Robert J Welsh
Jan 24, 2021
Robert J. Welsh, age 86, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. He had lived in Canton, Massillon and Florida moving back to Canton in 2015. Robert was a 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of Kent State University a retired teacher and organist and a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by his sister, Cecelia Boylan, brother, Patrick Welsh, close friends,...
William Lee Dancy
Jan 20, 2021
William Lee Dancy passed away January 20, 2021. Bill or Lee as his parents and family called him died at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life his wife, Jeanette, married 60 years on November 05, 1960 at St. John the Baptist Church in Canton and two children Michelle and Michael. He, also, leaves...
John H. Proach
Jan 19, 2021
John H Proach Jr Age 97 of Canton Ohio passed away on January 19th after a five week illness. He was born on April 10th, 1923 and is preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Proach, and younger brother Michael. He married Violet Orange on June 23, 1951. The first time John saw Violet was on a city...
Alan J. Castro
Jan 17, 2021
Alan J. Castro went to be with the lord on Sunday, January 17th . He was born on May 14th, 1977 and was the 8th child of 13 kids to Maria and the late Antonio Castro. Alan was loved by all for his infectious smile and ability to make those around him laugh. He worked as a Crew Leader at...
Henry C. Dieringer
Jan 17, 2021
Henry C. Dieringer, 89, of Canton passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born July 31, 1931 to Cecil and Gladys (Seeton) Dieringer. He was a graduate of McKinley High School. Henry retired from the Timken Company after 33 years and was employed at Sears Service Center for 10 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching Nascar. He...
Daniel William Miller
Jan 15, 2021
Daniel William Miller, 67, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on January 15th. He was born August 10, 1953 to the late Henry and Rosanne Miller. Dan was loved by many and was always smiling. He was an active member of First Friends Church where he facilitated many Bible studies and workshops and later attended The Chapel...
Mary Anne Fearon
Jan 12, 2021
Mary Anne Fearon On January 12, 2021 Mary Anne Fearon, loving wife and mother of five children passed away at age 87. Mary Anne was born on January 5, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to John and Mary McArdle. A life long resident of Canton, she was a graduate of St. John's grade school, Central Catholic High School, and Notre Dame...
Rita I. Ganz
Jan 12, 2021
Rita I. Ganz, age 78, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Central Catholic High School and the Mercy School of Nursing. She earned a BSN and a MSed from the University of Akron. Rita worked at Mercy Medical Center for 24 years and then retired after 13 years from the Canton City...
Joyce Mcguier
Jan 12, 2021
Joyce McGuier 93, of Canton Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2021. During these challenging times it was not possible for the entire family to be with her, but the Lord provided a way for some to be by her bedside as she passed. She was a 1945 graduate of Canton McKinley high school. She was...
James V. Reale
Jan 11, 2021
James V. Reale, age 92, died Monday. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Lincoln High School, , was retired from Hercules Engine and then worked at ACME Supermarkets retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a Korean War Army veteran.. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathryn...
Cynthia I. Durkin
Jan 11, 2021
Cynthia I. Durkin, age 83, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel P. Durkin and parents, Joseph and Julia David. Survived by her daughter, Marnie (Michael) Clark of Canton, son, Christopher Durkin of Cleveland and grandson, Duncan Clark. Services were private with burial in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flower donations...
Keith Eric Doane
Jan 8, 2021
Keith Eric Doane Sunrise: 6/22/1974; Sunset: 1/8/2021 Keith earned his Industrial Engineering degree at Ohio University and worked as a Designing Engineer. Enjoyed hobbies including motorcycles, scuba diving, dirt bike racing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed his two beloved Siamese pets, Buddy and Peanuts. Survived by: son, Eric (Brittany), grandson: Kai. Brother, Rodney...
Mary Louise (Hovey) Haines
Jan 8, 2021
Mary Louise (Hovey) Haines passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 in Wailuku, Hawaii. She was born on August 26, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to Norman and Elizabeth Hovey. Mary graduated from Washington High School in 1950 and studied voice for one year at The Julliard School in New York City. Mary was involved in music all her life. She...
Jean E. Streb Dawson
Jan 5, 2021
Jean E. Streb Dawson, age 93, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1945 graduate of Saint John High School, attended Canton Actual Business College, was retired from Republic Storage Systems and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by her husband, David Dawson, nephew, Dan Streb, niece Jo Ann Bell and stepdaughters,...
Margaret R. Thomas
Jan 2, 2021
Margaret R. Thomas, age 90, passed away on January 2, 2021 at the House of Loreto. We remember our dear Aunt Margaret for her abiding faith, unstinting generosity, and her great love of her large extended family. Margaret was the daughter of Marrun and Wadea Thomas and a lifelong Canton resident. She was a graduate of St. Paul's grade school,...
Danny R. Smith
Dec 30, 2020
Danny R. Smith passed Wednesday December 30, 2020 in Canton. He was born February 1, 1958 to the late Neal Smith and Donna (Potter) Smith Dan loved his family deeply. He loved animals. Especially, his 3 dogs. He was extremely funny and always telling dad jokes. He worked at Central States Can and drove semi trucks for a few years....
Barbara J. Meyer
Dec 29, 2020
Barbara J. Meyer, age 84, died Tuesday. She lived in the North Canton/Massillon area most of her life, 1954 graduate of Massillon High School, retired from Ohio Power and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert V. Meyer and sisters, Jennie Pinkerton, Evelyn Buttermore and Margie Huffman. Survived by a...
Lawrence R. Vignos
Dec 28, 2020
Lawrence R. Vignos, 86, of North Canton, OH passed away on December 28, 2020. Larry was a devoted husband and father. A lifetime Ohio resident, Larry was an Army veteran, retired owner of American Mine Door Company, active service member of St. Michael's parish, a life member of the N. Canton Elks #2029, as well as several other social clubs....
James H. Mcvay
Dec 27, 2020
James H. McVay, age 87, died Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a life resident of Canton, had worked at Nationwide Insurance and retired from the Timken Company as a Senior Applications Analyst in the steel division in 1996. He was a member of the First Christian Church where he served many roles, a past president and Charter Member of...
Richard V. Payne, Sr.
Dec 26, 2020
Pauline M Payne (1929-2020) and Richard V Payne Sr. (1928-2020) passed away due to complications of Covid-19. Their 70-year love affair ended on Christmas Day (Pauline) and December 26 (Richard) while in the care of Mercy Hospice. Pauline was born in Canton, OH on April 27, 1929 to Pauline (Hurtak) and Michael Granchi. She was the youngest of eleven children...
