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11/03/2026

Robert M. Common

Robert “Bob” M. Common, age 68, of Massillon passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Alliance on July 30, 1958, son to the late Mark and Marcella Common. Bob was a graduate of Louisville High School class of 1977. He worked at Technibus Inc. for 45 years where he was a dedicated production planner. Bob was an avid runner and ran in many marathons throughout his life including the Boston Marathon in 2013. He was a Cleveland sports fan and loved spending time in his favorite place, Amish Country. Bob will always be remembered for his love of running and training others. He was very passionate in everything he did.

Bob is survived by his wife Lyn Common; his children Tim (Julia) Common, Chad (Cindy) Common, Tara Reid, Amber (Steven) Thompson, Jacob Common; step-daughters Ashley (Ken) Perrin, and Amy (Judd) Lutz; 23 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and sisters Maryann (Dick) Graham, Cheryl (Bob) Huprich, Lisa (John) Koontz.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother Richard Common, and his previous wife Cindy.

A memorial service will be held at noon (12pm) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Wells officiating. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to services beginning at 11:00 a.m. also in the funeral home. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Hills Burial Park.

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10/26/2026

Joyce Hamilton

Joyce “Joy” Lorraine Hamilton,

Age 84, of Irmo, SC, entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wed., Oct. 21, 2026. She was a devout Christian who loved Jesus with all her heart and strived to be like Him in showing love and kindness to others. In return, she was highly respected by virtually all who knew her. She was especially devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Joyce was born Apr. 3, 1942, in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late David and Alice (Masters) Miller. She was a 1960 graduate of Glenwood High School, a 1964 graduate of Malone College, and a 1968 graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. She retired in 2003 after more than thirty years of teaching elementary school in OH, IL, and SC. She was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and taught various Bible study groups for women over her lifetime.

Survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Rev. Dr. Donald Hamilton, one daughter, Christine (Peter) Mayes of Sugar Land, TX, and one son, Charles (Cheri) Hamilton of Summerville, SC. Also survived by four grandchildren: Elizabeth “Libby” Hamilton, Elodie Hamilton, Benjamin Hamilton, and Casey (Kiersten) Mayes. Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Jacqueline James. Also survived by many dear family members.

Services will be held Thur., Oct. 29, at 12 noon in Faith Community Church in Canton. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the service, from 11am-12pm in the church. A memorial service will also be held at a later date in Irmo. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sebring Holiness Campmeeting at PO Box 97, Sebring, OH, 44672. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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10/24/2026

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10/22/2026

Patricia Strebel

Patricia “Pat” A. Strebel,

Went home to be with the Lord October 21, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born February 20, 1970, in Canton. Pat was preceded in death by her mother, Christine “Chris” Strebel and is survived by her father, Scott (Jennifer) Strebel; two children, Ayanna Martin and Tevin (Nichole Grant) Strebel; two “adopted” Children, Stacey Young and Kayla Osborne; five grandchildren, Kad’hen Strebel, Kriaha Strebel, Adrianne Grant-Strebel, Tevin Grant-Strebel, and Nadine Sale; her brother, Aaron (Neysa) Strebel; two sisters, Andrea Wilson and Amber (Nate) Rothacker; stepbrother, Kyle Phillabaum; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Pat lived for her children, and all children, she always had a smile when there were children around. She was also a lover of animals, especially cats. Pat loved the musician Prince and her favorite color and flavor was orange, even though she was a McKinley Bulldog.

We will miss her humor, her smile, and her focused curiosity. However, one thing we will not miss is your suffering; we are all thankful you are at peace and we love you.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the family. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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10/19/2026

