All Obituaries

Rodica Maria Suma, 66, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13th, at Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Drasov, Romania on July 10th, 1952. Rodica came to America when she was 13. Preceded in death by her mother Paraschiva "Patricia" Hurbean and her loving husband of 36 years George W. Suma, whom passed away March 30th, 2017. Employed many years ago for Buckeye Sporting Goods along with Society Bank and Fishers Optical, all of Canton....

Frank Ray Danks, 60, of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 11th. Born in Fairmont, WV on April 2, 1958 to Mary L (Shahan) Mick and the late John "Jack" Danks, also preceded in death by step-father Junior Biller. Frank was employed for Louisville Molded Products for 23 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. Besides his mother, he is survived by son Brian Danks, of Canton; and sisters Crystal Buresh, Trena Nowell, Twila Biller, all of West Virginia; along...

Lewis F. Street, Sr, 84, of Canton, passed away while surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Rowe, Virginia on December 31, 1934, a son of the late Rell and Callie (Short) Street, also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary (Griffin) Street; 7 sisters; and 5 brothers.  Employed at Monarch Rubber until its closing, for 27 years and continued to work well into his 80s. Survived by 2 sons Lewis (Carmen) Street Jr., of Canton, and Alan...

Kylie Brianne Elifritz, infant daughter of Joshua and Carla (Adams) Elifritz, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, January 8th, at Akron Childrens Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Akron on February 16, 2018 and preceded in death by great-grandparents Judy Adams and Russ McLean. Besides her parents, she is also survived by great-grandparents Dorsey Adams Jr, of Canton, Carl Geiser, Barbara Borland, Jim and Norma Elifritz, all of Dellroy, Sharon Mclean, of Carrollton; grandparents...

David Curtis Oswalt, 66, of Akron, passed away Sunday, January 6th, at his residence. Born in Altoona, PA on February 5, 1952, preceded in death by 2 step-sons Timothy Riffle and Dennis Hottinger.  Employed as a re-cap tire man for Slaughter Tire of Akron. Survived by his Sweetie of 20 years Dawn Davis; 2 sons Kevin (Monica Martin) Riffle, of Canton, Curtis Riffle, of New Philadelphia; step son Jessie Hottinger; 4 grandchildren Giavonna, Lina, Ryder, and Tessa Riffle. No service will be...

Betty J. Mayle, 71, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 4th, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Boardman. Born in Canton, on May 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Newman) Mayle, also preceded in death by her husband Alfred Mayle, passed away on May 22, 2001, and brother Paul David Mayle. Betty was formerly employed as a housekeeper for the Canton Christian Home. Survived by daughter Rose Cutshall, of Canton; son Dwayne (Melissa) Mayle, of Paris; sister Darlene Mayle, of Canton;...

Jason M Corbett, 34, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 1st, at Mercy Medical Center following a long battle with the disease of addiction. Born in Canton on November 20, 1984, a son of the late Thomas and Celeste (Berger) Corbett. Survived by a daughter Rose; 2 sons Jason Corbett, Ronnie Corbett; and a brother Brian Corbett. A memorial service will be held at 10AM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Deuber Church. Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home Locally Owned Since 1917 330-455-0293

Norma J Hilton, 89, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 30th, at  Meadow Winds Nursing Home of Massillon. Born in Canton on September 29, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Ellen Thomas, also preceded in death by 2 husbands Norman Lorenze, Claude Hilton, 2 sons Nicky Lorenze, Jimmy Lorenze, and a daughter Jo Ellen Harmon. Survived by 2 daughter Elaine Owens, of Florida, Pam Parsons, of Canton; 5 sons Ronald Lorenze, of West Virginia, Daniel Lorenze, of Mineral City, Kevin...

Anthony Henry "Tony" Alessandrini, 65, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 29th, at his residence following a 3 month illness. Born in Canton on May 2, 1953, a son of the late Antonio and Patricia (Gardner) Alessandrini. Tony loved The Brown, The Indians, Ohio State, and drag racing. Besides his companion of 25 years, Ruth Ann Darrah, he is survived by daughter Teresa Alessandrini stepchildren Tracy (Tony) Parson, Stephanie Lyon, Tenile (Gary) Walters, Robert Newton, all of...

Daniel Webster Stackhouse, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away Friday, December 28th, at his residence following a lengthy illness while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on January 15, 1953, a son of the late Raymond Webster and Bessie Irene (Mansfield) Stackhouse. besides his wife Martha Stackhouse, married July 2, 1971, he is survived by 3 daughters Sherry Andears, of Urichsville, Christina (Scott) Warner, of New Philadelphia, Marsha (Bob) Andears, of Somerdale; 5...