Michael Robert Baughman
Jan 30, 2020
Michael Robert Baughman, born September 6, 1944 passed away January 30, 2020 following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elizabeth Baughman, sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Bill Cox; Mike is survived by sisters Beth (Dennis) Jackson, Megan (Bruce) Meyer and brothers Tim (Susan) Baughman and Chris (Marie) Baughman; along with a host of nieces, nephews...
Lt. Col. Harriet T. Laubacher
Jan 26, 2020
Lt. Col. Harriet T. Laubacher, Ret., age 101, died Sunday. Born in Canton, she retired after 26 Years as a United States Army nurse and returned to Canton. She was a graduate of Saint Francis Nursing School in Columbus and while in the Army attended Advanced Nursing Administration School and Personnel Management School. She was decorated for service in Korea,...
Bernard F. "Bing" Henrich
Jan 25, 2020
Bernard F. "Bing" Henrich, age 91, died Saturday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1946 graduate of Lehman High School, attended Kent State University and was retired from American Electric Power after 35+ years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline, grandson, Andrew, daughter-in-law, Marcia and son-in-law, John Schmidl. Survived by his daughters, Gene Smith, Rita Schmidl...
Gertrude Martha Usaitis
Jan 25, 2020
Gertrude Martha Usaitis - "Trudy" , 81, passed away January 25, 2020 with her family surrounding her. She is predeceased by her parents, Otto and Bertha Fentzke, sister, Dorothy Manz and her twin brother, Paul Fentzke. She leaves behind three daughters that she loved greatly. Carol Usaitis Hoover of Elizabeth Pennsylvania, Nancy Usaitis Falce of North Canton Ohio and Kristin...
Loretta M. Stanley
Jan 23, 2020
Loretta M. Stanley, age 94, died Thursday. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania she lived in Canton most of her life and was a 1943 graduate of Lincoln High School. The family would like to thank the staff at Saint Luke Lutheran Home for their compassionate care. She was preceded in death by her husband Karl Stanley, sons Robert and James Stanley,...
Donis Alfredo Jacobo Lopez
Jan 22, 2020
Donis Alfredo Jacobo Lopez, age 46, died Wednesday due to injuries from an accident. Born in Chalatengo, Canton, Monterredondo, El Salvador, he had lived in Long Island, New York and moved to Canton in 2014. He was an oil field worker and was a member of Saint Anthony/All Saints Catholic Church. His passion in life was his family. Survived by...
Betty Szabo
Jan 20, 2020
Betty Szabo, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, in St. Petersburg, FL. She was a lifelong resident of Canton until moving to Florida in 2017. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and adopted grandmother. She was one of the most positive, adventurous, and pleasant individuals we will ever know. All who were fortunate enough to know Betty loved...
Delores M. Thomas (Begue)
Jan 20, 2020
Delores M. Thomas (Begue) died peacefully on January 20, 2020, at the House of Loreto in Canton, Ohio with her daughters at her side. She was born on September 27, 1918, to Louis Begue and Mary Frank Begue. Delores was predeceased by her parents; husband, John F. Thomas; sisters Eleanor Rutter, Gladys Begue, Ann Marie McArdle, Marguerite Hennis, and brothers...
Sylvan "Sid" George Elmerick
Jan 13, 2020
Sylvan "Sid" George Elmerick went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2020. Sylvan was born April 29, 1922, in Suffield, Ohio. Preceded in death: Parents: Henry and Dora Elmerick, Brothers: Robert, Frances, John and Richard Elmerick and Sisters: Lucille Schaefer and Beatrice Jordan. Son: Mark Elmerick and Daughter: Patricia Lynn Elmerick. Granddaughters: Stephanie (Elmerick) Dennison and Jamie...
Thomas Bausher
Jan 12, 2020
Thomas Bausher was born on January 3, 1930 and passed on January 12, 2020 after a brief illness. He graduated from Lehman High School, was an employee of Republic Steel Corp., a realtor with North Canton Cutler and served in the Korean War. Tom served on the Executive Board of the Canton Jaycees, was a trustee and treasurer for Massillon...
Helen K. Smith
Jan 12, 2020
Helen K. Smith, age 76, died Sunday after a short illness. Born in Keyser, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton most of her life, was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church (Canton) and volunteered at the Samaritan's Table. Preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Smith, daughter, Freida Smith, sister, Rose Runyon and brother, Glen Kalil. Survived by...
Leland Davis
Jan 9, 2020
Leland Davis, age 92, died Thursday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1945 graduate of McKinley High School, was a retired carpenter, member of Saint Peter Catholic Church and a World War II Navy veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice Davis, sisters, Arvada Hocken Smith, Bernice Drummond and Marvell Mullen and brothers, Hershell and Roy Davis. Survived...
William P. Cadden
Jan 7, 2020
William P. Cadden, age 69, died Wednesday after an apparent heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1968 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, graduate of Stark State College and was a retired self-employed painter. Survived by his daughters, Christina (Thomas) Steyer and Sara (Colm) Walsh, grandchildren, Jake and Josh Steyer and Mary Rose and Rory Walsh,...
Russell V. Gulling
Jan 7, 2020
Russell Gulling, 92, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020. Russell was born on January 1, 1928 in Canton, Ohio, son of the late Vincent Gulling and Bernice (Moulin) Gulling. Russell graduated from Louisville High School in 1946. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1950 through 1952. Russell managed a Kroger's store for 20...
Caroline Anna Reese-Colley,
Jan 5, 2020
Caroline Anna Reese-Colley, age 69, died Sunday after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Colley. Survived by her sisters and brothers. Services are private.
Carole L. Derhodes
Jan 3, 2020
Carole L DeRhodes, age 82, went to Heaven January 3, 2020. Born in Delaware, Ohio she had lived in the Canton/Homeworth area since 1960 and was retired from Lake Local Schools. Carole was a member of Trinity Baptist Church (North Canton) and a former member of Canton Jaycee Women, Canton Junior League, North Canton Junior Woman's Club and a past...
James Edward Roberts, Jr.
Jan 2, 2020
James Edward Roberts Jr. (aka Jim or Deak) age 80, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, raised in Vienna, West Virginia, he had lived in Canton most of his life moving to Arizona in 2006. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Greenbrier Military School, earned a BS from the University of North Alabama...
Nancy With Merrill
Dec 28, 2019
Nancy With Merrill, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday December 28, 2019 surrounded by her children. Nancy, born May 26, 1934 in Zanesville Ohio to parents Helen Hanna and Thorph Edwin With. Grew up in Canton, Ohio graduating from Lehman High School. Nancy attended and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan. Nancy spent her early years as elementary school teacher and actively...
Robert C. Vignos
Dec 24, 2019
Robert C. (Bob) Vignos, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019. Born on August 10, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Charles and Mary (Becherer) Vignos. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1948 and John Carroll University in 1953. Bob retired as President of the American Mine Door Company where he worked with his brothers,...
Almeda K. Goodson
Dec 24, 2019
Almeda K. Goodson, age 89, died Tuesday. Born in Lumberport, West Virginia she lived in Canton most of her life and was retired from Aultman Hospital. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and was an avid fan of crocheting. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Goodson. Survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Joseph) Barnett, son, Daniel (Bonnie) Goodson, granddaughter,...
