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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Edward A. Beidle
Apr 11, 2017
My dad, Edward A. Beidle, 59, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He spent his last days at the Cleveland Clinic where he was taken excellent care of by a wonderful team of nurses. Dad had spent years fighting cancer. After he was cleared of having Lymphoma and Leukemia, he learned he was going to have to fight this...
Charles B. Marion
Apr 9, 2017
Charles B. Marion, age 82, died Sunday after a long battle with COPD. He was a life resident of Canton and the owner of CBM Roofing. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marion and sister, Jean Masters. Survived by his daughters, Robin Marion and Michele Marion-Grossenbacher, grandchildren, Bill Howard, Stormy and Haas Solvey, Teresa Hardwick, Chad, J.R. and Cory...
Mary Amy Biedenbach
Apr 9, 2017
Mary Amy Biedenbach, "Amy", 78, departed from this life and joined the heavenly angels on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Born in Temperanceville, Ohio on May 28, 1938 to Walter and Madeline (Pfeffer) Schumacher. A resident of Canton, Ohio since 1957, Amy devoted her life to her family and her faith. She was a proud mother and grandmother and served as...
Mary Anne Bagley
Apr 9, 2017
Mary Anne Bagley, age 77, died Sunday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born in West, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton most of her life. Mary Anne was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was retired as a secretary from Saint Peter Catholic Church. She was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church where she...
Linda S. Swihart
Apr 6, 2017
Linda S. Swihart, age 67, died Thursday after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Massillon, she had lived in the Canton area most of her life. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Fairless High School, retired from Diebold and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. She especially enjoyed wintering in Florida. Survived by...
Joseph J. Kuntz
Apr 5, 2017
Joseph J. Kuntz of Canton, Ohio has passed way after a brief illness. Born in Canton, Ohio he was a 1942 graduate of McKinley High School. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Europe as a combat infantryman. Landing at Normandy he fought throughout Europe until V.E. day. After the war Joe worked in the food industry, retiring...
Mark F. Williams
Apr 2, 2017
Mark F. Williams, age 61 of Phoenix, Arizona died Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born in Canton, a 1973 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a machinist. Survived by his mother and step-father, Maxine and Chalmer Stewart of North Canton and sisters, Barbara Williams of Canton and Theresa McGreevy of Tampa, Florida. Preceded in death by his...
Janet E. Von Almen
Mar 28, 2017
Janet E. Von Almen, age 66, of Louisville, died March 28, 2017. She was born May 4, 1950 in Dennison, Ohio to the late James and Betty Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother-in-law, Veronica Von Almen; sister, Hazel Miller and brother, James Mitchell. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, John. She is also...
Deborah S. Cary
Mar 28, 2017
Deborah S. Cary was laid to peace on Tuesday March 28th at 2AM at the age of 56; surrounded with dear family. She was born March 23rd 1961 in Cambridge Ohio. She is survived by her loving children Jason, Jessica, Danielle, and Dylan Cary. Debbie has 11 grandkids that adored her dearly. She will be missed by her Aunt Elaine,...
Marie A. (Switter) Fromholtz
Mar 21, 2017
Marie A. (Switter) Fromholtz, age 78, died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in Massillon, she was raised in Champion moving to Canton in 1959. She was a 1956 graduate of Champion High School and had worked at Walsh University. Marie was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John's Guild, volunteered at the National...
John William Oliver, Jr.
Mar 21, 2017
John William Oliver, Jr. of Canton, died Tuesday, March 21. He was 87. Oliver was born August 17, 1929, near Pittsburgh, PA to John and Helen Oliver. A graduate of Mercersburg Academy and the University of Indiana, Oliver was professor emeritus of history at Malone University from 1966 until retirement. Books authored or co-authored by Oliver cover Malone and Quaker...
