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Rosemarie J. Williams

Rosemarie J. Williams

Mar 17, 2013

Rosemarie J. Williams Rosemarie J. Williams, 71, of Atwater passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2013 following a lengthy illness in the Mercy Medical Center.  Rosemarie was born in Canton on February 1, 1942. Rosemarie was employed as a waitress at The VFW Post # 3747 of Canton, and longtime member of  both the VFW Post #3747 and the VFW Post...

Jan E. Horn

Jan E. Horn

Mar 12, 2013

Jan E. Horn, 51, of Canton passed away Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Jan was born in Canton on September 16, 1961. Preceded in death by her mother Arlene (Mercer) Hiles-McFarren and stepfather Bob McFarren. Survived by her father Joseph Hiles of Salem; a daughter Kristina Horn of Jackson Twp; three sons Michael Krowchak...

Charles R. Gardiner

Charles R. Gardiner

Mar 8, 2013

Charles R. Gardiner Charles R. Gardiner, 77, of Massillon passed away Friday, March 8th, 2013 following a lengthy illness in the Affinity Medical Center in Massillon. Charles was born in Washington, PA on April 27, 1935, the son of the late Edward and Alice (Pearl) Gardiner. Aside from his parents, he is also preceded in death by his longtime companion...

Neivada D. Toland

Neivada D. Toland

Feb 26, 2013

Neivada D. Toland Neivada D. Toland, 24, of Massillon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. Though her life was taken from her suddenly she was able to extend hope to six other lives through her gracious organ donations on February 28th, 2013. Neivada was born in Massillon, on January 31st, 1989, preceded  in death by...

Clyde W. Wynes

Clyde W. Wynes

Feb 21, 2013

Clyde W. Wynes Clyde W. Wynes, 91, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Clyde was born in Talcott, WV on September 25th, 1921, the son of the late Edward and Clara Wynes. Employed as a Supervisor at the Republic Steel Co. in Massillon and after...

Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Feb 12, 2013

Timothy M. Kennedy Timothy M. Kennedy, 49, of Canton passed away Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 in  The Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness. Timothy was born in Philippi, West Virginia on January 9th, 1964, preceded in death by his father Steward Kennedy. Survived by his mother Colleen (Jones) Kennedy with whom he made his home,  a daughter Stephanie Kennedy, two...

Ethel L. Harshberger

Ethel L. Harshberger

Feb 7, 2013

Ethel L. Harshberger Ethel L. Harshberger, 81, of Canton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 7th, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center. Ethel was born in Altoona, PA on August 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie (Bickerton) Way. Also preceded in death by her husband Russell, died November 24, 1977 a...

Lucille B. Lee

Lucille B. Lee

Feb 6, 2013

Lucille B. Lee Lucille B. Lee, 86, of East Canton passed away Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at her residence. Lucille was born in Canton on June 18, 1926. Preceded in death by her parents, two daughters Sharon Harsh and Joyce Lindower,  a grandson Robert Hartshorne and four sisters. Employed in the cafeteria at Aultman Hospital Canton for 15 years retiring...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Feb 4, 2013

James  Anderson James  Anderson, 64, of Canton passed away Monday, February 4th, 2013 at Aultman Hospital James was born in Rock, W.Virginia on April 20, 1948, the son of the late Robert and Pauline (Baughan) Blackwell. He is survived by two daughters, Sherry Anderson of Canton, Pauline Blankenship of Orville; one son James Anderson of Canton; two sisters Thelma Simmons,...

Handy B. Wolf

Handy B. Wolf

Jan 21, 2013

Handy B. Wolf Handy Benjoel Wolf passed away on Monday. January 21st, 2013. Born in North Canton on July 1st, 1924, he was a 1941 graduate of "NoCaHi" (currently North Canton Hoover High School). Received his undergraduate degree at Muskingum College, and his Masters degree from Kent State University. Member and past president of North Canton Rotary Club International, Past...

Claude W. Hilton Sr.

