Canton Repository

Thomas Lloyd Gooding, 77, died Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home. Mr. Gooding was born one of twelve children in Canton, Ohio on June 16, 1945 to the late Lloyd Oliver and Louella Mae Zimmerman Gooding. After graduating from high school, he enlisted with the United States Air Force, during which he served his country in Vietnam. Following his tour of duty, he went on to work at The Timken Company in Canton as a steel worker. Mr. Thomas was a faithful member of the Restoration Outreach Church of Newberry, and loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to bake, especially for the church. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie L. Willard Gooding, sons, Louis W. Gooding, Edward T....

Thomas Frederick Long, Jr., 54 of Corpus Christi, Texas entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 23 years, retiring in 2010. Maytag aircraft brought them to Corpus in 2020 where they began their best chapter. He was born January 23, 1968 in Canton, Ohio, son of Thomas Frederick (Vivian) Long, Sr. Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents; devoted wife and best friend Christy Long; his son, Chance (Lara) Vatovec, and daughter, Grey. Also surviving is his daughter, Sarah Ledford, and children Christian, Connor and Carson; step-brothers, Bob Bradshaw and...

Stephen (Steve) Thomas Simko, dedicated husband, dad, papa and friend, from Frisco Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Steve was born on July 6, 1945, to Charles and Lillian Simko in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Kenston High School in 1963 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force, stationed in San Antonio, TX. While in the Air Force, Steve learned the field of Orthotics and in 1975 he started, Canton Orthotic Laboratory in Canton, Ohio. His successful business grew into two locations and he loved serving and treating patients until his retirement in 2010. Steve married Ann Simko on January 25, 1969, and they had two daughters, Katie and Kristen. He...

Marjorie Jean Garaux passed away in Sumter SC on Nov 24, 2022. Born on Sept 10, 1920, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to Ruth and Raymond A. Brown. She moved with her parents and brother William to Canton, Ohio where she graduated from McKinley High School in 1938 and the Aultman School of Nursing in 1941. While working as a nurse she met and married Dale O. Garaux her husband for over 50 years until his death in 1999. During her life she worked as mother, homemaker, as a private nurse and as an office assistant in her husband's businesses. She went back to full time nursing after their move to Florida and her nursing career culminated when she was chosen for the Chief of Nursing position at...

Walter Brown, 87, of Fort Pierce, Florida and formerly of Akron Ohio died November 17, 2022. He was born in Beallsville, Ohio on January 21, 1935 to the late Emory and Elsie Book Brown. Walter was employed by the Western Electric Company and Ohio Bell telephone company for 38 years before his retirement in February of 1990 from the Bell System. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp Reserve for 13 years and the telephone pioneers. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his daughter Lori Wiggins. Walter is survived by his wife of 21 years, Gail Brown; daughter; Lisa Brown Lowry (David); sister, Zella Morelli; two stepsons, Buddy Wells and Tom Wells; 5...

Loretta Nash Fuhrig, 72, died peacefully at home on October 28, 2022 in Apollo Beach, FL. Born December 22, 1949 to Grace and Herman Nash in Rio Vista, California, Loretta was a loving wife and mother who was married to Thomas Fuhrig for 45 wonderful years. She was mother to sons Ryan, Austin (Laura) and daughter Lauren (Marshal Moorhead). Mrs. Fuhrig was preceded in death by her brother Roger (Susie), and is survived by her husband Thomas, 2 sons, 1 daughter, sister Karen (Mike) and 3 grandchildren Sage, Cedar, and Thomas; nieces Candance (Jason) and Gina, nephews Nick and Nathan. She had many good friends and neighbors who always had her laughing. She had a great sense of humor and...

James W. Lowry, 88, of Hagerstown, Md, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Mennonite Home near Maugansville, Md. Born June 9, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Everett Lowry and Pauline Edna Haskins. He graduated from Kent State University, with a B. A. degree in 1958 and from University of Chicago in 1960 with a M. A. in Classics. He was employed as a teacher, writer, and librarian. He taught on a Fullbright Exchange in Pakistan (1963-1964) and Austria (1966-1967). From 1998 through 2015 he worked on the "Amsterdam Archives Project," living in the Netherlands for the first year. This research resulted in a series of volumes published by the Ohio Amish...

