Charles Robert (Bob) Lyons
Aug 29, 2016
Charles Robert (Bob) Lyons, Sunrise September 13, 1933 Sunset August 29, 2016 Dad was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Eileen. Bob is survived by his three children and their spouses: Michael (Lynn), Pam (Darryl), and Betsy (Jeff); three grandsons: Christopher, Brandon, and Logan and his brother Kenneth. He was employed by Union Metal Mfg....
Louis Blair Sims Jr.
Aug 27, 2016
Louis Blair Sims Jr. age 68 of Canton, passed away August 27, 2016. Blair graduated from Timken Vocational High School, served in the United States Air Force, and retired from Republic Steel. He was enshrined in the Greater Stark County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for Fumbleball in 2001. Blair loved to fish, enjoyed all sports, and spending time with...
William C. (Bill) Meister
Aug 27, 2016
William C. (Bill) Meister went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the love of his life Margie, on Saturday, August 27, 2016, with his seven children by his bedside. Bill, who was born on August 25, 1926, was the youngest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie and his parents...
J. Dennis 'Denny' Spragg
Aug 27, 2016
J. Dennis Spragg "Denny", 87, died on August 27, 2016, peacefully after a long illness. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kent State University, and did graduate work at the University of Notre Dame. Denny spent his career at Republic Steel in Sales and Marketing. He also worked as an independent consultant specializing in stainless steel and...
James W. Freeland
Aug 20, 2016
James W. Freeland, age 81, of Canton, died Saturday after a short illness. Born in Spencer, West Virginia he had lived in Stark County most of his life and was retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Company. Survived by his partner of over 20 years, Renee Piatt, two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy Daniska of Louisville and Linda and Dorman Ixos...
Anne M. Bretean
Aug 17, 2016
Anne M. Bretean, age 96 passed away peacefully August 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Anne, a lifelong resident of the Canton area, was born to the late Joseph and Mary Soldatis. Anne graduated from McKinley High School. She and her husband of 65 years, John Bretean owned and operated several businesses over the years, starting in 1946 with Bretean's Grocery...
Helen L. (Kieffer) Maloney
Aug 13, 2016
Helen L. (Kieffer) Maloney, life was all about love of family & friends, community & country. So when she passed away on August 13, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer, she was surrounded not only by the love of her children, grandchildren—Robert, Jr., his wife, Pam, & sons, Rob, Joe & Patrick, Kathleen & her husband, Steve Raabe, Rebecca,...
Margaret E. 'Peg' Dager
Aug 11, 2016
Margaret (Peg) Dager, 74, of Canton, surrounded by loving family peacefully closed her book of life, on Thursday August 11, 2016. After 50 wonderful years of marriage, Donald will greatly miss her passion of reading, and the sound of her flipping page after page, of book after book. He'll miss her pencil scratching while doing daily crossword puzzles, her love...
V. Joseph “Joe” Galizio
Aug 5, 2016
V. Joseph "Joe" Galizio, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday after a short illness. Born in Akron, he had lived in the Hartville/North Canton area since 1976. He was a 1954 graduate of Akron North High School and earned bachelor degrees at the University of Akron and Walsh University. Joe retired from Ohio Edison after...
Barbara J. Mikstay
Aug 4, 2016
Barbara J. Mikstay, age 80, passed on to her loving Jesus on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was a life resident of Canton and retired from Bethany Nursing Home. Barb was the "Donut Lady" and a Eucharistic Minister at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist for years. Preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Mikstay, three sisters,...
Jacquelyn L. Grigsby
Aug 2, 2016
Jacquelyn L. Grigsby, age 80, died Tuesday. Born in Bedford, she had lived in Maple Heights and moved to Canton in 1993. She had been employed by Stark County Developmental Disabilities. Survived by her sister-in-law and her husband, Alyce and James Smith of Canton and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Mary...
Donald E. Miller
Aug 1, 2016
Donald E. Miller, age 88, passed away Monday in the comfort of his home and family. Born in Massillon, he lived in Canton most of his life, 1946 graduate of Lehman High School and earned a B.S. in Business and Education from Kent State University. Don retired in 1990 as the head of the math department at Hoover High School...
Millicent Jeanne Schreffler
Aug 1, 2016
Millicent Jeanne Schreffler, age 83, passed away Monday. She was a life resident of Canton and enjoyed her cats and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Schreffler and parents, James and Cora White. Survived by her daughters, Linda (Mark) Fete and Lanette Bouklias, sons, Terry (Pauline) Schreffler, Richard (Annette) Schreffler, Chris Schreffler, Bob (Connie) Schreffler and Michael (Valerie)...
Rachel A. (Mccall) Townsend
Jul 29, 2016
Rachel A. (McCall) Townsend, age 39, died Friday due to injuries from an automobile accident. She was a life resident of Canton, 1995 graduate of McKinley High School and was a dedicated employee of Jeff Lorenzo. Rachel was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 221 and Legion Riders. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Townsend, son, Austin...
Roy M. Richards
Jul 19, 2016
Roy M. Richards, age 87, died Tuesday. He was a life resident of the Canton/North Canton area, 1946 graduate of Middlebranch High School and was retired from Republic Steel/LTV as Superintendent of Labor and Transportation. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and an avid golfer. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris (Dysle) Richards,...
Nancy S. Cooper
Jul 15, 2016
Nancy S. Cooper, age 68, died Friday after a short illness. Born in Caldwell she had lived in the Canton most of her life, 1965 graduate of Caldwell High School, a retired STNA and a member of the McKinley Eagles. Survived by her children, Jill Hillman of Plain Township, James (Jennifer) Cooper and Jason (Jennifer) Cooper of Perry Township, grandchildren,...
Pauline L. (Marchione) Smith
Jul 12, 2016
Pauline L. (Marchione) Smith, age 85, joined her beloved husband, "Smitty" in heaven on Tuesday morning. Born in Dover she had lived in the North Canton most of her life and was retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 years of service. Pauline was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) where she was a Eucharistic Minister...
Roy H. Batista
Jul 9, 2016
Roy H. Batista, age 75, died Saturday. Born in Fostoria he had lived in the North Canton area most of his life. Roy earned a BA from Miami University of Ohio and a JD from the University of Michigan. He was a retired attorney and had served as Law Director of North Canton and Solicitor for the Village of Hartville....
Michelle “Shelly” M. Painter
Jul 6, 2016
Michelle "Shelly" M. Painter, age 51 of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2016 following a courageous 18 month battle with lung cancer after surviving cervical cancer in 2009. She was born June 17, 1965 in Canton, Ohio, the beloved daughter of John (Jack) and Nancy (Perretta) Hamel. Shelly was the owner and operator...
Robert Lee Schuring
Jul 5, 2016
Robert Lee Schuring passed away July 5th at the Laurels of Massillon following an extended illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Marion and four beloved brothers, Donald, James, Richard and Kenneth. He is survived by his beloved partner, Rosalee Kelly of Canton, one sister, Marion Zeck of Canton as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob graduated...
