All Obituaries

Melvin Lee Radcliff, 67, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on October 12, 1955, a son of the late Raymond W. and Margaret (Royer) Radcliff, also preceded in death by son Jesse Radcliff. A member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church he is survived by son Dusty (Faith Stillwagon) Radcliff, of Canton and numerous siblings, other family members and friends including devoted friend Carol (Scott Wickersham) Stephans. A memorial service will be held at...

Brian "Bunky" Alan Sole, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Canton on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Brian was born December 9, 1972 to the late Cheryl D. (Pepper) Sole. He is preceded in death by his loving grandmother Anne Pepper, infant sister Patricia Sole and beloved nephew Nicholas Niedenthal.     Brian leaves behind two daughters, Kerra (Amber) of Columbus and Kirsten (Da'shawn); two grandsons whom he absolutely adored, Derrick and Kayden; sister...

Geniva Sue Lowe, 39, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 20th, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Born in Canton on April 22, 1983, a daughter of Patricia L. Lowe. Preceded in death by grandparents Melvin and Velma Lowe and Ulysses and Retha Green. Besides her mother, Geniva is survived by son Brendan P. Hillyer II, of North Canton; sister Marsha L. Lowe, of Canton; special aunt Sharon Lowe; niece Alexis Lowe; 2 nephews Corey Mayle Jr., Bryson Richardson; great-niece Mae'Lani Lynn...

Felicia S. Little, 66, of Barberton, passed away Tuesday, March 20th, at Barberton Summa Hospital. Born in Cleveland on July 6, 1956, a daughter of the late Walter and Ella (Allen) Watson, also preceded in death by sister Laverne and brother Cedric. A member of the Refuge Tabernacle Apostolic Church, she is survived by loving husband William Little. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293

Marie Ellen Kosht, 70, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on May 21, 1952, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Lippert) Mercer. A member of Deliverance Christian Church, Marie loved to read. Survived by loving husband of almost 50 years, Darol Kosht and daughter Julie Ann (Bruce) Kridler, all of Canton, as well as many siblings, other family members and friends. No services have been scheduled at this...

Jo Ann Novakovich, 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 16th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in East Liverpool on May 3, 1934, a daughter of the late  Robert L. and  Hazel (Pollock) Edgell, also preceded in death by her husband Mirko Novakovic, passed away May 30th, 1978, son Michael Joseph Novakovich, passed away March 25th, 2022, 3 sisters Thelma Hildebrand, Phyllis Sopko, Virginia Plumley, and brother Robert Edgell. She was a member of St. George Serbian Eastern...

Mark Lain Blind, 62, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, March 16th, peacefully in his home. Born in Canton on September 11, 1960, a son of the late Terry and Bertha (Sullivan) Blind. Mark enjoyed showing goats, hunting and fishing. Survived by loving wife Debbie Jean (Hibbitts) Blind; son Cody Lain Blind, of Waynesburg; sister Sherry McLaughlin, of Illinois; 2 brothers Brent (Joni Mack) Blind, of Waynesburg, Bart Blind, of Carrollton; 2 grandchildren Maddie, Dakota and close friend of over...

Sara Frances Garrison, 87, of Massillon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 15th, at Meadow Wind Nursing Home. Born in Marietta, Ohio on August 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Wayne and (mothers name/maiden) Kirkbride, also preceded in death by her husband Max Garrison, passed away June 30th, 1977, and sister Annabell Ulman. She is survived by 2 sons Brian (Linda) Garrison, David Garrison, all of Massillon; 2 brothers Eugene (Shirley) Kirkbride, Paul (Sherry) Kirkbride; 5 grandchildren; 10...

Robert L. Jensen, 80, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 14th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton on November 13, 1942, a son of the late Henry and Mae (Shenkle) Jensen, also preceded in death by beloved 1st wife Bonnie (Stouffer) Jensen; grandson Joshua Tausch; grandfather, with whom he was very close, Theodore Jensen, of Denmark and beloved pet Precious. A member of the Grace Fellowship Church and Local Union 6 Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman of Canton, Robert was...

Dolores Antoinette Zeck, 81, of Canton, passed away Monday, March 13th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on November 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Helen (Nogajczyk) Santacroce, also preceded in death by son Robert D. Zeck. Survived by 2 daughters Christine Gartenbush, Barbara (Robert) Brown, all of Canton; 2 sisters Margaret Wolfenden, of Perry, Donna Rehfus, of Columbus; 4 grandchildren Jessica Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Tabitha Martin, and Jamie Gartenbush; as...