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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

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...

Harold B. Hoskinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Mafalda Niemeyer

Mafalda Niemeyer

Jun 22, 2022

Mafalda Niemeyer, age 88, died Wednesday. Born in Germany, she lived in Canton most of her life, retired from Windsor Medical Center and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, 1SG Bernard Niemeyer Jr. and granddaughter, Wendy Niemeyer. Survived by his daughter, Spania (Horace) McGowan, sons, Adam (Bobbie) and Karl Niemeyer;...

Kenneth W. Jenkins

Kenneth W. Jenkins

Jun 21, 2022

Kenneth W. Jenkins, age 62, died Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Anne Arundel, Maryland, he had lived in Canton the last 15 years. He was employed by SARTA and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth W. and Grace Jenkins and Kenneth D. Jenkins, grandchildren, Ta'Keysha Hingle and Nasya and...

Bonnie Lee Mcnutt

Bonnie Lee Mcnutt

Jun 19, 2022

Bonnie Lee McNutt, 69, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19th, 2022, after a long, valiant struggle with diabetes. She is preceded in death by her son, Scott McNutt and mother, Margaret. Bonnie is lovingly survived by husband of 54 years, Larry Mcnutt Sr., four siblings, two sons,...

John Mark Baker

John Mark Baker

Jun 17, 2022

John Mark Baker, age 68, past Friday, June 17, 2022. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Lincoln High School, retired from the HVAC industry, and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 33. John enjoyed riding his Harley and participating in mountain man reenactments. Preceded in death by his wives, Barbara (Beachy) Baker and Terry (Keith) Baker,...

Donald A. Bell

Donald A. Bell

Jun 17, 2022

Donald A. Bell, age 92, of Canton, died June 17, 2022. He was the only child of the late Joseph and Mary (DeChellis) Bell and was a life-long resident of Canton. A 1947 graduate of McKinley High School, he served in Battalion 987, Field Artillery in the Korean War, worked at Zink's Insurance Agency and retired from Consolidated Cigars. Donnie...

Russell Glenn Snyder

Russell Glenn Snyder

Jun 12, 2022

Russell Glenn Snyder, age 82, died Sunday. He was a life resident of the Canton/Dellroy area, 1958 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, retired from Republic Steel, a member of several American Legion and VFW posts and a United States Air Force veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn (DeGarmo) Snyder and parents, Russell L. and Helen Snyder. Survived...

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