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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Pablo Jesus Atienza Aquino

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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