Robert C. Cordia Sr.
Aug 8, 2012
Robert C. Cordia Sr. Robert C. Cordia Sr., 62, of Canton passed away Wednesday, August 8th,  suddenly  at his residence. Robert was born in Canton on August 29, 1949, the son of the late Frank C. and Edith F. (McCarty) Cordia. Also preceded in death by sister Charlotte Cordia and brother Frank Cordia. Survived by 3 daughters Barbara Ruiz of...
Betty J. Bussard
Aug 2, 2012
Betty J. Bussard Betty J. Bussard, 85, of Canton passed away Thursday, August 2nd,  in the Stone Crossing Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.                                                          .. Betty was born in Canton,  on August 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola (Huth) Moses, also preceded in death by her husband Rodger Bussard, died April 21st., 1999, sister Shirley Eder,...
Marsha E. Lowe
Aug 1, 2012
Marsha E. Lowe Marsha E. Lowe, 52, of Carrollton passed away Wednesday, August 1st,  following a tragic auto accident. Marsha was born in Canton, on January 1, 1960, the daughter of the late Daniel and Freda (Mayle) Caldwell, also preceded in death by a brother Daniel Caldwell. She was employed as a home health aide at Complete Home Care of...
Edith F. Cordia
Jul 31, 2012
Edith F. Cordia Edith F. Cordia, 85, of Canton passed away Tuesday, July 31st, at her esidence following a brief  illness. Edith was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (Girting) McCarty, also preceded in death by her husband Frank C. Cordia Jr., died April 2, 2002, son Frank Cordia,  ...
Bert E. Eddy
Jul 26, 2012
Bert E. Eddy Bert E. Eddy, 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 26th, while in the company of family members  at his residence following a one year illness. Bert was born in Fairview, Ohio on August 3, 1927, the son of the late Ernest and Luella (Stevens) Eddy. Employed for 36 yrs. as a Loader/Leader at LTV Steel in  ...
William Emerson Thornsley Ii
Jul 23, 2012
William Emerson Thornsley, II William Emerson Thornsley II, infant son of William Emerson and Wendy (Mayle) Thornsley I of Canton,  went home to be with the Lord shortly after birth on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. Also survived by his grandparents Diana and Ronald Lewis of Canton, Mickey Rankin of Alliance; great-grandparents Denzil (Perry) Mayle of E. Canton;...
Bradford Croston
Jul 22, 2012
Bradford  Croston Bradford  Croston, 79, of Canton passed away Sunday, July 22nd, in the Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Bradford was born in Philippi, West Virginia on January 25, 1933, the son of the late LeRoy and Dora Bell (Dalton) Croston, also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Retired from Laborers Local 1015 where he...
Shane Jefferson
Jul 21, 2012
Shane  Jefferson Shane Jefferson, 58 of Massillon passed away, Saturday, July 21, in the Hanover House Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Massillon on February 23, 1954, the son of the late Frank Jefferson. Also preceded in death by a daughter Shana Jefferson. Survived by his mother Clara Bell (Wilson) Jefferson  of Navarre, wife Patsy Jefferson of Pittsburgh,...
Michaela Petra Costello
Jul 15, 2012
Michaela Petra Costello Michaela Petra Costello, 53 of Canton, passed away Sunday , July 15th in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a three year illness. Michaela was born in Berlin, Germany on May 29, 1959 and came to Canton April 7, 1988. Survived by her parents Gunter and Helga (Hoppe) Lehnhardt of Berlin, Germany; husband Anthony (Tony) William Costello...
Harold R. Alanen
Jul 11, 2012
Harold R. Alanen Harold R. Alanen, 87, of Massillon passed away Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at Aultman Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Laminga, Michigan on March 31, 1925, the son of the late Reino and Eleanor (Junttonen) Alanen. Employed as a painter/decorator and served in the U.S. Army as a PFC. during WW II. Survived by his wife...
