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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Robert A. "Robbie" Wix

Robert A. "Robbie" Wix

Jul 21, 2024

ROBERT A. "ROBBIE" WIX, JR.

Robert A. "Robbie" Wix, Jr., passed away on July 21, 2024, at the age of 53. His loss was sudden and unexpected, leaving an indelible and lasting memory in the lives of many.

Robbie, one of three children, was born in Tampa, Florida on February 22,...

Marlene J. Hanood

Marlene J. Hanood

Jul 18, 2024

MARLENE J. HANOOD

On July 18, 2024, Marlene J. Hanood, passed away quietly on her journey home, at the age of 91. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 23, 1933 to parents, August and Margaret (Rusterholz) Thiessen, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Hanood...

Mary A. Watters

Mary A. Watters

Jun 25, 2024

MARY A. WATTERS

Mary A. Watters, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1936, to her parents, Joseph A. and Agnes M. (Garrity) Watters, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Watters and nephew,...

Samuel Holmes Vasbinder

Samuel Holmes Vasbinder

Jun 21, 2024

Samuel Holmes Vasbinder Obituary

Samuel Holmes Vasbinder, 86, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1937, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late Harold Samuel Vasbinder and Wilma Elizabeth Metz.

Sam was a devoted educator, scholar, and lover of the arts. He...

Michael W. Tolin

Michael W. Tolin

Jun 7, 2024

MICHAEL W. TOLIN

Michael W. Tolin, 74, of Canton, Ohio, died June 7, 2024, in the home.

He was born October 21, 1949, in Canton, the firstborn child of Robert and Beverly Tolin.

Michael graduated from Glenwood High School in 1967 and immediately enlisted in...

Joyce C. Semple

Joyce C. Semple

Jun 1, 2024

JOYCE C. SEMPLE

Joyce C. Semple, passed away June 1, 2024, with her family by her side. She graced this world, family, and friends for 82 years and will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was born December 30, 1941, in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the...

Mary Lou Monnot

Mary Lou Monnot

May 23, 2024

MARY LOU MONNOT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Lou (Donze) Monnot, age 84, of Canton, Ohio, who passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, surrounded by family.

Mary Lou was born on September 4, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, to Arthur and Angela (Volzer) Donze....

Dorothy Joann Kotema

Dorothy Joann Kotema

May 23, 2024

DOROTHY JOANN KOTEMA

Dorothy JoAnn Kotema, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away at the age of 92. She was born in Canton, Ohio on January 28, 1932, to the late Frederick and Mary (Carrol) Berring. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Kotema; son, John Kotema; daughter, Kathleen...

Jimmie L Holmes

Jimmie L Holmes

May 19, 2024

JIMMIE L. HOLMES

Jimmie L. Homles, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his home in Massillon. He was 65. Born in Akron, Ohio on April 21, 1959, he was the son of Donald and Janet (Mason) Holmes, who preceded him in death. Together with his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Janice (Shaheen) Lance

Janice (Shaheen) Lance

May 16, 2024

JANICE (SHAHEEN) LANCE

Janice (Shaheen) Lance, 66, peacefully passed away at her home in Canal Fulton on Thursday, May 16, 2024 due to complications from Glioblastoma (brain cancer).

She was born on April 10, 1958, in Canton, OH, the daughter of Nicholas B. and Rosemary (Esber) Shaheen. She attended GlenOak High...

Eleanor A. (Schott) Toussant

Eleanor A. (Schott) Toussant

May 16, 2024

ELEANOR A. (SCHOTT) TOUSSANT

Eleanor A. (Schott) Toussant, most recently of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Laguna Hills, California. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 23, 1932, to Elmer and Anna (Kachler) Schott, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

Elizabeth May "Betty"  Flott

Elizabeth May "Betty" Flott

May 16, 2024

ELIZABETH MAY "BETTY" FLOTT

Quietly in the morning of May 16, 2024. Elizabeth May "Betty" Flott, passed away peacefully, taking the hand God offered her. She was born and raised in Alliance, Ohio on October 20, 1929, to her parents, Frank and Bertha (Jewel) Helsel, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Richard "Dick" T.  Trissel

Richard "Dick" T. Trissel

May 16, 2024

RICHARD "Dick" T. TRISSEL

Richard "Dick" T. Trissel, of Canton, Ohio, passed away May 16, 2024. He was 91. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 5, 1933, he was the son of Leroy and Grace (Jones) Trissel, who preceded him in death. Together with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Sylvia Grace Barthel

Sylvia Grace Barthel

May 15, 2024

SYLVIA GRACE BARTHEL

Sylvania Grace Barthel, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024.

She was blessed with 99 wonderful years. She was born on April 30, 1925, in Williamsport, Ohio to her late parents, Lawrence and Grace (Turner) Hirsch. Also preceding Sylvia in death was her husband, Eugene; son, Breen;...

Gene W Cookson

Gene W Cookson

May 7, 2024

GENE W. COOKSON

On May 7, 2024, Gene W. Cookson, with his family by his side, slipped away quietly on his journey home. He was 92. Born in Canton, Ohio on December 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Bernard and Lucille (Rittersbaugh) Cookson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...

Mary Katherine "Kay" Miller

Mary Katherine "Kay" Miller

May 7, 2024

MARY KATHERINE "KAY" MILLER

Mary Katherine "Kay" Miller, age 91, passed away May 7, 2024. Born in 1932, she was the daughter of Roman and Myrtle (VanKirk) Moegling and wife of Gene, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Mary was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School and...

Barbara L Udeck

Barbara L Udeck

May 7, 2024

BARBARA L. UDECK

Barbara L. Udeck of Canton, Ohio, passed away the morning of May 7, 2024. She was 86. She was born April 13, 1938, to the late James Montgomery and Mariam (Hughes) Stanclift. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, John Stanclift.

A lifelong Canton resident, Barbara...

George  Patrick Kelley

George Patrick Kelley

Apr 29, 2024

GEORGE PATRICK KELLEY

Peacefully on April 29, 2024, George Patrick Kelley passed away at the age of 73. He was born in Portland, Oregon on September 21, 1950, to his late parents, George E. Kelley and Mary A. Kelley (Fredin). In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Kathryn M. Conley-Snuggs

Kathryn M. Conley-Snuggs

Apr 25, 2024

KATHRYN M. CONLEY-SNUGGS

On April 25, 2024, Kathryn M. Conley-Snuggs quietly took the hand God offered to her and peacefully left us all.

Katie was born April 24, 1934, in Canton, Ohio to parents Herman and Marguerite (Lang) Colaner and was one of four children blessing the Colaner home. In addition...

Sister Rita Ouska, Cds

Sister Rita Ouska, Cds

Apr 23, 2024

SISTER RITA OUSKA, CDS

Sister Rita Ouska was born in Melrose Park Village, Illinois. She entered the Congregation of the Divine Spirit in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 11, 1960. Sister Rita taught at St. James and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel schools in Erie, St. Callistus in Kane, all in Pennsylvania, and Assumption...

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