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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

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...

Gary A. Mortozi

Gary A. Mortozi

Nov 25, 2020

Gary A. Mortozi, age 74, died November 25, 2020. He was a life resident of Canton and a Vietnam War Navy veteran. He is survived by an uncle and three cousins. Services are private with burial in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Sandra K. Rombach

Sandra K. Rombach

Nov 25, 2020

Sandra K. Rombach, age 70, died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1969graduate of McKinley High School, had worked at Whipple Dale Workshop for 56 years and was a former member of the Handicapped Association. Survived by her sisters, Pamela (Bill) Frentzel of Canton, Susan (Tom Lanen) Salyers of Fort Pierce, Florida and Cindy (Rick) Harding of North...

Joan Theresa (Wick)  Kelley

Joan Theresa (Wick) Kelley

Nov 24, 2020

Joan Theresa (Wick) Kelley, age 88, went to rest in Heaven on Tuesday, surrounded by the type of love that she so generously gave to everyone she met. Her eight children are certain that she will arrive in heaven, dressed to the nines, to be reunited with her husband, Warren Paul Kelley, sister, Sr. Marie Ralph, SJ and brother, Jack...

Matt J. Bower

Matt J. Bower

Nov 22, 2020

Matt J. Bower, age 66, died November 22, 2020. He lived in Massillon. Services were private.

Brenda Elaine Mcintee

Brenda Elaine Mcintee

Nov 20, 2020

Brenda Elaine McIntee, age 70 died Friday. Born in Xenia, Ohio, she had lived in the Canton/Louisville area most of her life. She was a 1968 graduate of Timken Vocational High School where she studied drafting, had worked at Ohio Power, Central States Can and retired from the Department of JFS, Children Services. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering which included:...

Sue Ann Meister

Sue Ann Meister

Nov 18, 2020

Sue Ann Meister, age 79, passed peacefully at home early Wednesday morning November 18th. She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Moegling; mother, Dolores Moegling Dick and her step-father Paul Dick; great uncle and aunt Frank and Hildegard Brindlinger; and sister Carroll J. Swope. She is survived by her husband Thomas D. Meister; son Frank Meister (Molly) and...

Gerald H. "Jerry" Moore, Jr.

Gerald H. "Jerry" Moore, Jr.

Nov 16, 2020

Gerald H. "Jerry" Moore, Jr., age 96, of Hartville died Monday. Born in Sour Lake, Texas he had lived in the Canton area since 1961. He was the owner of Jerry Moore, Inc. an oil and gas producer. Jerry was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ, founder of the American Simmental Association, Past President of The World Simmental...

Margaret A. “Peggy”  Mercer

Margaret A. “Peggy” Mercer

Nov 16, 2020

Margaret A. "Peggy" Mercer, age 76, died Monday, November 16, 2020. She was a life resident of Canton, retired from the Hoover Company and a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mercer, Jr. and a brother, John Stringer. Survived by her daughters, Greta (Mac) Ryan of Alliance and Heidi (Jason) Quan of California,...

Lester K. Berg

Lester K. Berg

Nov 15, 2020

Lester K. Berg, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2020. He is survived by his brothers Bob (Debbie) Craven of Canton, Ohio; William Craven and sister Mary Ann Sanders-Tyus of Madison, WI. Lester was born on March 31, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wis. He was preceded in death by his mother Ernestine (Adkins) Craven...

Sandra Bell Finch

Sandra Bell Finch

Nov 15, 2020

Sandra Bell Finch passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father 11/15/20. Sandy was born March 2nd, 1945 to Gladys and Raymond Bell. Sandy was a 1963 Graduate of Greenford High School. She was a long-time resident of Salem but residing in Canton for the last twelve years. Sandy was married to Ronald Finch on July 18th, 1964 who has...

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