All Obituaries

David H. Ott,   age 71, of Canton died Friday morning following an extended illness. A life resident of the Canton area he was a graduate of Glenwood High School, Stark State College and served in the U.S. Army. He worked many years as a meat cutter and in sales at various retail stores, retiring from Buehler's. Dave was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife: Elaine Ott of the home; son: Matthew (Julia) Ott of Canton; daughter: Sarah (Bradley) Fearn of...

Brandon L. Wehl,   age 65, of Canton died Saturday Sept 1, 2018 following a brief illness. Living most of his life in the Stark County area he was the son of the late Glenn & Ella Mae (Metzger) Wehl, was a 1971 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School and was president/CEO of Portage Electric. He was a member of St. Anthony - All Saints Catholic Church where he served on parish council, was a Lay Leader of Prayer and an altar server. He was also a member of the Diocesan Council...

Helen Volak Scott, 92, of Canton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Bethany Nursing Home in Canton, Ohio.  Helen was born June 3, 1926 in Canton to the late Michael and Frances Rozum Volak.  She was a graduate from the first graduating class of Lincoln High School in 1943.  After graduation, Helen went to work for the Harter Bank.  While working there, she met her husband, Eugene “Scotty”, whom she married February 19, 1949.  She was a...

Earl L. Kulp,   age 69, of Canton, died Thursday morning in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Phoenix AZ, he had lived in the Canton area most of his life. He attended McKinley High School and worked in the asphalt and paving industry. He was an avid golfer & bowler and in 2012 was inducted into the GCAABA Billiards Hall of Fame. Earl is survived by his sons: Frank (Jennifer) Kulp of Canal Fulton, Earl Kulp of Clearwater FL; daughter: Natalie (Bob) Mitzel of Jackson Twp;...

Tommy C. McLeod, 1954-2018   age 63, of Canton, died Tuesday following an extended illness. A life resident of Canton, he was the son of the late Bonnie & Pauline (Flowers) McLeod. He attended McKinley High School and was an Oakland Raiders football fan. He is survived by his brothers: Millard McLeod, Benny Frank McLeod, Bryan McLeod; sisters: Diane (Roger) McLeod-Hall, Darlene Simmons; special friend Lucille “Cindy” Decost; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces,...

Thomas E. Maurer, 1939-2018   age 79, of Canton, died Friday in Alliance Community Hospital following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton he was the son of the late Daniel & Ruth (Daniels) Maurer. He attended Central Catholic High School and worked as a Canton City School crossing guard. Tom was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where he served as a church usher, and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. He is survived by his sister:...

Charles L. Hamrick, 1933-2018   age 84, of Canton, died Thursday evening in Sarahsville, OH following a brief illness. Born in Clay WV, he was the son of the late Gilbert & Gladys (O'Brien) Hamrick and lived in the Canton area since 1953. He retired from Republic Steel and was a member of Community Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his wife: Jewell (Henry) Hamrick of the home; Dennis (Sandy) Hamrick of Navarre, Bruce Hamrick of Dundee; granddaughter: Ashley Hamrick;...

Sherry L. Bratschie,   age 72, of Canton died Wednesday in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. She was born in New Castle, PA and lived in Canton most of her adult life. She was a graduate of New Castle High School class of 1963 and retired from Plain Local Schools in 2005. She was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Parish and enjoyed volunteering for both Aultman Hospital and the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. She is survived by her son: Jeffrey (Denise)...

Lillian L. Wilkin,   age 93, of Canton, died July 2. 2018, following a brief illness. Born in Newcomerstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Burrier) Wilkin. She retired from American Electric Power, was a member of Westbrook Park United Methodist Church, the Canton Eagles Aerie #141 where she enjoyed dancing, and loved animals. She is survived by her niece Carolyn Gonder of Coshocton and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Wackerly...

Patricia M. Van Horn 1935-2018   age 82, of Canton, died Saturday afternoon following an extended illness. A life resident of Canton she was the daughter of the late Ed and Daisy (Dehn) Hill. She was a graduate of Lehman High School, retired from Nationwide Insurance and former member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Edward “Gery” Hill. She is survived by her husband of 51 years: Fred Van Horn of the...