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John E Jenkins Ii

John E Jenkins Ii

Oct 20, 2020

John E Jenkins, II, 57, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, following a lengthy illness. Born in Wooster on January 20, 1963, a son of John E. Sr. and Joan M. (Dawson) Jenkins. A 1984 graduate of Hoover High School, he was a member of North Canton Christian Church. Besides his parents, he is survived sister Julie...

Alexandria M. Workman

Alexandria M. Workman

Oct 18, 2020

Alexandria Maria Workman, 24, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Akron on February 20, 1996, a daughter of Jackie A. (Knaggs) Workman and the late Joe M. Workman. Besides her mother she is survived by sister Jennifer (Kevin) Peterman, of Uhrichsville; 3 brothers Lloyd Knaggs, of Orient, Zach Beal, of Canton and...

Son Triplett Jr

Son Triplett Jr

Oct 16, 2020

Son Anderson Triplett Jr., 59, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 16th. Born in Alliance on June 29, 1961, a son of the late Son Sr. and Bernice (Edwards) Triplett, also preceded in death by stepson Darnell Davidson. Survived by wife April Triplett; 3 daughters Shondra Triplett, Markeisha (Derict) Hawkins, Daisha Wise, all of Canton; 2 sisters Rita Anderson...

Richard S Male

Richard S Male

Oct 13, 2020

Richard S Male, 96, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 13th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Cutler, Ohio on August 10, 1924, a son of the late Carl and Josephine (Norris) Male, also preceded in death by beloved wife Vietta V (Mayle) Male, died January 2012, sister Ada Mayle, 5 brothers Harley Mayle, Cecil Mayle, Kenneth Mayle, William...

Chong Rye Hong

Chong Rye Hong

Oct 11, 2020

Chong Rye Hong, 60, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 11th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on April 1, 1960, a daughter of Kwang Soon (Park) Gil and the late Jae Goo Gil. Survived by: husband Soon Y Hong; 3 daughters Grace Hong, Esther Hong, Gloria Hong, all of Canton; 3 sisters Chong Inya Blackwell, of...

Robert M Fogle Sr.

Robert M Fogle Sr.

Oct 10, 2020

Robert M Fogle, Sr, 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 10th at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton on February 17, 1936, a son of the late Roger and Lela (King) Fogle, also preceded in death by daughter Debra Thorpe, and brothers Rick Fogle and Bernard Fogle. Survived by his wife Marcella M (Baker)...

Joseph Ritenour

Joseph Ritenour

Oct 8, 2020

Joseph P Ritenour, 60, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, October 8th, at his home. Born in Canton on February 18, 1960, a son of the late Raymond and Joanne (Frigley) Ritenour. Survived by son Christopher Huffman, of Canton; sister Pam Skidmore, of Waynesburg; 3 brothers John Ritenour, of Navarre, Donny Ritenour, of Magnolia, and Howard Ritenour, of Waynesburg. A...

Margaret "Mimi" Comsia

Margaret "Mimi" Comsia

Oct 7, 2020

Eternal Be Their Memory

At sunrise on October 7th, Margaret 'Mimi' Comsia, age 92, peacefully passed. She was born May 24th, 1928, the youngest child of Romanian immigrants Joseph and Elena Niamtu. She was proud to have grown up in the Corn Center 'melting pot' of northeast Canton. Mimi shared her birthday with Mickey Mouse, and the...

Edward "Ed" Milhoan Sr.

Edward "Ed" Milhoan Sr.

Oct 4, 2020

Edward "DaDa" Raymond Milhoan Sr., 69, of Malvern, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 4th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on November 18, 1950, a son of the late Edward E. and Rosie (Firestone) Milhoan, also preceded in death by son Eddie Boo, daughter Dollie Marie, grandson Robert Westfall, 2 sisters Linda Cox and Maggie Bonavoglia. Employed for Kopp...

Donald E (Jr)  Gordon

Donald E (Jr) Gordon

Oct 4, 2020

Donald E. Gordon, Jr, 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 4th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dover, OH on June 22, 1964, a son of Sarah Kay (Smith) Stanley and the late Donald E Gordon Sr., besides his mother he is survived by: wife Jodi L. (Dieffenbaugher) Gordon; 3 daughters Alta Mattocks, Melissa...

