All Obituaries

Mark V. Zeren   Age 62, of Canton died Sunday July 25, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Canton he was the son of the late William and Genevieve (Irish) Zeren. He was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Kent State University, served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Air National Guard in 2015. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where he was a church usher and worked at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mark is survived by his wife: Suzanne (Charsanko) Zeren...

Michael D. Wilson   Age 81, of East Canton died Tuesday June 29, 2021. Born in Peoria, IL he was the son of the late George & Helen (Sickles) Wilson and lived in the Stark County area most of his life. He was a graduate of Louisville High School class of 1958, was employed by Superior Brand Meats and retired from Barnes Wallcovering. He was a committee member of the Boy Scouts of America, East Canton Troup #36 and enjoyed wood working.  He is survived by his wife Janice...

Marie E. Hoyle Age 98 of Canton, passed away at Canton Christian Home on Thursday, 6/10/21.  Marie was born in Jerusalem, Ohio and graduated from Barnesville High.  She was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII.  Marie is survived by her sons: James G Hoyle of San Diego, CA, Raymond T (Pearl) Hoyle of Canton, Perry C (Linda) Hoyle of Canton, daughters: Paula (Lance) Chamberlain of Rochester, MN and Edie (Ray) Nearhood of Perry Twp., grandchildren: Raymond L (Evelyn)...

Jacqueline M. Wackerly Phillips   Age 91, of Canton, died Tuesday following an extended illness. Born in Akron she had lived in the Canton area most of her life. She was the manager of Wackerly Sales & Service, a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Lake Cable Card Club She was preceded in death by her husbands: Glen Wackerly & Donald Phillips; daughter: Mary Ann Wackerly; four brothers and one sister. She survived by her sons: Gary Wackerly of Canton, Steven Wackerly...

Norma J. Snow Norma Jean Snow (Suggie) passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020 at the age of 88. Norma was born on April 25, 1931 in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Mount Marie, later known as Central Catholic. Norma got a job at Ohio Bell Telephone Company right out of high school. She was the first black woman to be hired in the area. Norma obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She continued her education and got a Master’s Degree from...

Ronald A. Milford   It is with the utmost sadness that the family of Ronald A. Milford, age 73, announce that they lost their hero to an unexpected cardiac arrest. Ron was held by his children and heard words of deep gratitude as he entered Heaven. Ron was a man of faith who believed in being a servant to others. Anyone who knew Ron, loved Ron, and would describe him as a man who was a provider, a protector, and a genuinely good man to his core. There was never a moment of his...

Janet A. Bolster,   Age 68, of Canton died Wednesday following an extended illness. Survived by her daughter: April Wolfgang of Canton. Private burial will take place in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The Wackerly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Personal condolences are invited on line at:...

Steve Becherer, age 46, died Tuesday from a battle with cancer. Steve was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and he attended St. Peter Catholic School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School where he played football, basketball, baseball and wrestled. Steve graduated from The Ohio State University and made Columbus, Ohio his home working at Columbus State Community College in the Chemistry Lab and was also an adjunct professor. Steve was that person who gave the shirt off his back. He also...

Herbert R. Ryan,   Age 89, of Hartville, died Thursday May 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Detroit, MI, he was raised in Norwalk, OH and lived in the Canton area most of his adult life. He was a 1949 graduate of Norwalk High School, a 1954 graduate of Kent State University, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from National Gypsum Mfg. in 1990. His memberships include St. Peter Catholic Church, the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, the North Canton...

Donald J. Lang age 80, of Canton Township died Friday, April 30, 2021 of Alzheimer’s Disease at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 20, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence & Blanche (Bryan) Lang. Don was a 1958 Central Catholic High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and worked at Ekco Products and Ford Motor Company. A constant reader, from Exodus and Trinity to Truman and all things Lincoln, Don was self-taught on the piano, a...