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Bud Myers

Bud Myers

Jan 4, 2020

Bud Myers, 61, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 4th. Born in Canton on June 27, 1958, a son of Hilburn Myers Jr and the late Betty Rose (Dalton) Myers. Bud was retired after many years with the Laborers Local 1015 Union. Besides his father, he is survived by wife Brenda L. (Poulton) Myers; son Buddy (Dene) Myers,...

Deona Marie Ludwig

Deona Marie Ludwig

Jan 3, 2020

Deona Marie Ludwig, 40, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 3rd. Born in Canton on February 12, 1979, a daughter of Robert and Doloris (Fedevich) Ludwig. Preceded in death by grandmothers Roberta Ludwig and Phyllis Fedevich. Besides her parents, she is survived by her daughter Nadia Ludwig; sister Danielle Ludwig, both of the home; many friends; and her beloved...

Lillian Mejias Ruiz

Lillian Mejias Ruiz

Dec 29, 2019

Lillian Mejias Ruiz, 76, of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away Sunday, December 29th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center, Canton, Ohio. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Jose Pilar and Leonor (Sanchez) Mejias, also preceded in death by husband Luis Antonio Ruiz Aponte, 3 sisters Carmen, Betty and Edith, 3 brothers...

Jerry Andy Ulm

Jerry Andy Ulm

Dec 29, 2019

Jerry Andy Ulm, 76, of East Canton, passed away Sunday, December 29th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on March 27, 1943, a son of the late Andy and Geraldine (Glass) Ulm, also preceded in death by brother Larry Ulm and aunt Cathryn Ulm. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC...

John S. Scharver

John S. Scharver

Dec 25, 2019

John S Scharver, 58, of North Canton, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, at the St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging. Born in Massillon on October 10, 1961, a son of the late Peter and Thelma (Miller) Scharver, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Peter A. Scharver and Brad Scharver. Survived by son Matthew Scharver, of Florida;...

Scott J Conard

Scott J Conard

Dec 25, 2019

Scott Joseph Conard, 66, of Alliance, was called home to God on Christmas day, at Alliance Community Hospital. Born in Trenton, New Jersey on July 17, 1953, a son of the late Clayton Harold and Eileen Margaret (Fox) Conard. His heart was 100 times bigger than his wallet, always willing to give to others before himself. Acts 20:35  Scott...

Kenneth J Ross

Kenneth J Ross

Dec 25, 2019

Kenneth J. Ross, 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, at home. Born in Phillipi, WV on April 24, 1929, a son of the late William and Estaline (Hunter) Ross, also preceded in death by his wife Mathilda (Newman) Ross, passed away 2015, son Timothy Ross, 5 sisters Marie, Doris, Nina, Janet, Pauline, 2 brothers Robert, and Richard....

Vicki Lynn Mcgraw

Vicki Lynn Mcgraw

Dec 22, 2019

Vicki Lynn McGraw, 61, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 22nd, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 30, 1958, a daughter of the late Herman and Shirley (Prince) Prewett, also preceded in death by step father Delbert Sheets. Vicki is survived by 1 daughter Megan McGraw, of Canton; 1 son Michael  Prewett, of Canton; 2...

Ronald Scott

Ronald Scott

Dec 20, 2019

Ronald Scott, 88, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 20th, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1930, a son of the late Robert and May (Hyatt) Scott, besides his wfe, Udell (Smith), he is preceded in death by son Rodney Scott and sister Lolita Scott. Ronald served in the United...

June Vivian El

June Vivian El

Dec 18, 2019

June Vivian El departed this life Wednesday, December 18th peacefully surrounded by family after an extended illness. She was born in Canton, OH on April, 8th 1939 to the late James Bryant and Phylis Martin. After finishing school, she met and married John Nichols El and moved to Detroit, MI. After returning to Canton, she worked at Hoover Company...

