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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Staci L. Leopold

Staci L. Leopold

Aug 31, 2022

Staci L Leopold, age 57, born July 29, 1965 passed away August 31, 2022. As a 1983 graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas she has spent her life close to family in Canton. If you knew Staci, you knew how much she enjoyed the seasons changing and dancing. These things never changed through the years and you would often find...

Charlie Redleski

Charlie Redleski

Aug 26, 2022

Charlie Redleski, age 85, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at home of natural causes. He was a lifetime resident of Canton. Born at home on Edwards Ave. During High School he worked at Pure Oil gas station where he met the love of his life Marjorie. He graduated from Timken in 1954. They shared 45 years together and have...

Christopher B. Brewer

Christopher B. Brewer

Aug 25, 2022

Christopher B. Brewer, 50, died Thursday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1991 graduate of Timken High School, member of VFW Post 3747 and a US Army veteran. Chris enjoyed music, playing guitar and the outdoors. Survived by his parents, Maria and James Klein and Bruce Brewer, sister, Whitney Brewer, brother, Tyler (Brittney) Brewer and great grandmother, Marilyn Eckroate....

Philip G. Lago

Philip G. Lago

Aug 20, 2022

Philip G. Lago, age 84 died Saturday. Born in Cleveland, he lived in Canton most of his life, was a 1956 graduate of McKinley High School, retired from LTV Steel and worked until his final retirement for Marcus Corporation. Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Lago and parents, Jose and Lydia Lago. Survived by his sons, Philip "Chip" (Christine)...

Paul V. Tuzzio, Ii

Paul V. Tuzzio, Ii

Aug 20, 2022

Paul V. Tuzzio II, 53, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2022, while doing what he loved, riding his Harley Davidson with friends. He was a lifetime Canton resident, 1987 graduate of GlenOak High School. Preceded in death by his parents Estelle and Paul Tuzzio I and his beloved dog Bella Donna Marie. He is survived by one sister, Lisa...

Joann M. Geramita

Joann M. Geramita

Aug 20, 2022

JoAnn M. Geramita, age 75 died Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born in Superior, Wisconsin she had lived in Canton since 1995. She was the Owner of Happy Tails and a member of the American Poodle Club. Survived by her husband, Donald Geramita, sons, Martin and James Geramita, granddaughter, Adrianna Geramita and two brothers. Services are private. In lieu of flowers...

Robert L. Joliet

Robert L. Joliet

Aug 19, 2022

Robert L. Joliet, 63, died Friday. He was born in Canton on November 12th 1958. Bob was the creator of Studio Arts & Glass in 1982 along with his wife Wendy. Designer of beautiful stain glass for Churches, corporations and fine homes. As an artist Bob saw life differently, colors are more vibrant, the sky is not just blue it...

Kathryn D. Ihinger

Kathryn D. Ihinger

Aug 19, 2022

Kathryn Delores Ihinger, 89, of Canton Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 19, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Timken High School. She became a Christian at a young age, faithfully attending church. Her strong faith in the Lord remained...

Franklin L. Nobis

Franklin L. Nobis

Aug 17, 2022

Franklin L. Nobis passed away in his Canton home on August 17, 2022. He was born/raised in Canton, Ohio to Ralph George Nobis Sr. and Helen E. (Bender) Nobis on March 16, 1933. He was also a part time resident of Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by three daughters, Karen Cook, Linda (Ed) Kuvlesky and Cheryl Larkins, 10 grandchildren...

Kevin M. Watters

Kevin M. Watters

Aug 16, 2022

Kevin Watters, age 56, died on Aug 16th after a brief battle with cancer. He was a son, brother, husband, father, cousin, and uncle. He was a lifelong resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1984 and an Honor's graduate from Walsh College in 1988. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Barbara A. (O'Donnell) Bivenour

Barbara A. (O'Donnell) Bivenour

Aug 15, 2022

Barbara A. (O'Donnell) Bivenour, 96, died Monday, August 15, 2022 The Day of the Assumption of Mary. Born in Cleveland, she lived in Canton most of her life, was a 1943 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy, charter member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and the Sociable Seniors. Preceded in...

George H. Baughman

George H. Baughman

Aug 14, 2022

George H. Baughman, 82, died Sunday. He was a life resident of North Canton, retired from East Ohio Gas Company, former owner of George's Mower Service and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, McKinley and North Canton Eagles and the Stark County Antique Tractor Club. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Baughman, sister, Ann Haas and brother, Lester...

Dorothy Bradley Tavares

Dorothy Bradley Tavares

Aug 14, 2022

Our beloved Dorothy B Tavares native of Canton Ohio age 91 transitioned peacefully August 14th 2022 after a brief illness. She's preceded in death by Lola Mae Bradley (mother) Cicero H Bradley (father) Cephus H Bradley (brother), Leroy J Tavares Sr.(husband), Jim E Martin (son), Lori Jo Grist (daughter). She leaves behind Lillie Mae Smith (sister) Robert L Smith...

Linda L. Fraleigh

Linda L. Fraleigh

Aug 14, 2022

Linda L. Fraleigh passed away Sunday August 14, 2022. She was born in Canton, Ohio on August 6, 1947. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1965. She became a beautician and later an optician, working at Eisenbrei Plaza Optical. Linda could knit, sew, appliqué and cross stitch. Many crafts became beloved keepsakes for her family and friends. She scuba...

Richard N. Esber, Jr.

Richard N. Esber, Jr.

Aug 13, 2022

Richard Nicholas Esber Jr. (Richie) was born on August 15, 1962 in Canton, Ohio to Richard and Julia (Shaheen) Esber. He was a graduate of Timken High School and The University of Akron. He was a lifelong resident of Canton and the proud and successful owner of Rich Esber Allstate. He was a loving, present, and involved father and grandfather...

Christopher R. Bowling

Christopher R. Bowling

Aug 2, 2022

Christopher R Bowling, AKA Chris, or Bones was born in Canton Ohio January 1st, 1967, and was called to be with all his loved ones who preceded him in joining our creator on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his mother Susan, his Brother Thomas, Children; Eric Braga, Alanie Wood, Cody, Catie, and Chris Hastings. His passing leaves...

James R. Schneider

James R. Schneider

Jul 29, 2022

James R. Schneider, 63, long-time resident of North Canton, Ohio, and former resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2022, in his home in North Canton. "Jimmy" was born in Akron, Ohio, grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1977. "Jim" was a wonderful husband to his darling wife...

David Scott Houseman

David Scott Houseman

Jul 28, 2022

David Scott Houseman, 60, of Canton died Thursday after a long illness. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, Hoover High School graduate and retired from Clear Cut Land Service. Survived by his daughters, Shawnna (Michael) Patton and Lauren Houseman, son, Samuel Houseman, granddaughters, Mya Patton and Makalyn Anderson, sisters, Sandy (Mike) Burkhard and Margaret Christensen and...

Duane A. Slutz

Duane A. Slutz

Jul 27, 2022

Duane A. Slutz, November 17, 1948 – July 27, 2022. He was a life resident of Canton, 1966 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired from the City of Canton Street Department as General Foreman after 33 years of service. Duane was considered a saint when his wife came down with cancer, He stayed by her until the very...

Gloria Talarico

Gloria Talarico

Jul 27, 2022

Gloria Talarico, 88, died Wednesday July 27, 2022 at her home in Canton. Born in New Philadelphia, she was a lifelong parishioner of the Catholic Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton. A distinguished alumna of both Malone University and Walsh University, she retired from CSE Federal Credit Union in 1993, then embarked on a second career of more...

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