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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Michael A. Reo

Michael A. Reo

May 30, 2017

Michael A. Reo, age 72, died Tuesday. He was a life resident of the Canton/Louisville area, 1963 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was retired from the Timken Company after 37 years of service. Mike was a member of Saint Louis Catholic Church and a coin collector. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and his time with friends...

Barbara Kay (Sexton) Kirby

Barbara Kay (Sexton) Kirby

May 28, 2017

Barbara Kay (Sexton) Kirby, age 77 of North Canton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Barbara was born on November 10, 1939 in Canton to the late John and Bernice (Zerbe) Sexton. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Canton South High School, where she was a majorette. She was a secretary through the years...

Rose L. Gill

Rose L. Gill

May 25, 2017

Rose L. Gill, age 78, died Thursday after a long illness. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Canton where she lived her entire life. Survived by her husband, Gilbert Gill, daughters, Becky Gill and Shirley McAdow, son and daughter-in-law, James and Juanita Gill, brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Martie Clark, and sister-in-law, Shirley Clark, grandchildren, Steve Gill, Jennifer...

Helen L. (Demaison) Harhager

Helen L. (Demaison) Harhager

May 24, 2017

Helen L. (deMaison) Harhager, age 99, died Wednesday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of Canton, 1936 graduate of McKinley High School and had worked for 18 years at State Farm Insurance until the age of 95. Helen was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church, The Third Order of Mary and was an avid gardener. Preceded...

John R. Cauley

John R. Cauley

May 24, 2017

John R. Cauley, age 86, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, he had lived in Canton since 1984. John was retired from Timken Research and a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Concorde Coffee Club and enjoyed woodcarving. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Carol Cauley, daughters, Kathleen...

Cindy A. (Morris) Digiacomo

Cindy A. (Morris) Digiacomo

May 24, 2017

Cindy A. (Morris) DiGiacomo, age 68, died Wednesday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a life resident of Canton, 1967 graduate of Glenwood High School, retired from Kent State University Stark Campus and a member of the American Legion Post 44 Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Peter J. DiGiacomo and parents,...

Albert V. Meyer

Albert V. Meyer

May 23, 2017

Albert V. Meyer, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Al was born in Alliance, Ohio on January 21, 1935 He was the son of the late Irene Snyder Meyer Groff and Albert A. Meyer. He grew up in Massillon and was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School. He attended Gale Institute of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Canton Actual...

Marjorie E. Boeshart

Marjorie E. Boeshart

May 22, 2017

Marjorie E. Boeshart, age 89, died Monday. She was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, 1946 Lehman High School graduate and a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Howard Boeshart, sisters, June Indorf, Mary Jane Klingaman and Patricia Self and a brother, Timothy Hartman. Survived by her...

John K. 'Jack' Wright

John K. 'Jack' Wright

May 20, 2017

Mr John ' Jack' Wright 89, of Perry Twp, formerly of Carrollton, OH passed away in the home of his devoted daughter, Mrs.Cathy(Paul David) Prosser on May 20, 2017. He was born in Georgetown, IL and the son of the late Harley and Anna Laura Wright. He is also survived by his daughter, Jackie Wright, son John Jr (Sherry) brother...

Andrew M. Tonsky

Andrew M. Tonsky

May 14, 2017

Andrew M. Tonsky, age 63, passed away on May 14, 2017. He was the son of the late Andrew C. and Mary (Krnich) Tonsky of Steubenville. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1971, He is survived by one son, Kevin Manfred of North Canton, a brother Thomas (Beth) Tonsky of Canton, a sister Cathy (Pat) Sawyer of Paso...

Leon F. Nelson

Leon F. Nelson

May 13, 2017

Leon F. Nelson, age 90 of Akron, passed away on May 13, 2017 in hospice care following a short illness. Born December 15, 1926 in Akron, Leon was a World War II Army veteran. He retired from Nelson Building Corporation almost 30 years ago. In retirement, Leon and Pat traveled extensively visiting all 50 states and a number of foreign...

Ralph J. Altieri Jr.

Ralph J. Altieri Jr.

May 6, 2017

Ralph J. Altieri Jr., age 73, died Saturday after a long illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1963 graduate of McKinley High School, retired from Weber Dental and a life member of the Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association and the Canton McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club. Ralph was a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Survived by his sisters, Connie...

Donna M. Gallagher

Donna M. Gallagher

May 6, 2017

Donna M. Gallagher, age 69, passed into Heaven on Saturday after a period of failing health. Life resident of the Canton/ North Canton area, 1965 graduate of Central Catholic High School, retired from the Timken Company, member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a longtime supporter of animal rescue agencies. Preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Gallagher, parents,...

Irene Bernice Ballentine

Irene Bernice Ballentine

May 4, 2017

Irene Bernice Ballentine, age 90, passed away Thursday following complications from an accidental fall in her home. She had lived in Carrollton and Canton and was a retired Certified Medical Assistant. Irene was a member of Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church Canton, the Carrollton Junior Women's Club, Carrolton Women's Cucumber Club, and a former member of the Carrollton High...

Bruce Edwin Ewing

Bruce Edwin Ewing

May 4, 2017

Bruce Edwin Ewing was given the gift of life on November 7, 1939 and completed his journey on May 4, 2017 enveloped in the arms of his family. His deep love and devotion to his wife, Dee, was an inspiration to all. He was a 1957 graduate of Louisville High School and served in the United State Navy from 1958-1964....

Linda M. (Vignos) Pavona

Linda M. (Vignos) Pavona

May 1, 2017

Linda M. (Vignos) Pavona, age 62, passed away Monday. She had lived in Canton most of her life until moving to Texas in 1995. Linda was a 1973 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was active in many charitable organizations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Survived by her husband, Chuck Pavona, daughters, Katharine (Trent) Arms of Canton and Chelsea...

Raymond D. Hofacre

Raymond D. Hofacre

Apr 22, 2017

Raymond D. Hofacre, age 90, died Saturday. Born in Massillon, he had lived in North Canton most of his life. Ray was a 1944 graduate of Massillon High School, graduated from Chicago Technical College, retired from Goodyear Aerospace, member of Christ the Servant Parish and Air Stream RV Club and a World War II Navy veteran. Preceded in death by...

Phillip Albert Hanood

Phillip Albert Hanood

Apr 18, 2017

Phillip Albert Hanood, age 87, died Tuesday. He had lived in Canton most of his life, 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School, Korean War Army veteran, was retired from the Timken Company, and a member of the Louisville Eagles. Phillip's passion in life was golfing with his friends. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene (Thiessen) Hanood, daughters, Peggy...

Leslie D. Baughman

Leslie D. Baughman

Apr 15, 2017

Leslie D. Baughman, age 63, died Saturday, April 15th from a heart attack. Survived by his wife, Cher Baughman, children, Devin, Heather, Joshua and Tessa Baughman and grandchildren, Alayna, Mark, Wyatt and Logan Baughman. Preceded in death by a daughter, Kara Baughman. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make...

Ted E. Duplain

Ted E. Duplain

Apr 12, 2017

Ted E. Duplain, age 84, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 12th. He was retired from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company and a member of the First Christian Church in Canton. Ted enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing, camping and gardening. Survived by his wife of 52 Years, Dolores (Shreffler) Duplain, daughters,...

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