John P. Betz
May 6, 2016
John P. Betz, age 93, died Friday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1941 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, retired mechanic from Downtown Motors, and a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Bingo volunteer and a member of the Stark County Stamp Club. John was a World War...
Carrie Ethel (Smith) Fickes
May 6, 2016
Carrie Ethel (Smith) Fickes, age 85, died Friday after a short illness. Born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, she lived in Canton most of her life, was retired from the Colonial Nursing Home where she was a cook and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Her passion in life was her family and she enjoyed cooking and baking. Survived by...
Roy Edwin Marks
May 5, 2016
Roy Edwin Marks, age 64, died May 5, 2016 of a heart attack. He was a life resident of Canton, 1970 graduate of Oakwood High School, played baseball in the Detroit Tigers farm system, retired from Stark County Job and Family Services. Survived by his wife Robin (Starkey) Marks, daughters, Casey (Levi Fessler) Marks, Carrie (Richard) Wisse and Janay Johnson...
Thelma L. (Volzer) Anderson
May 5, 2016
Thelma L. (Volzer) Anderson, age 91, died Thursday. She was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Her passions in life were her family and baking. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Philip J. Anderson, daughters, Ann Marie (Larry) McLaughlin of Canton, Coletta Anderson of...
Mary Jane Plott
May 1, 2016
Mary Jane Plott, age 92, died Saturday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of Canton and retired from Master Touch Cleaners. Mary Jane was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, Saint John's Guild which she was a past president and AARP. Preceded in death by her husbands, William F. Bausher and Emerson R....
Dorothy I. Campbell
May 1, 2016
Dorothy I. Campbell, age 96, went home to be with the Lord Sunday. She had lived in Malvern most of her life moving to North Canton in 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel W. Campbell Sr., daughter and son-in-law, Delores and George Dunn, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Campbell and two grandchildren. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Violet and Marvin...
Thomas Vaughn
Apr 29, 2016
Thomas Vaughn, age 85, died April 29th. He worked at Diebold's most of his life and was a United States Army and Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Ina Mae (Forbes) Vaughn, daughters, Lisa Abraham, Kimberly Appleman, Stephanie Vaughn and Cynthia Vaughn, special son-in-law, Jim Appleman, grandchildren, Hilary, Rick, Kelli, R.J. and others, special great-granddaughters, Paisley and Elliott Jane. Preceded...
Thomas J. Youmans
Apr 29, 2016
Thomas J. Youmans, age 57, died Friday. Born in Tuxedo, New York, he had lived in Canton the last few years. He had worked in the public utility industry. Survived by two daughters, Michelle Youmans and Tara Williams, son, Thomas J. Youmans Jr., six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services are private.
Laura M. (Grasso) Moye
Apr 25, 2016
Laura M. (Grasso) Moye, age 95, died Monday. Born in Rome, Italy, she lived in Canton since 1924, 1940 graduate of McKinley High School and had been a volunteer brailist for the Canton City Schools and the Library of Congress. Preceded in death by her husband, Basil J. Moye (1999) and parents, Joseph and Rose (Mercorelli) Grasso. Survived by her...
Gloria L. Worley
Apr 19, 2016
Gloria L. Worley, age 92, died Tuesday. Life resident of Canton, 1943 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, formerly worked at Finney's Drugs and was a retired dog groomer. She was member of the First Christian Church and Stark County Humane Society. Survived by her husband with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 9th, Kenneth Worley, two...
Ann Marie Jelichek, Nee Corbets
Apr 16, 2016
Ann Marie Jelichek, nee Corbets, age 90, died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. A life resident of Canton, Ann Marie was graduated from McKinley High School and Mount Union College. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Martha Corbets and her brother, Eugene Corbets. Survived by Carl Jelichek and Mark Jelichek. Services were private.
Lanny L. Hiddleson
Apr 16, 2016
Lanny L. Hiddleson, age 55, died Saturday after a sudden illness. A life resident of Canton, graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a retired Autobody Shop owner. He was a very avid Cleveland Browns fan and of old muscle cars. Services are private.
Michael P. Rufo
Apr 16, 2016
Michael P. Rufo, age 92, died Saturday. Born in Youngstown, he lived in Canton most of his life, graduate of McKinley High School, former co-owner/president of Stark Distributing, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a World War II Navy veteran. Survived by his wife, Ruth "Betty" (Wise) Rufo, daughters, Debbie (John) Robinett of New Albany, Ohio,...
Thomas Lee Gregory
Apr 16, 2016
Thomas Lee Gregory, age 66, died Saturday after a sudden illness. A life resident of Massillon, graduate of Massillon High School and was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by a sister, Beverly Benjamin of Sacramento, California and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Lipkins. Friends may call Thursday from 11-12 Noon followed by funeral...
Earl Joseph “Joe” Hall
Apr 13, 2016
Earl Joseph "Joe" Hall of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 13, 2016. Joe was born in Canton, OH and raised in North Canton. He graduated class of 1973 from North Canton Hoover High School. Joe was employed by the U.S.P.S Murray Hill station, Jacksonville, FL. He would keep a supply of dog biscuits with him to provide to his four...
Joan H. Downey
Apr 13, 2016
Joan H. Downey, age 69, of Jackson Township, passed away, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Lakewood, New Jersey on July 22, 1946. Her parents, Stanley and Helen Woodruff, one sister and two brothers, preceded her in death. Joan is survived by the love of her...
Arthur A. Ballou, Jr.
Apr 12, 2016
Arthur A. Ballou, Jr., age 84, died Tuesday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School, retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T in 1988 after 34 years of service, was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a Korean War Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Joanne (Kroh) Ballou, daughters, Kathleen (John)...
Dale H. “Corky” Miller
Apr 12, 2016
Dale H. "Corky" Miller, age 76, died Tuesday. He was a life resident of North Canton, 1957 graduate of North Canton High School, retired master carpenter and member of the Tadmor Temple and North Canton Eagles. Survived by his wife, Jill (Oldfield) Miller, six children, 11 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by his grandsons, Tyler Boron and Will...
Florence (Peshoff) Orzeck
Apr 11, 2016
Florence (Peshoff) Orzeck, age 92, died Monday. She was a life resident of Canton, 1942 graduate of McKinley High School, retired medical assistant having worked for Doctors Saxon and Hayes, member of Saint Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church (Akron) where she was very active and she enjoyed cooking. Florence was a World War II Army veteran. Survived by her son,...
Elizabeth “Betty” (Evans) Heflin
Apr 10, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" (Evans) Heflin, age 83, died Sunday. Born in Cleveland, she lived in Canton most of her life, raised at Fairmount Children's Home, graduate of Alliance High School, worked at Kozy Kitchen as a cook, member of the Canton Salvation Army Senior Group and was an avid Ohio sports fan. Survived by children, Dennis (Deborah) Heflin of Barberton, Victoria...
