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....
James B. Reagan
Jun 23, 2017
James B. Reagan, age 90, died Friday after a short illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1945 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and retired in 1987 from the Timken Company as a Tool Grinder after 40 years of service. Jim was a member at St. Benedict Catholic Church and a World War II Army veteran. Survived by...
Ronald J. Blanc
Jun 19, 2017
Ronald J. Blanc, age 85, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 after a brief illness. He was raised in East Canton, Ohio by his parents Kenneth and Regina Blanc. He graduated from East Canton High School in 1949. After signing with the New York Yankees, he pitched for their minor league team in Leesburg, Florida before...
Alice M. Klingaman
Jun 19, 2017
Alice M. Klingaman, age 82, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1953 graduate of Canton South High School and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, St. John's Guild and the Democratic Women's Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Klingaman Sr., daughter, Jean Hudas, parents, John and Audrey Larsen, sisters, Dorothy...
Kenneth John Floom Sr.
Jun 18, 2017
Kenneth John Floom Sr. who trusted Jesus as his Savior has been promoted to his eternal home. He's now with Jesus along with all who placed their trust in Him. He peacefully passed Father's Day morning while sleeping. His life was characterized by his own claim of having three loves," God, family and country." He was happily married to Vivian...
Scott Allan Mcnutt
Jun 16, 2017
Scott passed away after a courageous battle with an infection after having a heart attack 7 months ago. He is proceeded in death by his grandma Margaret Mcnutt, grandpa Orville Mcnutt, Uncle Gary Mcnutt, and Aunt Linda Mcnutt. Survived by mother and father Bonnie and Larry Mcnutt, wife of 18 years Shirley McNutt, sons Brian(Crystal) Henke, Paul(Ashley) Henke, and daughter...
