Thomas J. Proctor
Aug 5, 2019
Thomas J. Proctor, age 63, of Massillon, died August 5, 2019. Services are private.
Donna M. Barr
Aug 4, 2019
Donna M. Barr, age 63, died Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Newark, New Jersey she had lived in Canton most of her life, was a server at Brookside Country Club and Saint Luke Lutheran Home and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Survived by her husband Michael Barr, stepsons, Justin and Jarred Barr, father Armando...
Ralph G. Nobis, Jr.
Jul 30, 2019
Ralph G. Nobis, Jr. passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019. He was born in Canton August 26, 1930 son of Ralph G. Sr. and Helen E. (Bender) Nobis. He is survived by his wife, Hildegarde (Maher) Nobis, brother, Frank Nobis, sons, Ralph Nobis III, Keith (Chris) Nobis, Tom (Dani) Nobis, daughters, Chris (Bill) Blackert, Connie (Bob) Lindsey, and Paula Nobis,...
Margaret J. Shimko
Jul 30, 2019
Margaret J. Shimko, age 27, passed away July 30th. She was a kind, sweet, caring soul who will live on through others with her generous organ donations. She was a life resident of Canton, 2010 graduate of McKinley High School, graduate of Stark State University, employed at The Clary House as a licensed massage therapist and a member of the...
Lillian Halkides
Jul 30, 2019
Lillian Halkides "Always the Music." This youthful, black-haired, Texas beauty carried her artistic exuberance to Canton, Ohio in the fifty's. Left behind her eight siblings and parents Luciano and Lydia (Ruiz) Flores in Corpus Christi. While attending school her father formed a dance band – a hobby that became a second career. Business college followed for Lil in San Antonio,...
W. Scott Schick
Jul 28, 2019
W. Scott Schick, age 77, of Canton, died July 28, 2019. Scott was a life resident of Canton. He loved his four years at McKinley High School and endured his college years graduating from Kent State University. Scott began his teaching career at Minerva Local and finished his 31 years of teaching in the Canton City Schools, which gave him...
David L. Oyer
Jul 26, 2019
David L. Oyer, age 90, from Canton went to his eternal home on July 26, 2019 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center after a sudden cancer diagnosis. He was born on April 29, 1929 in Kensington. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Janice M. Fasnacht on October 2, 1954. David spent his entire career...
Wayne R. Yeater
Jul 25, 2019
Wayne R. Yeater, age 75, died Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Clarksburg, WV, he had lived in Canton most of his life, was retired from American Electric Power, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Yeater. Survived by his daughters, Stacy...
Anna Lucretia “Ann” Keffler
Jul 25, 2019
Anna Lucretia "Ann" Keffler, age 83, passed away July 25, 2019. Born in Fairmont, WV to the late Carl C. and Ruth (Combs) Grottendick. Ann was a graduate of St. Peter High School (Fairmont, WV) where she was elected May Queen her senior year. She graduate from Fairmont State University with a BA in Secondary Education where she was active...
Carole J. Escola
Jul 23, 2019
Carole J. Escola, age 83, died Tuesday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of the Canton area, 1953 Central Catholic High School graduate and was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church (Harrisburg). Preceded in death by her husband, James T. Escola and sister, Margie Fuchs. Survived by her daughter, Lorraine (Brad Coward) DeSouza, sons,...
Steven Deville Shankel
Jul 23, 2019
Steven DeVille Shankel, age 66, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of the Canton area, 1971 Central Catholic High School graduate, 1975, graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the President/Owner of Tri-State Pump Systems. Steven was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Brookside Country Club and the Sorin Society of...
Lawrence J. “Larry” Laubacher
Jul 17, 2019
Lawrence J. "Larry" Laubacher, age 96, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born in Malvern, he had lived in Canton most of his life. Larry was retired from the Harn Vault Company, member of Saint Mary/Saint Benedict Catholic Parish and served in the Navy during World War II as an Aviation Machinist First Class. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean...
Gertrude C. Jester
Jul 14, 2019
Gertrude C. Jester, age 59, died Sunday. Born in Cleveland she had lived in Wayne County and then Stark County the last 14 years. Gertrude was a crafter, quilter, enjoyed life and was a loving Matriarch to her family. Survived by her husband, Paul, daughters, Evalin (Thomas) Teske and Sherry (Chad) Brezina-Shaw, sons, Harold (Debra) Jester and David (Nicole Ellington)...
Robert Lee Gallatin
Jul 9, 2019
Robert Lee Gallatin, born April 29, 1931 died Tuesday. Robert affectionately known as "Bobby" spent many years at Apple Creek until it closed. He then went to a group home and finally to independent living for the last 25 years. Bobby worked in the community including Burger King and spent many years at The Workshops of Stark County where he...
Carol A. Colaner
Jul 7, 2019
Carol Ann [Cook] Colaner born on July 25th 1933, died on July 7th 2019. Carol was a life-long resident of Canton. Married to William N. Colaner on May 30th 1959, the couple recently celebrated sixty years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her six children: Marie Russell [Steve], Bill Colaner [Elena], Cathy Hanlin [Jay], Margaret...
Norma J. Cobett
Jul 6, 2019
Norma J. Cobett, age 90, died Saturday. Born in Canton, she had lived in various parts of the country moving back to Canton in 1998. Norma was a 1947 McKinley High School graduate, former secretary and a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and Little Flower Altar Rosary Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Deacon Edgar Cobett, Ed.D.,...
Mary F. Lamielle
Jul 4, 2019
Mary F. Lamielle, age 76, died Thursday. Born in Cleveland, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a retired realtor and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and the National Association of Realtors. Survived by her daughter, Carie (Tim) Phillips England, sons, Jeffrey and John Phillips, step-sons, David and Robert Lamielle, five...
George M. (Varga) North
Jul 3, 2019
George M. (Varga) North, age 95, passed away Wednesday. Born in Columbus, he had lived in Lisbon, New Garden and Canton. He was the former owner of Northeast Motors, Stark Loan Company, North Properties and was a Realtor with Century 21 in Canton in his retirement. George was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church, William McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM...
Thomas Hayton Butler
Jun 23, 2019
Tom Butler, 89, of Canton, passed away. He was born in Marion, Illinois, to William and Mildred Butler. He was a veteran who served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was an engineer for the city of Akron for thirty years and retired in 1977. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death...
Diane M. Simpson
Jun 21, 2019
Diane Marie Simpson died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Hartford, Connecticut to Ellsworth and Annamae Simpson. She was raised in her beloved Bristol, Connecticut alongside of her older brother Alan. In 1969, she graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She enjoyed fulfilling work as an elementary school teacher during her...
