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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Glen L. Holderbaum

Glen L. Holderbaum

Dec 15, 2020

Glen L. Holderbaum, age 82 died Tuesday. Born in Dundee, he lived in the Canton/Massillon are most of his life and was retired from the Akron Foundry. Survived by his wife, Edna (Fromholtz) Holderbaum, daughter, Cyndi Graves, son, Robert (Jennifer) Holderbaum, step-children, Donna Fleming and Debbie (Ken) DeSantis, eight grandchildren, five great-grandsons, sister, Vivian and brother, William. Preceded in death...

Dolores (Dee)  Deckerd

Dolores (Dee) Deckerd

Dec 14, 2020

Dolores (Dee) Deckerd 84 of Canton passed away on December 14, 2020. Dee was born in Fredericksburg, PA to the late James and Mable Grable. She retired from Mercy Medical Center in 1999. Dee was a strong, independent woman who was devoted to her family. She loved family gatherings, dancing, singing, and gambling with her dear friend Barb. In addition...

Barbara Marie Britton

Barbara Marie Britton

Dec 12, 2020

Barbara Marie Britton, age 87, died Saturday. She was a life resident of the Canton/Louisville area. Preceded in death by her husband, Mel Britton, brother, Stuart Smith and son-in-law, David D'Antonio. Survived by her daughters, Victoria (David) Cavalier of Medina, Debra D'Antonio of North Canton and Diane (Sonny) Tharachai of Thailand, grandchildren, Jan Grochowski, Anthony (Moriah) and Nicholas D'Antonio, Deanna...

Yonda C. (Hoovler) Boron

Yonda C. (Hoovler) Boron

Dec 10, 2020

Yonda C. (Hoovler) Boron, age 88, passed away Thursday, December 10. Born in Apple Creek, she lived most of her life in the North Canton area. She was a graduate of North Canton High School, retired from General Tire and Rubber and was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husband, Paul W....

Ronda Barker (Johnson)

Ronda Barker (Johnson)

Dec 9, 2020

Ronda Barker (Johnson), age 66, passed away on 12/9/20 after a short illness. She is loved and missed by her children, Rachel Yates of Canton, Ryan Yates of Elyria, and brothers Don Johnson of Lorain, Neil Smith of Wooster, and Greg Smith of Lorain, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by husband Homer Marcell...

Kathleen F. Gura Montgomery

Kathleen F. Gura Montgomery

Dec 8, 2020

Kathleen F. (Gura) Montgomery, age 84, died Tuesday, December 8th. Born in Youngstown she lived in Canton most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Struthers High School and 1957 graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and retired as Registered Nurse from Timken Mercy Medical Center, Bethany Nursing Home and the House of Loreto. She was a...

Laurie Ann (Kinkead) Mcrae

Laurie Ann (Kinkead) Mcrae

Dec 7, 2020

Laurie Ann (Kinkead) McRae, age 63, died Monday, December 7, 2020 after a long term illness. Born in Massillon she lived in the Canton/Rocky River area most of her life. She was a 1975 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and graduate of Walsh University and was a Paramedic and sold jewelry at dog shows. Laurie was active in...

Richard Terry Russell

Richard Terry Russell

Dec 7, 2020

Richard Terry Russell, 75, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away December 7, 2020, after a brave battle with COVID-19. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Rick was known for his kind, compassionate nature, sense of humor, and selflessness. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, mother, Laura, and sister, Anne. He is survived by his wife, Judy, sons...

Mary Catherine Kolp

Mary Catherine Kolp

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Catherine Kolp 96, of Canton passed away December 7, 2020. Born October 3, 1924 in Youngstown to the late John and Mary Elizabeth Buckon. Cathy graduated from Youngstown South High School and immediately went into Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland where she would meet an Intern,...

Jane I. Fox

Jane I. Fox

Dec 6, 2020

Jane I. Fox, age 88, died Sunday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School and member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and the Stark County Gem and Mineral Club. Jane enjoyed traveling, painting and especially her family. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Fred A. Fox Jr, daughters, Cynthia (Larry) Martin,...

