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Charlene Ann Menard

Charlene Ann Menard

Nov 24, 2019

Charlene Menard, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, November 24th, at Cleveland Clinic. Born in Massillon on September 4, 1955, a  daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Williams) Rupert. Charlene was a kind and caring person who loved spending time outdoors with her family and friends, especially on summer camping trips. Survived by daughter April Menard; 3 sons...

Pierre Delano Keys

Pierre Delano Keys

Nov 20, 2019

Pierre D. Keys, 48, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Aultman Massillon. Born in Massillon on June 26, 1971, a son of the late Charles and Mary Lee (Steele) Keys, also preceded in death by brother Val Keys, uncle George Keys, cousin Carlos Steele, cousin Shawnte Gilmer. He is survived by 1 sister Venus Keys, of Massillon....

Harold Lee Henne

Harold Lee Henne

Nov 12, 2019

Harold Lee Henne, 62, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, November 12th. Born in Canton on June 26, 1957, a son of the late William and Nancy (Phister) Henne. Survived by daughter Breanna Pettay, of Columbus; 3 sisters Lynette Henne, of Arcata, CA, Patricia Henne, of Oceanside, CA, Susan Morabito, of Huntington Beach, CA; and brother William Henne Jr., of...

Judith "Judy" Basiewicz

Judith "Judy" Basiewicz

Nov 12, 2019

Judith "Judy" Ann Basiewicz, 63, of Dover,  passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at her home surrounded by loving family. Born in Lawrence, Indiana on September 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Anton and Midlred (Zook) Basiewicz, also preceded in death by brother Steve Basiewicz. Judy is survived by 1 daughter Christine D Wassem, 2 sons Rylan Wassem, Nathan...

Gary Lee Murphy

Gary Lee Murphy

Nov 10, 2019

Gary Lee Murphy, 70, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, November 10th, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Gary was born in Massillon, on December 26th, 1948, to the late Mark and Freda (Mullins) Murphy. Gary was survived by daughter Stephanie (Craig) Riley, of Canton; two sons Tim (Kelly) Murphy, of Massillon, Dan (Kelly) Murphy, of Doylestown; his...

David Lewis Mayle

David Lewis Mayle

Nov 10, 2019

David L Mayle, 71, of Portland, TN, formerly of Canton, passed away Monday, November 10th, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Parkersburg, WV  on July 31, 1948, a son of the late Barnard K. and Joan (Williams) Mayle, also preceded in death by step-father Howard Compton, grandparents Riley and Laurie Mayle, sisters Susan, Lucy, brothers Stevie,...

Arthur Lee Billman Sr

Arthur Lee Billman Sr

Nov 9, 2019

Arthur Lee Billman Sr, 82, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Magnolia on May 18, 1937, a son of the late Gideon Dover and Ruth (White) Billman, also preceded in death by sons Edward Alan Billman, Arthur L. Billman Jr., and granddaughter Marcie Ann Billman. Besides his wife of 65 years, Carol...

Georgia A Walter

Georgia A Walter

Nov 2, 2019

Georgia A Walter,69, of Canton, passed away Saturday, November 2nd, at the Astoria Nursing Home. Born in Canton, on May 21, 1950, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Minor)  Zugsberger, also preceded in death by 2 sisters Evelyn Griffith and Geri Klink. Employed as an engraver for over 30 years at Midwest Sign Center of Canton, she...

Randy Gilbert Hoon

Randy Gilbert Hoon

Oct 29, 2019

Randy Gilbert Hoon, 67, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 29th, at Altercare of Louisville. Born in Canton, on June 28, 1952, a son of the late Raymond Gilbert and Helen Merle (Hetrick) Hoon, also preceded in death by infant sister Wanda Lee Hoon. Survived by 2 sisters Arlene J King, of St. Augustine, Florida, Donna Carrico, with whom...

David Lee Newman

David Lee Newman

Oct 27, 2019

David L Newman, 54, of East Canton, passed away Sunday, October 27th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on April 10, 1965, a son of the late Raymond and Gloria (Mayle) Newman, also preceded in death by brother Keith Newman and aunt Linda Newman. David is survived by fiancé Ammie Starkey, son Nathaniel Newman both of...

