Canton South High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Carol Ann Lawson Paterson age 82 of Redding and longtime resident of Ridgefield passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10 2026. She was the cherished wife of the late John Nash Paterson. Born in Canton Ohio on November 8 1943 Carol was the daughter of Frederick and Mildred Barker Lawson. She att...

Baringer Roy B. 88 of Oldsmar FL entered into rest January 1st 2026 with his loving wife by his side. Born in Canton Ohio to Lucille and Edwin Baringer Roy came to the Tampa Bay Area in 2004. He remained in Oldsmar until his passing. Roy served in the United States Army for eight years from 19551963...

In Loving Memory of Barbara Faith Cobb CollierBarbara Collier, a generous, caring woman whose welcoming smile could brightenany room, passed away on November 28, 2025. Born March 17, 1937, in Canton,Ohio, to Elmer and Elsie Cobb, Barb grew into a woman of kindness, faith, andunwavering love. She was...

Ronald E. Pierce 86 of Marysville passed away peacefully at home Monday September 22 2025 after months of failing health. Ron was born July 25 1939 in Canton Ohio to the late Russell E. and Donna A. Baldwin Pierce. After graduating High School Ron went on to further his education at Ohio Northern ea...

Mary Juanita Nelson Demuth age 83 of Stillwater Ohio passed away suddenly on Friday January 9 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton Ohio. Mary was born on August 17 1942 in Uhrichsville Ohio the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth West Nelson. On August 8 1959 Mary married Harry Demuth. ...

age 99 of Canton Ohio passed away on Wednesday Jan. 7 2026following a brief illness.He was bornOct. 31 1926 in Ashtabula OH a son of the late Raymond and Grace Kline Hewit Sr. Maynard served with the US Army during WWII and retired from the USPS after thirty years service as a postal clerk in Connea...

63 of East Sparta Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 28 2025. Born on September 6 1962 in Lakeland Florida he was the son of Joe and Johanna Nutter who preceded him in death. Mike was a devoted husband father brother uncle and papaw whose warm presence and love will be deeply missed and forev...

Eleanore S. Kurtz was born Feb. 21st 1922 in Canton Ohio. She lived for a time in Summit N.J. then settled in Chestnut Hill Philadelphia. Ellie was funloving feisty witty and passionate. An accomplished pianist swimmer horsewoman athlete she spent many happy years at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. E...

Linda L Miller Loving Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away on Saturday January 17 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Linda was predeceased by her husband James D Miller and beloved Grandson Brent Eibel and longtime significant other Ken Kinsley. Linda is survived by her daughter K...

Lynn A. Sells 73 of Canton passed away on Friday January 16 2026. She was born in Canton on October 9 1952 to the late Emil and Shirley Frederick Graves. She was a graduate of the former Lehman High School and worked at Arcadia Grill for 20 years before their closing. Lynn enjoyed being around peopl...

Missy Nicole Keck Burfield of Canton Ohio passed away peacefully on January 7 2026. She lived a remarkable life marked by talent independence generosity and a deep love for family community and the world around her. Born in Canton Ohio to Loy Ethel Burfield and Gertrude Anna Burfield Ellis Missy sho...

Joyce Kay Tiley born on September 30 1931 in Canton Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 20 2025. A woman of faith grace and compassion Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family deep and lasting friendships and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew her. She always looked for ...

After a long and wellfought battle with cancer Kathie is now at peace with the Lord. She passed quietly in her sleep at home snuggled close to her beloved cat Ginger. Her final days were filled with the love care and support of her family who remained by her side to comfort her through every moment....

Patricia Patti Lee Allen age 86 of Fort Myers Florida formerly of North Canton Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 15 2026. She faced her courageous battle with Alzheimers surrounded by her loving family who adored her deeply. Patti was born on March 17 1939 to the late Seldon an...

Irene Gulley passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31 2025. She was born September 12 1928 to Leona Morris and George Marangakis. Her marriage to Harry Gulley on May 3 1947 lasted 51 years until his passing February 26 1999. That union graced them with four children Anita Harry Butch Jay a...

Diane always fought for what she believed in and she fought hard to be with her family until the end.She passed away on Friday January 9th at age 91 surrounded by those that loved her. Diane was born in Canton Ohio and remained a lifelong resident. She married the love of her life Peter on September...

Joyce Risaliti born on September 1 1939 passed away peacefully on January 7 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Jim and Ruth Howard Hartsel and has now been reunited with her parents along with her brothers Roger and Robert Howard and her second husband Dave Risaliti. Joyce is survived by her two ...

Age 71 of Massillon died Monday December 15 2025 following a brief illness. A life resident of Stark County he was the son of the late George Mary Hurtuk Maxin Jr. A 1972 graduate of Canton Lehman High School he retired in 2021 from Republic Steel was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and enjoy...

Kathleen "Kat” Fowler, 71, of East Canton, OH, passed away on December 31, 2025. Kathy was born on December 11th, 1954 in East Canton, Ohio to the late Harold and Mildred (Rende...

Victor Clyde Johnson, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Everett Clyde and...

Chris Phillips age 84 passed away January 2 2026. Born in Canton Ohio. He graduated from Walsh College and received a Masters degree from Kent State University. He retired after a thirtyyear career as a Service Rep with the Social Security Administration. He was devoted to the Catholic Church and hi...

David A. Freitag 72 of Woodsfield Ohio passed away Wednesday January 14 2026 in Grove City Ohio. He was born at Canton Ohio on November 26 1953 a son of the late Irvin Bus and Blanche Leggett Freitag. Dave was a former laborer and handyman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietna...

Anne L. Peterson, 71, of Walnut Creek passed away at Walnut Hills Healthcare on Sunday, January 18, 2026 following a period of declining health.Born in Canton, Ohio on May 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Rhea Mae Peterson. Anne obtained her Masters' degree in Library Science and...

Anne L. Peterson, 71, of Walnut Creek passed away at Walnut Hills Healthcare on Sunday, January 18, 2026 following a period of declining health.Born in Canton, Ohio on May 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Rhea Mae Peterson. Anne obtained her Masters' degree in Library Science and...

Gary L. Nichols 80 of Flushing died Tuesday July 82025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Canton Ohio on Gary was a graduate of Flushing High School and Ohio University. After graduation he began teaching and coaching at Barnesville High School until 1978. "Mr. Nick" taught Social Studies at F...

Age 86 of Minerva passed away Friday October 24 2025. He was born September 5 1939 in Canton Ohio to William Joseph and Mary Lois Klotz Norris. He retired from the Timken company where he was a carpenter for 30 years had formerly worked for Burns Cold Forge Canton Drop Forge and as a dairy farmer. H...

Age 80 of Alliance passed away on October 22 2025 in the Bel Air Care Center in Alliance. He was born on September 27 1945 in Canton Ohio to Joseph and Norene McDowellHeath Casale. He graduated from Minerva High School in the 1960s and went on to graduate from Ohio University and the University of A...

David “Bubba” Haren, 68, of Kent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 12, 1957 in Canton, Ohio, David lived...