Claude W. Hilton Sr.

Jan 3, 2013

Claude W. Hilton, Sr. Claude W. Hilton, Sr., 85, of  Canton passed way Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 at his residence. Claude was born in Saltville, Virginia on March 4, 1927, the son of the late Joe Bob Hilton and Nellie (Sawyer) Hilton Bird, also preceded in death by daughter Kathy Reeves, stepdaughter Jo Ellen Harmon, three sisters and two brothers....

Florence E. Branch

Florence E. Branch

Jan 2, 2013

Florence E. Branch Florence E. Branch, 75, of E. Canton passed away Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Florence was born in Canton, Ohio on May 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Victor and Aurelia (Hanu) Abraham also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. died, July 31st, 1999 and their daughter Becky...

Sandra S. (Hoover)  Munk

Sandra S. (Hoover) Munk

Jan 1, 2013

Sandra S. Munk Sandra S. Munk, 60, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Sandra was born in Canton on April 26, 1952, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Shepherd) Hoover, also preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, John and Walter Hoover. A former member of The Maplebrook Church...

Lawrence "Satch" J. Sarachene

Lawrence "Satch" J. Sarachene

Dec 28, 2012

Lawrence John Sarachene, better known as "Satch," was born on April 16, 1951, in Massillon City Hospital. He was a "worrier" as a little boy, but was very bright and handsome. He lost his father very young in his life, and was lucky to get an even better substitute, who he called "Pops." He graduated from Jackson High School where...

Brian C. Whitacre

Brian C. Whitacre

Dec 25, 2012

Brian C. Whitacre Brian C. Whitacre, 53, of Fort Worth, TX passed away very unexpectedly Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 at his residence. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 4, 1959, the son of the late John A. and Chistine (Padermos) Whitacre, also preceded in death by his brother who he truly admired, John A. Whitacre II. He is survived by...

Charles L. Wolford

Charles L. Wolford

Dec 22, 2012

Charles L. Wolford Charles L. Wolford, 56, of Canton passed away on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a two-month illness. Charles was born in Canton on January 6, 1956, to the late Luther Earl and Lucy Mae (Lowers) Wolford. He is survived by four daughters Stacey Bailey and Missy (Jason) Grossman both of Parkersburg, WV., Ginger (Ted)...

Ronald "J.R." L. Bayer

Ronald "J.R." L. Bayer

Dec 19, 2012

Ronald L. "J.R." Bayer, Jr., 42, of Canton passed away Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer in the Stone Crossing Care Center of Canton. Ronald was born on May 5, 1970, in Canton to Donna J (Pickar) Bayer of Canton and Ronald Bayer Sr. of Dover. J.R., as he was affectionately known, attended Timken High School....

Grace L. Slabaugh

Grace L. Slabaugh

Dec 13, 2012

Grace L. Slabaugh Grace L. Slabaugh, 54, of Canton passed away Thursday, December 13th, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a lenghty illness. Grace was born in Canton, Ohio on March 25, 1958, the daughter of the late William R. and Betty (Warren) Slabaugh, also proceeded in death by Grace's partner of 15 years, Clarence Taylor and their daughter Betty L....

Johnny Penn

Johnny Penn

Dec 8, 2012

Johnny Penn Johnny Penn, 86 of Canton, passed away on December 8th, 2012 in the Canton Health Care Center where he had been a long time resident. Johnny was born on May 2nd, 1926 to Lee and Mable (Jones) Penn and had lived in our area most of his life. Johnny is preceded in death by his daughter and son....

Helen L. (Hupp)  Ritchie

Helen L. (Hupp) Ritchie

Dec 5, 2012

Helen L. Ritchie, 85, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at The Affinity Hospital of Massillon following a lengthy illness. Born in Wheeling Junction, W. Virginia on June 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Howard Edie and Victoria (Cohen) Hupp also preceded in death by her husband William Ritchie, died November 19th 1997 and a brother Andy...

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