Sharon K. (Davis) Johnson
Jan 10, 2022
Sharon K. (Davis) Johnson, age 75, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School, retired from the Canton City Schools and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Maximo) and the Ladies Auxiliary of Amvets #124. Survived by her husband of 53 years, John C. Johnson, sons and daughters-in-law, Randy E. and Marjorie,...
Martha B. Palen
Jan 8, 2022
Martha B. Palen passed away peacefully in her 99th year on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Canton Christian Home, where she was a resident for the past 5 years. She was born on June 30, 1923, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Walter Lee and Ruth (Brooks) Tillman. Martha grew up in Carrollton, Ohio where she enjoyed life on...
Kenneth D. Kuemerle
Jan 7, 2022
Kenneth D. Kuemerle, age 73, died Friday after a battle with several illnesses. He was a life resident of Canton, McKinley High School graduate, retired from V.S. Shuler Engineering and a Vietnam War and Desert Storm Army veteran. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda (Humphrey) Kuemerle, sons, Brian (Kim) Kuemerle and Shawn Kuemerle, daughter, Angela Barnett, grandchildren, Brian,...
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” (Savage) Batista
Jan 3, 2022
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" (Savage) Batista, age 79, died Monday, January 3, 2022. Raised in Lakewood, Kathy lived in the North Canton area most of her life. As a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), she was active in the Women's Guild. She was also a member of the North Canton Jaycees, Junior League, and Gourmet Club. She earned...
Christina Ann Blemler
Dec 28, 2021
Christina Ann Blemler, age 46, died Tuesday due to an asthmatic induced heart attack. She was a life resident of Canton, 1995 graduate of McKinley High School and worked for the Canton City Schools. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blemler and father, Ralph Hutchinson. Survived by her daughters, Tia (Zachary) Lumley, Kendra (Ronald) Jevcak, Taylor (Sam) Kimble and...
Ronald Lee Wirth
Dec 25, 2021
Ronald Lee Wirth, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day after a long and courageous battle with COPD. He was a lifelong resident of Canton, graduated from McKinley High School and retired from Republic Steel. Ron was a dedicated Ohio State football and basketball fan. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jan,...
James F. Farr
Dec 23, 2021
James F. Farr, age 68, died Thursday of cancer. He had lived in Canton most of his life, was the retired owner of J.F. Farr Concrete and sons and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Deborah, children, Tina (Thomas) McNutt, James (Joyce Smith) Farr and Jason (Beth) Farr, grandchildren, Rachele, Gage and Kameron, many great grandchildren and...
George Arthur Lowe
Dec 22, 2021
George Arthur Lowe Passed in peace on Wednesday, 22 December, 2021 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maureen. Loving father of George (LeAnn), Robert (Emily), Megan (Michael), Gregory (Tania) and Erin (Brian). Proud Grandfather of Kyle, Alex, Jorja, Carson, Ryan, Michael, Courtney, Garrett, Hunter, Kayley, Emily, Evelyn, Lucas, Aidan, Ava, Gavin and...
Ernest "Bro. J" Jarvis
Dec 19, 2021
Ernest D. Jarvis (Bro. J) 1939-2021 Bro. J's journey in this world is complete and will now continue in the Spiritual World at the age of 82. Born in Chloe, WV., Ernest was the eldest of four boys born to Iris and Ernest Jarvis and lived most of his adult life in Canton. Bro J loved his family, people, motorcycles,...
Lilia Ann Boron
Dec 19, 2021
Lilia Ann Boron, age 92 of Canton, passed away on December 19, 2021 at her home. Born on April 13, 1929 in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Concetta Gasbare. She was a graduate of Timken High School and attended Kent State Canton. She married Robert J. Boron in 1951. Lilia is predeceased by her...
Joseph Niamtu, Jr.
Dec 15, 2021
Joseph Niamtu, Jr, passed away on December 15, 2021 following a brief illness. Joe was a first-generation American, the only son of Romanian immigrants Joseph and Elena Niamtu. He was always proud of his heritage. Born on July 7th, 1924, Joe grew up during the Great Depression. As one of the dwindling members of THE GREATEST GENERATION, he served his...
Robert D. Powell
Dec 10, 2021
Robert D. "Bob" Powell, age 69 of Uniontown, OH passed away on Friday, December 10th 2021. He was born in Toledo, OH on November 6th 1952. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Shortly after graduating from DeVilbiss High School, he began working for Champion Spark Plug, followed by many years with New Mather Metals. After retiring, he and...
Diane Susan Miller
Dec 8, 2021
Diane Susan Miller, 70, of Canton, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1951 in Canton, Ohio. Diane graduated from Oakwood High School in 1969, then went on to earn her degree in Music Education from The University of Akron. Diane taught elementary music at Canton City Schools, where she enjoyed teaching...
James F. "Jim" Weber
Dec 7, 2021
James F. "Jim" Weber, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach and friend passed away on December 7, 2021. He was 87. A graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and the University of Notre Dame, he worked at The Repository for 42 years. He served as a news and sports reporter, copy editor, city editor and editor-at-large while raising...
Daniel W. Runyon
Dec 4, 2021
Daniel W. Runyon, age 72, died December 4, 2021. He attended Trinity Gospel Temple. He was a sweet and gentle soul to Me. Survived by his wife of 21 years, Patricia Howell Runyon, sisters, Ruth Watson and Carolyn Vance, stepdaughters Rose Michelle North Fletcher(Steve Fletcher) and Kathy Dowler, ( Mark), grandchildren, Michael Fletcher Brittany Fletcher, and Joshua Fletcher, great-grandchildren: Karon...
Glenna J. Trent
Dec 2, 2021
Glenna J. Trent, 90 died Thursday. Born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania she had lived in Canton most of her life and was member of Central Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Trent, daughter, Mary Alice Jacoby, sister, Beatrice Trent and brother, Floyd Baer. Survive by her daughter, Katy (Eugene) Holder, son, Lewis (Kathy) Trent Jr, six grandchildren and...
Carolann Sick
Dec 1, 2021
Carolann Sick, age 84 died Wednesday. Born in Cleveland, she had lived in Canton and Delaware, Ohio moving back to Canton in 2011. She had been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Sick, son, Donald Sick, sister, Doris Krause and brothers, William and Donald Lehmann. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Loralee...
William E. Hodapp, Jr.
Nov 29, 2021
William E. Hodapp, Jr., 68, died Monday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1971 graduate of Oakwood High School, was a salesman for the M. Conley Company and a member of the Louisville Eagles. He loved concerts, boating, fishing and being with friends. Survived by his son, Robert J. Hodapp of Canton, daughter-in-law, Michelle Hodapp of Louisville grandchildren, Magan,...
Reba Keith Moegling
Nov 28, 2021
Reba Keith Moegling passed away peacefully on November 28th at the age of 98. She was born on June 13th, 1923. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Moegling, Jr. for 55 years until his death in 1997. Reba was a lifelong resident of North Canton, a member of St. Paul's Church and a former member of St....
Howard A. Morris
Nov 28, 2021
Howard A. Morris passed away peacefully on Nov 28, 2021at his home following a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1937 in Clio Alabama to the late Thomas and Bertha Lee Morris. Howard was also affectionately known as "Sleepy" to friends and "Uncle Howard" to all children within the family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