Kathleen Jane Kinsey

Kathleen Jane Kinsey

Oct 19, 2019

Kathleen Jane Kinsey, 77, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday, October 19th, at Park Center Health Care. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1941, a daughter of the late James J and Julie (Powell) Kinsey. There will be no services at this time however you may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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Danny H Blyer

Danny H Blyer

Oct 16, 2019

Danny H. Blyer, 67, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, at his residence. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 25, 1952, a son of the late Alice (Parr) Blyer. Danny is survived by 2 daughters Tina Blyer, of Canton, Diane Blyer, of Marietta; 1 step daughter Diana Tisch; 3 sisters Mary, Bonnie, of Massillon, Sandy 1 brother Ralph...

Mary Alice Massey

Mary Alice Massey

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Alice Massey, 75, of Sandusky, formally of Malvern and Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, in her home, following a brief illness. Born in Tenille, Alabama on December 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Lezone and Cora Belle (Haynes) Frazier, also preceded in death by husband James Massey, died February 13th, 2010 and brother Leon Frazier. Mary...

Howard "Frank" Snyder

Howard "Frank" Snyder

Oct 13, 2019

Howard F. "Frank"  Snyder, 57, of Barberton,, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Born in Barberton on July 22, 1962, a son of the late Howard and Margaret (Dennis) Snyder, also preceded in death by sister Teresa and twin brother David. Survived by daughter Amanda (Benjamin) Oakes, of Barberton; 3 sisters Sandy (Thomas) Midcap, of Norton, Terry (Ron) Tacchio,...

Megan Rose Manis

Megan Rose Manis

Oct 12, 2019

Megan Rose Manis, 22, of Canton, passed away Saturday, October 12th, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a courageous fight with leukemia. Born in Canton, on July 27, 1997, a daughter of Benjamin B. and Melinda (Mayle) Manis with whom she made her home. Preceded in death by her grandmothers Rosemarie Mayle and Linda Hawthorn. Megan was a 2015 graduate...

Edith M Smith

Edith M Smith

Oct 12, 2019

Edith M. Smith, 89, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, October 12th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Mt. Lookout, WV on March 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Wesley and Jessie (McClung) Deitz, also preceded in death by sister Elizabeth, brothers Thomas, David, Paul, and Philip. Edith was a lifelong Sunday School teacher, holding her first classes at...

Frank Mark Preston Ii

Frank Mark Preston Ii

Oct 12, 2019

Frank Mark Preston II, 78, of Canton,  passed away Saturday, October 12th, at his home. Born in Canton on July 22, 1941, a son of the late Frank M Sr. and Zula (Armstrong) Preston, also preceded in death by sister Joclin Cheek, as well as 2 brothers Orlando and Kenneth. Survived by 4 daughters Mary Lou Everett, of Canton,...

Gary Kelly Bennett Sr.

Gary Kelly Bennett Sr.

Oct 11, 2019

Gary Kelly Bennett, Sr, 73, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 11th, at Mercy Medical Center. Survived by his wife Vanessa K. (Dillworth) Bennett; 4 daughters Kelly Bennett, of Canton, Anita Merrity, of Madison Heights, MI, Tracie Bennett, Bryten Rose, both of Canton; 3 sons Gary Bennett Jr, Jakei Jackson, Logan Bennett, all of Canton; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;...

Carl E Dolak Jr.

Carl E Dolak Jr.

Oct 9, 2019

Carl E Dolak, 54, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Marietta, on September 18, 1965, a son of the late Carl Sr and Mary Ann (Groetz) Dolak, also preceded in death by sister Nancy Dolak. Carl is survived by  his wife Tonia M (Williams) Dolak, 1 son William Dolak, of Canton; 4...

Janet Lee Soper

Janet Lee Soper

Oct 7, 2019

Janet Lee Soper, 79, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord, October 7th, 2019. Born in Grafton, West Virginia on June 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Bishop Marcus and Juanita (Kennedy) Mayle, also preceded in death by her first husband Charles E. Michael in 1958, second husband Robert W. Soper, in 2005, son Steven Michael,...

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