Jerry W. Whitehair, age 65, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away Monday night, September 18, 2023 at the Nobles Pond Nursing Facility in Jackson Township following a courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born on October 7, 1957 in Dover, Ohio, son of the late John and Thelma (Moughiman) Whitehair who resided in Sherrodsville, Ohio. Jerry was a 1976 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and received his Associates Degree in Computer Science from Stark State Technical...

Sue Ellen (Browning) Giltz, age 71, of Bowerston, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in her home.  She fought a long courageous battle with Lupus. Sue was born February 1, 1952, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Barbara  (Leatherberry) Browning. Sue was also proceeded in death by sisters Karen Browning and Sharon Browing (Schilling). She is survived by her husband Clyde Giltz, whom she loved dearly. Four children Melissa Burky...

Thomas Richard “Dick” Standiford, of Canton, Ohio, and a former Sherrodsville resident, who was born November 20, 1932 in Scroggsfield, Ohio to Thomas and Nina (Palmer) Standiford, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home, September 10, 2023. As soon as he was able, Dick proudly enlisted in the United States Army,  selflessly serving in the Korean War as part of the helicopter division. Once discharged from the service he was employed by Twin City Sewer Pipe for...

Wandalee Brannon, age 88, of Carrollton (Leavittsville), Ohio, passed away Saturday morning,  September 9, 2023 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia, Ohio following a brief illness. She was born February 4, 1935 in Mineral City, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Ewing) Aston.  Her husband, Raymond E. Brannon, whom she married October 11, 1953, passed away on March 3, 2017.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was...

Stephanie Jo  (nee Yanice) Maynard, age 55, of the Mineral City, Ohio area, passed into eternity peacefully Sunday morning, September 3, 2023,  in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. She was born March 3, 1968 in Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio and was the first daughter of Sally A. Yanice of Strasburg, OH, and the late Joe A. Yanice, who died February 13, 2011. She was a 1987 graduate of the Horticultural Program at Buckeye Career Center and Tuscarawas Valley...

Thelda B. Dayton, age 76, of Carrollton, Ohio, died early Monday, August 21, 2023 in her residence after a long illness. She was born November 18, 1946 in Richwood, West Virginia and was the daughter of  the late Arthur R. and Theta (McClung) Huffman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  eight sisters and five brothers. Thelda was a well-known area cake decorator for over 50 years.  She loved baking, and was fond of sharing with others. She...

Richard E.  "Rick" Karr passed away to be with the Lord comfortably in his home in the company of his devoted wife Nancy (Hicok) Karr in Dellroy, Ohio, late Saturday afternoon, August 5, 2023 at the age of 74. He was born March 14, 1949 in San Francisco, California. He has two sons,  Bill (Kristi) Thompson of Great Falls, Montana and Bob (Deanna) Marsh of Bakersfield, California, whom he claimed as his own sons since 1991. Also surviving are a  brother, Don (Jean)...

Laura “Anne” Stewart, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother departed this life peacefully on July 25 th ; answering the summons of the Lord to enter eternal rest. Born July 25 th 1929 in Dilliner, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Steven Ostoja and Celia Opal (Mathews) Sarapa. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunkard for 69 years and worked for Canton City Schools, retiring after 32 years of dedication. Anne, the epitome of strength and...

Barbara a. Troyer, age 90, of  Dover, Ohio, died Monday evening, July 3, 2023 in The Inn at Northwood Village where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born January 13, 1933 in Dundee, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Abe a. and Verba D.  (Yoder) Yoder, Sr. Her husband, Abe a. Troyer, Jr. whom she married June 4, 1953, passed away on March 28, 2012. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Daniel a. Troyer, a daughter,...

Candace Marie French, age 37, of  Orrville, Ohio died suddenly Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in her residence. She was born April 8, 1986 in Kissimmee, Florida and was the daughter of Mrs. Lu Ann (Husband Tom T.) Leach of Mineral City, OH and Ralph Dennis French of Florida.  She was also raised by a step-father Russell D. Butler of Millersburg, OH. Candace had developed a hobby out of rehabilitating and repurposing old furniture.  She enjoyed cooking, and was recently learning how...