Timothy Geraghty
Apr 23, 2020
On Thursday, April 23, Timothy Geraghty, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, passed away after a long, courageous fight with multiple myeloma at the age of 64. Tim was born on September 3, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late George "Flash" and Marjorie (Crowther) Geraghty. On March 24, 1979, he married Ginny Louis. Together, they raised three children....
Donna Jewel Colucy
Apr 23, 2020
Donna Jewel Colucy, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. Donna was a wonderful mother and passionate Christian with a beautiful heart who cared deeply for the welfare of others. She attended Canton South High School and later received additional training in nursing. Afterwards, she served her community as an LPN at Mercy Medical Center. She...
John F. Blakeney
Apr 20, 2020
April 20th at 2:17 am, God called John F. Blakeney home to be with his family. "A cowboy's heart is light as a feather in all kinds of weather" (Cattle Call). Born March 16th, 1924, John Finley Blakeney grew up in humble beginnings on a small family farm in Sheridan Wyoming with his Father and Mother Claud and Margret Blakeney,...
Loretta M. Casasanta
Apr 20, 2020
Loretta M Casasanta, 81, loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday April 20th, 2020. Loretta was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, but called North Canton home for the last 48 years of her life. Loretta was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in North Canton, and was active in the Women's Guild and...
Ernest "Ernie" Fuchs
Apr 13, 2020
Ernest "Ernie" Fuchs, 90, passed away Monday, April 13th 2020. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret "Peg" in 2012 and son Bob in 2009. Survived by brother Charles Fuchs, sister Pearl Frank, 11 children: Marie (Tom) Futo, Diane (Jerry) France, Carol (Jim) McCahan, Linda Fuchs, Tom (Terri) Fuchs, Bill (Lynne) Fuchs, Judy (John) Herold, Jeanne Hussar, Chuck (Susie Long)...
Lillian May (Materna, Grimm) Hattery
Apr 11, 2020
Lillian May (Materna, Grimm) Hattery, 90, passed April 11, 2020 from Alzheimer's. She left a loving family: brother Dave (Janice) Materna; son Kenneth Grimm; daughter, Diana Kohl, grandson Thomas (Petra) Kohl and their children, Tobias and Annabella and granddaughter Melissa Neff and her children Liam, Maya and Rowan. Lill enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening and family. She will be interred with...
Nancy Ann (Converse) Duncan
Apr 7, 2020
Nancy Ann (Converse) Duncan, age 85 died Tuesday. Born in Massillon she had lived in Canton most of her life, 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of Kent State University, was a retired elementary school teacher for the Canton City Schools and was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husband,...
William L. "Bill" Staugh, Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
William (Bill) L. Staugh, Jr., of Canton passed away April 4th, after a long battle with the genetic disorder A1AD. Bill was born on August 30, 1958 to William L. Staugh, Sr. and Dortha Faye (Moore) Staugh. He is survived by his son, Jack (Lindsey Mueller), sister Dianna (Rick) Kee, niece, Laura (Carl) Morrison, nephew Jason (Sally) Petitte, caregiver Julia...
Josephine “Jo” (Calabrese) Cobett
Apr 3, 2020
Josephine "Jo" (Calabrese) Cobett, age 96, died Friday, April 3, 2020. She was a life resident of Canton, 1942 graduate of Lehman High School, retired from Aultman Hospital and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Preceded in death by her husband, John Cobett Jr., parents, Joseph and Mary Calabrese, sister, Angie Moauro and brothers, Clem and Al Calabrese....
Stephen Joseph Ondrejas Jr.
Apr 2, 2020
Stephen Joseph Ondrejas Jr., Professor Tenurial, soul soared in to Heaven on April 2, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Stephen is survived by his partner Cindy Sinard, her son Wade Sinard, her daughter Tiffany Patton, and her two grandsons, Justin and Jake Patton. He will be remembered as a nationally recognized city planner, exemplary college professor and respected philanthropist. He...
Dan "Nips" Mchenry
Apr 1, 2020
Danniel Phillip McHenry, age 63, born on January 7, 1957 and died on April 1, 2020 after a long illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1976 graduate of Lehman High School where he was active in the marching and concert bands playing the tuba, and had worked at Diebold Nixdorf. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, dog...
Sylvia A. Furlow
Mar 31, 2020
Sylvia A. Furlow, age 85, who was born on March 21, 1935 died Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was a life resident of Canton, 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a life member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James Furlow, parents, John and Margaret Ondak and sister, Dawn Salvino. Survived by her...
Joyce A. Carter
Mar 30, 2020
Joyce A. Carter, age 80, of Canton died March 30, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Carter, parents, Victor and Vera Perkins, and brother, David (Dorothy) Perkins. Survived by her daughter Susan (Jeff) Santavicca, grandsons Sam and Nick Santavicca, brothers Richard (Glenna) Perkins, and Mike (Nancy) Perkins. The family would like to acknowledge the compassionate staff at the...
Janet F. Caldas
Mar 30, 2020
Janet F. Caldas, age 78, died Monday. She was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania and lived in Massillon. She earned an Associate degree from the University of Akron, was a retired cosmetologist and social worker and a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Janet enjoyed gardening, acrylic painting, working with stained glass, playing cards, walking, and being with her...
Leo L. Wehrlin
Mar 29, 2020
Leo L. Wehrlin, age 85, died Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in Akron, he had lived in North Canton most of his life, was a 1953 graduate of Akron Garfield High School, was a Trappist Lay Brother at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky (1953-59), and retired from Austin Printing after 32 years. Leo was a member of St. Paul...
Patricia A. Hoy
Mar 28, 2020
Patricia A. Hoy, age 92, died Saturday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1946 graduate of Lehman High School and was a member Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hoy, sister, Rita Greaves and brother, Richard Moegling. Survived by her children, James Hoy, Jane (Mark) Broulis, Jill Dorr and Jeff (Trish) Hoy,...
David O. Buterbaugh
Mar 28, 2020
David O. Buterbaugh, 50, died March 28 of complications related to diabetes. Born in Wooster, David graduated from GlenOak High School and pursued an associate degree at Kent State University's Stark County campus. He worked at Dave Walter BMW and Liberty Harley-Davidson in Akron, and was most recently employed by Gabriel Brothers for more than a decade. For several years,...
Larry Thomas Pentecost
Mar 28, 2020
Larry Thomas Pentecost, known to many as "Mr. Akron" Mr. Pentecost passed away on March 28th 2020. Larry was born on October 24, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to Dorothy Schultz Pentecost and Corbett Franklin Pentecost. He graduated from Canton McKinley High School and attended Kent State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was...
Donald B. Beck
Mar 21, 2020
Donald B. Beck, age 94, died Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was a life resident of the Canton area, retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company, member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and a World War II Coast Guard veteran. Survived by his wife of 75 years, Dolores Beck, son Dr. Donald Bennett Beck of San Mateo, California,...
Ronald W. Morris
Mar 20, 2020
Ronald W. Morris, age 75, died Friday, March 20th peacefully in his sleep. He was a life resident of Canton, 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of Walsh University, earned a Master degree from Saint Mary's College, had worked for United Way, was a teacher at Kent State University – Stark, was a founding member of both Saint...
