All Obituaries

Lennon Ann Orlando,   Our Sweet baby girl, was born into our Father’s arms on Monday April 12. The daughter of Lindley and Joe Orlando, she was loved by so many who patiently awaited her arrival. She is survived by her parents, grandparents Lonie and Patty Boone, Frank and Patty Orlando, aunts and uncles Leisyl Boone and Allan Buxton, Mike and Maria Walch, great grandmother Mary Stavrakis and many great aunts, uncles, and cousins. We didn’t get to know you on Earth sweet...

Ronald C. Harbert   Age 87, of Plain Township died Monday, April 12, 2021 following a brief illness. Born November 30, 1933 in Canton, Ohio he was the son of the late Clement & Anne (Mathis) Harbert. Ron was a 1952 Timken High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired in 2000 as a real estate agent. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church where he served as an usher; Canton Council #341 Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand...

Dale H. Thompson   Age 83, of Strasburg, died Friday March 19, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Winding Gulf, WV. he was the son of the late Millard & Manila (Crawford) Thompson and had lived in the Stark/Tuscarawas county area most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam era and retired from the Navy as a Chief Gunner Mate. He also retired from the Ohio Historical Society work at Schoenbrunn Village. Dale was an avid...

Richard A. Colalella,   Age 76, of Canton, died Wednesday following an extended illness. He had lived in Steubenville most of his life before moving to Canton in 2018. A 1964 graduate of Steubenville High School, he retired as a drafter from the Jefferson County Court House working in the Map Department and was also a member of the Steubenville Moose. He is survived by his daughter: Cheryl (Jerry) Campbell: son: Thomas (Chara) Peterson all of Canton: grandchildren: Anthony Campbell,...

Mary K. Tomic   Age 89, of Canton passed away March 17, 2021. Born in Canton on December 8, 1931 she was the daughter of the late: Anna (Stiglich) Tomic & Andrew Tomic; sister to the late: Stephen Tomic, Anna Gerzina, Andrew Tomic and John Tomic. She was a graduate of Timken High School, received her Bachelors and Masters from Central Michigan University in Virginia. She began her career as a secretary at the Canton Law Firm of Black McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh. In her early...

Judy A. Brand   Age 78, died Saturday following an extended illness. A life resident of Canton she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Moyer) Beddell. She was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband: Carl Brand of the home; son: Carl (Katherine) Brand of Sherrodsville; daughters: Joyce Clark, Denise Brand; brothers: Thomas Beddell, Vernon Beddell, Rich Beddell; sisters: Joyce Brown, Mary...

Donna J. Essig Age 94, of North Canton, died Thursday following an extended illness. Born in Irondale, Ohio she lived in the Stark County area most of her life. She was a graduate of Irondale High School worked at the Ford Motor Company and Macombers. She was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church, was an avid bingo player, enjoyed watching the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indians. She is survived by her son: Timothy (Kathy) Essig of Conneaut, Ohio; daughter: Susan (Brian) Hoopes of...

James R. Mertes, son of the late Ray and Rita Mertes, passed away at home February 23, 2021.  Jim lived a peaceful life. Each day was thought out, well organized and lived with intention. He kept track of everything and everyone and always volunteered his help wherever and whenever he could.  If his own plan did not get accomplished, it gave purpose to the next day. He appreciated every moment of every day which showed by the constant smile on his face. Never rushed and never...

Thomas M. McCallin,   Age 77 of Plain Township, passed away Friday February 19, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. Born in Canton he was the son of the late John & Freda (Koehn) McCallin, was a graduate of Timken High School class of 1961 and Stark State College. He retired in 2011 from the Plain Township Fire Department where he was a State of Ohio Certified Arson Investigator. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church where he served on Parish Council, Plain...

Jerry L. Feller, age 63, of Canton passed away February 17, 2021 suddenly due to an unexpected illness. Full obituary and memorial announcement to follow. The Wackerly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Personal condolences are invited on line at...