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Tina Diotale

Tina Diotale

Jan 2, 2022

Tina M. Diotale, 61, of Canton, passed away Sunday, January 2nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on August 5, 1960, a daughter of the late Rudy Sr. and Jean (Melpignano) Diotale. Tina was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Canton. Survived by sister Debora (Robert) Patterson, of Canton; brother Rudy (Barbara) Diotale Jr., of North Canton; many...

Shannon Lee Wilburn

Shannon Lee Wilburn

Jan 1, 2022

Shannon Lee Wilburn, 48, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 1st. Born in Tazewell, TN, on September 10, 1973, a son of the late Patricia (Foltz) Dick and Richard  Wilburn. Survived by 2 sons Donovan Wilburn, of Freemont, Darren Spada, of Canton; 2 sisters Lynn (Ronald) Bucklew, of Freemont, Sara (Joseph) Hoover, of East Canton; 2 brothers David Lee...

Terry L. Wise

Terry L. Wise

Jan 1, 2022

Terry Lee Wise, 64, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 1st, in his home. Born in Canton on September 10, 1957, a son of the late Charles and Louise (Smith) Wise, also preceded in death by beloved wife Lynnette (Lab) Wise and brother Charles James Wise Jr. Survived by daughter Jennifer Wise, of Louisville; 4 sisters Marla (Frank) Endrizz,...

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Dec 30, 2021

Paul D. Kennedy, 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, December 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on April 15, 1944, a son of the late Calvin C. and Berneda V. (Croston) Kennedy, also preceded in death by 4 brothers Eugene, Isac, Celvin and Connie Kennedy and 2 sisters Virginia Denison and Milda Kennedy. A welder,...

Timothy "Sue" Wagner

Timothy "Sue" Wagner

Dec 30, 2021

Timothy John "Sue" Wagner, 40, of Hartville, passed away Thursday, December 30th. Born in Ravenna on April 22, 1981, a son of the late Beatrice Keiser and Larry Wagner. A man with a big heart, Timothy loved to cook and just have fun. Survived by brother Albert Wagner; half-sister Andrea McCutcheon; 2 aunts Bonnie Keiser, of Rayland, Gwen (Ken)...

Darlene Macrides

Darlene Macrides

Dec 29, 2021

Darlene J Macrides, 66, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 29th. Born on August 9, 1955, a daughter of the late Ellsworth C. and Clara (Pennel) Sherman, also preceded in death by brother Donald Sherman. She was a member of Canton Eagles Aerie 141. Survived by daughter Kimberly Jamison, of Canton; 2 sons Kenneth Jamison, also of Canton, Kevin...

Manuel Fontes Ii

Manuel Fontes Ii

Dec 27, 2021

Manuel L. Fontes, II, 64, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on January 26, 1957, a son of Manuel Fontes, of Cape Verde and Frances (deBrito) Fontes, of Fargo, ND. Preceded in death by his sister Theresa Armstrong. Self employed in construction for over 20 years. Besides his parents, he is...

Joseph Demattio

Joseph Demattio

Dec 25, 2021

Joseph Todd DeMattio, 23, of Dover, passed away Saturday, December 25th. Joseph was born in Dover on May 2, 1998, a son of Lori Daniels and Todd DeMattio. Joey attended Dover High School and graduated from Quaker Digital Academy. He had planned on attending National Beauty College of Canton, Ohio because of his interest in skin and hair care....

Roger A. Lookabaugh

Roger A. Lookabaugh

Dec 23, 2021

Roger A. Lookabaugh, of Louisville, passed away December 23rd, 2021, at the age of 66. Born in Canton, on November 3rd, 1955, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Dieringer) Lookabaugh. Roger graduated from Louisville High School and afterwards attended Stark Tech College. He was proud of serving as a USPS mail carrier for a period of time at the...

Colletta P. Kennedy

Colletta P. Kennedy

Dec 22, 2021

Colletta Pearl Kennedy, 62, was born in Philippi, West Virginia May 8th, 1959. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Lillian "Pity" and Victor Collins. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Joseph "Stoney" Kennedy; sister Elaine Newman; 2 brothers Eugene (Donna) Collins, Eric (Amber) Collins, all of Ohio; special cousin Charlotte Kennedy; 2...

