Edythe Stellpflug
Jun 3, 2018
Edythe Stellpflug died Sunday. Born in Alliance she had lived in North Canton since 1943, was a graduate of Alliance High School and Kent State University and had taught at Saint Paul Grade School (North Canton) and retired from Hartford Junior High School (Canton City Schools). Edythe was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and their Ladies...
Joan E. Wetmore
Jun 1, 2018
Joan E. Wetmore passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018 at Windsor Medical Center. Born October 22, 1922 in Canton, she grew up in Pittsburgh but returned to Canton in 1941. A graduate of St Benedict's Academy, she attended Canton Actual Business School and worked at Hall Kistler & Co. before marrying Calvin Wetmore and starting her family. Joan was...
Nancy Jo (Nay) Engelbach
May 31, 2018
Nancy Jo (Nay) Engelbach, age 81, died Thursday. Born in Shinnston, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton most of her life. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a domestic engineer and a member of the former First Southern Baptist Church – North Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, DeVere E. Engelbach. Survived by her...
William J. Moore, Jr.
May 30, 2018
William J. Moore Jr, age 84, passed away Wednesday surrounded by his family. Born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he had lived in North Canton since 1979. William was a retired successful businessman and a Korean War Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Moore and a sister. Dorothy Hineman. Survived by a daughter, Linda (David) Evanoff of...
Elaine D. Leach
May 29, 2018
Elaine D. Leach, age 92, died Tuesday after a long illness. She was a life resident of Canton/North Canton, 1943 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy and retired from Stark County Department of Human Services. Elaine was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and an avid Bridge player. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Leach, daughter,...
David R. Kocur
May 27, 2018
David R. Kocur, age 84, died Sunday. Born in Canton he had lived in Springfield most of his life moving back to Canton in 2003. David was a 1951 graduate of Lehman High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University. He was a retired salesman/horticulturists for Berry Hill Nursery in Springfield and a member of the Lehman High...
Helen T. St. George
May 26, 2018
Helen T. St. George, age 96, died Saturday. Born in Alliance she had lived in Canton most of her life and was a 1940 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Helen was a member of Christ the Servant Parish, The American Hungarian Club in Akron and the Post Office Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, John St. George...
Walter "Butch" David Morrell, Jr.
May 25, 2018
Walter "Butch" David Morrell Jr., age 66, of North Canton passed Friday in his home surrounded by his family after an unfortunate battle with Liposarcoma. He was a life resident of North Canton, a 1970 graduate from Hoover High School, US Army Veteran and THE BEST construction / do everything guy in Stark County. Butch is survived by his wife...
Fudlo G. Charley
May 10, 2018
Fudlo G. Charley, age 97 died Thursday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1939 graduate of McKinley High School, and had worked for Monumental Life Insurance Company for 31 years and retired from T. K. Harris Agency. Fudlo was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a World War II Army veteran. Survived by nieces...
Freda Elliott
May 9, 2018
Freda Elliott, age 101, died May 9, 2018 after a short illness. Born November 5, 1916 and raised on a farm in Carroll County, Ohio, Freda graduated from Carrollton High School in 1934. She retired in 1979 from Ohio Bell after thirty-three years of service. She was the past President of the Telephone Pioneers, a member of Christ Presbyterian Church,...
Mary Jane "Mj" Chadwick
May 7, 2018
Mary Jane "MJ" Chadwick, age 71, died Monday after a long illness. Born in Washington, Missouri, she had lived in the Canton area most of her life. She had worked at Higbee's/Dillard's and was a member of the Meyers Lake YMCA (CYC). MJ enjoyed gardening and animals but her family was the love of her life. Survived by her husband...
Beverly J. (Hindmarsh) Bernardon
May 6, 2018
Beverly J. (Hindmarsh) Bernardon, age 75, died May 6, 2018 after a short illness. Born in Canton, she had lived in the Dallas, Texas area most of her life. Beverly was a 1960 graduate of Glenwood High School and a 1995 graduate of University of Texas at Dallas. She was a retired Registered Nurse with a degree in Gerontology and...
Robert A. Nevel
May 6, 2018
Robert A. Nevel, age 75, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1960 graduate of Glenwood High School and was retired from the Hoover Company. Bob was a member of the McKinley B.A.A. and the Eagles. Preceded in death by his wife, Tula Nevel and parents, Robert F. and Ladyne (Maurer) Nevel. Survived by...
Karen Scheiller Bogdan
May 5, 2018
Karen Scheiller Bogdan, 73, passed away May 5, 2018, her body finally losing its fight against a multitude of debilitating diseases. Despite constant pain, she was a force. She made marvelous award winning fabric art depicting the colors and vibrancy of the natural world. She wanted to be remembered as "one who always tried her best." And not just with...
David T. Martin
May 4, 2018
David T. Martin, age 59, died Friday due to complications from Diabetes. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1976 graduate of GlenOak High School. Survived by three daughters, Amber Martin, Amanda (Alex) Walker and Alysia (Lacey) Jackson, three grandchildren, Piper and Canaan Walker and Gabriella Jackson, mother, Beatrice Martin and sisters, Jen Martin and Sally (Kevin) Paul....
Joseph F. Norman
May 3, 2018
Joseph F. Norman, age 61, died surrounded by his family at Aultman Hospital on Thursday, May 3rd. He was welcomed into heaven by God, his parents, George and Sophia Norman, his sister, Regina, and sister-in-law, Kathie. Joe was born in Canton, Ohio, on December 14th, 1956. He attended St. Mary's School and was a member of Canton South High School...
Rosemary Helen Killian
Apr 28, 2018
Rosemary Helen (Leahy) Killian Age 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully at Canton Regency on Sat. April 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 11, 1926 in Canton, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Glosser) Leahy and was a life resident. Rosemary was a 1944 graduate of Mount Marie Academy where she served as...
Alyce (Mcginnis) Collins Wagner
Apr 28, 2018
Alyce (McGinnis) Collins Wagner, 83, of Canton went home to reside in Christ's arms on April 28, 2018. Alyce was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 7th 1934 to the late Ralph and Leota McGinnis. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Harry Wagner. Alyce was co-owner of Arrow Ceramics which she operated with her husband for...
Teresa Thomas
Apr 26, 2018
Teresa Anne Thomas Passed away April 26, 2018, after a long illness. She was born on October 1, 1964, to Roy and June Mossor Thomas. She was the ninth of 10 children and the youngest daughter She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brothers, Dennis and Brian. She is survived by her son Timothy B. Thomas,...
