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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

O. Lee Thomas, Jr.

O. Lee Thomas, Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

O. Lee Thomas Jr., 85, died Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was a life resident of Canton, 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School, was the Small Business Coordinator for Adult Education for the Canton City Schools and sold insurance, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and the North Canton Eagles and a U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in...

Darlene Scott Schultz

Darlene Scott Schultz

Nov 23, 2021

Darlene entered the gates of Heaven on November 23, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 18, 1933 to Frank and Evelyn Scott. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Charles Schultz, son Richard Ray, brothers Richard and Robert Scott, sisters Marjorie Walsh and Kathleen Smith....

Beverly A. Jestel

Beverly A. Jestel

Nov 21, 2021

Beverly A. Jestel, 89, died Sunday. Born in Louisville she had lived in Massillon most of her life, 1950 graduate of Louisville High School, had worked at Schuman Drug Store for 26 years and was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, David H. Jestel and sisters, Joyce Heckaman and Mabel Unkefer....

Mary E. Michel

Mary E. Michel

Nov 20, 2021

Mary E. Michel, age 93 of Canton, Ohio, loving mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, and sister, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at Bethany Assisted-Living Facility. She was born November 27, 1927 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine Frank. Mary was a graduate of North Canton High School and Canton Actual Business College. She worked...

Richard John Tebroski

Richard John Tebroski

Nov 18, 2021

Richard John Tebroski, 83, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021.Richard was born on January 6, 1938 to the late John and Mary (née Serra) Tebroski. Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he gained the ranks of Senior Airman. Once honorably discharged, Richard returned to his hometown and shortly thereafter met...

Armetta J. Contrucci

Armetta J. Contrucci

Nov 18, 2021

Armetta J. Contrucci Heaven gained a stylish and spunky angel, Armetta J. "Amy" Gates Contrucci on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1930 to the late Victor Cameron and Abbigail Boord. She was a life-long member of the Canton Baptist Temple. She is also preceded in death by her husband and forever dance partner, Gerald "Jerry"...

Deborah “Debbie” Diane Stauffer

Deborah “Debbie” Diane Stauffer

Nov 14, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Diane Stauffer, age 68, died peacefully November 14th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on a beautiful snowy day that Debbie would have loved. Debbie was an amazing woman who loved so deeply. Her laugh was loud and contagious. She had a big heart and a soft spot for animals, especially her...

Arlene L. (Grisez) Fox

Arlene L. (Grisez) Fox

Nov 12, 2021

Arlene L. (Grisez) Fox, 83, died Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School, had worked in the cafeteria at Central Catholic High School, life time member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Food Cupboard and the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club. Survived by her husband, J. Dennis...

June Lamielle

June Lamielle

Nov 11, 2021

June Lamielle passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 93 years old. She was born June 14, 1928 in Ward, West Virginia. She lived in the Canton/Massillon area since 1946. June was a lover of Lipton Tea, cats, the occasional glass of wine and her family. Everyone that knew her could feel the immense amount of love she carried in...

Annabelle Ann (Marshall) Mark

Annabelle Ann (Marshall) Mark

Nov 10, 2021

Annabelle (Ann) H. Marshall Mark, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 with loving family and staff from Canton Christian Home around her. Her death was due to age related illnesses. She had resided at Canton Christian Home since 2012 first in Assisted Living then this past year in nursing care. Annabelle was born December 2, 1924 in...

Carol Eckroate

Carol Eckroate

Nov 10, 2021

Carol Eckroate, age 72, died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1967 graduate of Lehman High School, 1972 graduate of Kent State University, had worked for Stark County Developmental Disabilities for 35 years and then worked for the North Canton City Schools and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Carol's calling in life was teaching and...

Ted M. Dunbar

Ted M. Dunbar

Nov 9, 2021

Ted Milton Dunbar 1925-2021 Born in Canton April 14, 1925, Ted Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on November 9th. He joins the love of his life, Frances Harvey Dunbar (deceased 8/17/15), married 67 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milo H. and Florence M. Dunbar, brothers Harley G. Dunbar (Trudy) and Richard H. Dunbar...

Dorothy Helen (Kertes)  Kline

Dorothy Helen (Kertes) Kline

Nov 8, 2021

PLAIN TOWNSHIP - Dorothy Helen (Kertes) Kline was born on November 23, 1924. She died peacefully at home on Monday, November 8th surrounded by family. She fought a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Lawrence Vernon Kline Sr, parents, Joseph and Kathryn Kertes, and five brothers and six sisters. Her family was the...

Suzanne  Mari Brown

Suzanne Mari Brown

Nov 8, 2021

Suzanne Mari Brown was a loving Mom, Grandma, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She left this world suddenly on November 8, 2021 She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Shaun) Treharne and son Grant Brown as well as, Judi Hukill (mother) brothers, Joe (Marilyn) Hukill, Ray (Paula) Hukill, and her sisters Rae Ann (Dan) Brown, Tracie (Mike) Hukill-Ray and Michele...

Donna Mae Graham

Donna Mae Graham

Nov 8, 2021

Donna Mae Graham, age 94, died Monday in the Arbors at Minerva. She was a life resident of Canton, 1945 graduate of Lehman High School and was retired from the Stark County Auditor Office. Survived by her daughters, Terry (Norman) Mitchell of Minerva and Jennifer (Victor) Kidder of Malvern, son, Randy Graham of Canton, nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceded...

Sherry L. Newhart

Sherry L. Newhart

Nov 7, 2021

Sherry L. Newhart, born October 31st, 1974, passed away November 7th, 2021, at the age of 47. She was born in Canton, OH, to Terry Harbin Sr. and Stella Harbin. Sherry loved all her children and grandchildren dearly. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow. They were the joy of her life. Sherry was a very...

Jarl Vernon Plottner

Jarl Vernon Plottner

Nov 6, 2021

Jarl Vernon Plottner died November 6, 2021, in Alliance, Ohio. He was born July 31, 1929, in Canton, the son of Clyde and Elizabeth (Gosiewski) Plottner. Jerry, as he was known as an adult, lived most of his life in Canton. He graduated from Middlebrook High School in 1947 and worked a series of odd jobs, including hauling garbage with...

Beth Ann Ploucha

Beth Ann Ploucha

Nov 5, 2021

Beth Ann Ploucha, 56, of North Canton, passed away suddenly on Friday November 5, 2021 following a year of declining health. Beth was born on September 29, 1965 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ronald Raucci and Ruth (Rice) Raucci. Beth was a graduate of Perry High School. After graduating from high school, she began a successful business career due...

Mary C. (Wernet) Mcdonald

Mary C. (Wernet) Mcdonald

Nov 4, 2021

Mary C. (Wernet) McDonald, 94, of Massillon, died Thursday. She was a 1945 graduate of Saint John High School, had worked for Blue Cross of Stark County, member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Altar Rosary Society and the Bereavement Ministry. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Bernard McDonald on September 26th,...

Donna Irene Goodman

Donna Irene Goodman

Oct 29, 2021

Donna Irene Goodman, age 86, entered into rest October 29th, 2021. Born March 14th, 1935, she is the daughter to the late Jack Wesley Turk and Mable Waitz Turk. Donna is survived by her husband of 68 years, Francis Joseph Goodman, age 90, of Avon Lake Ohio, her son Keith Goodman (Karol) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, her daughter-in-law Betty Goodman...

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