🎪 Farewell, fair

Lawrence J. Lapikas

Larry J. Lapikas, 80, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Born in Massillon on August 13, 1944, he retired from the Canton Post Office after 25 years as a letter carrier and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. A member of Divine Mercy Parish - St. Mary Catholic Church, Larry enjoyed bowling, fishing, NASCAR, Blue Grass Festivals, and golfing. He is survived by his siblings Marilyn, Paul, and Richard, along with several nieces and nephews.

Lori A. Young

Lori A. Young, 58, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025, after being born there in 1966. She was known for her customer service work at Speedway and was passionate about concerts, Metallica, her three dogs, and Cleveland sports teams. Lori is survived by her husband David of over 40 years, her mother, son Anthony, four grandchildren, and several siblings, having been preceded in death by two sons and her father. Funeral services will be held on March 13 at Arnold Funeral Home in Canton.

Glen R Blythe

Glen R. Blythe, 84, passed away on March 4 at Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center after a brief illness. A lifelong Canton area resident, Glen served in the U.S. Army for three years before embarking on a 38-year career at Aultman Hospital, where he met his wife of 42 years, Stephanie. Following retirement, he worked as Business Manager at Perry Christian Church until 2020 and was also known for his woodturning artwork. Glen, who is survived by his wife, son, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, was remembered for his strong Christian faith, optimism, and sense of humor that helped him overcome life's challenges.

Dorothy Belles

Dorothy J. Belles, 101, of Canton, passed away on March 8, 2025, after being born in Greensburg, PA on October 31, 1923. She was a member of Crystal Park United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Earl and three sisters. Dorothy is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two brothers. At her request, no services will be held.

Jerry Yeager

Jerry passed away on February 12th, 2025, at the age of 67, having been born on August 24th, 1957. No additional details were provided about his life, accomplishments, or surviving family members. The brief obituary simply notes his birth and death dates without mentioning the cause of death or funeral arrangements. Though limited in information, the notice marks the passing of someone who lived through nearly seven decades of history.

Allen W. Miller

Allen W. Miller, known as "Allie," passed away at age 70 on March 7, 2025, after a brief illness. He worked at Troyers Trail Bologna for many years and later provided taxi services for the Amish community. Allie enjoyed collecting Native American artifacts, hunting arrowheads, and bird watching. He is survived by his siblings, several nieces and nephews, and many cousins and friends. Services will be held on March 14, 2025, at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, with burial at Ragersville Cemetery.

Robert "Bob' Lachmaier

Robert "Bob" Lachmaier, a 70-year-old classic car enthusiast from Coventry Township, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2025. Born in 1955 and a 1973 graduate of Canton Central Catholic, Bob ran a business building award-winning show cars. He was known for his love of coffee, fishing, thunderstorms, and driving "the back way," as well as his memorable laugh. Bob is survived by his children, grandchildren, siblings, and beloved border collies, while being preceded in death by his parents, wife Carla, and sister Ruth Ann.

Jane McCarty

Jane E. McCarty, 79, of Alliance, passed away on March 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of devoted faith and love for others. Born on March 28, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio, Jane was known for her contagious love for Jesus and her ability to provide comfort through scripture and prayer. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward W. McCarty and her brother Timothy E. Laps, but is survived by her daughter Brenda, sister Jill, brother Mitchell, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Funeral services will be held on March 17, 2025, at Schneeberger Oser Funeral Home with donations in her memory requested to be made to Simply Give, a non-profit founded by her niece.

Russell Nourse

Russell R. Nourse, 58, of Massillon, passed away on March 8, 2025. Born in Center Hall, PA in 1967, he worked as a civilian for the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife Melissa, two daughters Miranda and Hailey, a granddaughter Elizabeth, and a sister Becky, while being preceded in death by his daughter Teagin Marie and his parents. Services will be held Thursday at Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior, and contributions may be directed to Northwest Church of Christ for disaster relief in lieu of flowers.

Clarence G. Mitchell Sr.

Clarence G. Mitchell Sr., born in 1952 in Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2025, after battling cancer. He worked as a chauffeur and driver for Marc's Pharmacy while enjoying his passions for the Cleveland Browns, video games, fishing, and golfing. A devoted father and grandfather, Clarence found his greatest joy in spending time with his longtime companion Claudia Massey and his family. He is survived by his six children, numerous siblings, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives who will cherish his memory.

Gisela Fagan

Gisela Vera Fagan (née Exner), born in East Germany on February 8, 1937, died peacefully on March 5, 2025. Having survived WWII and refugee camp, she married US Army soldier Alfred Fagan, had five children, and eventually settled in Alliance, becoming widowed in 1999. She is survived by her five children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Known for her generosity, cooking skills, and ability to make friends easily, Gisela will be honored at a memorial service on March 15 at Science Hill Community Church.

Mary Ann McVey

Mary Ann McVey, age 72, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Lake Milton. Born in Youngstown in 1952, she earned a Bachelor's in Art Education from Youngstown State University after graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School. Mary Ann had a passion for music, art, and dogs, and was known for her compassionate nature. She is survived by her son Keith McVey II, his wife Sarah, her granddaughter Emma, and her brother Wally Dunne, while being preceded in death by her husband Keith McVey Sr., her parents, and her sister Sue Corsale.