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Esther Grace Dershaw

Esther Grace Dershaw

Dec 16, 2024

Esther Grace Dershaw, 82, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 16th. Born in Youngstown, on October 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Elverton and Nellie (Gallagher) Dunn. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Sister Mary Dunn (OSU). Esther was a registered nurse at Massillon Community Hospital for 28 years before retiring in 2008....

William Daniel Blackburn Sr

William Daniel Blackburn Sr

Dec 16, 2024

William Daniel Blackburn Sr., 76, of Magnolia, passed away Monday, December 16th, at his home. Born in Holden, West Virginia on March 18, 1948, a son of the late William Tennis and Lena Marie (Thompson) Blackburn. Dan loved motorcycles and was a hell raiser who enjoyed life to the fullest and fought to the bitter end. He is survived...

Lana Mcpeek

Lana Mcpeek

Dec 16, 2024

Lana McPeek, 78, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 16th, at Home. Born in Marietta, on February 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Emerson K. and Mary (Rouse) McPeek. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by 2 brothers Ricky McPeek, Jim McPeek. Lana enjoyed listening to music, reading and had a huge place in her heart...

Terry Wayne King Jr

Terry Wayne King Jr

Dec 14, 2024

Terry W King, Jr, 45, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 14th, at the Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center of Akron. Born in Canton, on April 17, 1979, a son of the late Terry and Robin (Carson) King. An avid angler, Terry enjoyed watching and going fishing, scrolling on Facebook, playing video games, and playing spades. He also...

Delores Elaine Kidwell

Delores Elaine Kidwell

Dec 13, 2024

Delores E. Kidwell, 71, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 13th, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center. Born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on August 19, 1953, a daughter of the late Leon and Madeleine (Knable) Buterbaugh. Survived by  her husband, Lawrence Kidwell; 3 sons Cody (Britny) Kidwell, of Navarre, Kevin (Amy) Strait, Jason Strait, all of Needmore, Pennsylvania;...

Roger E Hall

Roger E Hall

Dec 11, 2024

Roger E. Hall, 77, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 11th. Born in Clear Fork, West Virginia on April 30, 1947, a son of the late Francis E. and Nellie G. (Claypool) Hall. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Rose Ann Hall, and 3 brothers. Roger was an over the road truck driver...

Robert Dean Stine Sr.

Robert Dean Stine Sr.

Dec 11, 2024

Robert Dean Stine, Sr., 83, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, December 11th, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Born in Irondale, Ohio on August 5, 1941, a son of the late Arthur and Doris (Draa) Stine. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by brother Richard Stine. Robert worked for the LRC Rubber Company, formally known as Surety Rubber...

Connie Lee Allen

Connie Lee Allen

Dec 9, 2024

Connie Allen, 60, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 9th, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Born in Fremont, Ohio on February 12, 1964, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Rita (Fought) Miller. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by brother Randy Miller. She enjoyed spending time with her cats, reading as well as watching...

Laura A Ruiz

Laura A Ruiz

Dec 6, 2024

Laura A Ruiz, 63, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 28, 1960, a daughter of Betty (Nagle) Coots and the late Thomas Daniel Coots. Survived by 3 daughters Angela (Kyle) Esber, Regina (Adam) Modzel, Jessica (Will) Ruiz-Miller; 3 sisters Nichole McDuffie, Cynthia Hickman, Leeann Hinken; brother Danny...

Charles E Matheson

Charles E Matheson

Dec 6, 2024

Charles  Edward Matheson , 87, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 6th, at McKinley Health Care Center. Born in Canton, on October 29, 1937, a son of the late John and Freda (Fasnot) Matheson. Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Justine Bodnar; 8 Sisters, Virgina Reith, Violet Morris, Helen Rettburg, Doris Petit, Betty...

Richard Guy Mancini

Richard Guy Mancini

Dec 5, 2024

Richard Guy Mancini, 82, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, December 5th, at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Born in Canton on October 21, 1942, a son of the late Guy and Carmella (D'Aurora) Mancini. He served honorably stateside in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Specialist E-4 during the Vietnam War.  A graduate of Kent State University (B.S.), and...

Alvin J. Newman

Alvin J. Newman

Dec 3, 2024

Alvin J. Newman, 66, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, Ohio on October 25, 1958, a son of the late Junior and Jessie (Dalton) Newman. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 2 brothers Marlon Newman, Charles Croston; 2 sisters Delores Naugle and Dottie Moore. Alvin worked for the...

Bernard Prince

Bernard Prince

Dec 2, 2024

Bernard Prince, 62, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 2nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on March 10, 1962, a son of the late Robert and Anna (Dennis) Prince, Sr. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers Larry "Darnell" Prince, Robert Prince Jr., Calvin Prince and Michael Ray Prince and special friend Joe Carlton....

Cynthia Harlan

Cynthia Harlan

Dec 2, 2024

Cynthia Harlan, 74, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 2nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 24, 1950, a daughter of the late Orville and Dorothy (Tichenor) Jackson . Cynthia enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and loved watching old movies. Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sisters; Dianna Pickitt, Gayle Matthews and daughter;...

Daniel J Martin

Daniel J Martin

Dec 1, 2024

Daniel Martin, 68, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 1st in his home. Born in Canton, on January 19, 1956, a son of the late Daniel and Stella (Zaiko) Martin.Daniel worked for Fisher Foods for over 30 years. He is survived by a host of family members and friends. No services will be held at this time.

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Lena M Farris

Lena M Farris

Dec 1, 2024

Lena Michelle Farris, 54, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 19, 1970, a daughter of Angelena R. (Puckett) Goad and the late Michael Lee Martin. Survived by 3 sons Austin Milligan, Christopher Milligan, Timothy Milligan; sister Angie Renee Martin; long time companion Daniel McMahon; 3 grandchildren as well...

Karl "Butch" Kraus Jr.

Karl "Butch" Kraus Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Karl A. "Butch" Kraus Jr. was born on January 7, 1949 and went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024. Karl worked for the City Of Canton Street Department for 36 years, after retiring he ran for Canton City Council and served for a few years. He then took a job with Perry Township as a...

Frederick H. Schumacher

Frederick H. Schumacher

Nov 30, 2024

Frederick "Fred" Howard Schumacher, 77, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 25th at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Canton on September 21, 1947, a son of the late William H. and Bernice (Anstine) Schumacher. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brother William "Bill" C. Schumacher. Fred graduated from Culver Military Academy where he lettered in...

Melanie Rose Mayle

Melanie Rose Mayle

Nov 30, 2024

Melanie Rose Mayle, 55, of Canton, passed away  unexpectedly Saturday, February 8th. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 2, 1969, a daughter of the late Rodney and Juanita Mayle. Melanie was the life of the party, always bringing goofiness and laughter. She is survived by son Stanley Lewis II, of Canton, Ohio; sister Wanda (James) Mayle, of Louisville, Ohio;...

Cynthia L Healy

Cynthia L Healy

Nov 24, 2024

Cynthia L Healy, 66, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, November 24th, at Aultman Hospital. Cynthia was born in Canton, on March 24, 1958. Cynthia devoted 30 years working for the Canton city schools as the cafeteria manager. A daughter of the late George  and Phyllis (Swinehart) Aguredakes. Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers;...

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