 1943 to the late Anita Bishop and Warren Legg. Sh...

John Joseph Murray, age 72, of North Canton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 13th, 2025.  John was born January 24, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late James Harold and Burd...

Barbara "Oma" Latimer, age 87, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born in Erie, PA on 9/16/1938. The daughter of the late Irvin and Wonetta Rockwell. She married her ch...

Anita Alice Cardwell, age 61, of North Canton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1964 in Spencer, Ohio to Gayle Clifford and the late Pete...

Hubert Wesley “Wes” Snyder 1938 – 2025 Hubert Wesley Snyder, known to family and friends as Wes, passed away peacefully in the home he built in 1962 in Canal Fulton, Ohio, on October 8, 2025, at the ...

Craig Allen Sampsel, 67, of Canton, passed away surrounded by family on October 9, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Craig was born on February 22, 1958, to C. Wayne and Betty Sampsel in Massil...

Marilyn L. McElfresh Hurst, age 90, of Canton passed away on October 3, 2025. Marilyn was born on February 15, 1935 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd and Lillian (Geiger) McElfresh. She ...

Wayne A. Snyder, 85, of North Canton, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Wayne was born on November 14, 1939, in Canton, to the late William and Ruth (Givler) Snyder. Wayne worked as a far...

Carol F. Getty, 88, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Cumberland, MD), passed away on September 18, 2025. Carol was born on August 13, 1937, in Confluence, PA to the late Charles E. and Mary C. (Silbaug...

In loving memory of James Ritz James “Jim” Ritz, 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 4, 1955, Jim lived a life an...

Jesus called David Lee “Dave” Dougherty, 77, of Canal Fulton home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Dave was born in Canton on October 24, 1947, to the late Vernon Dougherty and Betty Baird. After gr...

Wilma Mae Hohler, 79, of Plain Township died Sat. Sept. 20. Born June 26, 1946 in a farmhouse in East Rochester, Ohio, Wilma was the daughter of the late Edward and Eva (Rutledge) Jackson. After she...

William “Bill” E. Peters, 95, of North Canton, passed away on September 13, 2025. Bill was born in Canton on July 15, 1930, to the late Ivor and Violet (Briscoe) Peters, Sr. He was a graduate of McK...

Sharlene Joan La Fontaine, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Sharlene was born on January 14, 1933, in Akron, Ohio to the late Carliss and Edna (Fessler) Slife. She was a g...

Robert J. Clapper Robert J. Clapper, age 77, of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Lester and Gl...

Barbara Ellen Nevel (née Townsend), formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Brookpark, Ohio, at the age of 89. Born on July 27, 1936, to Samuel Townsend and Ida Wayne ...

Donna Sears Born July 7, 1930 in Navarre to the late Samuel & Blanche Nofsinger. She earned her angel wings on August 29, 2025 at the age of 95 after a period of declining health. There to greet her...

Benjamin Vincent Alexander Floom, of North Canton, Ohio was stillborn on Saturday, August 23, 2025 to Aaron and Klarissa (Calhoun) Floom. In addition to his parents, Benjamin is survived by his two l...

Deborah Sue “Debbie” Smith, 75, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Debbie was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on February 19, 1950, to the late Oscar and Ruby Smith. She lived in T...

Our Mom, Shirley Mae McCoul, is in the loving arms of Jesus. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 at 3pm. Mom was born January 21, 1934 to Myrtle and Charles Henning...

Dr. Thurman Edward “Ed” Tobias, 90, of North Canton, passed away August 2, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on June 13, 1935. Ed graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1953 and Kent State ...

Ethel "Pauline" King, age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family leaving a legacy of love, faith and service. Born in Summit Station, Ohio on February 7, 1926, Pauline went on to graduate fro...

Thelma Fay Knight, age 80, of Massillon, Ohio, was born on January 4, 1945, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Lester and Iva (Simmons) Knight, and passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Alon...

Samuel R. Walter, 98, of Sebring, Florida passed away July 19, 2025. He was born February 19, 1927 in Mineral City, Ohio to The Rev. William and Mable (Thomas) Walter. Samuel was a WWII US Army vet...

Ruth Ann Cottrill, age 83, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born January 18, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late J...

Phyllis “Joann” Stickle (Campbell) Phyllis Joann Stickle, age 81, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2025. Joann was born December 4, 1943, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to lov...

Jean (Allen) Owens passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Jean was born on November 14, 1929, to Paul and Hazel (Garmen) Allen. She graduated from NoCaHi in 1947 and was Homecoming Queen in 1946. Jean ...

Nancy Lee Severns, age 79, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A private family moment is planned. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.

Keith “Kiester” Michael Neading, 70, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Keith was born in Canton on June 3, 1955, to the late James and Ernestine (Sliman) Neading. After he graduated ...

Kenneth LeRoy Symensma, age 77, of North Canton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Sanctuary Grande. He was born August 13, 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Charles and Theda (Showal...

Marcia (Piero) Gunsoy of Canton, Ohio passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 87 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Marcia was born on July 9, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Atlee...

Kathy Lynn Penovich Kirk, age 74, passed away in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 20, 2025. Born on July 11, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Robert and Zora Penovich, Kathy led a life that was both grounded and v...

Elaine M. Mock Elaine Mae Boetticher was born September 29, 1924 to Oscar and Nettie Boetticher in Powhatan Point, Ohio. She graduated from Powhatan Point High School in 1943. After graduation, she ...

Philip James “Phil” Mazi, age 80, of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Phil was born in Youngstown on September 11, 1944, to the late Joseph and Mary (Molnar) Mazi. After graduatin...

Keith O. McCallister, 67, of North Canton, Ohio passed away at Cleveland Clinic Mercy on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born November 3, 1957 in Canton, Ohio to the late Robe...

Mary Jane Esposito McManus, age 87, of North Canton, OH, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 22, 1938. Mary Jane graduated f...

Beautiful baby Ava Maria Reeves was born on Thursday May 29th, 2025 at 2:18 pm at Aultman Orrville Hospital to the parents of Sierra Myers and Kyle Reeves. She weighed a beautifully chunky 8.53 pounds...

The sun rose a little less brightly on Sunday after Hans K. Schnugg, 95 years old, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Born in Bad Reichenhall, Germany in 1930, Hans had a ...