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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Judie A. (Richards) Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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