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Recent Obituaries
Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold B. Hoskinson
Jul 22, 2022
Harold Blain Hoskinson (Hal), passed away July 22, 2022, with his family by his side in Canton, Ohio. Born December 19, 1928, in Sardis, Ohio, Hal graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1946. After joining the Army and serving in the Korean War from 1950-1953, Hal worked at several plants, including the former Republic Steel, before retiring as a...
Ronald W. Steffen
Jul 18, 2022
Ronald W. Steffen, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 18th, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Steffen and Ladean Willis; brother Charles 'Chuck' Steffen; daughter-in-law Viki Steffen; best friend and beer buddy Ed Rehfus and wife Marge Rehfus. Ron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alberta; daughter...
Erma G. Frew
Jul 12, 2022
Erma G. Frew, 99, died Tuesday. Born in Roswell, Ohio she had lived in Canton most of her life till moving to Damascus, OR. Erma was retired from Rapport's and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, William Frew, daughter, Kathy Damewood, sisters, Mary Vaccaro, Jo Fischio, Clara Virzi and Helen Sacherman, brothers, Amico,...
Amy L. Sturm
Jul 10, 2022
Amy Lynn Sturm, 50, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10. Born at Ellsworth Air Force Base, in SD, Amy was a graduate from Glen Oak High School and Humana Institute nursing school in San Antonio, TX. She spent much of her career serving patients in the Canton vicinity. She was passionate about nursing, possessed a great laugh and a wicked...
Marcus Stewart
Jul 9, 2022
Marcus Stewart passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2022. He was a one of a kind soul with a huge personality. Making people laugh was one of his best qualities, along with his smile, there was never a dull moment when Marcus was around. Marcus enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hanging out with friends and family, but most of all, loved...
Robert G. Darr
Jul 5, 2022
Robert was active until the week prior to his passing on July 4th, at home, where he was visited by family and friends. Born in Coshocton, the second of eight siblings. He is survived by his two sisters, Carol and Donna and their families; three daughters, Terri, Bonnie and Debbie and their families. Many nieces and nephews and their families;...
Barbara L. (Bouklias) Ledford
Jul 4, 2022
Barbara L. (Bouklias) Ledford, 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday. She was a life resident of the Canton/North Benton area, 1971 graduate of Glenwood High School and the former co-owner of Crossroads Tavern. Survived by her husband, Thomas Ledford and sisters, Patricia (Bill) Foster and Clara Haught. Preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce Bouklias and...
Ronald G. Derhodes, Dvm
Jul 2, 2022
Ronald Glen DeRhodes, DVM, 88, heard the words "Well done, good and faithful servant" on July 2, 2022, at his home in Homeworth, Ohio, after an illness. He was born on June 11, 1934, in Columbiana, Ohio, to Thomas Wilbur and Mary Alberta (Harrold) DeRhodes. On September 17, 1960, he married the love of his life, Carole Lee Wooster, and...
Christine M. May
Jun 25, 2022
Christine M. May, age 71, died Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was a life resident of Canton, 1968 graduate of Lehman High School and a retired preschool aide. Survived by her partner, Paula McMorrow, daughters, Julie Patrick and Sara Rampey, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, brother and sister-in-law, Mark Cozy and Mary Ann Morris and many pets including her granddog,...
James Patrick Kilduff
Jun 24, 2022
James Patrick Kilduff August 30, 1947 — June 24, 2022 Patrick Kilduff, age 74, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. His family was with him at his bedside. Patrick is survived by his daughter Katie (Todd) Downing and granddaughters Baylie and Presley; sisters Colleen Kilduff and Molly (Ken) Kress,...
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