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Frank H Mayle
Sep 4, 2019
Frank H Mayle, 70, of Philippi, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 4th, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born in Morgantown on March 1, 1949, a son of the late Goldie Sr. and Agnes (Kennedy) Mayle, also preceded in death by 2 wives Wilma and Sharon; sister Shela Mayle, 4 brothers Goldie Jr, Johnnie, Randall, and Keith. Survived...
Lois Mosley
Sep 2, 2019
Lois M. (Etheredge) Mosley, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 2nd. Born in Coffeeville, Alabama, she graduated from Mobile County High School, where, in her senior year, she put her 5'11" height to good use as a member of the 1941 State Championship basketball team. She was employed at the Bank of Mobil, and...
Edward W Riese
Aug 26, 2019
Edward W Riese, 70, of North Lawrence, passed away Monday, August 26th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Massillon on March 16, 1949, a son of the late Carl E. and Lovetta M. (Kuntz) Riese, also preceded in death by brother Raymond Riese. He was a 1968 graduate of Massillon Washington High School, served in the Vietnam War with...
Ronald L Riegler
Aug 26, 2019
Ronald L. Riegler peacefully passed away on Monday morning, August 26, 2019. Born in Canton on December 26th, 1936 to the late Thelma "Tony" Davis Riegler. Ronald L. Riegler grew up in Canton. He was a proud graduate of McKinley High School class of '54. He was captain of their swim team. He was the first student at Kent...
Randolph S Gusky
Aug 25, 2019
Randolph S "Randy" Gusky, 65, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 25th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on January 7, 1954, a son of the late Louis and Jeanne (Kirk) Gusky, also preceded in death by daughter Gina Camp. Employed for over 20 years with the United States Postal Service before retiring in 2017. Besides his wife of...
Mary L Chekan
Aug 21, 2019
Mary L Chekan, 84, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, August 21st, at Alliance Community Hospital. Born in Canton, on November 26, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kuchta) Stefanak also preceded in death by brother Joseph J. Stefanak. She was a former member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and current member of Our Lady of Peace...
Ronnie L Courtney
Aug 21, 2019
Ronnie L Courtney, 69, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 21st, at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Canton, on August 6, 1950, a son of the late Leroy and Blanche Courtney. Ronnie was the owner of Ron Courtney Painting for over 30 years and an avid stock car enthusiast. Besides his wife, Diane Courtney, of 41...
Dorothy J Schaad
Aug 16, 2019
Dorothy J (Dotty) Schaad, 70, of Canton, passed away Friday, August 16th, at The Laurels of Canton. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 5, 1949, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Schaad. Dotty is survived by 2 daughters Michelle and Dodi, 1 son Mike George, 2 sisters Nancy and Sue. There are no services scheduled however you...
Jack L Westrem
Aug 9, 2019
Jack Louis Westrem passed peacefully to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday August 9th, 2019. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 19th, 1943 to the late John RÂ & Edna Mildred (Oswald) Westrem, also preceded in death by sisters Dianne Fitzgerald, Marion Elea and granddaughter Barbara Westrem. Jack graduated from South High School of Youngstown Ohio in...
Melissa Yvonne Cereceres
Aug 6, 2019
Melissa Yvonne Cerceres, 55, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, August 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on June 8, 1964, a daughter of the late Rudolfo and Estella (Gonzales) Cereceres. Survived by her long time companion Kurt Harper; 3 daughters Sheila Puente, of Texas, Vanessa Cereceres, Rhea Harper, both of Canton; 4 sisters Rosary Trujillo,...
Ronald Edward Sheaks
Aug 4, 2019
Ronald Edward Sheaks, 29, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 4th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, on August 4, 1990, a son of Jesse and Shonna (Cassidy) Sheaks. Preceded in death by his grandfather Ronald Sheaks Sr. Known for his passion for perfection, he was a standout in whatever he tried, whether it be his high school...
Philomena Amelia Graziose-Soltero
Jul 31, 2019
Philomena Amelia Graziose-Soltero, 75, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at her residence. Born in Orrville, California on May 8, 1944, a daughter of the late Phillip and Mabel (Cameron) Graziose, also preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Soltero, passed away 2012. Employed as a court clerk in Sacramento County, California for many years before retiring in...
John Robert Kelly
Jul 31, 2019
John Robert Kelly, 96, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon. Born in Durham, NC on August 7, 1922, a son of the late Royal David and Inez (Bynum) Kelly, also preceded in death by his wife Vivian (Mayle) Kelly, passed away in 2002, 2 daughters Cynthia Hilliard, Annette Kelly, and son...
William B Mellinger
Jul 31, 2019
William B. Mellinger Sr., 86, of Scio, passed away Wednesday, July 31st, at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerstown. Born in Dillonvale on March 25, 1933, a son of the late James and Martha (LeQue) Mellinger, also preceded in death by son William B Mellinger Jr. Bill enjoyed sales, and was an avid salesman most of his adult life. Survived...
Frederick "Fritz" Burkhart Jr.
Jul 30, 2019
Frederick E. "Fritz" Burkhart, Jr, 73, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Stafford, OH on January 14, 1946, a son of the late Frederick E. Sr and Viola M. (Biedenbach) Burkhart, also preceded in death by brother James Burkhart as well as infant brother Kenneth. Employed for many years with the Canton...
Mary H Porterfield
Jul 29, 2019
Mary H. Porterfield, 87, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 29th, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dolomite, Alabama on September 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Beatrice and Elsie (Hill) Trammel, also preceded in death by 4 sisters Mozell, Ruth, Ruby, Hazel; 3 brothers Melvin, James, and Alfred. Survived by 2 daughters Wanda...
Clyde R Wise
Jul 25, 2019
Clyde R Wise, 67, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 25th, at Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born in Dartmoor, WV on December 10, 1951, a son of Dorothy (Wagner) Wise and the late Forest Wise, also preceded in death by brother Dewey E. Wise and sister Catherine "Cat" Johnston. Clyde attended both McKinley and Lehman High Schools where he...
Allen M Dalton
Jul 24, 2019
Allen M Dalton, 50, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 24th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on April 28, 1969, a son of Wilma (Mayle) Dalton and the late Delmos Dalton. Besides his mother, he is survived by 3 daughters Niki Dalton, of Canton, Alicia (Peter) Miner, both of East Canton, Cassey Dalton, of Delroy;...
Nicholas Anthony Hug
Jul 22, 2019
Nicholas Anthony Hug, 24, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton, on February 2, 1995, son of Michelle Hug. Preceded in death by grandfather Ronald R. Hug. Besides his mother he is survived by wife Brittany Nickol, 1 daughter Ariana Brooklyn Hug; 2 sons Xavier J Guesman, Nicholas Anthony Hug Jr; mother of...
Gerald "Jerry" Knappenberger
Jul 22, 2019
Gerald "Jerry" Knappenberger, 65, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 22nd, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on September 12, 1953, a son of Donna (Melegari) and the late Harold Knappenberger. Jerry was an amazing Dad and Papa who enjoyed many sports, especially coaching little league baseball. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years...
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