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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

William Earl Reagan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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