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Recent Obituaries
Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas
Marjorie Ann Derby
Oct 28, 2018
Marjorie Ann Derby, age 79, died Sunday. Born in Louisville she had lived in East Sparta most of her life and was the former owner of Margie's Restaurant. She was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and enjoyed sewing and spoiling her cat "Snowflake." Survived by her husband of 62 years, Rich Derby, daughter, Kathleen (Phillip)...
Mary Poulos
Oct 27, 2018
Mary Poulos, 84, formerly of Canton passed away on October 27, 2018 in Weatherby, Missouri. She was a 1952 graduate of McKinley High School and a graduate of Kent State University. She was a retired teacher in the Canton City Schools. Former member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Helen Poulos and...
Clyde A. Curtice
Oct 27, 2018
Clyde A. Curtice, age 50, died Saturday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1986 graduate of McKinley High School, self-employed construction contractor and a member of the Louisville American Legion. Survived by his son, Allen (Amanda Snyder) Curtice, daughter, Ashley (Aaron Coates) O'Connor, ten grandchildren, brother, Chris (Marlene) Curtice, ex-wife, Deborah Curtice and girlfriend, Deborah Tucke. Preceded in death...
Steven E. White
Oct 11, 2018
Steven E. White, died Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was a life resident of Canton, 2011 graduate of Timken High School, graduate of Stark State University and worked at Agile Networks. Survived by his wife, Brittany White, son, Atlas White, parents, Beverly Dray and Jack White, grandparents, Larry and Clara Minor, sisters, Jennifer and Becky Ford, brother, Eric White, niece,...
Grace Ellen Dubose
Oct 7, 2018
Grace Ellen DuBose, 65, returned to her heavenly home on October 7, 2018 after a valiant battle with long illnesses. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Grace was born to the late Gertrude and James W Ates, in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1953. Her...
Lucille M. "Lou" Dematteis
Oct 7, 2018
Lucille M. "Lou" DeMatteis, 86, of Canton, Ohio passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Lou was born on November 26, 1931 in Malvern, Ohio and daughter of the late Demetrio "Tom" and Pauline (DiMenna) Chiurco. Lou had a zest for life and a heart filled with unconditional love. Lou is in Paradise dancing with her...
Chancey C. Shawver, Jr.
Oct 4, 2018
Chancey C. Shawver, Jr., age 73, died Thursday after a five year battle with cancer. He was a life resident Canton, attended Canton South High School and was a retired bricklayer with Canton Local 6 and previous owner of C & M Masonry. Survived by his wife, Diane Shawver, daughter, Jody (Ron) Reed, son, Chancey C. (Lori) Shawver, III, step-daughters,...
Oscar T. Azzam
Oct 3, 2018
Oscar T. Azzam, age 94, of Canton Ohio went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 3, 2018. Oscar was born in the Dominican Republic on December 11, 1923 to Toufic and Soraida Azzam, and made Canton his home in 1978. Oscar is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rose Olga Azzam, his two children...
David H. Jestel
Sep 28, 2018
David H. Jestel, age 86, died Friday. Born in Dover, he had lived in Massillon most of his life, 1950 graduate of Louisville High School, retired as Meat Manager at A & D Foodarama, member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church and was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly (Adams) Jestel,...
Rhea E. Stipes
Sep 27, 2018
Rhea E. Stipes, age 97, died Thursday. She was a life resident the Massillon/Canton area and member of Trinity Methodist Church of Perry Heights. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard, parents, brother and three sisters. Survived by her daughters, Kathleen (James) Kobus of Northfield and Susan (Daniel) Tissot of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grandchildren, Michael Farley, Amy (Greg) Westfall,...
Harry Baker Wagner
Sep 23, 2018
Harry Baker Wagner, 87, of Canton went home to be with his beloved Savior on September 23, 2018. He was born in Leckrone, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1931 to the late Harry and Orpha Wagner . He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 37 years, Alyce Wagner. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded...
John T. "Jack" Rose, Sr.
Sep 23, 2018
John T. "Jack" Rose, Sr., age 94, died Sunday. Born in Dennison, he had lived in Canton most of his life, attended St. John High School and was a retired Sales Representative from the M. Conley Company after 47 years. Jack was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), former member of the Basilica of Saint John the...
Richard C. "Rick" Kennedy
Sep 22, 2018
Richard C. "Rick" Kennedy, age 59, died Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, former employee of the M. Conley Company and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his father, Richard R. Kennedy. Preceded in death by his mother, Miriam...
Shirley A. Donze
Sep 21, 2018
Shirley A. Donze went to be with her beloved husband, James J. Donze, in Heaven on September 21, 2018. She grew up in Rhodell, West Virginia and later moved to Canton where she devoted her life to raising her two children. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Cindy) and grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew all of Canton; daughter, Kimberly (Rick)...
Eleanor M. (Hoffman) Pennell
Sep 17, 2018
Eleanor M. (Hoffman) Pennell, comforted by the love and support of family and friends passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at home nine days following her 101st birthday. A life time member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, Eleanor served the parish for more than 25 years, first as a school volunteer, then as secretary to the principal...
Arthur J. Kuhn. Jr.
Sep 15, 2018
Arthur J. Kuhn, Jr., age 85, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. Born in Lewisville, Ohio, he had lived in Canton most of his life and was retired from the East Ohio Gas Company after 33 years of service. Art was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church , a Korean War Army veteran and enjoyed golf and hunting....
Sylvia M. Yeater
Sep 14, 2018
Sylvia M. Yeater, age 75, died Friday after a one year illness. Born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was retired from Ohio Bell. Sylvia was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, St. John Guild (Past-President) and the Walsh Women's Committee. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Wayne...
Joan "Joann" Marsh
Sep 14, 2018
Joan "JoAnn" Marsh, age 82, passed away Friday. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was a 1954 graduate of McKinley High School. Preceded in death by her husband, James B. Marsh, parents, Michael and Mary (Maksim) Temsey and brother, Richard Temsey. Survived by her daughters, Dana (Doug) Wentling of Westlake and Leslie...
Danny Lee Kauffman
Sep 11, 2018
Danny Lee Kauffman, age 54, died September 11, 2018 after along illness. He was a life resident Canton, 1981 graduate of Timken High School, had worked at Auto Electric and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by his sister, Shelia (Carlton) Carson, brothers, Kenny (Ellen) Kauffman, Rodney (Cathy) Kauffman and his twin, David A. Kauffman. Preceded in death by his...
Dorothy M. Fasnacht
Sep 8, 2018
Dorothy M. Fasnacht, age 93, died Saturday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1943 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a retired bookkeeper. Dorothy was a member of Westbrook Park United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Survived by her husband, Robert Fasnacht, daughters, Betsy (Robert) Spaulding of Canton and Amy (Mark...
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