Randy L Pepping

Randy L Pepping

Oct 4, 2020

Randal Lee (Randy) Pepping, 58, of Coshocton, passed away Sunday, October 4th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Tucson, Arizona on April 13, 1962, a son of the late Ronald and Mildred (McCartney) Pepping. He enjoyed fishing and his Harley Davidson. Survived by: wife Tammy (Wood) Pepping; daughter Teresa (Justin) Pepping-Ward, of California; 2 step sons...

Joan King

Joan King

Oct 2, 2020

Joan A King, 83, of North Canton, passed away Friday, October 2nd, at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging. Joan was born in Canton on September 2, 1937. Preceded in death by her parents and husband. No services will be held.

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Dianne T Spangler

Dianne T Spangler

Oct 1, 2020

Dianne T Spangler, 83, of Canton, passed away Thursday, October 1st, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Salem on May 14, 1937, a daughter of the late Mark and Marjorie (McCoy) Abrams, also preceded in death by 1st husband Vincent DeFilippo, 2nd husband Ronald Spangler, daughter Deanna DeFilippo, 2 step-sons Brian Spangler, Keven Spangler, and...

Dajon Milton Tucker

Dajon Milton Tucker

Sep 23, 2020

Dajon Milton Tucker, 20, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, September 23rd. Born in Canton, Ohio on September 21, 2000, a son of Tiffany (Garner) Taylor. Preceded in death by grandmother Virginia Lee Garner, grandfathers Ruben Garner, Jessie Lee Taylor, aunts Anna Jackson, Doris Garner, and uncle Ruben "Butch" Garner Jr. Dajon was an avid sports fan who enjoyed playing...

Joe Mckinley Workman

Joe Mckinley Workman

Sep 22, 2020

Joe M Workman, 62, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, September 22nd. Born in Dingess, WV on December 22, 1957, a son of the late Noel and Louisa (Grimmett) Workman, also preceded in death by sister Gloria Stines and brother Clint Workman. Besides his wife Jackie A (Knaggs) Workman, he is survived by 2 daughters Jennifer (Kevin) Peterman, of Uhrichsville,...

Gladys Bushe

Gladys Bushe

Sep 18, 2020

Gladys Bushe, 92, of East Canton, passed away Friday, September 18th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Roanoke, Alabama on July 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Sam and Ella (O'Neil) Potter, also preceded in death by husband Robert  Reynolds; son Edward; sisters Addie, Elizabeth, Viola, Mae; brothers Guy, Stonewall, James; grandsons Gus, Brandon, Devin and Edward Jr....

Nicole R Smith

Nicole R Smith

Sep 12, 2020

Nicole Rae Smith, 27, of Canton, passed away Saturday, September 12th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on January 20, 1993, a daughter of Kimberly (Smith) Rayner and Janice Gaylor, besides her parents she is survived by 3 sisters Heather (Brian Struchen) Barboza, Anne (Adrian Nava) Young, Erika Swayne, all of Canton; 2 brothers David (Brittany) Young, of North...

David Lee Gastin

David Lee Gastin

Sep 6, 2020

David Lee Gastin, 57, of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on March 31, 1963, a son of the late Wendell H. and Mary E. (Coe) Gastin, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Sandy Long and Christine Heppe. Survived by 3 sons David R. Gastin, Mark Rohrer, Michael (Ashley) Gastin; sister...

Janet D. Kennedy

Janet D. Kennedy

Aug 27, 2020

Janet Deloris Kennedy, 87, of East Canton, passed away Thursday, August 27th, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Berkie and Myrtle (Norris) Mayle, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Aleda Mayle, Lula Bell Svorstol, 3 brothers Eugene Mayle, Darl Mayle, Delmas Mayle, and son-in-law Amon Croston....

Robert "Bob" Richards

Robert "Bob" Richards

Aug 27, 2020

Robert "Bob" Stevan Richards, 40, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 26th. Born in Canton on July 1, 1980, a son of the late Debra (Richards) Elward and Kevin  Hester. Survived by sister Angela; 3 brothers Kevin, Stephen, Justin; long time girlfriend Shannon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews including 2 special nephews Justin and Dominic. A memorial...

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