. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: "Heaven welcomed Russell Thewes, on October 6, 2026, and after a lifetime spent side by side, he and Shirley were together once again. Their time apart was brief, but perhaps after more than seven decades of true love, it could only ever be that way."
. @CantonRepdotcom -- "Traffic to 100 of America's largest local newspaper websites has declined nearly 50% over four years, raising serious questions about the industry's digital transformation strategy." editorandpublisher.com/stori…
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: Richard (Rick) Clarence Lawson, 84, Canton. "He enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading, and sitting outside with a cup of coffee alongside the dogs he complained about — but secretly loved when he thought no one was looking."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit last week: “Beast of Burden, by The Rolling Stones, played on the radio as Tom Jackson exited his North Canton home for the final time on the quiet evening of Saturday, September 12, 2026."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: "Janet M. Yingling, 83 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Five days later on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 her husband of 58 years Alan E. Yingling, also 83, passed away from a broken heart and health complications."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Monday: Terry L. Potter, 78, East Sparta. 78 of East Sparta, Army veteran of Vietnam. "He was part of the 1st Cavalry, and he received a Purple Heart."
. @CantonRepdotcom "As a result, USA Today Inc. is prepared to delist from Google in the next six to twelve months, according to Reed."
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. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: Audrey Gayle Fish Pfeifer, 78. "Audrey, in her own words, described herself as 'a romantic with a little bit of gypsy in me. I believe we have to make our own fate in this world in order to find the peace and happiness we desire.'
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: Jeffrey Zane Wade, 77, Massillon. "Jeff was happiest when surrounded by family. He loved Sunday dinners, homemade pizza nights, BLT brunches, summer cookouts, and any occasion that brought everyone together."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit: Deborah Goebel.
"No ceremony, no terrific sermon, no black and white photos to share. Just a little brother from Canton, letting the world ... heavens, and the universe know this: an undeniable, unstoppable human spirit has made their presence greater."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Wednesday: Pamela "Pam" Smith, 84, Canton. "Known for her impeccable style, she never left the house without her hair styled, lipstick on, and nails polished."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Monday: Joan Virginia Haynam Miller Imdorf, 94. "She was born in East Rochester, OH on June 29, the hottest day of 1931. Old Doc Taylor dropped her on the bed to get her to cry, and she never let anyone do that to her again."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Monday: Donna Lee Thorman (née Muir), 83. "She had a remarkable gift for soothing a crying baby, earning her the affectionate family nickname 'the Baby Whisperer.'"
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Sunday: Mike Greathouse II, 47. "Please give someone a hug, make somebody smile and live each day to the fullest in memory of Mike."
. @CantonRepdotcom Obit Monday: Deborah S. (Davis) Koch, 71, Alliance. "She enjoyed taking road trips to the Amish country and beyond. All new restaurants needed to be tasted. She drug her husband Bill all over NE Ohio to tea houses."
If you missed this wonderful story by @cgoshayREP, you need to go back and check it out! Check out this article from The Repository:
'A profound spirituality.' Hoover alum discusses his journey to the priesthood
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