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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Gloria L. Worley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Clara L. Shaw

Clara L. Shaw

Apr 9, 2016

Clara L. Shaw of Massillon OH passed away April 9, 2016. Born Sept 22, 1927 in Irvington KY to the late Sephes and Ruth Geouge, she was preceded in death by husband Ralph E. Shaw and brother Bynum Geouge. She was a member of Rivertree Christian Church. Survived by son Gerald Schoeneberg and wife Jamie, daughter Carole Schoeneberg, niece Susan...

Norman E. Hartline

Norman E. Hartline

Apr 8, 2016

Norman E. Hartline, age 83, died Friday after a long illness. He was a life resident of the Akron/Canton area, graduate of University of Akron, retired vice president of operations at Miller Transfer, member of NCRC Hawks and a United States Army veteran. Survived by his children, Cindy Ray of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Duane Hartline of Akron, Duane (Cindy) Stewart...

Mary Jane Campbell

Mary Jane Campbell

Apr 8, 2016

Mary Jane Campbell, age 68, died Friday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of the Canton, 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School, had worked at Pizza Oven and All In One Sub Shop (Louisville) and a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Survived by her husband of 49 Years, Jack P. Campbell, daughter, Amy (Jon) Wilkens of...

David G. Colley

David G. Colley

Apr 1, 2016

David G. Colley, age 60, of Canton died Friday of an apparent heart attack. Born in Wintersville, Ohio he had lived in Canton most of his life and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. David is survived by his wife Caroline "Annie" Colley, sister, Vera (Timothy) Gatchell, brother, George (Jamie) Colley Jr. all of Canton and several nieces and...

Mary Rita Seaman

Mary Rita Seaman

Mar 28, 2016

Mary Rita Seaman, age 82, passed away on Monday March 28, 2016 in Macedonia, Ohio. Mary Rita was born on June 7, 1933 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Flagg) Sisterhen spending almost her entire life in the Canton area. She was an active parishioner at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist for many years where she practiced the faith she...

Rita C. Camp

Rita C. Camp

Mar 23, 2016

Rita C. Camp, pre-deceased by husband Jack Camp (1982) and son Jim Camp (2005); and survived by son Charley (Andrea) Camp of Catonsville MD and daughter Peg Camp of Ashland MA; grandchildren Megan Snyder-Camp Lehman (TJ) of Seattle WA; Nicholas (Laura) Camp of Menlo Park CA; Zoe Camp of Brooklyn NY; great-grandchildren Henry, Callie, and Carver Lehman and many nieces...

Cidalia Corriea

Cidalia Corriea

Mar 23, 2016

Cidalia Corriea, age 90, of Canton died Wednesday. Services are private.

Betty Ann (Brumbaugh) Mylett

Betty Ann (Brumbaugh) Mylett

Mar 22, 2016

Betty Ann (Brumbaugh) Mylett, age 86, died Tuesday. Born in Dayton she had lived in New Philadelphia/Canton most of her life, graduate of Mount Marie Academy, retired owner of Brumbaugh Realty and was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton). Preceded in death by her husbands, William E. Brumbaugh (1980) and Judge Robert E. Mylett (2012), and brothers,...

Grace  Md, Hofsteter

Grace Md, Hofsteter

Mar 21, 2016

Grace Hofsteter, MD, age 90, died Monday. Born February 3, 1926 to the late Calvin and Emma (Graber) Hofsteter, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, College of Wooster and the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. Dr. Grace served her internship at Mercy Hospital and both a Fellowship...

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