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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William E. "Bill" Roden
Oct 11, 2021
William E. "Bill" Roden of Rocky River and formerly of Canton passed peacefully on October 11th into the arms of our loving God after a lengthy illness. Born on January 1st, 1939, to the late Cecilia (Stock) and Edmund Roden, attended St. John Elementary, Canton Central Catholic High School and Kent State University. Bill worked at several different places during...
Alfred "Fred" Carrico
Oct 7, 2021
Alfred "Fred" Carrico, 59, died October 7, 2021 of COVID. He was a life resident of Canton, had worked in the automotive and construction industries, member of the Sanctuary Church of God and had been active in the Father and Son Hunting Club. Survived by his wife of nine years, Tammy Carrico, children, Anthony, Matthew (Nicole), Kristopher (Ciera) and Benjamin,...
James V. Edick
Oct 5, 2021
James V. Edick passed away October 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio of cancer. Jim was born on the 29th of March 1947 to Vincent W. and Betty K (Foraker) Edick in Canton, Ohio. He retired from the Timken Company, Accounting Department in July of 1996 after more than 30 years of service. He spent countless hours in his rose garden,...
Louis J. Hanood
Oct 3, 2021
Louis J. Hanood, age 86, died Sunday. Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio he had lived in the Canton/North Canton area most of his life, graduate of Lincoln High School, a Golden Glove Boxer, U.S. Army veteran serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, attended Canton Business College and was retired from Park Honda. Preceded death by his wife, BonaVere...
Bernard F. Mcdonald
Sep 26, 2021
Bernard F. McDonald, 95, of Massillon, died Sunday. He was a 1941 graduate of Saint John High School, earned a Bachelor's degree in 1951 and a Master's degree in 1958 from Kent State University, was retired from Perry High School where he was a guidance counselor and former assistant football and basketball coach for 30 years and in 2014 was...
Doris Marie (Kireta) Sturdivant
Sep 24, 2021
Doris Marie (Kireta) Sturdivant age 66 of Canton, passed away on September 24, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Doris worked for the American Red Cross until she retired. She was born on November 4, 1954, in Alliance Ohio. She is survived by her husband Ronald Sturdivant Sr, sons Michael Sturdivant and Ronald (Val) Sturdivant JR. Additional...