Nancy Anderson Judge was born February 21, 1945, in Warren, Ohio. Before long her loving parents, Carl and Dolores Anderson, realized that the doctor's predictions of a limited life for Nancy were wrong. Her spina bifida caused her many challenges, to be sure, but she also fought her way to many successes, including becoming a wife and mother, finishing college at the age of 39, and embarking upon a fulfilling career as a teacher later in life. At the age of 21, and over her parents' objections, she drove from Ohio to Vermont to visit her cousin. While there she met Rowland Henry ("Rollie") Judge as a fourth for bridge, and said yes when he proposed marriage to her 3 days later. They...

Steve Samartgedes passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022. Steve was born December 27, 1926, to Mary and Paul Samartgedes. He attended Canton McKinley High School and Eastern Kentucky University. He served in the United States Army and spent his entire working career at Ford Motor Company. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Alice, his great-grandson, Oliver Stubbings and sisters Helen Brezger, Mary Brown, and brother Ernest Samartgedes. He is survived by his daughters Paula (Robert) Malone and JoAnn (Brian) Stubbings. Steve was the very proud grandfather of Maria and Peter (Kaicey) Stubbings and Patrick (Laura) and Christopher Malone....

Nancy Anna Keck passed away peacefully at the age of 86, after living many years with Alzheimer's Disease, with her family by her side and her favorite hymns playing, on October 10th. She is preceded in death by her parents Frances and Russell Sinclair, her brothers Bob and Howard, her son Bob, her first husband Howard Douglass, and her second husband Ralph Keck, along with many other beloved family and friends. She is survived by her son Mark A. (Dawn) Douglass, daughter Kathy K (Chad) Jacobsen and grandchildren Russell, Anna, Lucas, Madeline, Olivia, and Thomas. Nancy was a lifelong member of Greentown United Methodist Church and their choir. Nancy was a beloved member of the Order of The...

Jeannette Ann Mills, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was the daughter of Sabri and Anna Kovaly Demer. Born and raised in Massillon, she was a member of Washington High School Class of 1956. They were the holders of four Massillon football season tickets, row GG under the roof, an experience they enjoyed sharing with friends on Friday nights for many years. She spent her adult life in Akron, residing at Canton Christian Home the past six years. Jeannette was a secretary for Hercules in Canton and Audiophone Co. in Akron before focusing on her role as a wife and mother. She was later blessed to serve as a family care hostess for Bacher Funeral Homes for...

Scott Coel Mathot - age 76 of Tellico Village passed away on Sept. 9, 2022 at Fort LoudonMedical Center. He was born on Sept. 8, 1946 in Green Bay, WI. Scott was a member of Saint Thomasthe Apostle Catholic Church. Scott graduated from De Pere High School (WI) and Ripon College (WI) with a major in Math and Physics.He completed his MBA in 1970 from Indiana University and completed Harvard University's AdvancedManagement Program in 1988.Scott began his career at the Timken Company (OH) working his way through various management rolesbefore retiring in 2000. His working life took him to Colmar (France), Columbus (OH), Keene (NH) andeventually returning to Canton (OH). During the end of his...

Michael J. Gaines, 64, of Canton, Ohio passed away August 25th, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic/Mercy. He was born November 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Tracy and George (Lucky) Gaines. Mike attended Springfield High School in Akron. He worked most of his life for Dine Amusements and later as a facilities manager at Kissel Amusements. He had many close friends within the carnival circuit. He was preceded in death by his father George (Lucky) Gaines, his brother Dennis R. Gaines, and his sister Linda Bolin. He is survived by his mother, Tracy Gaines; his daughter Christina Gaines; sister Patricia (James) Guerra; sister Carol Dick; brother Robert Gaines; many nephews, nieces, and grand...

