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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

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...

Carmen M. Menendez

Carmen M. Menendez

Oct 27, 2021

Carmen M. Menendez, 95, died Wednesday. Born in Donora, Pennsylvania, she had lived in North Canton most of her life, had worked at the Palace Theater in her younger years and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Menendez and brothers, Louis, Joseph, Manuel, Ernest, Rodriquez and Anthony Fernandez. Survived by...

Clarence  Christopher “Chris” Crider

Clarence Christopher “Chris” Crider

Oct 24, 2021

Clarence Christopher "Chris" Crider, 64, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School, retired from Superior Dairy and a member of Christ the Servant Parish, Canton Council No. 341 Knights of Columbus which he was a Past Grand Knight and the Monsignor Graham Assembly 4th Degree Knights of...

Jeffrey Jay Boiano

Jeffrey Jay Boiano

Oct 23, 2021

Jeffrey Jay Boiano, 57, died Saturday after a battle with COVID. He was a life resident of Canton, 1982 graduate of GlenOak High School, and had worked in the roofing industry. Survived by his father, John J. Boiano, sisters, Kathy (Steve) Buddie, Karen Boiano and Kim Berardelli and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane...

Phyllis Renee Hobson-Hall

Phyllis Renee Hobson-Hall

Oct 21, 2021

Phyllis Renee Hobson-Hall. Sunrise February 12, 1952. Sunset October 21, 2021. Friends may call Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home.

Ballard Johnson, Jr.

Ballard Johnson, Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

Ballard Johnson Jr., 86, died Thursday. Born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, he had lived in Canton most of his life, was a graduate of Canton South High School, retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 32 years of service and was a Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his wife of 66 years Wlima Jeane (Miner) Johnson, daughters, Lisa (Bruce) West...

Gary D. Fanti

Gary D. Fanti

Oct 18, 2021

Gary D. Fanti, age 74, died Monday. Born in Dover he had lived in Brewster most of his life. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Dover High School, had worked as a mechanic and automotive painter. He was a member of the Brewster Moose Lodge 1102 and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Cynthia (McGill) Fanti, two...

Walter W Schwabe

Walter W Schwabe

Oct 15, 2021

Walter W. Schwabe, age 88 died on October 15, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Beverly J. Schwabe (Bachellor); two sons Richard W. (Mary Ann) Schwabe and Scott A. (Joan) Schwabe; eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Ernest W. and Edith F. Schwabe (Collins); brother Robert A. Schwabe; sister...

William R. "Bill" Barker

William R. "Bill" Barker

Oct 14, 2021

William R. "Bill" Barker, 56, of North Canton died Thursday of COVID. He was employed by Vectorvest, member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and the North Canton Council No. 3777 Knights of Columbus, was an avid Cleveland sports fan and a United States Marine Corps veteran Survived by his wife, Tami Barker, children, Beth (Scott) DeRodes, Morgan (Anthony...

Kathy S. (Schmitz) Nicholson

Kathy S. (Schmitz) Nicholson

Oct 14, 2021

Kathy S. (Schmitz) Nicholson, 55, died Thursday of COVID. Born in Alliance, she lived in Canton most of her life. She was a 1984 graduate of Southeast High School, the Aultman School of Nursing, earned a Bachelor and Masters in Nursing from Kent State University, worked at Fortis College and was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Survived by...

Nancy Thacker Jacobs

Nancy Thacker Jacobs

Oct 13, 2021

Nancy Thacker Jacobs, age 82, died Wednesday. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio she had lived in Canton most of her life. Nancy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ladies Shriners and several garden clubs. Preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Thacker and Robert Jacobs. Survived by her daughters, Kim (Mitchell) Tope of Findlay and Leigh Ann...

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