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...
Robert "Bobby" Archibald, Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Robert (Bobby) Archibald Jr. 65 born and lived in Canton, Ohio. Graduated from Canton Lehman High School. He was preceded in death by his Mother, LaVerne Archibald and Father,Robert Archibald After joining the Navy he returned home and worked at Akron Canton Airport and Network Connectors. He suffered an injury 22 years ago that left him paralyzed. Survived by his...
Mary "Virginia" Burns
Dec 17, 2020
Mary "Virginia" Burns was born to the late Luke and Margaret Plunket in in Lincoln Pennsylvania. She grew up there with her 6 siblings and graduated from Nanty-Glo H.S. in Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Akron, Ohio shortly after on Bank Court. Virginia met Matthew who had also moved from Terre Haute, Indiana. They were married at Annunciation Church where...
Anita R. Moore
Dec 16, 2020
Anita R. Moore, age 90, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born on May 2nd, 1930 in Pinegrove, West Virginia to the late Thelma E. and George Mayfield. She was married 63 years to the love of her life, the late Wilbur 'Pete' Moore. She was a member of Greenwood Christian...
Rebecca L. Pellegrino (Patton)
Dec 16, 2020
Rebecca L Pellegrino (Patton) Born 9/19/50 in East Palestine, OH on her mother's birthday. Died Wednesday December 16th. Graduated from St Edwards High School – Carrollton, OH. In 1971, graduated from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing as an RN. Worked at Massillon City Hospital until she started her family. Married Gerald Pellegrino 6/25/77 and later worked in the family...
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