Marion E. Clark

Marion E. Clark

Dec 16, 2021

Marion Estella Clark, 87, of Canton, passed away Thursday, December 16th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Emlenton, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Harry P. and Martha (Daughterty) Swinehart, also preceded in death by beloved husband Guy S. Clark, died 3/4/2016; 2 sons Guy M. Clark, John L. Clark and 2 sisters Phyllis Aguredakes and...

Rory "Chubbs" Kurpil

Rory "Chubbs" Kurpil

Dec 13, 2021

Rory Linn "Chubbs" Kurpil, 62, of Alliance, passed away after an extended illness Monday, December 13th, in his home. Born in Little Washington, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1959, a son of Joseph Kurpil, of Georgia and Donna (Varner) Kurpil, of Alliance. A member of the Roma Society of Alliance, he was also an avid Steelers fan. Besides his parents...

Patrick C. Philabaum

Patrick C. Philabaum

Dec 13, 2021

Patrick Clyde Philabaum, 65, of East Canton, passed away Monday, December 13th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on March 13, 1956, a son of the late John C. and Patricia (Irwin) Philabaum, also preceded in death by 3 daughters Patricia Philabaum, Delila Williams, Patty Philabaum; sister Betty; 4 brothers Sonny, Jim, Philipp and Teddy. Survived by longtime...

Bernice Benison

Bernice Benison

Dec 11, 2021

Deacon Bernice H. Benison, 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Brundige, Alabama on February 1, 1937, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Willie Mae (Moultrie) Frazier, also preceded in death by the love of her life Jessie Benison; sister Hattie Mae Shipp and 4 brothers Mitchell Frazier, John K. Frazier, Charles...

Brenda M. Simpson

Brenda M. Simpson

Dec 11, 2021

Brenda M. Simpson, 47, of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 11th. Born in Brimfield on June 12, 1974, a daughter of the late Robert and Joanne Trimble, also preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jay Hollifield and brother Rick Trimble. Employed for New Destiny Treatment Center as a cook. Survived by husband Agustus Simpson; daughter...

Jeffrey S Bennett Sr.

Jeffrey S Bennett Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Bennett Sr., of Alliance, OH, passed away at the age of 69 on December 11, 2021. Jeff was a member of Boy Scout Troop #50 in Alliance, Ohio where he was an Eagle Scout with bronze, silver, and gold Palms. Jeffrey was also awarded his God and Country and Brotherhood of The Order of the Arrow. He...

John C. Veasey Jr.

John C. Veasey Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

John C. Veasey Jr., 79, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 10th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Albany, Georgia on February 1, 1942, a son of the late John "Charlie" Sr. and Alma H. (Barfield) Veasey, also preceded in death by first wife Sandy Veasey, second wife Lilly Veasey, 3 sisters Ethel Shockley, Ruby "Jeannie Taylor, Elizabeth Barfield Eubanks,...

Donald L. Price

Donald L. Price

Dec 8, 2021

Donald Lawrence Price, 88, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, December 8th, in his home. Born in Lamberts Run, West Virginia on September 19, 1933, a son of the late William E. and Lily M. (Kuhens) Price, also preceded in death by son Richard Price; sister Melba Babbitt and 3 brothers Edward Price, Fred Price and Herb Price. Retired after...

Donald R. Kegley

Donald R. Kegley

Dec 6, 2021

Donald Ray Kegley, 77, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 6th. Born in Louisville, KY on November 8, 1944. Preceded in death by grandmother whom raised him, Georgia Whitt and ex-wife Ellen Kegley. Retired from Republic Steel of Massillon, Donald spent his post retirement days as an auto mechanic. Survived by 3 daughters Billie Kegley, of Canton, Lorrie (Mark)...

Carol L. Billman

Carol L. Billman

Dec 6, 2021

Carol L. Billman, 84, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Delroy on October 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Ellen and Pete Sorensen, also preceded in death by loving husband of over 66 years Arthur Lee Billman Sr.; sons Edward Alan Billman, Arthur L. Billman Jr.; granddaughter Marcie Ann Billman and...

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