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Ricky Lee Hysong
May 12, 2011
Ricky Lee  Hysong, 50, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 12th, 2011 following a fire at his residence. Ricky was a former carpet installer, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and boating. Born in Canton on September 17, 1960 to the late Russell and Dorothy (Shaffer) Hysong, and is also preceded in death by his brother Bill Hysong,Step-Brother Paul Yates of...
Donald Edgar Ramser
May 4, 2011
Donald E. Ramser, 63, of Canton. passed away Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 peacefully  at Louis Stokes VA. Hospital-Wade Park, Cuyahoga County, OH. In June of 1968 Donald enlisted in the US Army as a SP4, serving in the Vietnam Conflict and earning several honors including National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commondation...
Ellen R. Burchett
May 1, 2011
Ellen R. Burchett, age 55, of Canton, passed away Sunday, May 1st, 2011 peacefully at McKinley Life Care Center of Canton following an extended illness. Ellen was employed as a clerk for 15 years with the Stark County Metropolitian Housing Authority. She was born in Canton on May 25, 1955, the daughter of the late Dale and Maude (Baker) Burchett....
David Johnson, Jr.
Apr 28, 2011
David Johnson, Jr., age 66, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28th, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center.  David worked more than 30 years as an independent Truck Driver Born on July 10, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late David and Vianna (Dalton) Johnson, Sr., also preceded in death by his son, Joe Johnson. He is survived by...
Wayne Vincent Rodgers
Apr 27, 2011
Wayne  V.  Rodgers, 73, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 peacefully at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Jackson Twp. A Pvt. in the U.S. Army, Wayne was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter, and formerly the Custodian at the Dueber United Methodist Church in Canton. Born in Canton, on April 6, 1938 to the late Roy J. and...
Darcy Olson
Apr 22, 2011
Darcy J. Olson, 64, of Canton. passed away Friday, April 22nd, 2011 peacefully after a sudden illness. Born in San Diego, CA on July 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Otto and June (Shaver) Olson, also proceeded in death by her two brothers. A member of the Simpson United Methodist Church of Canton, Darcy is survived by her son,...
Lei Lani M. (Vissoc) Blythe
Apr 21, 2011
Lei Lani M. Blythe, 71, of Canton. passed away Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. Lei Lani was born in Canton, Ohio on December 4, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert  L. and Evelyn (Livingston) Blythe.Survived by her husband Jack Allen Blythe. No services to be held.
Olive W (Dalton) Bailey
Apr 19, 2011
Olive W. (Dalton) Bailey, 83 of Malvern, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Barbour County, WV, on October 30, 1927 to the late Russell and Viola (Norris) Dalton. A member of the Canton Freewill Baptist Church and retired from AC Towel in 1971, as...
Lurene A. (Kennedy) Moore
Apr 13, 2011
Lurene A. Moore, 46, of Canton, passed away, April 13th, 2011 suddenly, at Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Lurene was born on April 16, 1964, in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Julius and Audry (Hurless) Kennedy. She is survived by her husband Timothy Moore, her loving children, Cassandra and Timothy Moore. Jr., step-daughter Amanda...
Roger Mayle
Apr 7, 2011
Roger Mayle, 59, of E. Canton, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 peacefully at his home.  Born in Philippi, WV on October 1, 1951, the son of the late Ernie and Goldie (Croston) Mayle, also preceded in death by his son, Brendall Mayle and Sister Marlene (David) James. Roger was self-employed mechanic and the owner and operator of BJ's Auto...
John Corcodel
Apr 7, 2011
John  Corcodel, 87, of Louisville passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, April 7th, 2011 suddenly following an accident. John was a member of St. George Romanian Orthodox Church of Canton. In 1985, after more than 30 years of dedicated service, John retired from the Ford Motor Company, where he worked as a Tool and Die Maker. A Sgt....
Donny H. Hand
Mar 27, 2011
Donny H. Hand, 56,  of Carrollton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at his residence. Born in Charleston, WV on August 24, 1954, the son of the late Oscar and Janet (Butler) Lambert, also preceded in death by his son, Donny Harrison Hand, Jr. Employed as a CNC Machinist with Metals USA in NorthCanton. Survived by his wife...
Crystal M. Maitert
Mar 19, 2011
Crystal M. Maitert, 96, a lifelong resident of Canton, rose to Heaven on Saturday, March 19th, 2011, after a period of declining health. Crystal was born in Canton, on January 2, 1915, the daughter of the late Gustav and Crystal (Herbruck) Maitert. Retired in 1979 from the Stark County Treasurer's Office after 34 years of service. She had many hobbies...
Mary E. Hartman
Mar 18, 2011
Mary E. Hartman, 90, of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, March 18th, peacefully at Carroll Health Care Center of Carrollton, following a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Carrollton, on  January 24, 1921, and had lived in the Canton area most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Velma (Carlisle) Dray, also preceded in death...
Steven Lee Rukavina
Mar 14, 2011
Steven Lee Rukavina, 61, a resident of Canton, Steven passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2011 peacefully at his residence after a brief illness. Steven returned to his hometown of Canton 5 years ago after residing in Dunedin, Florida , where he worked for 35 years in construction industry. Born in Canton , July 28, 1949, the son of Steve...
Rpcky D. Mayle
Mar 7, 2011
Rocky D. Mayle, 59,while in the company of loving family at his residence following a brief illness. Rocky was born in Philippi, West Virginia on February 4, 1952, the son of the late Gus and Opal Mayle; he is also preceded in death by his sister Rose Mayle and brothers Gus Jr., and Eddie Brent Mayle. Rocky worked for 15...
Ronald L. Davis
Feb 24, 2011
Ronald  L. Davis, Age 46, of East Sparta, passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 24th, 2011 following a fall at his home. Born in Canton on February 22, 1965, a lifelong resident of East Sparta and Carrolton, and a graduate of Perry High School. Preceded in death by his father Richard Davis. Survived by his son, Brandon Davis and Brandon's mother...
Scott P. Whittaker
Feb 20, 2011
Scott P. Whittaker, Age 60, of Canton passed away Sunday Feb 20, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born Oct 21, 1950 in Pensacola, FL to James & Evelyn Whittaker.  He served in the Army in Vietnam, receiving a Bronze Star.  He graduated from the University of West Florida with a degree in accounting.  He moved to Canton in...
Thomas R. Smith
Feb 17, 2011
Thomas R. Smith, Age 74, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 17th, 2011, peacefully, at his residence.  Born in Massillon on July 11, 1936, the son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Erdly) Smith. A veteran of the U.S. Airforce, most commonly known as the "Produce Man" on the corner of Georgetown and Trump. Surivived by his wife, Lynette...
James Eugene Huff
Feb 17, 2011
James Eugene Huff. Age 95, of Canton, passed away Thursday, February 17th, 2011 peacefully at Emeritis Assisted Living of Canton. Born in E. Canton, on March 27, 1915, to the late Earl Huff and Mary (Sibert) Huff Berry, also preceded in death by his sister Ethel Wilson and nephew David Wilson.  He graduated from McKinley High School in 1933 and...
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