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...
Pauline M Payne
Dec 25, 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...
Michelle D. Husted
Dec 25, 2020
Michelle D. Husted, age 67, died Friday Christmas Day. Born in Miami, Florida, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She earned a Bachelor degree from Malone University and a Master's degree from the University of Akron and was a licensed practical clinical counselor most recently working at Clinical Counseling Group. Survived by her husband, David Husted, daughters,...
Daniel J. Slusser
Dec 24, 2020
Daniel J. Slusser, age 72 died Thursday. He was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area, Hoover High School graduate, retired from the Hoover Company after 35 years, member of the Northwest Church of Christ and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Dan enjoyed gardening, parties by his pool and the Cleveland Browns and Hoover Vikings. He is very much loved...
Nancy May Blind
Dec 23, 2020
Nancy May Blind, age 89, died Wednesday. Born in Palmetto, Florida, she lived in Canton most of her life. She worked with her husband at Kirby Carts Track and the worked at Heggy's Candy until her retirement. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and a former member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in...
Carl Lee Dayton
Dec 23, 2020
Carl Lee Dayton, age 71, died Wednesday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1967 graduate of East Canton High School, had worked at Diebold, Citizens Ice, then started his own company CD Metal and was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dayton, daughter, Leanna (Kane) Foltz, son, Jeremy Ross granddaughters, Kami, Dalana and Lydia Foltz...
Janet (Rufo-Knepper) Chandler
Dec 21, 2020
Janet (Rufo-Knepper) Chandler, age 74 passed away peacefully on Monday. Survived by her children, Harry (Sheila) Knepper, Christina Miner and Jennifer (Tim) French, 11 grandchildren, four sisters and a brother. Preceded in death by her mother, Ida Marzec. Friends may call Thursday from 9-10 a.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home followed by a service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Amy...
