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Sharon June Patterson
Nov 30, 2023
Sharon June Patterson, 75, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, November 30th, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Akron on May 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Carl Clifford and Molly (Piercy) Carpenter, also preceded in death by sister Suzanne Davis. Survived by  2 daughters Christine Marie Patterson; Shirley Ann Patterson; 2 sons Vincent  Eugene Patterson;...
Joni J Hensley
Nov 30, 2023
Joni J. Hensley, 68, of Canton passed away Thursday, November 30th, at Glenwood Care and Rehabilitation. Born in Toledo on August 15, 1955, a daughter of the late Carl and Ann Capehart, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Laura Korb, Donna Chetister, Vicky Capehart, and brother Carl Capehart. Survived by her husband John R. Hensley; sister Robby Colquhoun....
Edward Thomas Palmer
Nov 28, 2023
Edward Thomas Palmer, 61, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Indiana, PA on December 1, 1961, a son of the late John and Sarah (King) Palmer, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Cecelia Pahel, Helen Smith, and Pearl Daugherty, brother John Palmer, 2 special brother-in-laws Marvin Daugherty, and Danny Johnson. He loved...
William Scott Lemonte
Nov 27, 2023
William Scott LeMonte, 82, of Louisville passed away Monday, November 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Dennison on October 29, 1941, a son of the late Eugene William and Waneta Fay (Pittis) LeMonte, also preceded in death by daughter Laurie LeMonte, son Zachary Scott LeMonte, 3 brothers-in-law John Eskridge, Robert (Kathy) Eskridge, Bruce (Linda) Eskridge, and sister-in-law Pamela...
Dennis Leroy Waller
Nov 27, 2023
Dennis L Waller, 79, of Canton, passed away Monday, November 27th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. Born in Canton, on September 29, 1944, a son of the late Cecil and Lucille (Leighty) Waller, also preceded in death by daughter Sherrene. Survived by his wife, Diane (Myers) Waller; 2 daughters Tracey (Brandon) Reed; Marie Waller; son Jason (Karen) Waller;...
Fred Eugene Meeder
Nov 24, 2023
Fred Eugene Meeder went home to be with the Lord while in the arms of his loving wife on November 24, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 1, 1949. He was the second son of the late Roland and Mary Meeder, also preceded in death by his father-in-law Mike Leech and sister-in-law Shirley R. Starcher. Fred was honorably...
Dawn Sherer
Nov 23, 2023
Dawn Sherer, 49, of Canton, passed away Thursday, November 23rd. Born in Canton, on January 12, 1974, a daughter of late Michael and Eva (Vicencio) Tucker. Survived by daughter Nicollette (Chad) Carnahan, of Canton; son Logan Garrett, of Massillon; sister Jynette; 2 brothers Tony (Brandy), and Michael; as well as  2 grandchildren Henry and Ella. A memorial service will...
Patti Carol Ferrell
Nov 18, 2023
Patti C. (Williams) Ferrell-Isley, 59, of Akron, passed away Saturday, November 18th, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Beckley, West Virginia on February 9, 1964, a daughter of Kathryn (Don) Butler and the late John David Williams. Survived by her husband William Isley; daughter Amanda Shree (Ben) Oakes; son James 'Jay' DeLamar; brother David Kevin Williams; Â 3 grandchildren...
Amy Elizabeth Clemens-Haidet
Nov 18, 2023
Amy Elizabeth Clemens-Haidet, 56, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 18th, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on June 12, 1967, a daughter of the late Karen Early. Survived by her husband Gary Haidet; 2 daughters Kayla Davis, Megan (James Johnson) Clemens; son Travis Haidet; step-daughter Stacy Haidet; 4 grandchildren Timothy, Lily, Hailey, and Alexis....
Stanley Lee Pearson, Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Stanley Lee Pearson, JR, 32, of Canton, passed away Friday, November 10th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on June 6, 1991, a son of Tiffani Grimes. Survived by grandparents Lester (Sondra) Geisinger and Gary (Carol) Grimes. No services will be held at this time.
