Alice E. (Kleinhenz) Kracker
Mar 20, 2016
Alice E. (Kleinhenz) Kracker, age 97, died Sunday. Born in Cleveland she had lived in Richville and was a 1936 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Alice was a devoted member of Saint Clement Catholic Church. She valued her faith and family the most. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kracker, granddaughter, Melissa Kracker, sister, Gertrude Artzner and brothers,...
George T. Watts
Mar 20, 2016
George T. Watts, age 98, died Sunday. Born in Crooksville, Ohio he had lived in North Canton most of his life and was retired from the Hoover Company. George was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), North Canton Elks, North Canton Eagles and the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1536. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...
Kenneth C. Draiss
Mar 19, 2016
Kenneth C. Draiss, age 91, died Saturday. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York he had lived in Canton since 1948, was retired from the Timken Company, member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist and a World War II Army veteran serving as a medic with the 38th Field Hospital which participated in the battles of Saipan and Iwo Jima....
Sheryl L. (Sisterhen) Holsinger
Mar 18, 2016
Sheryl L. (Sisterhen) Holsinger, age 59, died Friday after a brief illness. She was a life resident of Canton area 1974 graduate of Jackson High School, attended Stark State University and had worked in health services in various positions . Sheryl was a member of Emmanuel Bible Church. Survived by her husband, John Holsinger, daughter, Erin Holsinger , son, Sean...
Sherrie J. Johnson
Mar 17, 2016
Sherrie J. Johnson, age 74, passed away Thursday. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1959 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Johnson (2006). Survived by daughter, Deborah A. (Johnson) Redleski , son, Daren (Shayna Turner) Johnson, four grandchildren, Zack Redleski and Bret, Bethany and Lily Johnson, great-grandson, Brayden Redleski...
John Comsia
Mar 14, 2016
John Comsia passed away March 14, 2016 at his home. John was born in Canton to the late Thomas and Julia Comsia and had been a lifelong Canton resident. John retired from Berger Manufacturing Company after early 40 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran, Master Sergeant with the 1362 Military Police Aviation Company serving in...
Celestine “Cel” Aman
Mar 12, 2016
Celestine "Cel" Aman, age 90, died Saturday, March 12, 2016. Survived by wife Elva (West) of 65 years, 6 children Barbara, Cheryl (Danny) Walker, Randy (Becky), Jim (Denise), Susan and David (Sophie), 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Born February 26, 1926 in Waco, lived in the North Canton/Canton area most of his life, 1944 graduate of Canton South High School,...
June E. Kennedy
Mar 11, 2016
June E. Kennedy, age 93, died Friday after a short illness. She was a life resident of Canton, 1940 graduate of Mount Marie Academy and had retired from Hercules Engines as Payroll and Benefits Manager. June was a former member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and Saint Peter Catholic Church and was an avid Bridge player. Preceded in...
Edythe Caroline Wasilowski
Mar 9, 2016
Edythe Caroline Wasilowski, age 95, died Wednesday. Born in Flushing, Ohio, She had lived in Canton most of her life. She had worked at London Candies and was a former member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (Canton). Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Wasilowski and brother, Pete DePietro. Survived by sister, Grace Rybkoski of North Canton, niece, Connie (Joseph)...
Geneva (Domer) Charley
Mar 9, 2016
Geneva (Domer) Charley, age 97, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Born in Baltic, Ohio, She had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a founding member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and Saint Michael Women's Guild, longtime volunteer with the Girl Scouts and Catholic Charities and was a supporter of Saint Jude Children's Hospital. Preceded in...
Sue Clark Ebright
Mar 3, 2016
Sue Clark Ebright, age 83, died Thursday. She was a life resident of Canton and had worked at Sanese Food Service (Hoover Company food service) and AVI Food Service. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ebright (1995) and brothers, Dick and Jack Lape. Survived by daughters, Cheryl (Dean) Eddy of Malvern, Carol (Bob) Richie of Alliance and Joyce England...
Doris M. (Silverthorn) Rich
Mar 3, 2016
Doris M. (Silverthorn) Rich, age 85, died Thursday. Born in Louisville, She had lived in Canton most of her life. Doris was a 1949 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and a member of Christ the Servant Parish. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed garage sales. Preceded in death by her husband, Amerigo Rich (2006),...
Clifford “Zeke” Wallace
Mar 2, 2016
Clifford "Zeke" Wallace, age 88, World War II Merchant Marine veteran went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2016. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce and parents, Nelvin and Gertie. Survived by daughters, Lynda Morrow of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kay Sharp of Lakeland, Florida and Betty (Gary) Bowling of Canal Fulton, grandchildren, Cyndi, Michele, Jason (Hilary), Danny,...
Peter L. “Pete” Smith
Feb 28, 2016
Peter L. "Pete" Smith, age 66, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, New York, he had lived in Canton since 1976. Pete had been a Claims Adjuster with Nationwide Insurance, Advertising Sales Representative with Time Warner Cable and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Akron, Kent State University and Youngstown...
Patrick A. Totten
Feb 25, 2016
Patrick A. Totten, age 47, died Thursday after a sudden illness. Life resident of Canton/Massillion, graduate of Timken High School, was working at JLG Industries and Yund's Car Wash and member of Cathedral of Life. Survived by his wife, Julie (Miller) Totten, children, Gage, Gabrielle, Kirstin and Paul, grandchildren, Preston and Blaine and brothers, Rodney (Carol) and Rex Totten. Preceded...
