All Obituaries

Wasyl Soduk, age 98, passed away in his home on October 22, 2021. Wasyl was born May 10, 1923 in Monastyrets’, Ukraine, son of the late Rozalia Yakiv and Konstantine Soduk. During World War II Wasyl was taken to a forced labor camp, and after his release he met Anna (Czyzyk) Soduk, his wife of over 60 years. They married on December 16, 1949, and in 1951 the pair came to Canton, OH via Bad Kreuchnach, Germany with the help of the Red Cross. After immigrating to Canton, Wasyl worked for...

Terry J. Ankrom   Age 70, of Canton died Wednesday October 13, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Jay & Nilah (Walker) Ankrom and lived in the Canton area most of his adult life. He was a graduate of Carrollton High School, retired from the Timken Company and enjoyed reading, gardening and traveling to Europe. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Eynon Brown) Ankrom of the home; sons: Zachariah (Krista) Ankrom of St. Charles, MO.,...

Larry L Tully 83 of Canton passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, following a battle with cancer.  He was born February 27, 1938, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Harold and Letha Tully. Larry graduated from Louisville High School and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Georgia Pacific after 35 years and 17 years at Wackerly Funeral Home. He loved gardening, spending time with his wife and family.  In addition, to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters...

Florence M. DeGirolamo   Age 91, Died Thursday following an extended illness. Born in Middlebranch, OH, she was the daughter of the late Achillo and Concetta (Altieri) Rainieri and lived in the Stark County area most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Mount Marie Academy and retired from the Hoover Company in 1976. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, very active member of the Little Flower Altar and Rosary Society and the Hoover Historic Society. She is survived by...

David P. Krantz Age 79 David Paul Krantz, 79, of Massillon, passed away on September 25, 2021 due to complications with Lewy Body dementia. Dave was born in Massillon, Ohio to the late Harold and Pauline Krantz on April 28, 1942. He married his childhood sweetheart, Joan (King) Krantz on June 10, 1967. Dave was known for his skill as a financial wizard and analyst. After earning his MBA from the University of Dayton, he joined the Timken Company, where he worked as a financial analyst for...

Jack E. Megela passed away unexpectantly on September 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH. He was with his wife Marianne, daughter Mary Frances, sister and Brother-in-Law, Donna and Bernie Tunno. His son Shawn, a resident of Hawaii, was also present in heart and spirit. Born to June and Mike Houk Megela (both deceased) on September 30, 1941, Jack began his worldly journey to become a man of great character and creativity. Jack graduated from Boardman High School in 1959 where he was...

Richard Edward Conley, age 66, of Louisville Ohio returned to the Lord September 22, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19.  “Rick” was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  A parent, foster-parent, and animal-lover he spent much of his life caring for others.  He enjoyed history, photography, motorcycles, Steelers games and a good barbeque. He was also never one to pass on a Harrison Ford or Jim Varney film. When...

Janice R. Wilson,   Age 81, of East Canton died Sunday following an extended illness. A life resident of East Canton she was the daughter of the late Ray & Anna Mong. She was a 1958 graduate of East Canton High School and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Janice is survived by her son: Michael (Neva) Wilson; daughter: Michelle Bryant all of East Canton; grandchildren: Michael T.R. (Emily) Wilson and Michaela Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Rita L. Capone,   Age 66, of Canton, died Friday in OSU Hospital following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton she was the daughter of the late George & Eileen Eberhart. She was a 1973 graduate of Central Catholic High School, retired from Mercy Medical Center and was an avid cat lover. She is survived by her daughters: Amy (Chris) Butts of Millersport, OH., Sabrina (John) Silvestri of Baltimore, OH.; brother: Mike (Joanne) Eberhart of Ft. Myers, FL.; sisters: Paula (Randy)...

Aurelia “Lil” Mirone   Canton, age 93, died Thursday following an extended illness. A life resident of Canton she was the daughter of the late John and Filitia (Caplea) Gherman. She was a 1946 graduate of Timken High School, retired in 1996 from Canton City Schools working as a hall monitor at McKinley High School and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughters: Sherry Lockmyer, Tina (Jack) Dukes all of Canton; grandson: Terrance Dukes;...