All Obituaries

Charleen A Kapper (DeVaul) born in Canton to Okey and Esther DeVaul in 1938. Raised at Fairmount Childrens Home in Alliance from 1945 to 1956. Preceded in death by her husband Gary, a daughter Crystal Wilson. 3 brothers Jack, Fred, and Wayne DeVaul, a great grandson John Mayle and her mother Esther (Devaul) Smith. Survived by 4 children. Patricia and Terry Bey, Wendy Manley, Jack Mowder II, Jamie Riggle. Many nieces and nephews, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great...

Laurian Petru Chirila, 59, of Steubenville, passed away Thursday, September 23rd, at Trinity West Hospital. Born in Hunedoara, Romania on March 8, 1962, a son of Petru Chirila and the late Amalia (Henz) Chirila. He was a member of St. George Romanian Orthodox Church of Canton. Besides his father he is survived by loving wife Frezia Julietta (Atanasiu) Chirila; 2 daughters Carina Alexandra, Carmen Maria; son Daniel Petru; sister Anca Amalia and brother Nicolae Benone. Funeral services will be...

Nancy Ann Seichei-Robb-Toles, 69, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 17th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on August 16, 1952, a daughter of the late John and Natalie (Muntean) Seichei, also preceded in death by sisters Linda Willaman, Rosemary Seichei; brother Ronald Seichei and great-grandson Isaiah Curtis-Williams. A graduate of the Glenwood Highschool class of 1971, she was employed at the Hoover Company for 17 years. Survived by daughter Laurie Robb; sister Donna Paul,...

Jerry Mayle Jr., 53, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 15th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on July 8, 1968, a son of Delores June Wilson and Jerry Mayle Sr., both of Canton. The life of the party, Jerry "Big OG" loved music, scary movies and going to the beach. More than just a big sweet teddy bear, he was a provider with a great sense of humor that was loved by many. Besides his parents he is survived by the love of his life, LaDonna (Smith) Mayle, married 2001; 9...

Lillian "Pity" Virginia Collins, 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 12th 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Philippi, WV on May 7th to the late Charlie and Ness Mayle. She is also preceded in death by her husband Victor Collins with whom she shared 38 years of marriage until his passing, 2 sisters Beatrice Kennedy, Nelda Jane Collins, 5 brothers Ephriam "Trigger" Mayle, Ralph Mayle, Emwood "Stonewall" Mayle, Wesley Mayle,...

Kenneth J. Phillips, Sr. Compassion and Kindness – two words that describe his life. Heaven is celebrating as Kenny Phillips was reunited with his beloved wife Penny and son George in HIS Kingdom on September 12, 2021. His compassion and kindness for others touched the lives of so many people throughout his life – the stories are endless.  Born in 1937 in Gary Indiana, he moved as a small child to Newcomerstown, Ohio where he was a graduate of Newcomerstown High School....

Christopher Jerome Basnight Jr, transitioned Friday, September 10th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 10, 2021, a son of Christopher Jerome Basnight Sr and Chante (Palmer) Basnight. Preceded in transition by paternal grandparents Herbert Jerome Bailey, Shirley Ann Basnight, maternal grandmother Carol Horton, and brother Caleb Basnight. Besides his parents he is survived by 2 sisters Christani Basnight, Marquala Basnight ; 3 brothers Techan Palmer, Jabez Basnight, Josiah...

Penny Jo McKeown, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, in her home. Born in Cambridge on March 7, 1960, a daughter of the late Bernard C. and Juanita Faye (Ickes) Hill, also preceded in death by husband Mark Scarpino Sr. and brother Rick Hill. Survived by 2 sons Kenneth Fisk, of Freeport, Robert (Dana) Fisk, of Alliance; 2 sisters Joanie Hill, Tammy Beagle, both of Canton; 2 brothers Terry Hill, of East Canton and Jim Hill, of Massillon as well as 8 grandchildren and 1...

John Michael Brown, 60, of Canton, passed away Friday, September 3rd, at Ayden Healthcare Nursing Home. Born in Canton on February 25, 1961, a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Olga (Skubiak) Brown. Survived by sister Diane Brown; brother Thomas Brown Jr. ; uncle Michael Brown; and friend William Wynn. No services will be held at this time. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330- 455-0293            

Reneè Marie Kirsch, 55, of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 3rd, at Aultman Hospital following and extended illness. Born in Canton on September 14, 1965, a daughter of Mary (Bevington) Kirsch and the late Robert Martin Kirsch. Besides her mother she is survived by 2 brothers Troy (Barb) Kirsch, of Sherrodsville, Shawn (Michelle) Kirsch, of Canton; 3 nieces Annie, Elizabeth, Dacia and 2 nephews Timothy and Jason. Graveside services will be held at a later...