Heather K. Smith
Jul 7, 2012
Heather K. Smith Heather K. Smith, 29 of Uhrichsville, formerly of Canton went home to be with her Lord and Personal Savior JESUS CHRIST on  Saturday, July 7th, as a result of a vehicle pedestrian accident.  Born in Canton on October 8, 1982, Heather had a heart of gold and enjoyed people. She will be deeply missed by her family...
Kayla M. Kelly
Jul 6, 2012
Kayla M. Kelly Kayla Mercedes Kelly, 25, of Canton , passed away Friday, July 6th, 2012 in Aultman Hospital after a long battle with sickle cell anemia. Born June 11, 1987 in Newport, RI to Doreen Kelly and Jessie J. Lockhart.  Graduated with honors from Timken Senior High School in 1997. Survived by her grandmother who raised her Dorothy (Granny)...
Aundrel W. Drake
Jul 3, 2012
Aundrel W. Drake Aundrel W. Drake, 72, of Louisville went home to be with the Lord on this day, Tuesday, July 3rd, following an extended illness. Aundrel was the second born of twelve children on October 1, 1939, preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Virginia (Thompson) Drake, a son Dustin W. Drake, 2 sisters Anita Drake, Cheryl Lee...
Lawrence L. (Larry) Spieth
Jun 29, 2012
Lawrence L. (Larry) Spieth Larry was carried away to the happy hunting ground on Friday, June 29.  Born on March 16, 1943 to the late Charles E. and Mary Jane Spieth.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Larry was a man full of life that seized every adventure and inspired those around him with his humor and spirit....
Charlene K. Hatfield
Jun 25, 2012
Charlene K. Hatfield Charlene K. Hatfield, 40, of Canton passed away Monday, June 25th,  unexpectedly leaving this world to soon and went home to be with the Lord. Charlene was born in Canton on November 18, 1971, the daughter of the late Charles Croston Jr., also preceded in death by a sister Charlotte Croston, maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by...
James R. Sloan Sr.
Jun 22, 2012
James R. Sloan, Sr. James R. Sloan Sr.,  66, of Canton passed away Friday June 22 ,  at Mercy Medical Center. James was born in Canton, on December 31, 1945, the son of the late Homer and Virginia (Postlewait) Sloan. He retired with more than 20 years of service from Morrow Control , a veteran of the US Army, having...
Forrest E. Daugherty
Jun 8, 2012
Forrest E.  Daugherty Forrest E. Daugherty, 49, of Canton passed away Friday, June 8th, at his residence following a 7 year illness. Forrest was born in Canton, on June 27, 1962, the son of the late Ernest and Eleanor (Fertgus) Daugherty also preceded in death by a sister Mary Arnold, 2 brothers Doc and Doug Daugherty. Survived by a son...
Kathleen G. Willis
May 30, 2012
Kathleen G. Willis Kathleen G. Willis, 64, of Canton passed away Wednesday, May 30th, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Rev. Ivor and Berniece Willis. Also preceded in death by Aunt Louise and several cousins. She attended the Crystal Park Wesleyan Church of Canton. Kathleen enjoyed people, a compassionate...
Kenneth M. Gessel
May 28, 2012
Kenneth M. Gessel Kenneth M. Gessel, 91, of Canton passed away Monday, May 28th, at Aultman Hospital  following a brief illness. Kenneth was born in Macksburg, Ohio on September 27, 1920, the son of the late T.M.  and May (Minchs) Gessel , also preceded in death by his wife Effie (Warmick) Gessel in 1983 and two infant daughters. Retired as...
Olga A. Brown
May 27, 2012
Olga A (Skubiak)Â Â Brown Olga A. (Skubiak) Brown, 86, of Canton was called home by our Lord on Sunday, May 27th. Olga's generosity and compassion touched all who knew her. Olga was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1925, the daughter of the late Enik and Katherine Skubiak also preceded in death by a grandson Thomas Brown III,...
