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...
John H. “Jack” Vanhorn, Jr.
Jun 15, 2019
John H. "Jack" VanHorn, Jr. Our father, Jack VanHorn, died peacefully in his sleep on June 15, 2019. Jack was born April 28, 1932 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Dr. John H. and Mabel VanHorn. Jack attended Canton McKinley High School, where he was a state champion swimmer, winning first place in both the 100 Breaststroke and the Freestyle...
Joseph B. "Barney" Kistner
Jun 10, 2019
Joseph B. "Barney" Kistner, age 91, died Monday, June 10, 2019. Born in Dayton, he had lived in North Canton since 1968 and was a retired salesman. "Barney" was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), St. Paul's Men's Club, North Canton YMCA and a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He enjoyed fishing, golf, sports, playing cards,...
Bud R. Quick
Jun 9, 2019
Bud R. Quick, age 79, passed away Sunday morning, June 9, 2019. Born in Walton, West Virginia he had lived in the Akron area most of his life. He was a graduate of Kent State University, earned a Masters from Baldwin Wallace University and retired after 36 years of service from General Tire. Bud was a member of Saint Paul...
Susan E. (Tillitski) Krantz
Jun 8, 2019
Susan E. (Tillitski) Krantz, age 72, died Saturday after a brief illness. She had lived in Canton most of her life, was a 1965 graduate of Hoover High School, graduate of University of Steubenville and worked as a sales and marketing specialist for numerous local companies before finishing her career working in circulation at the North Canton Public Library. Susan...
Beverly “Jill” Pearce Weckel
Jun 2, 2019
Beverly "JILL" Pearce Weckel age 91 passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon June 2, 2019. Jill was born Sept 11th, 1927 in Canton, Ohio to Jean Lennon Pearce & Clay Vernon Pearce. She was a graduate of Lehman High School, Class of "45" On Sept 28, 1950 she married Richard Bruce Weckel. Together they owned The Dog House restaurant and two...
M. Colleen “Cookie” (Kelley) Kempf
Jun 1, 2019
M. Colleen "Cookie" (Kelley) Kempf died peacefully Saturday morning. Born Sept. 7, 1947 in Seattle, WA, to Mary A. Kelley (Fredin) and George E. Kelley. She leaves a brother, G. Patrick (Deborah) of Canton and sister, Frances Wilson of Niceville, FL. Among a host of nieces and nephews, she also leaves a dear friend, Kathleen Kellogg of Canton and numerous...
Angeline Odadzin
Jun 1, 2019
Angeline Odadzin, age 97, died Saturday. Born in Akron, she had lived in Marlboro most of her life. She and her husband were the former owners of Odadzin's Greenhouse in Marlboro. Preceded in death by her husband, Bogdan "Buster" Odadzin. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Kathy Odadzin of Canton, grandchildren, Amy Hecky and Christian and Timothy Odadzin...
Marion L Bartee
May 27, 2019
Marion L. Bartee, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1926 in Canton, Ohio. She worked and retired from the Canton Unemployment Office. Held offices in the Eastern Star for many years. Survived by her children, Nancy (Paul) Brooker and family, Sharon (David) Kustos and family and Charles...
Thomas G. Beck
May 22, 2019
Thomas G. Beck, age 83, died Wednesday surrounded by his family. He was a life resident of Canton/North Canton, retired from Timken Research and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) where he had been active in many ministries. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jo Beck, sisters,...
Kenneth Earl Hardesty
May 22, 2019
Kenneth Earl Hardesty, age 75, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was a life resident of Canton, 1961 graduate of Glenwood High Scholl and retired from the Canton Police Department as a Sergeant after 25 years of service. Ken was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police McKinley Lodge #2 and the North Canton Eagles. His passion in life...
