Frank Sowers
Frank W. Sowers,Age 66, of Canton, passed away Tues., June 25, 2024. He was born, Oct. 28, 1957, in Warren, a son of the late Frank and Alberta “Birdie” (Higley) Sowers. Frank graduated from Champion High School in Warren, and from Kent State University. He retired as both a librarian and teacher from Plain Local School District after 30 years of service. After retiring, Frank continued his service by substituting in every school district in Stark County...
Frank W. Sowers,Age 66, of Canton, passed away Tues., June 25, 2024. He was born, Oct. 28, 1957, in Warren, a son of the late Frank and Alberta “Birdie” (Higley) Sowers....
Dave Neading
Dave NeadingAge 80, of Sandyville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born March 24, 1944 in Canton, a son of the late Walter “Bill” and Thelma (McDougal) Neading, and was a life resident of the East Sparta-Sandyville area. Dave was a 1962 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He was retired from Wean United Engineering as a supervisor, after 41 years’ service.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers,...
Dave NeadingAge 80, of Sandyville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born March 24, 1944 in Canton, a son of the late Walter “Bill” and Thelma (McDougal) Neading, and...
Lisa Vissoc
Lisa E. VissocAge 63, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024. She was born Nov. 7, 1960 in Canton, a daughter of the late Jack and Maxine (Flesher) Weisburn, and was a life resident of Waynesburg. Lisa was a 1979 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. Lisa was a dispatcher for 17 years with CenCom, serving fire departments, EMT’s, and police departments, and also serving 23 years as a dispatcher for VCOM. She enjoyed being around her family,...
Lisa E. VissocAge 63, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024. She was born Nov. 7, 1960 in Canton, a daughter of the late Jack and Maxine (Flesher) Weisburn, and was a life...
David Speaker
David T. SpeakerAge 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024. He was born Dec. 12, 1949 in Dover, OH, a son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Hyke) Speaker, and was a life resident of Sandyville and Waynesburg. Dave was a 1967 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. He was a crane operator for Local 18 of the Operating Engineers and was a member of the Lisbon Coon Hunters Club. He loved to hunt and fish, in Lake Erie and also Lake Mohawk. Dave loved...
David T. SpeakerAge 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., July 17, 2024. He was born Dec. 12, 1949 in Dover, OH, a son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Hyke) Speaker, and was a life resident...
Jacob Bible
Jacob T. BibleAge 25, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born May 21, 1999 in Canton, OH, a son of Amy (Swinford) Blake and the late Gaylen Bible, and had been a Carrollton resident one year, and previously resided various places, including Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio. He was employed several places, including Napa in Carrollton.Surviving is his mother and step-father, Amy and Mark Blake; his brother, Justin Pasacic; grandparents, Joe and Charlotte...
Jacob T. BibleAge 25, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born May 21, 1999 in Canton, OH, a son of Amy (Swinford) Blake and the late Gaylen Bible, and had been a...
Victor Slutz
Victor K. Slutz,84, of Rushville, passed away July 14, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born August 4, 1939 in Canton, OH to Charles W. & Catherine L. (Yant) Slutz. Victor was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School in OH, and received his BS from Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1969. He married Shelby Collins in 1982 and she survives. Victor held ministries in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio for over 65 years. He grew up in the East Sparta Christian Church and...
Victor K. Slutz,84, of Rushville, passed away July 14, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born August 4, 1939 in Canton, OH to Charles W. & Catherine L. (Yant) Slutz. Victor was a 1957...
Linda Anthony
Linda W. AnthonyAge 79, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born July 22, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Weigle) Meredith, and had been a resident of the Canton/Massillon area over 60 years. Linda was a 1962 graduate of Lehman High School and a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church. She had worked at Sears and Rice Pharmacy.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother, Dawn...
Linda W. AnthonyAge 79, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born July 22, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Weigle) Meredith, and had...
David Murphy
David D. Murphy,Age 75, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., June 26, 2024. He was born July 12, 1948, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Densle and Ada (Grant) Murphy. David was a 1966 graduate of Barnesville High School and retired from the Timken Co. as a press operator. Preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Murphy, on Oct. 19, 2023, his daughter, Jill Thomas, two sisters, Elaine Daniels and Barbara Mann, and two brothers, Densle Murphy, Jr., and Robert Murphy....
David D. Murphy,Age 75, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., June 26, 2024. He was born July 12, 1948, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Densle and Ada (Grant) Murphy. David was a...
Jeffrey Hager
Jeffrey L. Hager,Age 61, of Massillon, passed away Sat., June 29, 2024. He was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Anacortes, WA, a son of Barbara Hager and the late Peter Hager, Sr. Jeff served with the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Magnolia Police Department after 25 years-service as the Chief of Police. He was a member and Past Master of William McKinley Lodge #431 F. & A. M. Preceded in death by his brother, Peter Hager, Jr. Survived by his wife, Jennifer Hager;...
Jeffrey L. Hager,Age 61, of Massillon, passed away Sat., June 29, 2024. He was born Nov. 25, 1962, in Anacortes, WA, a son of Barbara Hager and the late Peter Hager, Sr. Jeff served with...
Jefford Williams
Jefford V. Williams,Age 74, of East Sparta, passed away Sun., June 23, 2024. He was born June 16, 1950, in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Joyce (Phillippi) Williams. Jefford served with the U.S> Army, retired from Giant Eagle as a cashier, and loved baseball. Preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Jan Williams. Survived by his wife, Rose Williams, with whom he celebrated their 38th Wedding Anniversary on June 22; two stepdaughters, Ruth Williams and...
Jefford V. Williams,Age 74, of East Sparta, passed away Sun., June 23, 2024. He was born June 16, 1950, in Canton, a son of the late Paul and Joyce (Phillippi) Williams. Jefford...