Ann Marie Bergquist

Ann Marie (Birch) Bergquist, age 81, of Canton passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1945 in Dover, Ann built a life full of family, faith, and work.Her early years were spent on her grandfathers homestead in Mineral City and life including both her immediate and extended family members. From the beginning she learned the importance and value of family relationships. As the years passed she built traditions of her own with her children and grandchildren to keep bonds close regardless of the distance. Many activities centered around food as she loved cooking and feeding her family whether it was a Sunday meal after church or a picnic in the park.Her faith was strong. Ann's religious teachings as a child began at the Mineral City Church of the Nazarene and were reenforced at home by the elders of the family. As she raised her own family she attended the Sandy Valley Church of God for several years. She read our daily bread and her bible daily. She would pray regularly for her family and friends. But, most importantly, she allowed God's love to shine through her which often brightened others day and created a smile. Her friends often referred to her as a "Angel".Ann's hard work ethic began with her work on the farm as there was no time to waste and always something to be done. She entered her career in the food service industry in 1967 at Crossroads Restaurant in Magnolia. A few years later, she took a position at S.S Kresge company in downtown Canton. She advanced from waitress to food service manager during her 22 years with the company. Her bright happy attitude and hard work as a constant asset for the company until they closed their doors in 1989. Afterwards, she continued to work a few years at other restaurants until she retired. She was passionate, driven and service- oriented for many years. She is survived by her daughters Amy (Michael) Hallett of Fayetteville, NC, Jacqueline Bergquist of Bolivar, and Leslie Bergquist of Canton, OH. 10 grandchildren: Natasha, Gregory and Joseph Hallett II; Nicole, Meagan (Hoffman), Michael Goe; Kierra, Jeremiah, Jasmine Hunter and Tanzia Geter, along with 16 great grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly. Her brothers Francis "Butch", Birch JR. of Sandyville and David Birch of Mineral City.She was preceded in death by her father Francis M. Birch (1955) of Bolivar, NY and her mother Marie M. Birch (1995) of Mineral City. Also, her first child, a son, Timothy Arkenburgh (1964).Services will be held for Ann on October 21, 2026. The family will hold calling hours from 10am-Noon open to the general public. Her funeral will be followed by announced invitation at the end of calling hours and will closed to the general public.Finally, her daughters would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the care, love, and support provided to Ann during her final months of life by the staff at both The Hall of Fame Nursing and Rehabilitation center and by Sanctuary Hospice. Your teamwork and dedication to our mother and us in her final week was incredible!!So as we gather to honor and celebrate the woman we all cherish for so many reasons; put on your Sunday best, wear a dash of purple, her favorite color (if you desire), and join us.

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10/18/2026

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10/11/2026

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10/09/2026

Rosanne Woods

Rosanne Woods

Friends and family throughout the Northeast are mourning the loss of Rosanne (McFarland) Woods after her death on October 6, 2026. Rosanne was the oldest of six children born to the late Joseph Michael and Mary (McLaughlin) McFarland in Pittston, PA. She was a 1957 graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School in Pittston and a 1961 graduate of Marywood University in Scranton.

A life-long educator, Rosanne began her teaching career as a 2nd grade teacher in Belle Meade, NJ. At a holiday party on the eve of 1966, she met her future husband, Canton resident Terry K. Woods. Eight months later they were married.

After moving to Ohio, Rosanne taught in Salem school district. She stepped back from her career to raise her five children. However, she never fully left teaching, becoming a substitute in the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Schools. As her children grew, she went back to teaching full-time with Massillon City Schools and evenings with Canton City ABLE Program.

Rosanne gave back to the community in numerous ways. She was an active parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic church where she served as a eucharistic minister and part of their H.O.P.E. ministry. She also a member of Quota International of Canton.

Throughout her life, Rosanne made deep friendships. Years and distance never seemed to weaken them. In her final days she was visited by friends from her days in Pittson, New Jersey and Ohio. She left a deep impression that her family hopes continues even in death.

She will be met in heaven by those who went before her, most notably her parents, her brother, Thomas McFarland Sr., and her husband. She is survived by her five children: Susan (Mike) Cammel, Kevin (Michelle) Woods, John Woods, all of Canton, as well as Bob (Leslie) Woods of Cincinnati and Katie (Jeremy) McIntyre of Gainesville, FL; her siblings: Joseph (Andrea) McFarland, Joan (Bruce) Stauffer, James McFarland, and Marianne Ferreti; 9 grandchildren, dozens of nieces and nephews and many godchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tues., October 13, 2026, at 11 AM in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Fr. Benson Okpara as Celebrant. Friends may call Mon. 5-7 PM at the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosanne's memory may be made to Retirement Fund for Religious at iGiveCatholic.org. Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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10/06/2026

Lorie Ann Miller

Lorie Ann Miller,

age 69, of Canton, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1957, to the late Charles and Vera (Snyder) Boone. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Lorie was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Rick Miller, her infant son, brother Jerry R. Boone and sister Nancy C. Peters, niece, Kristen Danniger, nephew Kelly Peters and brother-in-law Fred Peters. Thanks to a chance encounter at Stadium Park, she met the love of her life and best friend, Rick. Together they created a beautiful life full of fun, laughs and so much love. She couldn’t wait to be reunited with him. Lorie is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Miller, and son, Noah Miller; brothers, Chuck (Pam) Boone, Don (Ledia) Boone, and Lonie (Patty) Boone; and many nieces, nephews, family, friends and loved ones. To know Lorie was to know that her children meant everything to her. To her, there was nothing more important in her life than Alexandra and Noah. She will live on forever through them. To know Lorie meant to know a childlike look at life, so many laughs, and so much love. May she finally know the peace she was searching for and be reunited with her beloved Rick. In accordance with her wishes, no formal services will be held. Her life will instead be remembered privately and lovingly by the family and friends whose lives they touched.

“Mom, you are forever loved, forever missed, and forever in our hearts. We love you.”

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10/04/2026

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