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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Jose A. Miranda

Jose A. Miranda

May 8, 2021

Jose A. Miranda, age 44, died Saturday due to an apparent heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1995 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, owner of Interspace Technologies, a sky diving instructor, adventuresome mountain snow skiier and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his mother, Gail (Dolan) Miranda, several aunts...

Kenneth D. “Goose” Geiselman

Kenneth D. “Goose” Geiselman

May 7, 2021

Kenneth D. "Goose" Geiselman, age 72 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2021 at his home of natural causes. Ken was a 1966 graduate of Louisville High School and graduated from Kent State University where he played baseball for the Golden Flashes and legendary coach, Richard 'Moose' Paskert.' He also played in the former Canton Class 'A' Baseball...

Kathryn S "Kay" O'Connor

Kathryn S "Kay" O'Connor

May 6, 2021

Kathryn (Kay Schubach) O'Connor passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Windsor Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1934 to Joseph Schubach and Mary Elizabeth McCarthy in Canton, OH. Kay attended Bell Stone Grade School and graduated from Lehman High School in 1952. She attended Denison University. Kay married Leo James "Jim" O'Connor, Jr. in 1958. She was...

Shelly  Latrice (Singleterry)  Stewart

Shelly Latrice (Singleterry) Stewart

May 3, 2021

Shelly Latrice (Singleterry) Stewart, 45, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2021. She was born August 27, 1975, in Canton, Ohio to Betty Singleterry and the late Frederick Singleterry. Shelly was devoted to her sons, and being a mother was one of her many proudest accomplishments. She loved football and relaxing with her family. She spearheaded family...

Rosemarie Scheppler

Rosemarie Scheppler

Apr 30, 2021

Rosemarie Scheppler 1930-2021 age 90, of North Canton, went home to be with the angels on April 30, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on Nov. 29, 1930 to the late Anthony and Angelina Cassonelli. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years William John Scheppler. She is survived by her children of "5" daughter...

Walter R. “Joe”  Brunner

Walter R. “Joe” Brunner

Apr 26, 2021

Walter R. "Joe" Brunner, age 84, died Monday. He was a life resident of Canton, was a retired auto body repairman and foreman, member of Saint Mary Catholic Church (Canton) and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his wife Ruth (Horansky) Brunner, daughters, Elaine Schaffran of North Canton and Denise (Chuck) Schrader of Carrollton, grandchildren, Stephen Schaffran, Charles...

Stella M. (Kutt) Granchi

Stella M. (Kutt) Granchi

Apr 25, 2021

Stella M. (Kutt) Granchi, age 104, died Sunday, April 25, surrounded by her loving family. She was a life resident of Canton, had worked in the convent of Saint Thomas Aquinas, and retired from GlenOak High School. Stella was a charter member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, AARP, and an excellent seamstress. Stella was active with cooking, baking,...

James A. "Jim" Brown

James A. "Jim" Brown

Apr 22, 2021

James A. "Jim" Brown Age 83, of Alliance, died Thursday April 22, 2021 in Alliance Community Care. He was born July 15th, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Inez (Baker) and Arthur Brown. He worked as an Auto Body Repairman for over 40 years as well as a metal fabricator at Canton Sign Co. He worked at various car dealerships in...

Ann Zaytzeff

Ann Zaytzeff

Apr 20, 2021

Anna Zaytzeff, age 92, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Timberland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fairlawn, Ohio. Ann was born in New York City, NY, on June 27, 1928 to Theodore and Julia (Blaskiev) Blanch; a first generation Ukrainian-American. Ann was a devout Christian, and was raised in the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Ann attended public schools in...

Paulette Jeanne Beasley

Paulette Jeanne Beasley

Apr 19, 2021

Paulette Jeanne Beasley passed away the evening of April 19, 2021 in Portland, Oregon after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Paulette was born on February 18, 1962 in Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio and was a long time resident in Stark County before moving to Portland, Oregon in 2004. She is the daughter of Glen Beasley and Enna...

Maria Poplacean,

Maria Poplacean,

Apr 17, 2021

Maria Poplacean, age 96, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. She attended McGregor Elementary School and was a proud member of Lincoln High School's first graduating class in 1943. Maria had a forty-year career at the Canton Drop Forge, where she was executive secretary to the president and acquired deep knowledge of the forging industry. Maria...

Patricia A, Allensworth

Patricia A, Allensworth

Apr 14, 2021

Patricia A. Allensworth, age 81, died Wednesday after a long illness. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She had worked with her husband in the family business and had volunteered at Mercy Medical Center in the Pastoral Care Department. Survived by her husband of 51 years, John G. Allensworth, daughter, Lisa Weber, sons,...

Margaret L. Horning

Margaret L. Horning

Apr 12, 2021

Margaret L. Horning, age 94, died Monday after a short illness. She was a life resident of Canton, 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School and member of Christ the Servant Parish, American Legion Post 44 Ladies Auxiliary and VFW #3747 Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Horning, sisters, Nellie Vorhees and Hilda Jossi and a brother,...

Brenda J. Reed

Brenda J. Reed

Apr 10, 2021

Brenda J. Reed, age 73, died Saturday. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Alicia Reed of Canton and Chuck and Marla Reed of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, grandsons, Daniel, Jonathan, Nick and Brad Reed, brother Chester Starnes and sister Linda Abraham of Amherst. Preceded in death by her mother and father. Burial arrangements will be held at...

Cheryl L. Gonzalez

Cheryl L. Gonzalez

Apr 10, 2021

Cheryl L. Gonzalez, age 69, died Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Uhrichsville, she had lived in the Canton area since 1995. Cheryl was a retired Registered Nurse from the House of Loreto and member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. Survived by her husband, Gary Gonzalez, son and daughter-in-law, Eric Gonzalez and Christine Rippert and sisters,...

Erin Leah (Jacobsen)  Kolm

Erin Leah (Jacobsen) Kolm

Apr 9, 2021

Erin Leah (Jacobsen) Kolm age 38, wife and mother passed away peacefully Friday, April 9 after a long illness. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 27, 1982 to the late John and Deborah Jacobsen but was a life resident of Canton. Erin was a graduate of Canton South High School and a homemaker who was devoted to her...

Paul K. Miller

Paul K. Miller

Apr 7, 2021

Paul K, Miller, age 65, husband and father passed away Wednesday April 7th due to COVID. He was born in Canton on October 1, 1955 to the late Donald and Mary Ruth Miller. Paul was a graduate of Hoover High School, attended The Ohio State University and was currently working for Hammontree and Associates. Paul is survived by his wife,...

Carol Ann Nichols

Carol Ann Nichols

Apr 3, 2021

Carol Ann Nichols, 78, of Canton, OH, passed away peacefully at home on April 3 following a long battle with dementia. Born on December 10, 1942, Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. A strong woman of faith, she graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1961 and was a devoted member of St. Joseph's...

Robert S. Larson

Robert S. Larson

Apr 2, 2021

Robert Stanford Larson, age 76, went home to be with his Savior on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Bob was a leader in his family, church, and community, and will be greatly missed. A long-time North Canton resident and business owner, Bob was born on December 23, 1944 in Westlake, Ohio to parents Nils and June Larson. Bob enlisted in...

Jo Ann N Rinehart

Jo Ann N Rinehart

Mar 30, 2021

Jo Ann N. Rinehart, age 83, died March 30, 2021. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton since 1960. She graduated from Fairmont State University. She was a teacher and choir director. Jo Ann was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir for many years, as well as a member of...

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