Ruth Ann (Sharp) Barrick
Sep 19, 2017
Ruth Ann (Sharp) Barrick, age 87, was born in Carrollton, Ohio in 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, and her son, Rhett. Ruth and Roger operated the home office of Pike Mutual Insurance Company for 30 years. Roger and Ruth had many Canton friends, and Roger always said that Ruth was the magnet of their popularity....
Steve T. Whitehouse
Sep 19, 2017
Steve T. Whitehouse, age 62, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1972 graduate of Lehman High School and retired from the City of Canton. Steve was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and enjoyed gardening, motorsports and being with his family at Lac Kipawa in Quebec, Canada. Survived by...
Eugene Paul Tyler
Sep 14, 2017
Eugene Paul Tyler, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. Born in Wooster, he had lived in Canton most of his life. He was a 1958 graduate of Wooster High School, 1969 graduate of Kent State University, earned his Masters from Mt. Saint Joseph College and was a retired teacher from the Canton City Schools. Eugene...
Barbara Joann (Gaskill) Bardine
Sep 9, 2017
Barbara Joann (Gaskill) Bardine, age 82, died Saturday. She had lived in Perry Township until moving to Florida 30 years ago. She moved back to Louisville in 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bardine and brother, Jack Lohr. Survived by her daughter, Barbie (Vince) DePasquale, granddaughters, Alexis and Giavanna DePasquale all of Louisville, sister, Jean (Paul) McDonald of...
Leila K. Straw
Sep 2, 2017
Leila K. Straw, age 99, died Saturday. Born in New Philadelphia, she had lived in Massillon most of her life and was the former co-owner of Massillon Office Equipment. Preceded in death by her husband, William H. Straw. Survived by her daughter, Kathryn Volzer of Massillon, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. Services are private. In lieu of flowers,...
Elvira G. Fuente
Aug 27, 2017
Elvira G. Fuente, age 94, died Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1940 graduate of McKinley High School. Preceded in death by her husband, David R. Fuente. Survived by her sons, David Fuente Jr. of Canton and Timothy Fuente of Denver, Colorado. Friends may call Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 3-4 p.m. followed...
Douglas Clyde Elliott
Aug 26, 2017
Douglas Clyde Elliott, age 53, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Evansville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Canton South High School and continued his education putting his degree to work as a computer programmer and decoder. Doug was a smart, kind, loving man who loved the ocean. He had a generous heart and a sensitive soul and was greatly...
Helen C. Miller
Aug 23, 2017
Helen C. Miller, age 91, died Wednesday after a short illness. Life resident of Canton until moving to Madison, Ohio in 2010. Helen was a former employee of Borden Company and a member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church and their Altar and Rosary Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Miller, parents, Carl and Helen Liebig, sister,...
Linda S. Ridgway
Aug 23, 2017
Linda S. Ridgway, age 64, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Washington High School, had worked at TJ Maxx and was a member of Woodlawn Church. Survived by her daughter. Jamie (Michael) Ebersole, granddaughters, Alura, Alexis and Kennedy, great-granddaughter, Aubrielle, parents, David and Elaine Kohl, sisters, Fran Alexander and Sharon (Roger) Mick and brothers,...
Frank Whitby “Whit” Miller
Aug 22, 2017
Frank Whitby "Whit" Miller, age 75, passed away August 22, 2017. Whit is predeceased by his parents; Frank and Frances Miller. He's is survived by his devoted and loving partner of 42 years; Joan Emerson, sisters; Marke (Lon) Vickers and Tracy McCaffery, as well as a loving extended family and friends. Whit was a graduate of Central Catholic High School,...
June Elizabeth (Mossor) Thomas
Aug 18, 2017
June Elizabeth Thomas (Mossor) passed away on August 18, 2017, in Santa Rosa California after a long illness. She was born on June 24, 1930, to Mary and Leroy Mossor in Canton Ohio. She graduated from Timken High School and earned an Associates Degree from Walsh College. She was a long time member of St. John the Baptist Church and...
Arlene J. (Deville) Shankel
Aug 18, 2017
Arlene J. (DeVille) Shankel, age 94, died Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1941 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy and was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Mercy Medical Center Service League, Avondale Association and a longtime member of Brookside Country Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Shankel, great-granddaughter, Avery Shankel, parents, Harry...
Mildred G. “Millie” (Bevington) Hann
Aug 16, 2017
Mildred G. "Millie" (Bevington) Hann, age 85, died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Born in Carrollton, she had lived in Canton most of her life. Millie was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School, retired from Hercules/White Engines and in later years worked for State Farm David Early Agency. She was a member of the Cathedral of Life where...
Theresa A. (Cadden) Ehret
Aug 16, 2017
Theresa A. (Cadden) Ehret, age 87, died Wednesday. She was a life resident of Canton 1947 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy, 1951 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing, a retired Registered Nurse from the Mercy Medical Center and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Ehret, sisters, Christine DeMarsh, Stella Crider,...
Bertha “Bert” (Reikowsky) Schleis
Aug 14, 2017
Bertha "Bert" (Reikowsky) Schleis, age 89, died Monday. Don't cry because it is over – smile because it happened. She enjoyed the journey of life and would want all of us to celebrate. She lived life to the fullest and always a people person. She intensely loved tap dancing with the "Sophisticated Ladies" for so many years. She loved her...
Dorothy “Eloise” Crimaldi
Aug 8, 2017
Dorothy "Eloise" Crimaldi, age 93, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 just two days shy of her 94th birthday. Born in Philippi, West Virginia, she had lived in North Canton most of her life. Eloise (as she preferred) was a graduate of Greensburg High School and was retired from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. She was a member of Saint...
Francis P. “Frank” Kolesar
Aug 7, 2017
Francis P. "Frank" Kolesar, 74, died peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2017 surrounded by family. Frank was born on January 25, 1943 to the late John C. and Mary (Skolosh) Kolesar in Bergholz, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl in 2010, four brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law. He is survived by his...
Robert J. “Bob” Lesnak
Aug 6, 2017
Robert J. "Bob" Lesnak, age 56, died Sunday after a long illness. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, 1979 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of Stark State University, had worked in Industrial Engineering and most recently was the co-owner of Signarama. Bob was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Survived by...
Lucille A. Morello
Jul 26, 2017
Lucille A. Morello, age 83, died Wednesday after a short illness. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she had lived in Canton since 1972. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by her husband, Herbert Morello, children, Martin Morello (Chrissy Johnson) of Akron, Mary (Frank) Manello of Canton, Lucy (Rob) Cook of Johnstown, Ohio and Herbert J....
Glen Dieringer
Jul 25, 2017
Glen Dieringer went home on July 25, 2017. He was 87. He was born in Canton, Ohio, and was the son of Cecil and Gladys Dieringer. Glen was a graduate of Ohio University in 1958, received his Master's Degree from Kent State University in 1965, and was a Korean War Veteran. He spent 31 years in the Canton City School...
