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...
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...
