John Calvin “Jack” Bennett
Nov 27, 2016
John Calvin "Jack" Bennett, age 93, died Sunday after an extended illness. He was born on September 8, 1923 to Zaida (Glasstetter) and Charles Bennett in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Jack attended schools in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio graduating in 1942 from McKinley High School. He was employed at Republic Steel until entering the Army in 1944. While in the Army,...
Geraldine (Winzeler) Johnson
Nov 27, 2016
Geraldine (Winzeler) Johnson, age 94, died Sunday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1939 graduate of Mt. Marie Academy and attended the University of Missouri. Geraldine was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church, the Canton Woman's Club and the Canton Art Institute. Preceded in death by her husband, Hartley W. Johnson. Survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Jerry) Moyers...
James R. Bradley
Nov 25, 2016
James R. Bradley, departed this life November 25, 2016. He was born in Canton, Ohio, graduated from Canton McKinley High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie L. Sr. and Mary Alice Bradley, brothers, Johnnie L. Jr., Hubert D. and Melvin C. and sisters, Maryelene Mosby and Carol Ann...
Dorothy A. (Evans) Vensel
Nov 21, 2016
Dorothy A. (Evans) Vensel, age 98, passed away November 21, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1918 to the late James W. and Bertha (Donze) Evans. She was a retired bookkeeper from Robins Furniture. Dorothy was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Delta Tau Sorority. She had served as Treasurer of the Canton YWCA...
Mary R. Fowler
Nov 21, 2016
Mary R. Fowler, age 87, died Monday. Born in Martins Ferry, she had lived in North Canton/Canton most of his life, was a 1947 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Conrad Fowler Jr. who died November 10, 2016, son, David...
James D. Krammes
Nov 21, 2016
James D. Krammes, age 66, died Monday after a sudden heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1968 graduate of Lehman High School and a 1972 graduate from Purdue University with a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering. Jim retired in 2010 as the president of Power Systems Development. He was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church...
Theresa L. Mccollister
Nov 18, 2016
Theresa L. McCollister, age 59, died November 18, 2016 at the Hanover House in Massillon. Service are private.
Dan “Pops” Stoica
Nov 13, 2016
Dan "Pops" Stoica, left us at 5:22 a.m. Sunday morning, November 13, 2016 after succumbing to cancer 12 days before his 88th birthday. Pops was many things to many people. A son, brother, husband, uncle, father, mentor and friend in his personal life. His professional life a graduate of Timken Vocational High School (1948), U.S. Air Force during the Korean...
Douglas E. Vignos
Nov 12, 2016
Douglas E. Vignos, age 59, died Saturday of a sudden illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1975 graduate of Lehman High School and had been a foreman for the American Mine Door Company and currently was working for First Choice Pest Management. Doug had been a keyboard player in various local bands. Survived by his daughters, Dominique Vignos...
Donald J. Vignos
Nov 12, 2016
Donald J. Vignos, age 61, died Saturday of a sudden illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1973 graduate of Lehman High School, and earned an associate degree from Kent State University and a bachelor degree from San Francisco State University and was a CPA. Don enjoyed and was an accomplished pianist. Survived by his son, Steven Vignos, parents,...
Ruben E. Meredith
Nov 11, 2016
Ruben E. Meredith, age 84, of Canton died Friday. He was born in Giles County, Virginia and was a retired roofer. Ruben was a U.S. Army veteran. Services are private.
Conrad Fowler Jr.
Nov 10, 2016
Conrad Fowler Jr., age 87, died Wednesday. Born in Malvern, he had lived in North Canton/Canton most of his life, was a 1947 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, was retired from the M. Conley Company as a salesman after 43 years of service and was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). He was a Korean War...
Margaret M. Dougherty
Nov 10, 2016
Margaret M. Dougherty, age 94, died Wednesday after a full life. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, had worked at Newport, RI Torpedo Station and retired from Stark Mold after 25 years of service. Margaret was a member of Christ the Servant Parish,...
Herbert E. Jestel
Nov 8, 2016
Herbert E. Jestel, age 89, died Tuesday after a short illness. Born in Dover he had lived in the Stark County area most of his life. Herb was a 1945 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, graduate of the Dental Division of Elkhart Business College and was the retired owner of Jestel Dental Lab. He was a member of the...
Dennis M. “Bean” Hickman
Nov 3, 2016
Dennis M. "Beans" Hickman, age 46, died Thursday after a sudden heart attack. He had lived in Canton most of his life and had been on disability the last 12 years. He loved life! Survived by his daughter, Stephanie Hickman of Charleston, South Carolina, parents, Dennis and Carol Hickman, brother, Thomas Hickman all of Canton and many aunts, uncles and...
Phyllis Mcafee Sheil
Nov 1, 2016
Phyllis McAfee Sheil, age 89, passed from the arms of her seven loving children on earth into the arms of our Lord in heaven and those of her husband and daughter on Tuesday after a brief illness. She was born in Canton in 1927 to the late Carl and Josephine McAfee. She was a 1945 graduate of Timken Vocational High...
Craig S. Hildebrand
Oct 31, 2016
Craig S. Hildebrand, age 69, died Monday, October 31, 2016 after a long and happy life. He was a life resident of the Massillon/Canton area, 1965 graduate of Perry High School and a 1969 graduate of Kent State University. Craig retired in 1995 from his dream job at Fairless High School as a biology teacher after 26 years of service....
Ruth L. Wales
Oct 30, 2016
Ruth L. Wales, age 81, passed away Sunday. Born in Syracuse, New York, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was retired from Giant Eagle. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Wales, son, Keith Wales and daughter-in-law, Lori Wales. Survived by a son, Randy Wales, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends...
Lucille M. (Upperman) Romary
Oct 26, 2016
Lucille Marie Upperman Romary, age 99, died Wednesday evening at St. Joseph Senior Living Center. Born in Alliance, Ohio, she had lived in Canton and Louisville most of her life except for 23 years in Sylacauga, Alabama. Lucille was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, St. Michael Ladies Guild, the HOPE Ministry and the Columbus Women's Club....
Joseph R. Faigley
Oct 11, 2016
Joseph R. Faigley, 68, of Canton passed away October 11 at Mercy Medical Center after a long illness. Joseph, born July 4, 1948, was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Ellen(Gockstetter) Faigley. He was a 1966 graduate of Lehman High School, attended The Ohio State University and graduated with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Walsh University. Joseph taught...
