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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Brian Christopher Calhoun

Brian Christopher Calhoun

Oct 9, 2016

Brian Christopher Calhoun, age 42, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was a life resident of Stark County, 1992 graduate of McKinley High School and was a self-employed landscaper. Survived by his boys, including his son, Kolton Calhoun and Keegan Bailey, parents, Nancy Calhoun and Carl (Ann Marie) Calhoun, sisters, Kim and Stacie Calhoun, grandmother, Barbara Bivenour, special friend, Kelly...

Elizabeth A. Schen

Elizabeth A. Schen

Oct 7, 2016

Elizabeth A. Schen, age 92, died Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, retired in 1985 from Embro Manufacturing Company and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Schen and brother, John Schen. Survived by a sister, Margaret (Joe) Bocija, brother, Ralph (Ann) Schen and many loving nieces and...

Martha L. Hines

Martha L. Hines

Oct 6, 2016

Martha L. Hines, age 99, died Thursday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of Canton, 1935 graduate of McKinley High School and was a member of the Canton Women's Democratic Club, AARP and enjoyed reading and television. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hines in 1997, parents, Konstanti and Philomena Wojukutis, three sisters and five brothers....

Carol J. Dine

Carol J. Dine

Oct 1, 2016

Carol J. Dine, age 76, died Saturday after a long illness. Born in Spencer, West Virginia she had lived in Canton since 1955. She was retired from Massillon Community Hospital after 17 years of service and was a member of Greenwood Christian Church and American Legion Post 44 Auxiliary. Survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Sheldon Craft of...

Cathy M. Schnabel

Cathy M. Schnabel

Sep 24, 2016

Cathy Marie Schnabel (Williams), born August 28, 1956 and graduate of Glenwood High, died suddenly on Saturday September 24th. She is survived by husband James, sons James (Brandice) and Eric (Gonul), sister, Pamela (Scott), brother Lee (Nancy), and three grandchildren. Friends may call Friday September 30, from 5-7pm at Lamiell Funeral Home, followed by a private service for immediate family....

Raymond V. Pelanda

Raymond V. Pelanda

Sep 22, 2016

Raymond V. Pelanda, 88, of Canton passed away September 22nd; born February 25, 1928 to Gaetano and Adele Pelanda in Alliance. Survived by wife, Katherine Brazar Pelanda (married 1953); children: Raymond (Candice), Kevin , Melanie Myers (Jacob), and Kenneth (Lynda); ten grandchildren, and sister, Mary Pelanda Weibush of Orlando, Florida. Preceded in death by sisters Alice, Lena, & Sylvia. A...

D. Dennis Roman

D. Dennis Roman

Sep 21, 2016

D. Dennis Roman, age 79, died Wednesday after a sudden illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1954 graduate of McKinley High School and had worked at Weber Dental and then retired in 2000 from the Stark County Sanitation Department. Denny had officiated high school football and basketball for 30 years. He was a life member and past-president of...

David Charles Poparad

David Charles Poparad

Sep 20, 2016

David Charles Poparad, age 62, passed away suddenly on Tuesday Sept. 20th, 2016. He was the son of the late John and Olympia Poparad of Louisville, Ohio. David was a resident of Canton, Ohio the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Louisville High School and then attended Stark State Technical College earning a degree in Retail Marketing....

Marilyn A. Burnstad

Marilyn A. Burnstad

Sep 17, 2016

Marilyn Ann Burnstad Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend and volunteer passed away Saturday, Sept 17, 2016. She was born November 15, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated Class of 1952, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN. Marilyn was a long time member of The Canton Garden Club, Ikebana International, The College Club of Canton, volunteer for United...

Thomas New Chalfant

Thomas New Chalfant

Sep 13, 2016

Thomas New Chalfant, age 83, of Navarre passed away Tuesday, September 13 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center, Born in Canton on August 30, 1933 to Catherine Patricia and Thomas Briggs Chalfant, He attended Lincoln High School and join the U.S. Navy his senior year. After two years in the Navy and earning his GED, Tom returned and married Patricia...

Lylian (Parr) Smith

Lylian (Parr) Smith

Sep 12, 2016

Lylian (Parr) Smith, age 96, of Dover died Monday. She had lived in Canton most of her life and was retired from Zane's Country Barn. Survived by her son, Larry (Joyce) Tornero of New Philadelphia five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a grandson, Georgie Tornero. Services are private.

John Gary Wyler

John Gary Wyler

Sep 11, 2016

John Gary Wyler, age 79, died Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was a life resident of Canton, 1955 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, Adrian College in Michigan where he was a member of the ATO fraternity, and earned a ME from Akron University. John was inducted into the Adrian College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. He taught and...

Finley Lee Dietz-Benner

Finley Lee Dietz-Benner

Sep 9, 2016

Finley Lee Dietz-Benner, age 57, died Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Timken High School and was a long time employee of Kmart. She was a dedicated to her daughter and enjoyed twirling, dance and crafts. Survived by her husband David Benner and daughter, Emmellee Benner of the home, sister,...

Leona “Lee” Cullison

Leona “Lee” Cullison

Sep 9, 2016

Leona "Lee" Cullison, age 73, died Friday after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Karl Cullison, Jr. Survived by her daughters, Tracey (Craig) Brown and Brigidt Snyder, three grandchildren, Jessi, Luella and Cody, four great-grandchildren and brother, Bill Perez. Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Leona M. Stroka

Leona M. Stroka

Sep 8, 2016

Leona M. Stroka, age 89, died Thursday. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania she had lived in Canton since 1948. She was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Stroka. Survived by her sons, Ron and Tom Stroka of North Canton, grandchildren, Gregory (Jennifer) and Brian (Cassandra) Stroka and great-grandchildren, MaKenzie,...

Freda Kathrin Smith

Freda Kathrin Smith

Sep 5, 2016

Freda Kathrin Smith, age 51, passed away peacefully on Monday with her family by her side. She fought with courage and strength till the end. Freda was a life resident of Canton, 1982 graduate of Canton South High School and had worked at Haines and Company for 31 years. She was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church (Canton) and...

Joseph A. Hupp

Joseph A. Hupp

Sep 1, 2016

Joseph A. Hupp, age 33, of Louisville, passed away in his sleep Thursday. He was a life resident of Stark County and attended McKinley High School. Survived by his mother, Dea (Ron) Brown of Perry Township, father, Russell Moses of Louisville, sister, Chrystina (Ryan) Fowler of Louisvile, nieces, Catheryne, Makaden and Nevaeh, nephews, Dylan and Ellih and many aunts, uncles...

Charles Robert (Bob) Lyons

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.

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

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...

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