Ward-Simchak Funeral Home

10/28/2026

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To all those who serve our communities, thank you for the care you show and the difference you make every day.

10/28/2026

Roquelia Samson Sonntag

Roquelia "Rocky" Samson Sonntag August 17, 1933 - October 8, 2026 Roquelia "Rocky" De Leon Samson Sonntag, a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, compassion, and service to others. Although her full name was sometimes difficult for people to pronounce, nearly everyone knew her simply as Rocky-a name that became synonymous with warmth, generosity, and a life devoted to caring for...

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10/26/2026

Sandra Diane Pair

Sandra Diane Pair, 62, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Born in Clanton , Alabama on March 13, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Joseph "Ben" and Dora Lee (Broadhead) Scarbrough . In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Pair, 2 sons Andrew Scarbrough and Johnathan Pair, sister Jenney Doss, brother Joseph Scarbrough, as well as her niece Kymberly Yates. Sandra will...

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10/26/2026

Arthur Reichman

Arthur "Art" Reichman, 79, a lifelong resident of Tuscarawas County, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a short illness. Born in Canton on February 13, 1947, he was the son of the late Lewis and Minnie (Ruth) Reichman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by multiple siblings. Art will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who had a privilege to know him. He is survived by his...

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10/26/2026

Kurt P Hill

Kurt P. Hill 1953 - 2026. Age 72, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, October 23, 2026, after weathering an extended illness. He fought tirelessly against several health conditions that greatly impacted his quality of life, finding strength in watching his family flourish. He was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late John and Dorothy Hill. Along with his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his ex-wife and friend Linda Hill; brother, Rick Hill; and sisters,...

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10/22/2026

Dennis Lee Knight Jr

Dennis Lee Knight Jr., passed away at home, October 12th, 2026. He was a Canton, Ohio native born to Dennis and Eunice (Keith) Knight Sr., on August 21, 1987. He was a proud graduate of Timken High School, where he excelled as a passionate football player. He loved to watch tv especially football, gaming was also a favorite pastime as well as listening to good music. He is survived by his parents, grandma; Ruth Keith, significant other; Samantha C***s, sons;...

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10/22/2026

Bonita R Caldwell

Bonita "Bonnie" Caldwell, 80, of Canton passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 in her residence. Born in Cleveland on September 11,1946, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Verona (Cowie) Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Barbara, son-in-law Elmer Guy, sister Sherry Steible, best friend Sandy, as well as her beloved dog Jacqueline. Bonnie found joy in the simple things in life and had a special place in her...

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10/20/2026

Voila Mayle

In Loving Memory of Voila Rose "Sue" Mayle. Voila Rose "Sue" Mayle was born on September 18, 1958 to the late Leroy and Perry Croston, but was raised by her grandmother Roselean Taylor. Sue gained her wings on October 18, 2026. Sue was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. Sue loved and enjoyed her animals and even known to help all creatures great and small that wandered on her doorstep. Sue will be remembered by her family, friends, and all...

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10/16/2026

Katherine Seitaridis

Katherine Seitaridis, 77, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 2, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of unconditional love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Born on March 14, 1949, in Germany, Katherine immigrated to America at just two years old. Throughout her life, she built something truly special-not simply a home, but a place where generations of her family would grow, gather, and always know they belonged. Katherine was the one true love...

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10/12/2026

Tammy Sue Wolford

Tammy Wolford, 63, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Akron Children's Hospital. Born in Canton on December 27, 1962, she was the daughter of John Motter and the late Shirley (Barr) Motter. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband Alvin Newman, sister Erin Motter and her brother, John Motter Jr. Tammy was a caring and compassionate woman who had a love for people and a heart that was always willing...

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