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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Donald J. Cummins, Ii

Donald J. Cummins, Ii

Jul 21, 2021

Donald J. Cummins, II, age 50, of Magnolia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Prince William County, Virginia and lived in the Canton area most of his life. He is survived by his daughter EmmaGrace E. Cummins, sons, Donald J. Cummins,...

Margaret R. (Sage) Mullally

Margaret R. (Sage) Mullally

Jul 21, 2021

Margaret R. (Sage) Mullally, age 93, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania to John and Julia Sage. She was a devoted wife and mother always thinking of family and friends ahead of herself. Preceded in death by her husbands, Julius Simon in 1958 and Donald Mullally in 2004 and brother and...

Jean E. Streb

Jean E. Streb

Jul 20, 2021

Jean E. Streb, age 96, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Member of Delta Sigma Kappa Sorority, Stark County Women's Auxiliary of Stark Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors, former Eucharistic Minister at Mercy Medical Center, High School CCD teacher at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, charter member...

Robert H. Stewart. Sr.

Robert H. Stewart. Sr.

Jul 16, 2021

Robert H. Stewart Sr., age 91, died Friday. Born in Blue Ridge, Georgia, he had lived in Canton most of his life, was retired from the Ford Motor Company, was a member of William McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM and a Korean War Army veteran. Survived by his son, Robert (Jean) Stewart Jr., grandchildren, Robert III, Blossom and Larry Stewart and...

James R. Pearson

James R. Pearson

Jul 15, 2021

James Robert Pearson (Jim) passed away at the age of 66 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on November 6, 1954 to the late Clifford and Elsie Pearson in Painesville, Ohio. Jim graduated from Painesville Harvey High School in 1973 and Kent State University in 1978. Jim made Hartville, OH his home...

Todd R. Kirby

Todd R. Kirby

Jul 15, 2021

Todd R. Kirby, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, 1959 graduate of Glenwood High School, had worked for Kirby Construction and ended his career at United Parcel Service. Todd was a member of the 11th Street Church of God and a former member of Teamsters Local 92. Preceded...

William F. Witmer

William F. Witmer

Jul 14, 2021

William F. Witmer, age 84, died Wednesday. He was a life resident of the Canton, 1955 graduate of Lehman High School, was a retired Canton Police Patrolman and the former co-owner of Bill and Mary's Tavern. Bill was a member of Christ the Servant Parish, McKinley Lodge #2 F.O.P. and was inducted to the Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of...

Lois Jean Hopple

Lois Jean Hopple

Jul 4, 2021

Lois Jean Hopple, born January 5, 1939 in Canton, Ohio died July 4, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Isabelle (Moock) Hopple, as well as siblings Helen Mary (infant), Jodie, Carol, John, James, Maxine, and Bart. She is survived by brothers David and Gerald (Karen), sister Charlotte, and more...

Ralph L. Buterbaugh

Ralph L. Buterbaugh

Jul 1, 2021

Ralph L. Buterbaugh, 89, died July 1 after a brief illness. Born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., Ralph grew up in New Philadelphia, where he attended New Philadelphia High School. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from Kent State University. He married Beverly (Owens) in 1961 and moved to Wooster, working as a psychologist at Apple Creek State Institute....

Derrick Averette

Derrick Averette

Jun 29, 2021

Derrick Averette, age 78, passed away Tuesday June 29, 2021 with his daughters by his side. Derrick was born on May 25, 1943 to Earl and Estella (Bush) Averette in Canton, Ohio. A graduate of Canton McKinley Senior High School, Derrick lived life to the fullest. He travelled the world with notable stops in Germany, Korea, and numerous stateside locations...

Michael G. Clark

Michael G. Clark

Jun 28, 2021

Michael G Clark, age 52 of Canton went to be with our Lord on June 28, 2021. Michael passed from his battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Marnie Clark and Son Duncan Clark. Michael was a loving husband and father. He is proceeded in death by his Mother Edris Clark and Father Gordon Clark....

Joseph Ingram, Jr.

Joseph Ingram, Jr.

Jun 26, 2021

Joseph Ingram Jr., age 77, died Saturday. June 26, 2021. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, raised at the Fairmount Children's Home and lived in Canton most of his life. He was retired from Sugardale Foods and a US Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Donna Ingram., daughter, Christy Ingram of Franklin, Tennessee, son, Chard (Amy) Ingram of Columbus, three...

Barbara Ann Welch

Barbara Ann Welch

Jun 25, 2021

Barbara Ann Welch, age 59, died Friday after a long battle with diabetes. She was a life resident of Canton and an avid pool player. She enjoyed music, cooking, entertaining and being the hostess. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert L. Frank, daughter, Nichole Welch, mother, Frances "Marie" Welch and a sister, Deborah "Debbie" (Samuel "Sam") Reighard. Preceded...

Christina M. (Elliott) Jacobsen

Christina M. (Elliott) Jacobsen

Jun 25, 2021

Christina (Elliott) Jacobsen was born May 31, 1984 and started her eternal life on June 25, 2021, at 37 years old. She was born in the college town of Pullman, WA, and being the daughter of a college football coach and school teacher, she was adept at making educated game-time decisions. Christina grew up in Iowa, finished high school in...

Gary L. Haubert

Gary L. Haubert

Jun 24, 2021

Gary L. Haubert, age 70, died Thursday. He was a life resident of Canton, a self employed truck driver and A US Army veteran. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Debbie (Beasley) Haubert, four sisters, a brother, sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Marvella Haubert and a nephew, Turk...

Joyce M. Kast

Joyce M. Kast

Jun 22, 2021

Joyce M. Kast, 86, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1952 graduate of Lehman High School, graduate of Ohio University, earned a Masters at Kent State University, taught at Minerva and North Canton Schools retiring in 1984 and then worked at the Great Trail Girl Scout Council. She was a member of Girl Scouts of U.S.A. She...

Marion L. (Reagle) Hughes

Marion L. (Reagle) Hughes

Jun 21, 2021

Marion L. (Reagle) Hughes, age 97, died Monday. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania she lived in North Canton most of her life, graduated from St. Michael High School (Greenville, Pennsylvania), graduated from Darvus School of Fashion Arts, retired from the Sears Business Office, worked as an Election Poll Worker for 30 years and was an active member of Saint Paul...

Mavrakis Family

Mavrakis Family

Jun 20, 2021

Mavrakis Family Nick (47) Lesley (37) Ace (14) Pippa (5) All of Jackson Township passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 due to an unthinkable tragedy. Nick served our country as a member of the United States Army for over 20 years. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother and brother-in-law. Lesley was an employee of K-9 Hair Styles. She...

Stefan V. Karnick

Stefan V. Karnick

Jun 19, 2021

Stefan V. Karnick passed away yesterday 6/19/2021 in his apartment in Akron Oh. He had been battling cancer in the brain and the lung for the last couple of years. He was 72 years old. He was quite a character. He blew the candle on my first birthday cake, and probably got a wack on the head for it. As...

Freddie Edward Stewart

Freddie Edward Stewart

Jun 17, 2021

Freddie Edward Stewart, 77, of Canton, Ohio, passed on June 17, 2021. He was born to Mary Stewart Phillips in Raven Rock, West Virginia on April 21, 1944. He married Pearl Stewart in 1969 and they lived together in Canton, Ohio. He is proceeded in death by his wife Pearl Stewart and daughter Crystal. He is survived by Sabrina Stewart...

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