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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

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...

Alice E. (Kleinhenz) Kracker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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