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Recent Obituaries
Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas
Lucille A. (Nauer) Michel
May 20, 2019
Lucille A. (Nauer) Michel, age 91, died Monday. Born in Monroe County, she had lived in Canton most of her life and had retired after 30+ years as head waitress at the Canton Woman's Club. She was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Michel and brothers, Herman and...
Mary Margaret (Peg) Joliet
May 19, 2019
Mary Margaret (Peg) Joliet, age 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 19th, surrounded by her loving family. Peg was born in Brockville, Ontario (Canada) on April 3rd 1930. The daughter of Anna Marie and Lyle Kernahan Tompkins, Peg moved to Canton following her marriage to her loving husband of 56 years, Robert L. Joliet who preceded her in death....
James L. Tracy
May 19, 2019
James L. Tracy, age 84, died Sunday after a long illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of The Ohio State University, a retired IRS agent after 31 years of service and the owner of James L. Tracy Tax Service. Jim was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,...
Shirley Rosenbury Waers
May 18, 2019
Shirley Rosenbury Waers, She was born on March 5, 1945 and died May 18, 2019. Services were private.
Gloria J. Halter
May 18, 2019
Gloria J. Halter, age 83, died Saturday. Born in Stockport, she had lived in Canton most of her life until moving to Rootstown in 2012. She had worked at the Timken Company and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Survived by her children, Tanna Walter, Laura Keller, and Randy, Lane, James and Alvie Halter, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,...
Viola F. "Gram" Babo
May 18, 2019
Viola F. "Gram" Babo, age 94, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Canton since 1994. She was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and enjoyed baking, cooking and sewing. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Babo in 1998, parents, Paul and Anna Balik, sister, Anna Mae Hardy and...
Edward S. Czekansky
May 12, 2019
Edward S. Czekansky, age 75, died Sunday at home with his family. He was a life resident of Canton, 1961 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, graduate of the University of Akron and Malone University, retired from the Timken Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Survived by his wife, Elaine (Makley)...
Laurence “Larry” Adair Merriman
May 12, 2019
Laurence "Larry" Adair Merriman, 90, died May 12, 2019 in Daniel Island, SC following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat"; three sons and three daughters-in-law (Mark and Heidi in Newport Beach, CA; Mike and Linda in Daniel Island, SC; and Jeff and Tracey in North Canton); six grandchildren (Meghan (Chris), Connor, Heather...
Phillip Mcnickle, Jr.
May 11, 2019
Phillip McNickle Jr, loving husband and father was called home by God on Saturday, May 11th at the age of 56. Phillip was born September 4, 1962 in Canton, Ohio. He was a hard working steel worker of 35 years. Phillip enjoyed on-line gaming, playing cards and riding his Harley. One of his most favorite past times was spending the...
Mary Jane Mckean
May 6, 2019
Mary Jane McKean, age 97, died Monday. She was life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, James W. McKean. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy McKean and three grandchildren. Services are private.
Donna Kay (Erickson) Waechter
May 5, 2019
Donna Kay (Erickson) Waechter, age 72, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was a life resident of Canton, 1964 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was the owner/operator of Central Typesetting Company. Survived by her husband of 44 years, John F. Waechter, daughter, Lisa (Ron) Teeple of Canton, sister, Mary "Cookie" (Ermanno) DeDominicis of Louisville and many nieces and...
Joseph M. “Joey” Kinkopf, Jr.
May 4, 2019
Joseph M. "Joey" Kinkopf, Jr., age 62, of Clinton, Ohio passed away at the Kiener Home on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from an extended illness. Joey was one of God's special children. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Kinkopf (2004) and his mother, Mildred Kinkopf (2010). Survived by his sisters, Patricia M. (Robert) Rohrer and Carolyn...
Marilyn M. "Lynn" Kempthorn
May 3, 2019
Marilyn "Lynn" Kempthorn, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born in Dayton, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and a former member of the Junior League of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard J....
Todd A. Bucey
Apr 22, 2019
Todd A. Bucey, age 66, died Monday surrounded by friends after an extended illness. He lived in Canton most of his life, 1970 graduate of Lehman High School, earned a Bachelor of Business in Finance at Kent State University and was a retired salesman. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Kathleen Bucci and a sister, Judy Bucey. Survived...
Donald R. Colaner
Apr 21, 2019
Donald R. Colaner, age 90, died Sunday. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Saint Joseph Catholic School, 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a 1955 graduate of Purdue University. Don began his career as an Electrical Apprentice at Hilscher-Clarke Electric and retired as President. He also taught the electric trade at various schools. He...
Shirley Ann Blackburn
Apr 20, 2019
Shirley Ann Blackburn, age 63, died Saturday, April 20th after a long battle with cancer. She had lived in Canton most of her life and had worked at Aultman Hospital and most recently at the Nuthouse Bar and Saloon. Survived by sons, Cliff (Shannon) Blackburn, Ken Blackburn and Daniel (Melissa) Blackburn, grandchildren, Amber, CJ, Siera, Samantha, Austin, Jason, Danny Jr.,...
Adeline V. Mazzarella
Apr 19, 2019
Adeline V. Mazzarella, age 99, died Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, retired from Rold Gold Foods after 24 years of service and was a member Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Mazzarella, parents, Luigi and Raffaela Tersigni, sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Alex Bernardini and Mary and Stephen Frannyish, brothers and...
Charles M. Gulling
Apr 18, 2019
Charles M. Guilling, age 85, died Thursday. Born in Harrisburg, he had lived in North Canton most of his life, 1951 graduate of Louisville High School, 1957 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and was retired from the Timken Company as a Mechanical Engineer after 45 years of service. Charles was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton)...
Harry "Jd" Dorosky
Apr 17, 2019
Harry "JD" Dorosky, age 74, passed away April 17th after a brief struggle with Cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothea Dorosky and brothers, Gary Dorosky and Robert Dorosky. He is survived by his loving wife Melissa "Missy" Dorosky and her family, including his very special great-nephews and great-nieces. Also survived by three sisters, two brothers and...
Linda R. (Crislip) Vance
Apr 16, 2019
Linda R. (Crislip) Vance, age 60, died Tuesday due to Heart issues. She was a life resident of Canton and was employed at Einstein Brothers Bagels for over 20 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Vance. Survived by her sister, Dawn (Paul) Jarvis, brothers, Steve (Janine) Crislip and Scott Crislip and nieces and nephews, Christina, Joey and Stewart...
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