Dale Leslie Miller of Massillon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 21st at the blessed age of 80. Dale was born on November 13, 1941 to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Betty) Miller. He proudly served in the US Air Force, was a member of the Massillon American Legion Post 221, "2002" Ohio Grande Chef de Gare of the 40 et 8 and was recently honored with a 50-year membership in the 40 et 8. Besides serving in many leadership and volunteer roles in various veterans' organizations, he. also, enjoyed visiting family and friends, and traveling to many interesting places around our country, He is survived by his wife Rosanne, two daughters; Natalie (Bill) Winebaugh of Dixon, Illinois and...

Dr. Joan Daugherty Schory died unexpectedly July 29, 2022 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital with family and friends by her side. Born January 30, 1931 in Canton, OH to the late Gwenllian Parsons Paar and Russell Daugherty. She attended Timken Vo Tech, Malone College (MS), Akron U (BS) and where she attained her (PhD) in Education. Retired Principal for the Canton City School District. She loved traveling the world, was an avid tennis player and had a passion for dancing. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Dr. John J. Schory, sister Margaret (Penny) Paar Oleksa, nephew Frederick Paar lll. She is survived by her brother Frederick Paar Jr, brother Chris Daugherty, nieces Leslee Paar...

Nancy (89) passed away peacefully on July 14th at the Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30am at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH 44333 on Monday, July 25. A family interment at Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, Ohio will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Village of St. Edwards (3131 Smith Road, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333).

Nancy (89) passed away peacefully on July 14th at the Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Ronald L. Luyster in 2003. They were married in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 1952. Also preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Bessie DePasquale, brother Richard DePasquale; sister, Ann DeMeo; and daughter-in-law Catherine Luyster. Survived by her son Mark Luyster (Julie) and their children; Christopher, Nicholas, Kelly Young (Chris), and Scott; daughter Susan Stull (Richard) and their children Ethan and Austin; son Dean Luyster (Catherine -deceased) and their children Hannah and Spencer. Also survived by her brother Donald DePasquale (Judy);...

Patricia Lynn Pearce of Cleveland Heights, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 7, 2022 at the Louis Stokes VA hospital where she worked as a clinical social worker, after a brief battle with cancer. Patricia is predeceased by her parents William and Ruth. She is survived by her former husband, Robert, her children, George, Ruth (Ian), her grandchildren, Aidan, Pearce and Gavin, and friend Mohammed Aldura. Patricia will be remembered as the most wonderful grandmother, always making time for her family and showing them that life is an adventure. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 10th at 4:30 PM in Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, 2680 Coventry Road,...

Patricia Lynn Pearce of Cleveland Heights, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the July 7, 2022 at the Louis Stokes VA hospital where she worked as a clinical social worker, after brief battle with cancer. Patricia is predeceased by her parents William and Ruth. She is survived by her former husband, Robert, her children, George, Ruth (Ian), her grandchildren, Aidan, Pearce and Gavin, and friend Mohammed Aldura. Patricia will be remembered as the most wonderful grandmother, always making time for her family and showing them that life is an adventure. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 10th at 4:30 PM in Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, 2680 Coventry...

Virgil Anthony Albaugh Jr., age 72, went home to be with the Lord on July 5th, 2022 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Virgil was born on February 27th, 1950 in Canton, Ohio, to parents Virgil Anthony Albaugh Sr. and Dorothy (Louttit) Albaugh. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Akron University (BS Electrical Engineering), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (MS Electrical Engineering). In 1976, he moved to Round Rock, TX and joined IBM where he worked for more than 30 years. He retired with his wife, Elaine, in Glasgow, Kentucky where he lived for 17 years. Virgil was a great family man and loving father. He was deeply involved in his church and in his community. He hosted "Get Up and...

Memorial Park East Braselton Chapel announced the passing of Dr. Arthur "Art" Joseph Williams, age 77, of Hoschton, Georgia, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Memorial Park East Braselton Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, prior to the service. Interment will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, July 18, 2022 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia as Dr. Williams was a veteran of the USMC. Dr. Williams was born October 13, 1944, in Barberton, Ohio. He is the son of the late Joseph F. Williams, Jr. and Betty Ghaster Williams. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Georgia...