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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas
Shirley M. Morrow
Feb 3, 2017
Shirley M. Morrow, age 91, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2017. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and parents. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy B. and Nancy Hahn-Morrow. Grandchildren, Daniel & Amanda Morrow, Matthew & Jennifer Morrow, Christine Morrow, and Katherine & Chris Wise. Great-grandchildren Harrison & Whitney Wise,...
Robert E. Jacobs
Feb 2, 2017
Robert E. Jacobs, age 70, died Thursday after a long illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1964 graduate of Louisville High School and was retired from the Timken Company. Robert was a member of Tubal Lodge No. 551 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Order of Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Tadmor Temple, and Akron Court No. 80 International Royal Order...
Mernabelle Mary Thomas
Jan 30, 2017
Mernabelle Mary Thomas of Naples, FL and formerly of Canton, OH died January 30, 2017. She was born October, 1920, to Earl and Ellen Miller. She is predeceased by her parents, three sisters, and two nephews, and more recently by her husband of 61 years, John M. Thomas, M.D. who died June, 2006 in Canton, OH. "Mert" and John are...
Nicholas J. Lanzalotta
Jan 28, 2017
Nicholas J. Lanzalotta, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born November 28, 1924 to the late Gerardo and Lingina (Cicerello) Lanzalotta of Waterford, Connecticut. He attended the Waterford Public Schools, Chapman technical High School in New London, Hilliard College in Hartford and University of Hartford in Bloomfield, Connecticut, earning degrees in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering....
Roger C. Norden, Jr.,
Jan 23, 2017
Roger C. Norden, Jr., age 59, died Monday, January 23, 2017. Born in Port Clinton, Ohio he had lived in Canton most of his life. He had been an Optometrist. Services are Private.
Joseph E. Michalovich
Jan 23, 2017
Joseph E. Michalovich, age 86, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017. Born May 26, 1930, he was a life resident of Canton, 1948 graduate of McKinley High School and was retired from the Timken Company after 40 plus years of service. Joe enjoyed playing euchre, hunting, fishing, polka dancing, attending Bally's and spending time with his grandsons. Survived by his...
William E. Blaumeiser
Jan 21, 2017
William E. Blaumeiser, age 79, passed away Saturday. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen Blaumeiser, sister, Mary Jane Albrecht and brother, Richard L. Blaumeiser. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet on Friday at 10 a.m. at Saint Barbara Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial with Father Brian Cline as celebrant....
Janice T. (Mareno) Haswell
Jan 20, 2017
Janice T. (Mareno) Haswell, age 80, passed away Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Middlebranch High School, was retired from Macys and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Haswell, parents, Michael and Bertha Mareno, sister, Lucille Anthony and three brothers, Paul, Richard and...
Rose Marie Cebulko
Jan 17, 2017
Rose Marie Cebulko, age 87, passed away Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a former employee of Lawrence Insurance Agency retiring from the J. Babe Stearn Community Center. Rose was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cebulko. Survived...
Virginia M. Anderson
Jan 17, 2017
Virginia M. Anderson, age 96, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1938 graduate of Lehman High School and was retired from Seaboard Finance. Virginia was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and had volunteered at her church, Canton Regency, House of Loreto and United Way. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Anderson...
Helen J. Machuga
Jan 15, 2017
Helen J. Machuga, age 98, died Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Canton since 1924. She was a 1935 graduate of McKinley High School, attended Katharine Gibbs School in Providence, Rhode Island and was a former member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Survived by a brother, William Machuga and many nieces and...
Philip L. Disabatino Jr.
Jan 14, 2017
Philip L. DiSabatino Jr., age 64, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1970 graduate of Central Catholic High School, graduate of Malone University and earned his Masters at Kent State University. Phil was a teacher having served at Saint Joseph Catholic School (Massillon), Lake Cable Elementary School and Malone University and ended his...
Mary L. Miday
Jan 12, 2017
Mary L. Miday, 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2017, at home with her family at her side. Born in Canton, Ohio on March 22, 1937 to the late Charles and Ethel Wycuff. She was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her husband, and playing cards. She is...
Ann Gibbons Seanor
Jan 10, 2017
Ann Gibbons Seanor, passed away January 10, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 3, 1924 to the late Edward T. and Grace A. Gibbons in Canton, Ohio. She was a member of St.Pauls Roman Catholic Church in North Canton. She attended St. Peters Grade School and Mt. Marie Academy in Canton and graduated from St Mary's...
Marjorie E. Harper
Jan 7, 2017
Marjorie Elizabeth (Long) Harper, age 76, of Brewster passed away Saturday January 7th at Aultman Hospital. She was born on March 5th, 1940 in Canfield, OH to Elgie C. Long and Beulah R. Hudkins. She was a graduate of Pleasant City High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gary L. Harper on June 7th 1958. She worked as a...
Joseph B. Clark
Jan 7, 2017
Joseph B. Clark, age 82, died Saturday. He was a life resident of Canton/Louisville area and was retired from Humbert Excavating. Joe was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his wife, Shirley Clark, sister, Rose (Gilbert) Gill of Canton, brother, Charles (Martha) Clark of Massillon and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Barbara Jean Casper
Jan 4, 2017
Barbara Jean Casper, 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in her Canton home. She was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Canton, OH, to Barbara (Burk) and Fabian Kessler, both deceased. She graduated from Mt. Marie Academy in Canton and later worked at Bell Telephone before retiring from The Hoover Company. She enjoyed watching sports, including her beloved CAVS, playing...
Mary Jane Schneider
Jan 4, 2017
Mary Jane Schneider, age 97, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Covington, Kentucky, she had lived in Canton most of her life. With her husband she owned and operated Schneider's Market. Mary Jane was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert H. Schneider, son, Robert...
Robert Earl Hurin
Jan 2, 2017
Robert Earl Hurin, age 85, died Monday after a brief illness. Born in Hecla, South Dakota, he had lived in Canton since 1985. Robert was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. He was employed in upper management by Montgomery Ward for 32 years of service prior to his retirement. Robert was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic...
Howard “Whimpy” Mckean
Jan 1, 2017
Howard "Whimpy" McKean was born on 1-1-35 in Ashtabula, Ohio and died exactly 82 years later. His parents were Howard and Ellen (Hewitt) McKean. His aunt and uncle Hazel and Dick Ware raised him until he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he honorably served in the Korean Conflict. Following discharge, he moved with his late wife, Phyllis (Nappi) McKean...
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