Sammie Clay Kyles

Sammie Clay Kyles

Dec 15, 2019

Sammie Clay Kyles, 70, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Laurels of Canton Nursing Home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Eufaula, Alabama on November 25, 1949, a son of the late Waymon Sr. and Lorene (Austin) Kyles, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Essie R. Copeland, Vicie Kyles, Sandra Kyles, and brother Sanford...

Vernon Thomas Payton Jr.

Vernon Thomas Payton Jr.

Dec 14, 2019

Vernon T. Payton Jr., 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 14th, at his residence. Born in Columbus on December 3, 1947 a son of the late Vernon T. Sr. and Virginia (Hollans) Payton. A member of the local Plumber and Pipefitters Union. Proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Survived by companion of over 30...

Ivan L Griffith

Ivan L Griffith

Dec 13, 2019

Ivan L Griffith, 77, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the McKinley Health Care Center. Born in Canton on June 3, 1942, a son of the late Homer and Luella (McFadden) Griffith, besides his parents he is preceded in death by his one and only true love Evelyn (Griffith) Zugsberger, 2 brothers Chuck and Jim Griffith,...

Darren "Bubba" Goe

Darren "Bubba" Goe

Dec 7, 2019

Darren Eldon Goe, 52, of Canton, passed away Saturday, December 7th, in his home. Born in Canton on September 2, 1967, a son of the late Robert and Donna (Bennett) Goe. Survived by 3 daughters Nicole Dailey, of Dennison, Shelby (Matt) Cunningham, of Massillon, Katelynne (Gary) Powell-Goe, of Canton; 1 son Brandon (Ashley) Hatfield, of Michigan; 1 sister Debbie...

Russell "Rusty" Edward Fox

Russell "Rusty" Edward Fox

Dec 6, 2019

Russell "Rusty" Edward Fox, 72, of Dennison, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 4, 1947, a son of the late Russell and Nancy Jane (Curefoote) Fox. A 1966 graduate of Claymont High School, Russell proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict earning the National Defense Service...

Kelly "Bill" Mayle

Kelly "Bill" Mayle

Dec 6, 2019

Kelly M. "Bill" Mayle, 93, of Canton, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on December 5, 1926, a son of the late Hayward and Nina (Kennedy) Mayle, also preceded in death by infant son McLoy Mayle, son Andrew Mayle, grandson, Billy Geer, sisters Velma Ward, Louise Croston, brothers Orville Mayle, Herbert...

Richard A Merinar

Richard A Merinar

Dec 1, 2019

Richard Arlan Merinar, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 1st. Born in Canton on March 10, 1955, a son of the late  Richard A. Sr, and Shirley Merinar. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by 2 sons Christopher Merinar, Nicholas (Brittany Tucke) Merinar, all of Canton; sister Sharon (Tony) Smith, of East Canton; brother Russell Merinar,...

Samuel A Wright

Samuel A Wright

Nov 30, 2019

Samuel A Wright, 72, of Canton, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on September 7, 1947. Proceeded in death by brother David Wright. Survived by 1 daughter Theresa (Ray) Sloat, of Canton; 1 son Scott Sloat, of Canton; 1 sister Shirley, of Florida, 2 grandchildren Justin Pasters, Heather James and long time companion...

Marcia Lee Lane

Marcia Lee Lane

Nov 27, 2019

Marcia Lee Lane, 69, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Columbus, on October 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Verlin W. Sr, and Margie (Chase) Peck. Survived by 4 daughters Michelle (Ricky) Eller, Stephanie Lane, all of Canton, Tammy (Ben) Brace, of Massillon, Joyce Lane, of Canton; 2 sons Scott...

Steven A. Johnson

Steven A. Johnson

Nov 25, 2019

Steven Alan Johnson, 63, of Saint Petersburg, FL, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 25th. Born in Canton on August 15, 1956, a son of Isabel (Sciuri) and the late Eugene Johnson. Survived by sister Lisa (Denny) Marlatt, of Canton; 3 brothers Michael (Roxanne) Johnson, of North Canton, David (Chris Haymond) Johnson, of East Sparta, Mark (Dawn) Johnson, of Perry;...

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