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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Thomas Douglas Williams

Thomas Douglas Williams

Feb 1, 2024

THOMAS DOUGLAS WILLIAMS

Thomas Douglas Williams of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 20, 1943, to parents, Jack and Alice (Hickey) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Gregg.

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Lucy M. Ciolli

Lucy M. Ciolli

Jan 30, 2024

LUCY CIOLLI

Lucy Ciolli, 95, of North Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 30. Lucy, the only daughter of the late Antonio and Tecla (DiFrangia) Domenico, was born on August 22, 1928, in Akron, Ohio.

Preceding Lucy in death was her beloved husband, Henry Ciolli; brothers, Angelo, Danny, Albert, and Joseph, and...

William  C.  Ziegler

William C. Ziegler

Jan 29, 2024

WILLIAM C. ZIEGLER

William C. Ziegler, 75, of Canton, Ohio, passed away January 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 17, 1948, to parents, Herbert C. and Gervasa (Ertle) Ziegler, who preceded him in death.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Bill...

Terry W. Baker

Terry W. Baker

Jan 28, 2024

TERRY W. BAKER

Terry W. Baker, 75, of North Canton, passed away January 28, 2024. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 20, 1948, to Robert and Helen (Ulery) Baker, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Terry in death was his brother, Thomas.

An avid sports fan, Terry was...

Grace E. Hammond

Grace E. Hammond

Jan 22, 2024

GRACE E. (WOLFE) HAMMOND

Grace E. (Wolfe) Hammond, 91, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024.

Grace was born on February 23, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Ralph A. Wolfe and Edythe (Treado) Wolfe. She grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree...

Barbara A.  Miller

Barbara A. Miller

Jan 20, 2024

BARBARA ANN MILLER

Barbara Ann Miller passed away the morning of January 20, 2024. She was born in Kent, Ohio, on December 29, 1931, to the late Fred and Elsie (Kline) Bancroft. Also preceding Barbara in death was her daughter, Dianne Behringer; infant daughter, Donna; daughter-in-law, Dianne Miller; two sisters; and six brothers.

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Edward John Miller

Edward John Miller

Jan 16, 2024

Sergeant Major, USA, Edward Miller (retired)

Sergeant Major Edward Miller, retired, of the United States Army, was called home to heaven Tuesday 16 January 2024, while surrounded by his children and family. He was born in Canton, Ohio on 5 March 1937 and later enlisted in the Army in 1954. Sergeant Miller served honorably for...

Matthew  Joseph "Joe" Burns

Matthew Joseph "Joe" Burns

Jan 12, 2024

Matthew Joseph Burns

May 18, 1953 – January 12, 2024

Canton, Ohio

Matthew "Joe" Burns, 70, passed from this earth to his heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was in his home, surrounded by his loving family when he entered into the presence...

Kim A Fockler

Kim A Fockler

Jan 12, 2024

KIM A. FOCKLER

Kim A Fockler, age 69, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 1954 to Harold Fockler & Elsie (Homan) Fockler.

He graduated from Hoover High School in 1973. He worked at Republic Steel for 14...

Douglas M. Snauffer

Douglas M. Snauffer

Jan 11, 2024

DOUGLAS M. SNAUFFER

Douglas M. Snauffer, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2024 at age 57. He was born in Canton, Ohio on April 22, 1966, to Richard Snauffer and the late Patricia Lamielle Snauffer. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Michael.

Doug was a...

Dale R Heflin

Dale R Heflin

Jan 6, 2024

DALE R. "DICK" HEFLIN

Dale R. "Dick" Heflin of Massillon, Ohio, passed away January 6, 2024, at the age of 87. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 13, 1936, he was born to parents, Dale and Doris (Huprich) Heflin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Virginia...

Floyd Norman Mcneal Iii

Floyd Norman Mcneal Iii

Jan 4, 2024

Floyd Norman McNeal III

Floyd Norman "BG" McNeal age 64, of Alliance, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in his home. BG was born on June 26, 1959, in Detroit Michigan, to Floyd Norman McNeal and Marjorie Ann McNeal.

BG was a proud graduate of Canton McKinley Sr....

Earl Victor Laubacher

Earl Victor Laubacher

Dec 30, 2023

EARL VICTOR LAUBACHER

Earl Victor "Papa Vic" Laubacher, age 82, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born January 16, 1941, a Canton resident until he moved to Murfreesboro, TN in June of 2015. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. He retired from the Timken Company after 38 years and then...

Donna Joan James

Donna Joan James

Dec 27, 2023

DONNA JOAN JAMES

Donna Joan James of Strasburg passed away peacefully the morning of December 27, 2023. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on November 26, 1943, to the late Stephen and Winifred (O'Donnell) Donohue, who preceded her in death. Also preceding Donna in death was her husband, Richard James on September 24, 2019;...

Edward Joseph "Ned" Staudt, Jr.

Edward Joseph "Ned" Staudt, Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

EDWARD JOSEPH "NED" STAUDT, JR.

Edward Joseph "Ned" Staudt Jr., age 94, passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1929, in Canton, OH and lived there his entire life. He received his bachelor's degree from Villanova University and served as an officer in the U. S....

Victoria Jean Quinlan (Derda)

Victoria Jean Quinlan (Derda)

Dec 27, 2023

VICTORIA JEAN QUINLAN (DERDA)

Victoria Jean Quinlan (Derda) passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, surrounded by

her loving children. Affectionally known as Vickie, she was born on January 26, 1948, in South

Bend, Indiana. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School (1966) and Saint Mary's College

(1970). Vickie...

Joel D. Smith

Joel D. Smith

Dec 23, 2023

JOEL D. SMITH

Joel D. Smith, 73, of Canton, Ohio, passed away December 23, 2023. He was born March 17, 1950, to the late Robert and Mary (Fondren) Smith in Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Dewell, an infant sister; and brother, Robert Smith.

He worked...

Mary  K. Isenbarg

Mary K. Isenbarg

Dec 23, 2023

MARY K. ISENBARG

Mary K. Isenbarg, passed away peacefully, the morning of December 23, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 26, 1954, to her late parents, Paul and Alice (Larsen) Klingaman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Jean Hudas.

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Doris E. Riddick

Doris E. Riddick

Dec 18, 2023

DORIS E. RIDDICK

Doris E. Riddick, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She was 95. Doris was born in Canton, Ohio on September 4, 1928, to her late parents, William (Cy) and Bessie (Little) Latimer.

Preceding Doris in death was her first husband, Donald Rogers; second...

Louise Renee Evans

Louise Renee Evans

Dec 17, 2023

LOUISE RENEE EVANS

Louise Renee Evans, 80, of Wooster, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 28, 1943. She graduated from Orrville High School and attended Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas.

Forgoing a second year in college, she chose...

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