Eileen T. (Shockling) Fernandez
Jul 5, 2016
Eileen T. (Shockling) Fernandez, age 90, died Tuesday. She was a life resident of Louisville, 1947 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing, was a retired Registered Nurse from Mercy Medical Center and a member of Saint Louis Catholic Church and the Mercy Alumni Nurses Association. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Fernandez, parents, John and Laura Shockling, and...
Lori L. (Untch) Hoffman
Jul 2, 2016
Lori L. (Untch) Hoffman, age 34, died Saturday of cancer. She was a life resident of Canton area, 2000 graduate of GlenOak High School, 2004 graduate of Kent State University, was an Auditor for the State of Ohio and a member of Faith Family Church. Survived by her husband, Nick Hoffman, son, Zachary Hoffman, parents, Rick and Doris Untch, grandmother,...
Mary Ann Gursky
Jul 1, 2016
Mary Ann Gursky, age 83, died Friday, July 1, 2016. She was a life resident of Canton and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Mary and her husband Mark, established Gursky Aluminum and Vinyl. Mary was instrumental in managing the business aspects of the company all while raising seven children. Preceded in death by her husband, Mark Gursky, sister,...
Fred Klee
Jun 30, 2016
Fred Klee, age 91, died Thursday. Born in Germany he lived most of his life in Canton, 1943 graduate of Lehman High School, earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering at The Ohio State University, was former co-owner of Kleesons and Sons and was a World War II Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Jean (Masters) Klee, step-daughter, Cynthia Sutter, step-son,...
Anthony J. “Tony” Condello
Jun 25, 2016
Anthony J. "Tony" Condello, age 93, died Saturday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1941 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, retired from the Ford Motor Company, member of American Legion Post 436 and a World War II Army veteran who participated in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Survived by his wife, Betty E. (Hane)...
Jean L. Schiltz
Jun 25, 2016
Jean L. Schiltz, age 92, died Saturday after a short illness. She was a life resident of the Canton area, graduate of North Canton High School and a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Altar-Rosary Society, and Santa Maria Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Schiltz, grandson, Brandon Schiltz, sisters, Mary K....
Alice R. Kennedy
Jun 24, 2016
Alice R. Kennedy, age 83, died peacefully on Friday at the Compassionate Care Center in Canton after a recent illness. Born in Dayton, she lived most of her life in the Canton/North Canton area. A loving homemaker, she worked later in life at Martin's Stationers, Finefrock Furniture, and retired from Wayside Furniture. She is preceded in death by her brothers...
Jackie R. Layne, Lpn
Jun 24, 2016
Jackie R. Layne, LPN, age 46, died Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was raised in Canton, lived in Las Vegas and moved back to Canton in 2015. Jackie was a 1988 graduate of Timken High School, attend Stark State College and received her LPN certification from the Canton City Schools Nursing Program. She served as an LPN...
Joan Balla
Jun 22, 2016
Joan Balla, age 88, born March 24, 1928 to the late John and Mary Langworthy passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1946 graduate of McKinley High School. Joan was employed as a key punch operator at the Timken Company for several years. She was a member of the Basilica of...
Joan M. (Lahr) Harold
Jun 22, 2016
Joan M. (Lahr) Harold, age 88, died early Wednesday morning. She was a life resident of Canton, 1946 graduate of Lehman High School and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church where she was active in many ministries. Preceded in death by her husband Fred Harold and a brother, Lewis Lahr. Survived by her children, Nancy (Bob) George, Sr. Janet...
Jerome J. Rohr
Jun 22, 2016
Jerome J. Rohr, age 81, died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Born in Canton, he lived in Massillon most of his life. He was retired from Babcock & Wilcox, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a United States Army veteran. Preceded in death by his first wife, Margy Rohr, son-in-law, Greg Spangler and grandson, Allan Rohr....
Amaysa Lee Ann Sams
Jun 19, 2016
Amaysa Lee Ann Sams of Canton who was born on February 1, 2015 passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. She is survived by her mother, Jessica Affolter, father, Alexander Sams, sister, Peyton Sams, grandparents, Randall and Pamela Affolter, Michelle and Lawrence Kopp Jr., Robert and Mary Sams, great-grandparents, Carolyn Dupler, Francis Affolter, Karleen and John Judge, Carol Anthony, William Sams,...
Virginia Ruth Mcdonagh
Jun 15, 2016
Virginia Ruth McDonagh, age 83, died Wednesday after a long illness. Born and raised in Minerva, lived in Cleveland and moved to Canton in 1962. Virginia graduated Salutatorian in 1951 from Minerva High School and was a graduate of Dyke and Spencerian College in Cleveland. She was a dealer in china matching and collectibles and a member of Saint Michael...
Gerri Burns
Jun 14, 2016
Gerri Burns, age 85, died Tuesday She was a life resident of Canton, retired from the Canton Municipal Court and the Stark County Board of Elections and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and St. John's Guild. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Burns, son Ted Burns, sister, Laurene Meilinger and two brothers, Ralph and...
J. Ashley Zufall
Jun 12, 2016
J. Ashley Zufall, age 57, died Sunday of a heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1977 graduate of GlenOak High School and had worked at Taylor Beverage and recently for Big E Trucking. You came into our lives when we needed you, you loved us unconditionally. We will love you the same, forever. Survived by his wife...
George R. Stoffer
Jun 10, 2016
George R. Stoffer, 78, of North Canton passed away June 10, 2016 after a long illness. Born Sept. 5, 1937, in Santa Monica, California, to the late Robert R. and Alice Jane (Belden) Stoffer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years whom he married April 12, 1958, Karin, two sons- George R., Jr. (Annette) of Oregon, and Michael...
Penny L. (Martin) Schmucker
Jun 10, 2016
Penny L. (Martin) Schmucker, age 60, died Friday after a long illness. Life resident of Canton, 1974 Lehman High School graduate, had worked in the family business, Martin's Bakeries and Pastry Shop and a member of Saint Paul Episcopal Church. Survived by her husband, Paul R. Schmucker Jr., son, Paul R. Schmucker III, grandson, Cameron Schmucker all of Canton, sister,...
Robert G. “Bobby” Jacobs
Jun 8, 2016
Robert G. "Bobby" Jacobs, age 42, died Wednesday of cancer. Born in Akron, he was raised in Louisville and lived in New Port Richey, Florida. Bobby was a 1993 graduate of Louisville High School, volunteer fireman with the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department and in Florida owned B & M Home Improvements of New Port Richey. Survived by his father and...
Kathryn Lucille Gannon
Jun 5, 2016
Kathryn Lucille Gannon, age 85, died Sunday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School, 1951 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing and worked as an industrial nurse. She was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church and the Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Association. Family and friends will meet on Thursday at 10...
Charles F. Myers
May 31, 2016
Charles F. Myers, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1964 graduate of Hoover High School, and was a self employed telecommunications installer. Charles was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Greentown VFW and a ham radio operator going by "WA8HLW". Survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law,...
