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James R. Sloan Sr.

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

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

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

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

Olga A. Brown

May 27, 2012

Olga A (Skubiak)  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,...

Thomas A.  Delancey

Thomas A. Delancey

May 15, 2012

Thomas A. Delancey Thomas A. Delancey, 52, of Canton passed away Tuesday, May 15th, at Akron City Hospital. Thomas was born in Canton, Ohio on September 28, 1959, the son of the late Elsie M. Delancey. Thomas is survived by a son David (Danielle) Rowe of Canton and a daughter Amy Rowe of Massillon. No services are planned at this...

Carolyn S. Warren

Carolyn S. Warren

May 14, 2012

Carolyn S. Warren Carolyn S. Warren, 62, of Canton passed away Monday, May 14th, at Mercy Medical Center. Carolyn was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 25, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Lemley) Brummage, also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. (Rex) Warren. Carolyn is survived by a son Michael Eddy and a...

Edna Mae Stephens

Edna Mae Stephens

May 9, 2012

Edna Mae Stephens Edna Mae Stephens, 69, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 9th, in Aultman Hospital. Edna was born in Newton, W Virginia on August 22, 1942, the daughter of the late Ottice O and Ruby (Truman) King, also preceded in death by a sister Rita Greathouse. Retired from Walsh College of N....

Clayton Lee Douglas

Clayton Lee Douglas

May 7, 2012

Clayton Lee Douglas Clayton Lee Douglas, 89, of Sandy Hook, KY formerly of Canton passed away Monday, May 7th,  following a lengthy illness at the Astoria Skilled Nursing Home. Clayton was born in Toledo on April 2, 1923, the son of the late William and Anna Douglas, also preceded in death by his wife Mary (Whitely) Douglas. A retired Gourmet...

Dale A. Koon

Dale A. Koon

Apr 27, 2012

Dale A. Koon Dale A. Koon, 69, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April, 27, in  Aultman Hospital. Dale was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 1, 1943, the son of the late Amos and Josephine (Griffith) Koon, besides his parents he is preceded in death by 3 brothers Lawrence, Darrell, and Carl Koon. Dale...

Sharon E. Goley

Sharon E. Goley

Apr 22, 2012

Sharon  E. Goley Sharon E. Goley, 62, of Canton passed away Sunday, April 22nd, in the Cleveland Clinic following a 6 years illness. Born in Canton, on May 10, 1949, the daughter of the late Tom and Sylvia (Ramsey) Mayle, also preceded in death by a sister Colena Cunningham and a brother Lawson Bailey. Survived by her husband Morris Goley...

Dewey L. Jackson Jr.

Dewey L. Jackson Jr.

Apr 1, 2012

Dewey "Dave" L. Jackson Jr. Dewey "Dave" L. Jackson,  Jr.  68, of Canton, passed away in Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, April 1st., after a brief illness. He was born in Coalton, WV on April 16th., 1943 to Dewey "Duke" L. Jackson Sr. and Lois "Jackie" N. (Brady) Jackson, Braghieri. Dave went to Coalton High School and then moved with...

Helen J Ulmschneider

Helen J Ulmschneider

Mar 31, 2012

Helen J. (Drenta) Ulmschneider Helen J. Ulmschneider, 77, of Canton passed away Saturday, March 31st, after a brief illness with close family members by her side. Helen was born on May 5, 1934 in Canton to the late Charles and Helen (Soflata) Drenta.  She graduated from Middlebranch High School in 1952 where she participated in may school activities, one of...

Muriel Grigor

Muriel Grigor

Mar 29, 2012

Muriel  Grigor Muriel  Grigor, 96, of Canton passed away Thursday, March 29th, 2012 peacefully at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Hecla, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1915, the daughter of the late John Albert and Sophia (Smith) Hinzman also preceded in death by her husband Harold James Grigor, died February 1, 1981. Muriel lived in Canton since 1952...

Agnes Mayle

Agnes Mayle

Mar 28, 2012

Agnes  Mayle Agnes Mayle, 88, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at her residence, following a lengthy illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on January 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Ed Kennedy and Bessie (DeCost) Kennedy Mayle, also preceded in death by her husband Goldie E. Mayle Sr. on February 27, 1999, 4 sons...

Victor J. Colaianni Jr.

Victor J. Colaianni Jr.

Mar 24, 2012

Victor J. Colaianni, Jr. Victor J Colaianni, Jr., age 77, of Canton passed away Saturday, March 24, following a brief illness.  Born August 15, 1934 in Vandergrift, PA to the late Marjorie and Victor Colaianni Sr., and spent most of his life in the Canton area. Victor was an Army veteran, and an Army National Guard veteran, retiring from the...

Rettie Newman

Rettie Newman

Mar 23, 2012

Rettie  Newman Rettie Newman, 72, of N. Canton passed away Friday, March 23rd, peacefully in Aultman Hospital, following a six months illness. Rettie was born in Philippi, West Virginia on May 11, 1939, preceded in death by her mother Laura (Mayle) Croston, her husband Fred Newman who died on December 26, 1997, 5 sisters Sygurnie Newman, Miranda Mayle, Orleans Dalton,...

Russell E. Brandes Ii

Russell E. Brandes Ii

Mar 19, 2012

Russell E. Brandes, II Russell E. (Goober) Brandes, II, 36, of Canton passed away Monday, March 19th, unexpectedly at his residence. Born in Beaufort, S. Carolina on August 10, 1975, the son of Kenneth A. and Kathy R. (Mayle) Stipe of Louisville.  Russell served  in the U.S. Marines. Besides his parents he is survived by a grandmother Zelma Mayle of...

Helen Stegeman

Helen Stegeman

Mar 12, 2012

Helen  Stegeman Helen  Stegeman, 84, of Canton passed away Monday, March 12th. Helen was born  in Robertsville on January 19, 1928, and had lived in the area most of her life.  The daughter of the late Louis Vasile and Anna (Niciu) Botean, also preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. Stegeman, a sister Vera Botean and two brothers John...

Bonnae Mayle

Bonnae Mayle

Mar 4, 2012

Bonnae  Mayle Bonnae  Mayle, 66, of Canton passed on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. Bonnae was born in Philippi, West Virginia on April 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Elzie and Mary (Croston) Collins. Survived by  two daughters Lana Johnson,  Marty Coffey , and a son David Croston all of Canton. Private family services will be held...

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