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...
Mary Ann (Todd) Ziegler
Jun 15, 2017
Mary Ann (Todd) Ziegler, age 85, died Thursday after a short illness. Born in Cleveland, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a graduate of Ursuline College, member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, an avid Bridge player and an excellent cook. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Ziegler, daughters, Patricia (John) Streb...
George G. Procyk
Jun 14, 2017
George G. Procyk, age 70, died Wednesday. Born in Aschaffenburg, Germany he had lived in North Bay and Niagara Falls, Canada most of his life. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Natalie Procyk of Canon. Preceded in death by his parents, Teofan Procyk and Tamara Boychuk. Friends may call Monday from 9-10 a.m. at Saint George...
John “Patrick” Gannon
Jun 10, 2017
John "Patrick" Gannon passed away June 10, 2017 in the loving care of his wife of 45 years, Carol, after a 5 year illness with Pulmonary Hypertension. He spent those difficult years surrounded by family, daughter Erin (Douglas) Tolin, sons Michael Gannon and Mark (Kyla) Gannon and in the joyful presence of his grandsons Nathan, Connor and Gavin Tolin. His...
Sister Lorraine Champagne, Cds
Jun 6, 2017
Sister Lorraine Champagne, a member of the Congregation of the Divine Spirit was born to eternal life, June 6th. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Lachapelle Champagne. She is survived by her religious community. Sister was a medical technologist, and an LPN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 8th at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
