Kathleen (Mccoy) Klich
Oct 25, 2017
Kathy Klich, long-time resident of North Canton, Ohio, died Monday, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Canton, she graduated from Rittman High School, and received a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of Akron. During her teaching career with the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, she directed the Sounds of Silence sign language choir,...
Laverne Mejean
Oct 24, 2017
LaVerne Mejean, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her husband, Emmett "Frenchy" Mejean Sr. Survived by her son, Emmett (Stephanie) Mejean Jr of Canton,...
Royal “Dale” Drukenbrod
Oct 24, 2017
Royal "Dale" Drukenbrod, age 96, died Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Louisville, he had lived in Canton/North Canton/Navarre most of his life, retired in 1986 from PepOil after 24 years of service and was a member of AARP. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Drukenbrod and several cousins including James Buchman of Massillon. Preceded in death...
Catherine I. (Schott) Horansky
Oct 22, 2017
Catherine I. (Schott) Horansky, age 78, died Sunday after a long illness. She was a life resident of Canton area, 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School, 1960 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing and was retired from Mercy Medical Center after 40 years of distinguished service and was honored with the 1993-94 Timken Mercy Medical Center Very Special...
Shirley A. “Dolly” (Moose) Stroud
Oct 21, 2017
Shirley A. "Dolly" (Moose) Stroud, age 87, died Saturday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1947 graduate of McKinley High School, the former Librarian at Saint John Grade School, Cafeteria Cook at Saint Peter Grade School and ended her career at Rolando's as a hostess and server. Shirley was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist....
Priscilla Kelly Nemetz “Ohana”
Oct 15, 2017
Priscilla Kelly Nemetz "Ohana", age 69, died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born November 17, 1947 to Janice (Kandell) and Jack Kelly in Canton, she had lived in Uniontown the last 40 years and was a graduate of Glenwood High School. Priscilla's greatest joy was being a mother. She loved her children and lived to give them new experiences and...
Judie A. (Richards) Hayes
Oct 11, 2017
Judie A. (Richards) Hayes, age 77, died Thursday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1958 graduate of Lehman High School, graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, was retired from Stein Optical Clinic (Alliance) and Dillard's and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by her daughter, Lisa (Paul Carter) Hayes of Canton, brother, Jack...
Rita H. Sowd
Oct 7, 2017
Rita H. Sowd, age 93, passed away on Saturday, October 7th surrounded by her loving family. She was a life resident of Canton and had worked for several insurance agencies. Rita was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and in retirement was active in Meals On Wheels, Trirosis and Saint Michael's Sociable Seniors. She was preceded in...
Roger L. Ray
Oct 7, 2017
Roger L. Ray, age 74, died Saturday after a long illness. Born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota he had lived in Greentown most of his life. He was a retired Electrician from Goodyear and a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Sharon (Speaks) Ray, son, Roger L. Ray Jr., grandchildren, Delia and Connor Ray, sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and...
Virginia L. Hawk
Oct 4, 2017
Virginia L. Hawk, age 71, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was born in Canton on April 19, 1946 to the late Paul Vernon and Ethel Mae Milhoan and was an 1964 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. She sold Tiara Glassware for several years. Virginia was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed fishing, going for walks...
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,...
