All Obituaries

Freda D. Hill, 69, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on January 15, 1953, a daughter of the late Henry L. and Lola Bell (Spain) Hill, also preceded in death by her husband Webster Cooper, daughter Barbara Fields, sister Barbara Simpson, and brother Val Hill. Survived by 2 sons Christopher Hill, Gregory Hill; sister Rose Hill; 3 brothers Ronald Hill, Donald Hill, and Henry Hill; 3 grandchildren Xavier Hill, Brent Fields, Marc Fields; 2...

David L Dalo, 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, after an extended illness. Born in Canton on September 6th, 1948, a son of the late Wilbur Dalo and Mary (Forchione) Allen, also preceded in death by brothers Fred “Professor” and Larry. A maintenance man for Fitzpatrick Realty from 2000-2019, small business owner and construction worker before, Dave was hardworking and talented at his craft. When not at work, he enjoyed arrowhead hunting, marble collecting, metal...

Gail Ann Parsons, 67, of East Sparta, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, in her home. Born in Canton on August 9, 1954, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Dorothy (Budd) Mayle, also preceded in death by loving husband Roger Parsons; son Brian Starkey; 2 sisters Glenda Parsons, Barbara Mayle and 3 brothers Clifford Mayle, Ronald Mayle and Tracy Mayle. Survived by son Scott (Marsha) Mayle, of East Sparta; 2 sisters Evelyn Mayle, of Canton, Vonda Mayle, of Texas; brother Lawrence (Judy) Mayle,...

Louise Ann Koffel-Black, 45, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 18th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on June 15, 1976, a daughter of Trudy Mae (Stipe) Moretta and the late Douglas Carl Koffel. Louise worked as an assistant manager at Goodwill for 15 years. She was the wife of James Scott Black. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Koffel-Black; her step-mother, Cathi Koffel; mother-in-law, Rose Black; father-in-law, James Black (Tracy); 5 sisters Alisa Ogg (Bernard), Christina Buck...

Regina Simpson, 63, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 18th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Cambridge on July 16, 1958, a daughter of the late Andrew and Marguerite (Ransom) Simpson. Survived by 6 sisters Constance Simpson, her twin Rebecca Simpson, Margo Simpson, Sharon Rogers, Barbara Simpson, Kim Malone; 2 brothers Richard Simpson, Tyrone (Brenda) Simpson; she also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces; and great-nephews. No services will be held at this...

Edward A Koch, Jr., 41, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on January 9, 1981, a son of Edward Koch, Sr. and the late Anita Bratcher. Preceded in death by sister Megan Koch. A loving family man, his dying wish was that they stick together and remain there for one another. He meant the world to his family. Besides his father he is survived by loving wife Erin M. (Tersigni) Koch; 4 daughters Chyanne Koch, of Massillon, Megan Schauer, of...

Oliver Lee Brantley Jr, transitioned from his Earthly life on January 13th, 2022, in his home surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness. Born on October 24th, 1947, to the late Oliver Lee Brantley Sr. and Nesola (Mitchell) Brantley.  Oliver or Ballgame as he was affectionately known, recently retired in July of 2020 from Ohio Grating where he worked as a processor. Ballgame loved his family and was preceded in death by sister Deborah Floyd and brothers Bruce and Palmon...

David Allyn Douthitt, 74, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, January 13th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Akron, on March 24, 1947, a son of the late Clinton and Maxine (Weiss) Douthitt, also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Douthitt, and a granddaughter, Morgan Douthitt. Honorably served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne as a Corporal; after which he worked dilligently for DC Hiatt as a heavy equipment operator. Survived by 3 sons, David Allyn Douthitt, Jr., of Florida, Danny...

Jacki Marie Kerstetter, 64, of Canton. On Monday, January 10, 2022, we lost an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was truly the best and had such a pure heart. Born in Warren on March 27, 1957, a daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Erickson) Porter. Jacki left behind two daughters; Nicole (Richard) Whitt, Melissa Terrell; six grand babies, Elijah, Collin, David, Jade, Icis and Journey; as well as two sisters Vicki (Chad) Mottice and Genny Garcia. Jacki lived her life...

Tyrese Joshua Shaneyfelt, 18, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 10th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on October 12, 2003, son of Joshua Shaneyfelt and Erika (Kintz) Bradford. Preceded in death by grandfathers Jerry Leatherman and James Jackson Sr. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters Latoya Shaneyfelt, Gabrielle Ferguson; brother Travis Shaneyfelt; 2 grandmothers Deborah (Timothy) Floyd and Virginia Dazey; great-grandmother Beatrice Kintz; step-father Greg Ferguson;...