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Lonetta Stewart
Aug 20, 2018
Lonetta Stewart, 95, of Canton passed away Monday, August 20th, at Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Springfield, IL on June 22, 1923, a daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn Goldbaum, also preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Stewart Jr, twin brother Lon Goldbaum and sister Madeline Goldbaum. Lonetta was noted for her...
Patricia Ann Boron
Aug 18, 2018
Patricia "Patty" Ann Boron, 79, of Canton, passed away Saturday, August 18th, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. Per her wishes, there will be no services at this time. You may add condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com
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Gary E Morrison
Aug 17, 2018
Gary E. Morrison, 71, of Canton, passed away Friday, August 17th, after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio on July 24, 1947 to parents Donald and Clara Jean (Hertzog) Morrison. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Jeffrey Morrison, sons Bud and Andy Morrison. Survived by his wife Cheryl R. (Meffert) Morrison; two daughters, Cari (Phil) Errington and...
Hilda M. Bodo
Aug 16, 2018
Hilda M. Bodo, 91, of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 16th, at her residence. Daughter of the late Arno and Minnie (Libert) Meerstein. Preceded in death by her husband Steve Bodo in 2009. Survived by her children, grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends alike. A private viewing will be held for...
Carol S. Andring
Aug 16, 2018
Carol Sue (Hershell) Andring, daughter of Jack and Fern Hershell, passed away Thursday, August 16th after an extended illness. Born on September 3, 1934 in Canton; attended Gibbs Grade School and was a 1952 graduate of McKinley High School and was later instrumental in organizing the McKinley Alumni Band. She loved her work with the Red Cross and later...
Betty J Newman
Aug 13, 2018
Betty J Newman, 87, of Canton, passed away Monday, August 13th, at Bethany Nursing Home. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Elmer Newman and Edith (Johnson) Hopkins, also preceded in death by step-father McKinley Hopkins. Private graveside services will be held at a later date as per her wishes. The family...
Donald C. Stamm Jr.
Aug 8, 2018
Donald C. Stamm, Jr., 64, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 8th, at Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on April 7, 1954, a son of the late Donald C. Sr. and Margaret E. (Shumpert) Stamm. also preceded in death by a sister Donna Rhodes. Employed by Freshmark Meat Processing in Canton and was recognized as a hard worker....
Terry Craig Eakle
Jul 31, 2018
Terry Craig Eakle, 68, of Canton, formerly of Bergholz, passed away Tuesday, July 31st, at his residence. Born on January 9, 1950, a son of the late Charles and Emogene (Finn) Eakle, also preceded in death by 2 brothers Charles Eakle Jr, Jack Eakle; and niece Rachael Palmer. Served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict as a...
Nicholas M. Colando
Jul 26, 2018
Nicholas "Nick" Colando, 40, of Canton passed away Thurs, July 26th surrounded by family at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care following a year long battle as a result of a senseless act of violence. Nick is preceded in death by his mother Theresa "Terri" (Petri) Colando, grandparents Anthony and Colleen Colando, Leo and Virginia "Ginny" Petri.  He is survived by...
John Michael Scott Mayle
Jul 24, 2018
John Michael Scott Mayle, 18, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 24th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on February 16, 2000, a son of John D. and Dennie L. (Longenecker) Mayle. Preceded in death by grandmother Audrey Dalton. In addition to his parents, survived by a grandparents Donald and Candy Longenecker, Charles Dewayne Mayle, and Patricia Bey;...
Marian "Sue" Mayle
Jul 18, 2018
Marion J. "Sue" Mayle, 71, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 18th, at Summa Akron City Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on February 21, 1947, a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Macel L. (Newman) Croston, also preceded in death by a sister-in-law Pat, a brother-in-law Jerry, and a niece Mendy Sue. Employed...
Amber Nichole Scott
Jul 13, 2018
Amber Nichole Scott, 38, of Canton, passed away on July 13, 2018. The memorial service will be at 10 am Saturday July 21st at Christian Temple in Uhrichsville with Pastor Larry Hostetler officiating. Amber was born in Massillon to Lori Appis Cross on February 28, 1980. After graduating from GlenOak High School, she became a licensed LPN.  For 15...
Willard A. Beachy
Jul 13, 2018
Willard Arthur Beachy, also lovingly known as "Diamond Will" was born March 9, 1934 in Greenwood, DE. He reunited with his bride, Edna Mae (Miller) Beachy in the great beyond on Friday, July 13th. Â Will and Eddy were married July 28, 1956 and journeyed their almost sixty year adventure together with five children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a happy village...
Kevin Robert Armstrong
Jul 12, 2018
Kevin Armstrong, 63, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 12th, surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Canton on January 31, 1955, a son of the late Norman Robert and Joan L. (Glasser) Armstrong. Survived by his wife Susan M. Armstrong of 26 years; 1 son JR Armstrong, of of the home; 1 sister Cassie (Joseph) Volzer; 2...
Madge "Judy" Newman
Jul 11, 2018
Madge Y. "Judy" Newman, 77, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, at Aultman Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia on May 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Ellis and Dovie Kennedy, also preceded in death by 3 sisters Barbara Schloeder, Virginia Mayle, Shirley Mayle, and 3 brothers Harry Kennedy, James Kennedy, Steward Kennedy....
Kay Jean Proctor
Jul 10, 2018
Kay Jean Proctor, 73, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 10th, at her residence. Born in Canton, on November 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes (Crowl) Ackerman. Employed as a waitress at Tim's Tavern for many years. Preceded in death by a sister Joanne Ackerman, brother Walt Ackerman, and a daughter-in-law Tiffany Proctor. Survived by...
Kathleen Sara Alanen
Jul 6, 2018
Kathleen Sara "Kitty" Alanen , 84, of Massillon formerly of Benderwoods Assisted Living passed away Friday, July 6th, at Hanover House. Born in Hancock, MI on February 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Lillian and Richard Harris. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold Alanen; 3 brothers Ron, Winifred, and Buck; 2 sisters Rita and...
Jason Timothy Nagel
Jul 4, 2018
Jason Timothy Nagel, born August 17th, 1981, age 36, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, following a heroin overdose. Rest in Peace. No services will be held at this time.
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Carol J Custer
Jun 30, 2018
Carol J. Custer, 71, of Massillon, passed away Saturday, June 30th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on December 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Williams. Preceded in death by her husband Perry Custer Sr. who passed away in 2003. Employed in the office of Superior Dairy for 25 years. Survived by 2 sons...
Charles James Wise
Jun 22, 2018
Charles J Wise, 89, of Canton, passed away Friday, June 22nd, at home following a lengthy illness. Born in Bellaire, OH on May 17, 1929, a son of the late Charles S. and Mary (Salsberry) Wise, also preceded in death by son Charles J. "Jamie" Wise, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. Employed as a television repairman for George C....
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