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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas
William Earl Reagan
Jun 13, 2023
WILLIAM EARL REAGAN
Lifelong Canton, Ohio resident and World War II Veteran, William Earl Reagan, passed away June 13, 2023 at his home, at the age of 93. He was born December 28, 1929 to his late parents, Bradley Reagan and Ruth (Pariso) Brenner and step-father, Roy Brenner..
In addition to...
John "Jack" F. Carney Iii
Jun 11, 2023
John "Jack" F. Carney III
John "Jack" F. Carney III of Canton, OH passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John Jr. and Eleanor Carney. Jack was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend...
Clara (Dilauro) Forchione
Jun 11, 2023
CLARA (DILAURO) FORCHIONE
Clara (DiLauro) Forchione, 94, lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. She was born January 13, 1929, to the late Nunzio and Mary DiLauro. She was married to the love of her life, John A. Forchione for 56 years. She has been waiting...
Helen M. (Samblanet) Mcdonald
Jun 11, 2023
Helen M. (Samblanet) McDonald: 92, July 3, 1930 to June 11, 2023
Born to the late Austin & Florence (Frank) Samblanet, Helen was a graduate of Louisville High School and an adult life resident of Canton. She was the office manager & bookkeeper for McDonald Plumbing and Heating and retired after 38 years of service....
Mildred "Nancy" Violand Dempsey
Jun 9, 2023
MILDRED "NANCY" VIOLAND DEMPSEY
The heavenly gate opened as Mildred "Nancy" Violand Dempsey, was welcomed to her eternal home on June 9, 2023. She was born December 18, 1932, to her late parents, Weakland and Mildred (O'Hare) Reed in Canton, Ohio. Together with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband,...
Carolyn A. Herrick
Jun 7, 2023
CAROLYN A. HERRICK
Carolyn A. Herrick, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville. She was born on January 28, 1937 in Woodsfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Vance and Dorothy (Norris) Mikes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Herrick and brother, Richard Mikes.
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Renee Ann Kessler
Jun 6, 2023
RENEE ANN KESSLER
On June 6, 2023, Renee Ann Kessler passed away with her loving family by her side. She was 54. She was born to her late parents, Reeves and Alice (Shipp) Cooper, in Akron, Ohio, on August 22, 1968.
As a devout Catholic, Renee knew the importance to love...
Jeffrey Lee White
Jun 4, 2023
JEFFREY LEE WHITE
Jeffrey Lee White, of Canton, Ohio, passed away June 4, 2023. He was 65. Born June 24, 1957 in Canton, Ohio, he was one of three sons born to Barbara Jean White and the late Richard William White.
Working for many years in the heating and cooling industry,...
John V. Jones
Jun 3, 2023
JOHN V. JONES
John V. Jones, age 69, passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born December 27, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to James and Frances Jones.
He was a 1972 graduate of Lehman High School. He worked at Republic Steel and was the former owner of Fossil...
Blanche Rose Kutt
May 28, 2023
BLANCHE ROSE KUTT
Blanche Kutt, our beloved aunt, whose passion was music and opera, joined the heavenly choir on May 28, 2023.
Her 99 years of life will be remembered with generosity, beauty, and talent, as she performed numerous opera performances in her career. For many years, she was...
Patricia A. Mccourry
May 24, 2023
PATRICIA MCCOURRY
Patricia McCourry, age 83, was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother and a generous aunt and friend, who will be missed as she entered her Heavenly home on May 24, 2023.
She graduated from Timken High School and entered the workforce at the Ohio Power Company. She later worked...
Helen L. Dandrow
May 21, 2023
HELEN L. DANDROW
Helen L. Dandrow passed away May 21, 2023 at the age of 80. One of six children, she was born January 29, 1943 in Cadiz, Ohio to parents, Earl and Virginia (Lukas) Williams.
She was preceded in death in 2013 by her husband, Joel; sisters, Laura...
Nancy Jean Hagmaier
May 21, 2023
NANCY JEAN HAGMAIER
Nancy Jean Hagmaier, passed away on May 21, 2023. She was 86. Born on August 5, 1936 in Kent, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Arlene (Thomas) Cooper. Also preceding her in death was her son, James Briggs; daughters, Laurene Murray and Juanita Briggs; and sister, Darlie Sawyer....
Judy L. Christian Russell
May 16, 2023
Judy L. Christian Russell passed away May 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Richard A. and Margaret Christian. Judy was born in Canton on August 10, 1938. She was sister to Rick (deceased), Marcia Lover, and Jane Smyth Ryan (Tim). Mother of Chris (Julie), Brad, and Doug (Liz), five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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Gary M. Justice, Sr.
May 15, 2023
GARY M. JUSTICE, SR.
Gary M. Justice Sr, a heroic firefighter, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away, surrounded by
his loving family on May 15, 2023, at the age of 76.
Born on November 29, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio, Gary was the son of Wesley and Bonnie Justice....
Theresa Lynn Parson
May 13, 2023
THERESA LYNN PARSON
Theresa Lynn Parson, 47 of Canton, Ohio, passed away at home, on May 13, 2023, after her hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Born in Canton, Ohio on March 7, 1976, she was the daughter of Harold "Dale" Parson and Jean "Pauline" Mickey Parson.
She was just two...
Nellie Aazura Bowers
May 12, 2023
NELLIE AAZURA BOWERS
Nellie Aazura Bowers crossed over on May 12, 2023. She was born April 13, 1955. Aazura was a bright beautiful star in the lives of all her family and friends. She was the first female AP canine drug enforcement unit officer in the U.S. Air Force. Aaz's door and heart was always...
Philip B. Kolp
May 11, 2023
Philip B. Kolp
Philip B. Kolp, 89, passed away peacefully at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Massillon, Ohio, May 11, 2023. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Cyril and Phydelia (Loichot) Kolp, March 21, 1934. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Kolp; brother, Daniel...
Claudia Dee Anders
May 10, 2023
CLAUDIA DEE ANDERS
Sadly, the family of Claudia Dee Anders announces her passing on May 10, 2023, at Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 2, 1951 to her late parents, Walter and Helen (Cedzidlo) Anders.
A kind, caring, and...
Amelia L. Rowland
May 10, 2023
AMELIA L. ROWLAND
Amelia L. Rowland passed away on May 10, 2023, with her family by her side. A lifelong Canton resident, Amelia was born to the late Carl and Beneva (Miller) Kiesling on February 20, 1942. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Rowland and her sister, Nancy Hoot....
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