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...
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....