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Peggy Sue Henke
Nov 8, 2023
Peggy Sue Henke, 54, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 8th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 4, 1969, a daughter of Cathy (Smith) Luster, of Naples, FLand the late Donald  Lee Henke, also preceded in death by her brother Joseph Henke. Survived by her mother Cathy Luster as well as many family members and friends. Memorial...
Debra F. Kennedy
Nov 4, 2023
Debra F. Kennedy, 68, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 4th at The Legends Nursing Facility of Massillon. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on August 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Dennis and Lovada (Miner) Newman, also preceded in death by sister Diana Mayle and brother Dennis Newman. Survived by 2 sons Daniel Kennedy, Brian Kennedy; sister Maureen...
Jeffrey Allen Orwick
Nov 4, 2023
Jeffrey A. Orwick, 60, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on June 16, 1963, a son of the late James D. Orwick and Olivia (Moxie) Heppe, also preceded in death by wife Lynda Dalpra. Survived by daughter Stacy Orwick; son Aaron Orwick; brother Joseph (Beth) Orwick. No services will be held...
Sarah Katherine Mamaux
Nov 3, 2023
Sarah Katherine Mamaux, 41, of Canton, passed away Friday, November 3rd. Born in Canton on April 12, 1982, a daughter of the late Robert Earl Mamaux. Survived by her mother Kathy Louis (Armstrong) Mamaux; 2 daughters Mckenzie Mamaux and Madison Church; son Kaleb Williamson; 2 sisters Jennifer Chester and Kristen Mamaux. No services will be held at this time....
Cecil Edward Newell Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Cecil Edward Newell Jr. passed away at Mercy Medical Center, November 3rd; one month after his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra Lynn Newell, together again. Preceded in death by father Cecil E. Newell Sr; 2 brothers Roy Newell and Joseph Newell. Survived by 2 daughters Marie (Rob) Newell; April (Tyrone) Newell; son Cecil Newell III; as well as...
Charles Everett Holderbaum
Nov 2, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Everett Holderbaum, 65, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday, November 2nd. Born in Canton on February 14, 1958, a son of the late John Charles and Mary Ellen (Snyder) Holderbaum. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the "Sons of Confederate Veterans". Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working at Smith's Nursery. Survived by...
Susan Ruth Kutz
Oct 29, 2023
Susan Ruth Kutz, 73, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 29th, Born Wanda Marie Dunaway, in Galion, OH on August 18, 1950, a daughter of the late William and Loretta Dunaway, also preceded in death by sister Carol Johnson, 3 brothers Tony Dunaway, Robert Starling, Timmy Dunaway, 2 grandchildren Nicholas Moczek and Sabrina Williams. Survived by 3 daughters Deanna...
Christopher E. Gauer
Oct 28, 2023
Christopher E Gauer, 51, of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 28th, in his home. Born in Canton on July 7, 1972, a son of the late Mary (Gauer) Swonger, also preceded in death by his grandparents Victor and Mavis Gauer. Survived by his wife Amber Powers; 3 step-daughters Kayla; Samantha; Jasmyne; son Ryan Collings; sister Rena (Dan) Swonger; brother...
Ricardo Anthony Deserio
Oct 27, 2023
Ricardo (Rick) Anthony DeSerio, age 59, left to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023, after an unexpected battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on June 17, 1964 in Canton. He was an avid guitar player, who enjoyed music, and a handyman who could fix anything. Rick is preceded in death by his mother Patricia DeSerio; father,...
Carol "Goodwin-Strychalski" Day
Oct 26, 2023
Carol Diane (Goodwin-Strychalski) Day, 69, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 26th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 29, 1954, a daughter of the late Clinton and Ellen (Hodges) Goodwin, also preceded in death by 3 brothers Sylvester Goodwin, William Goodwin, Robert Goodwin, sister Charlotte Goodwin, son Taras Strychalski. Survived by 2 daughters Stefania Strychalski; Jessica...
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