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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Walter D. Lange

Walter D. Lange

Aug 30, 2019

Walter D. Lange, age 72, died Friday. Born in New York City, he had lived in the North Canton/Canton area most of his life. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church in North Canton and a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Survived by his daughter, Melissa M (David) Hallam, son, Matthew A Lange, grandchildren, Timothy H (Alysia) Ott and...

E. James Sabo

E. James Sabo

Aug 25, 2019

E. James Sabo, age 93 went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 25. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, former owner of Jim's Sohio Service and retired from the Hoover Company. Jim was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, a World War II Army veteran, an avid golfer and Ohio sports fan. Most...

John Michael Carosello

John Michael Carosello

Aug 23, 2019

John Michael Carosello, passed away after a brief illness on August 23, 2019. John was born on April 28, 1926. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Alice, on July 13, 2015. John served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946. He is survived by his loving children, Mark (Mary Ann) Carosello,...

Ellen Catherine Murray

Ellen Catherine Murray

Aug 17, 2019

Ellen Catherine Murray (nee carl) died on August 17, 2019 at home in Canton, Ohio. Ellen was born on April 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. to the late Catherine and William Carl. Ellen was preceded in death by her brother Jim Carl and her mother Catherine and Father William. Ellen graduated from Elizabeth Seaton High School in Pittsburgh and worked...

Jackie Nicole Hawkins

Jackie Nicole Hawkins

Aug 17, 2019

Jackie Nicole Hawkins age 26 died Saturday. She is survived by her four daughters, Angelyna Nikole, Adryana Rose, Harley Jade and Gracie Love Hawkins all of Sparta, North Carolina, mother, Debbie Galvan of West Jefferson, North Carolina, grandmother, Carol (Paul) Parson of Canton, seven brothers and four sisters, Marshall Hawkins of Canton, Larry Steffenhagen of South Carolina, Justino (Christina) Hawkins...

Richard J. “Rick” Stevenson

Richard J. “Rick” Stevenson

Aug 7, 2019

Richard J. "Rick" Stevenson, age 57, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1980 graduate of GlenOak High School. Rick was very kind hearted and loved by his family. Survived by his daughter, Nikki Stevenson, mother, Jean (Sam) Hubrich and sister, Julie (Glen) Glace. Preceded in death by his father, James Stevenson...

Thomas J.  Proctor

Thomas J. Proctor

Aug 5, 2019

Thomas J. Proctor, age 63, of Massillon, died August 5, 2019. Services are private.

Donna M. Barr

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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