Ward-Simchak Funeral Home

04/10/2026

Gay Eileen Jenkins

Gay E. Jenkins, 83, of Dover passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Born in Tuscarawas County a daughter of the late Daniel Korns and Mary Jane Espenschied. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings. Gay was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She found her greatest joy in the time she spent with her children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories filled with love, laughter, and warmth. Her...

View Gay Eileen Jenkins's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/09/2026

Gayle Cowan

Gayle Cowan, 90, of Canton passed away Saturday, April 4th. Born in Canton on April 11th, 1935 a daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Martin) Renzenbrink. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by loving husband of 36 years Robert Cowan, daughter Denise Biehl, sister Donna Derr and brother Charles Renzenbrink. Gayle adored her grandchildren and loved spending quality time with them. She enjoyed relaxing trips to the beach and had a lifelong love for animals. Survived by...

View Gayle Cowan's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/09/2026

Have you ever posted a condolence for a friend or family member online? According to a recent study, about 50% of people have! While the internet makes it easier for us to connect with and support grieving friends and family members, the public nature of our posts and comments means etiquette is more important than ever.

To learn about the dos and don’ts of posting condolences on social media, click the link below. www.funeralbasics.org/death-social-media-10-dos-and-donts-for-social-platforms.

04/08/2026

Jeffrey Allen Pryor

Jeffrey Allan Pryor, 64, of Canton, Ohio, passed away March 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 16, 1962, a son of the late Fannie Mae Pryor, and Lezone Frazier. Preceding him in death, are his siblings, sisters, Vonn Pryor, Patsy L. Pryor, and brother Johnnie Pryor. Survived by siblings, Margie Pryor, Sandra (John) Stinson; Frank Pryor; Brenda Pryor. Children: Jeffrey Lee Young; Nicholas Allen Young; Ranier Von Young; Erica Lynn Young; Paige Washington; Justin Washington & Michelle Bilby....

View Jeffrey Allen Pryor's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/06/2026

Fred Armstrong

Fred C. Armstrong, 59, of Canton, passed away Friday, April 3rd at the Legends of Massillon . Born on November 17, 1966 a son of the late Randall Armstrong and Shirley McHenry. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by step father Richard D. McHenry. Fred loved sports, especially watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, he became a Cincinnati Bengals fan thanks to his youngest daughter. He also coached his daughter's softball...

View Fred Armstrong's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/05/2026

It’s time for Easter egg hunts, fluffy bunnies, and spring weather! May you enjoy fun times with family and friends on this Easter weekend.

04/03/2026

John R Heinzman

John Heinzman , age 69, of Carrollton, passed away on April 3, 2026 at Carroll Health Center. Born on June 6, 1956, in Canton, the son of the late Howard and Wanda (Long) Heinzman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Pamela (Richards) Heinzman, granddaughter Jennifer, 3 brothers Gary, Howard, and Mike, as well as 2 sisters Patti and Missy. John was known as a hard worker who took pride in everything he...

View John R Heinzman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/30/2026

Wayne L. Jacobs

Wayne "Sonny" Jacobs, 81, of Massillon passed away on Friday, March 27th at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Massillon on September 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Wilhelm) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 15 siblings. Sonny was known for his goofy personality, Sonny had a way of making everyone around him smile, whether through a well-timed joke or simply by being his genuine, lighthearted self. He found...

View Wayne L. Jacobs's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/30/2026

Donald Lee Evans

Donald Evans, 81, of Canton passed away on Friday March 27, at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Canton on May 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Eugene and Sara (McCort) Evans. A proud 1962 graduate of Perry High School, Don carried with him the values of perseverance and commitment throughout his life. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Specialist Fourth Class (SP4), an accomplishment that reflected his...

View Donald Lee Evans's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/27/2026

Dale Jacobs

Dale E. Jacobs, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Born on November 3, 1958, in Niles , Ohio, Dale lived a life full of passion, humor, and joy that touched the hearts of all who knew him, whether he realized it or not. Dale graduated from Canton Lincoln High School as part of the class of 1976. His quick wit and sharp mind lent itself to being a formidable trivia expert, and a veritable well...

View Dale Jacobs's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/27/2026

Hilda Mayle

Hilda Mayle, 78, of Canton passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born in Paterson, New Jersey on August 10, 1947 a daughter of the late John Kenneth and Mary Katherine (Hoadley) Anderson. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by former husband but great friend Williard D. Mayle Sr, as well as 2 grandsons Matthew D. Mayle and Nicholas P. Mayle. Hilda was a feisty, free spirit with a FAFO kind of attitude who lived life her own way....

View Hilda Mayle's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/27/2026

Susan A Watterson

'Together Again' Susie 'Sue' Watterson, 82 of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Holiday, Florida went to heaven on March 25, 2026. Born November 4, 1943 in Jasper Indiana, she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Florence ( Alvey ) Brescher . Sue attended Dover High School and later owned and operated 'Our Personal Touch' beauty shop in New Philadelphia, where she enjoyed many memories with wonderful lifetime friends. Sue was a member of the Red Hat Society as...

View Susan A Watterson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.