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...
Shirley A. (Sheline) Miscavich
Jul 22, 2017
Shirley A. (Sheline) Miscavich, age 82, died Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born in Canton on July 8, 1935 to the late William Sheline and Goldie Keller (Paul) Shimek. Shirley was retired from Republic Steel and then worked for the United States Postal Service. Preceded in death by her husband, William MIscavich and sister, Betty Granitsas. Survived by her...
Mary E. (Zehentbauer) Gulling
Jul 19, 2017
Mary Elizabeth (Zehentbauer) Gulling, age 85, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mary was born on December 19, 1931 in Dungannon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph Zehentbauer and Maria (Zettl) Zehentbauer. Mary graduated from Lisbon High School and went on to study nursing at Mercy School of Nursing and graduated in 1953. Mary worked as a RN for the...
Grace P. Moegling
Jul 16, 2017
Grace P. Moegling, age 95 died Sunday. She was a life resident of the Canton/Louisville area and a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church, Saint Peter Altar-Rosary Society, Saint Peter Ladies Guild and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Preceded in death by her husband, William P. Moegling, son, William F. Moegling and a sister, Doris Toohey. Survived by...
Pablo Jesus Atienza Aquino
Jul 14, 2017
Pablo Jesus Atienza Aquino, 81, of Canton, passed away in peace on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Aultman Hospital. He was born October 27, 1935 in Baguio City, Philippines. He was the son of the late Felipe and Josefina (Atienza) Aquino. Pablo earned his MBA from the University of the Philippines and was a professor at the Mindanao State University...
Twila M. Bevington
Jul 7, 2017
Twila M. Bevington, age 79, died Friday after a short illness. She was a life resident of the Canton/Magnolia/Sherrodsville area, 1956 graduate of Canton South High School, had worked at Shafer Black, Peoples Merchant Bank where she retired from and then worked at GE Capital. Twila was a member of the Sherrodsville Wesleyan Church. She never married, was a private...
Hugh A. Warner
Jul 7, 2017
Hugh A. Warner, age 72, died Friday after a short illness. He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Warner in 2014. Survived by a son, Brian H. Warner. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Kathleen “Edith” Spehar
Jul 6, 2017
Kathleen "Edith" Spehar, age 92, died peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Born in Kentucky she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was retired from Sugardale Meats, a private pilot and enjoyed all crafts. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Spehar and brothers, Emory, Ray, Wendell, Lonnie and Guy Bowling. Survived by her daughter, Barbara (Billy)...
Joan Mildred Mckelley Novak
Jul 3, 2017
Joan Mildred McKelley Novak (23 percent Irish – DNA Certified) died in her North Canton home on Monday surrounded by her loving family. Her death followed a two year courageous battle with oral cancer. She loved God and His entire creation. She loved! She loved people, nature and she loved to have fun. Until the time of her death she...
Paul Venditti
Jul 1, 2017
Paul Venditti, age 85, of North Canton, went home to be with the Lord July 1st after a very short illness. Born Middlebranch Ohio, June 1932. Lifetime resident of the Canton area. He was a graduate of Hoover High School; an Arborist; Journeyman Millwright; Certified Welder; aircraft mechanic; Hoover retiree (30 years); past president of his local AARP chapter and...
Richard A. Fiigen
Jun 28, 2017
Richard A. Fiigen, age 60, was born in Puerto Rico, raised in New Hampshire and resided in North Canton. Passed away on June 28, 2017 in Canton, Ohio at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center surrounded by his friends. Richard was preceded in death by his father, William and mother, Mildred and brother, Bruce Fiigen. Richard was employed by General Tire...
Betty Jane (Anthony) Sullivan
Jun 26, 2017
Betty Jane (Anthony) Sullivan, a lifelong Canton, OH native, passed away on June 26, 2017. A 1943 graduate of McKinney High School, Logan Basic Radiology 1944 and Walsh College 1972. Betty, a retired teacher from St. Michael's Parish after 25 years of service, was voracious reader and with her late husband, Bob an active player in the Grasshopper golf league....
