David Michael Serra
Jan 24, 2018
David Michael Serra, age 62, passed away on January 24, 2018, with his family at his side, after a courageous six year fight against cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Jacques David Serra. David is survived by his mother, Dorothea (Jake) Serra; sister, Catherine M. (Michael) Taylor; brother, Thomas J. (Debbie) Serra; niece, Jaclyn Serra Taylor (Mychal Conrad); great...
Linda M. Ecksmith
Jan 23, 2018
Linda M. Ecksmith, 66, passed away in Atlanta, Georgia after a year-long illness on January 23, 2018, with her husband Peter Farranto at her side. She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 17, 1951 to Gene R. and Elizabeth Ecksmith, the second of three children. She attended the Perry Local Schools, where she excelled in studies to become a...
Pat Defrancesco
Jan 21, 2018
Pat DeFrancesco, age 88, died Sunday. Born in Cleveland, he had lived in North Canton most of his life. He was retired from Goodyear and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara DeFrancesco, daughters, Kathy (Joe) Bertsch, Judy DeFrancesco and Jennifer DeFrancesco, sons, Patrick (Elizabeth) DeFrancesco and John (Molly) DeFrancesco,...
Mark Andrew Palen
Jan 21, 2018
Mark Andrew Palen, age 61, of Canton, Ohio died of cancer January 21 2018. Born on May 6, 1956 to Michael T. Palen MD and Martha (Tillman) Palen. Graduated from Glenwood High School and went on to receive a BA in Philosophy University of Michigan '79; a BA in Education '89; Social Studies Certification '99 and a Master's Degree in...
Patricia L Thompson
Jan 18, 2018
Patricia L. Thompson, age 84, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 after a long illness. She was a life resident of Canton, 1951 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a member Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles E. Thompson, daughter, Lori (Shane) Thompson Diaz of Phoenix, Arizona, sons, James Thompson of Canton and...
Jeanne A. Shaw
Jan 16, 2018
Jeanne A. Shaw, 91, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Lincoln High School, attended Kent State University and was a graduate of Malone University. Jeanne retired in 1981 after 30 years as a teacher from the Canton City Schools where she taught at Hartford, Gibbs and Clarendon Schools. She had been a member of the...
Carole Ann Stanton
Jan 16, 2018
Carole Ann Kiefer Stanton, 75, of North Canton, OH, died peacefully on January 16, 2018 in Massillon, OH. Visitation will be held at Lamiell Funeral Home, 1353 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 2 pm-5pm. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in North Canton, OH at 10am. Carole...
Glenn T. Herdlick
Jan 14, 2018
Glenn T. Herdlick, age 77, died Sunday after a one year illness. He was a life resident of the Canton area, 1958 graduate of Hoover High School, graduate of Malone University, retired from NCR and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his wife, Nancy (Leggett) Herdlick, daughter, Susan (Chris) Smith of Leawood, Kansas,...
Betty Jean Taylor
Jan 11, 2018
Betty Jean Taylor, 86, passed away January 11, 2018. Betty was born in Esty, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Edward Taylor; brother, Ronald Chambers & sister-in-law, Linda Chambers. Betty and Ed lived in Canton for over 65 years where they raised their family and thoroughly enjoyed their many friends they came to know and love....
Josephine “Joey” (Keffler) Franey
Jan 8, 2018
Josephine "Joey" (Keffler) Franey, age 92, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Saint John High School, retired from Stark Technical College and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. "Bud" Franey, parents, Edward and Martha Keffler and a brother Robert Keffler. Survived by her sons, Timothy...
Norma Jean Hardgrove
Jan 6, 2018
Norma Jean Hardgrove, age 91, passed away January 6, 2018. A lifelong resident of North Canton, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Matilda Kolp. She was a graduate of NoCaHi High School and the Mercy School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She met the love of her life, Dale, in the emergency room and spent 63...
Joetta May (Brownfield) Slusser
Jan 5, 2018
Joetta May (Brownfield) Slusser, age 74, died Friday after a long illness. Born in Jerusalem, Ohio she had lived in Jackson Township most of her life and was retired from the Hoover Company after 30-plus years. Joetta's passions in life were her husband and her flower garden. Survived by her Husband, Daniel Joseph Slusser of the home, sisters, Janet Huffman...
Suzanne Mathein
Jan 1, 2018
Sue Mathein, 83, of Louisville, went to Heaven on New Year's Day surrounded by her loved ones. She was married to the love of her life, Ed, for 63 years. Sue was the mother of Larry (Ellen), Jenifer (John) Schnettler, Linda (Bill) Burmeister, and Sarah (James, deceased) Lee. She had eight wonderful grandchildren and eight delightful great-grandchildren. Her life was...
Sr. Claire Batterson, Cds
Jan 1, 2018
Sr. Claire Batterson, a member of the Congregation of the Divine Spirit, was born to eternal life, January 1st. Born in Flushing, New York, was the daughter of Katherine Locke and William August Batterson. She is survived by her religious community, a devoted nephew Peter Batterson and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January...
Cecelia Mary Dietz
Dec 29, 2017
Cecelia Mary Dietz, age 67, died Friday of cancer. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton most of her life. Mary was a 1968 graduate of Glenwood High School and had worked for the Canton City Schools and retired from the Girl Scouts. She was a member of the McKinley Eagles. Mary was a devoted wife and...
Danny L Bowling
Dec 25, 2017
Danny L. Bowling, age 68, died Monday after a long illness. Born in Akron, he had lived in Canton most of his life, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and was a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran. Survived by his wife, Susan Bowling, sons, Christopher and Thomas Bowling, grandchildren, Angela, Sean and Lindsey Bowling, Robert and Timothy...
Mary Alice Reinhart
Dec 23, 2017
Mary Alice (Aureden) Reinhart, age 88, died Saturday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1947 graduate of Lehman High School, and had formerly worked at the Four Winds and Santangelo Catering. Mary Alice was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed playing cards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Reinhart and a brother,...
Elizabeth Ann Botti
Dec 21, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Botti, age 86, died Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born in Panama, she was Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Canton since 1957. Elizabeth was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia, Honors Graduate of the Temple University School of Nursing and attended the University of Pennsylvania. She had worked at Philadelphia General Hospital where she met...
Robert L. Schwichtenberg
Dec 18, 2017
Robert L. Schwichtenberg, age 89, died Monday after a brief illness. Born in Canton he had live in Canton and Florida. Robert was a graduate of McKinley High School and was a retired barber and former owner of B&W Drive Thru. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Louisville Eagles and the American Legion. He was a World War...
Donald Herbert Machan
Dec 18, 2017
Donald Herbert Machan, age 93, died Monday after a long illness. Born in Beach City, he had lived in Canton and Florida, 1942 graduate of Beach City High School, retired from Hercules Engines, lifetime member of Moose Lodge #233 and American Legion Post 44 and World War II Navy veteran. He loved the McKinley Bulldogs, Cleveland Browns and Indians and...
