Mildred V. “Millie” Thompson
Jun 15, 2020
Mildred V. "Millie" Thompson, age 93, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton and a member of Greenwood Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph O. Thompson, daughter, Janie Huberty, son, Craig Thompson, daughter-in-law, Wanda Thompson, a sister and three brothers. Survived by her sons, David (Gini) Thompson and Bruce Thompson, daughter-in-law, Julie, son-in-law, Thomas Huberty,...
Lois Ann Henderson
Jun 14, 2020
Lois Henderson was a loving, caring woman who was eager to help anyone she met with a warm and welcoming smile and kind and soothing words. Lois had a long career helping people to find jobs when she worked for the county unemployment agency. Even after she retired, she continued to help others in her neighborhood by volunteering at the...
Mary E. (Cobett) Bucklew
Jun 10, 2020
Mary E. (Cobett) Bucklew, age 87, Mother, Grandmother and Teacher passed Wednesday. Mary was born in Canton on September 23, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Bucklew, her parents John and Gladys Cobett, brothers John, Edgar and Russell, sister Rose Marie Campbell, son Lawrence Bucklew Jr. and son-in-law Kevin Williams. She is survived by daughters Therese...
Susan R. (Bowen) Brittain
Jun 10, 2020
Susan R. (Bowen) Brittain, age 75, died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1962 graduate of Glenwood High School and was a home health caregiver. Susan was very compassionate, kind and never met a stranger. Survived by her daughters, Lisa (David) Hallaman and Debra (Matthew) Wilkerson, grandchildren, Brian Wilkerson and Nicholas and Emily Hallaman, brother, Gregory (Felicia) Bowen...
Ruby Mae Kalkman
Jun 6, 2020
Ruby Mae Kalkman age 96, died Saturday after a long illness. She was born in Ravenna on October 27, 1923. Preceded in death by her husbands, James Russell Huckabay and James Randolph Kalkman and step-son, James Randolph Kalkman, Jr. Survived by her step-daughter, Linda Kay (Kalkman) Hall of North Canton, granddaughter Louisa Jane Hall and her husband Evan Bourquard, grandson...
Mary E. Kellos
Jun 5, 2020
Mary E. Kellos, age 89, died Friday. Born in Cutler, Illinois, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was retired from Gibbs Manufacturing. Preceded in death by her husband, William Kellos, daughter, Sharon Furbay, sister, Virginia Geiger and brothers, Robert, Leroy, Gerald, Harold and George Soper. Survived by her daughter, Diana (Todd) Wertman of Louisville, son, Wayne...
Cassandra Lynn "Boo" Boyce
Jun 4, 2020
Cassandra Lynn "Boo" Boyce, age 29, died Thursday. She was a life resident of Canton, 2008 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Survived by her daughter, Miya Williamson, mother, Jolane Boyce, father, Patrick Boyce, grandfather, Stanley Thomas, sisters, Trisha Jo (Kevin) Snodgrass, Jillian Ricker, Jaimie (Richard) Brooks and Sarah (Dennis Brown) Harper,...
William Colaner
May 30, 2020
William Colaner, born March 18, 1931 a life-long resident of Canton died Saturday of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was united with Carol Ann Cook who he married May 30, 1959, celebrating their sixty-first Wedding Anniversary together. Bill is survived by his children. Marie Russell (Steve), Bill Colaner (Elena), Cathy Hanlin (Jay), Margaret Bostic (Jim) and Carol Halmasy...
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Roth
May 29, 2020
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Roth of Louisville, OH age 65, passed away from an extended illness on May 29, 2020. Kenny was born on October 15, 1954 and was a 1972 graduate from Timken High School. Kenny made a career out of his lifelong love and passion for cars. He worked for Kling Motors, Kempthorn Motor Cars and lastly retired from...
Barbara H. Defrancesco
May 26, 2020
Barbara H. DeFrancesco, age 84, died Tuesday at her home surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland, she had lived in the Canton/North Canton area most of her life, was a retired purchasing manager, member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and an avid Bingo player. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Pat DeFrancesco, parents, Elroy and...
Robert A. Brewer
May 19, 2020
Robert A. Brewer, age 89, died May 19, 2020. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton, 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a retired carpenter/brick layer. Bob was a member of the Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), North Canton Council No. 3777 K. of C. and was a former Habitat for Humanity volunteer in...
Ruth E. "Betty" Rufo
May 16, 2020
Ruth E. "Betty" Rufo, age 89, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Steubenville, she lived in Canton most of her life; graduated from McKinley High School and was a former photographer and model at Kobacher's Department Store. She was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great...
Joanne M. (Roden) Kolp
May 13, 2020
Joanne M. (Roden) Kolp, age 84 died Wednesday after a long illness. She was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area, 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School, member of Saint Mary Catholic Church (Massillon) and an avid bowler. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Philip B. Kolp, daughter, Sharon Dentler of Canton, her pride and joy grandsons, Douglas...
Seibert S. Ledsome
May 7, 2020
Seibert S. Ledsome, age 94, died Thursday. Born in Seth, West Virginia he had lived in the Hartville/Uniontown area most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and then became a security guard at the House of Loreto retiring on his 90th birthday. Seibert was a War War II Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Catherine Ledsome, daughters,...
Jack E. Hallam
May 5, 2020
Jack E. Hallam, age 73, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1965 graduate of Perry High School, member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by his sister, Carol Nichols of Lake Dallas, Texas, brothers and sisters-in-law, David Hallam of Canton, Donald and Brenda Hallam of...
Robert L. Huntsman
May 2, 2020
Robert L. Huntsman, age 69, of Canton died Saturday. Born in Barnesville, he had lived in Canton most of his life, 1968 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was retired from Progressive Chevrolet. Robert was a devout member of the Canton Baptist Temple. He enjoyed sports especially Ohio State, model car building and his pet cats. He is survived...
Christine Davidson Pirolozzi
May 2, 2020
Christine Davidson Pirolozzi, loving mother of two daughters, passed away on May 2 at age 68. Chris was born on December 27, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia to Joe and Ivy Davidson. She graduated from Glenwood High School. She married Philip Thomas Pirolozzi and together they raised two daughters, Shannon Marie Pirolozzi and Renee Elizabeth Pirolozzi until his death in...
William David Plummer
Apr 30, 2020
William David Plummer, passed away at age 95, on April 30, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 25, 1925 to the late Mattie Bell (Hill) and William B. Plummer, in Alliance, Ohio. He graduated from Alliance High School, class of 1943. He was a World War II veteran serving three years in the United States Navy....
Walter Frank Solinski
Apr 28, 2020
Walter Frank Solinski, born December 27, 1942 in Pennsylvania, age 78, passed away on April 28, 2020. Walt was a veteran, a faithful Steelers fan, he loved golf and the outdoors. Survived by his loving wife Christine Solinski of 55 years. His three children Andrea Boswell, Michelle Paul and Timothy Paul, Steven Solinski and Brandi Nigh. His seven grandchildren Nicolette...
John “Jack” Robert Feller
Apr 27, 2020
John "Jack" Robert Feller, 84, of Canton, died Monday April 27, 2020 at Lake Mohawk in Malvern, OH, surrounded by his children. Jack was born February 16, 1936 in Canton, the son of the late John M Feller and Mary K Feller (nee Troxel). He was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic HS, and earned BS and MS degrees in...