Very Reverend Ronald  M. Klingler

Very Reverend Ronald M. Klingler

Dec 6, 2020

Very Reverend Ronald M. Klingler, died Sunday. He was born March 1, 1938 in Canton, the son of Homer Klingler and Esther Michel Klingler. He attended St. Joseph School and Canton Central Catholic High School before beginning studies for the priesthood at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati (1956-59). He continued his studies at Mount St. Mary of the West Seminary (1959-1965)...

John B. Quinn

John B. Quinn

Dec 6, 2020

John B. Quinn, 96, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was born Nov. 4, 1924 in Canton, OH, to Thomas J. and Edna (Sheers) Quinn. He attended Worley and Belle Stone Elementary Schools, and was a proud 1942 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a 1948 graduate of Kent State University. He...

Robert A. Marino

Robert A. Marino

Dec 5, 2020

Robert A. Marino, age 83, died Saturday. He was born in New York City but lived in Canton most of his life. He was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Marino. Services are private with burial in Sunset Hills Burial Park.

Elizabeth "Betty" Claire (Allen) Schaffner

Elizabeth "Betty" Claire (Allen) Schaffner

Dec 5, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Claire (Allen) Schaffner, age 68, beloved sister and mother, passed away at her home on December 5th in North Canton, Ohio from COVID-19 complications. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward Allen and Rita (Murphy) Allen, Betty grew up in Louisville, Ohio where she attended St. Louis Grade School and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She obtained...

Margaret A. "Marge" Michalovich

Margaret A. "Marge" Michalovich

Dec 3, 2020

Margaret A. "Marge" Michalovich, age 88, died Thursday December 3, 2020. Born in Pardee, Pennsylvania on November 16, 1932 to the late Andy and Ann Charney. She was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 1950 graduate of McKinley High School, and worked at various secretarial jobs. Marge enjoyed traveling to casinos, cruises, bus trips, polka dancing, euchre,...

Shelly Lee (Losey)  Yokum

Shelly Lee (Losey) Yokum

Dec 2, 2020

Shelly Lee (Losey) Yokum, age 52, died Wednesday after a battle with lung cancer, She was a life resident of Canton, a nurse assistant and enjoyed going out to dinner, bingo and working with senior citizens. Survived by beloved husband, Jeffery Yokum Sr., her mother, Nancy (Greg) (Lewis) Moore, her loving children, Treasia (Curtis Kuhn) Grogg, Phillip Grogg Jr, Chelsea...

Mark Richard Cargyle

Mark Richard Cargyle

Dec 2, 2020

Mark Richard Cargyle,58 of Perry Township went to be the Lord on December 02, 2020, after a 12 month vigorous battle with throat cancer. He was born July 22, 1962 in Independence, MO. He graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO. in 1980. Mark loved to tell everyone that he had married his high school sweetheart. Mark and Barb...

Dolores A. "Dee" Deckerd

Dolores A. "Dee" Deckerd

Dec 1, 2020

Dolores (Dee) Deckerd, 84 of Canton passed away on December 14, 2020. Dee was born in Fredericktown, PA to the late James and Mable Grable. She retired from Mercy Medical Center in 1999. Dee was a strong, independent woman who was devoted to her family. She loved family gatherings, dancing, singing, and gambling with her dear friend Barb. In addition...

Mary Vicki Richard

Mary Vicki Richard

Nov 29, 2020

Mary Vicki Richard, age 96, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was a life resident of Canton, 1942 graduate of McKinley High School, was retired from Thomas Lombardi and sons after 35 years of service. member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Rosary Society, Canton Garden Center and AARP. Vicki was active in Western Style...

George A. Washinton

George A. Washinton

Nov 26, 2020

George A. Washington, 73 passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Canton, Ohio, January 26, 1947, son to late Frank and Corean (Stubbs) Washington. George was a 1965 Graduate of McKinley High School and served in the U.S. army during the Vietnam War and honorably discharged in 1968. He was also retired from J&L...

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