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Canton, Ohio and surrounding areas

Wayne C. Hershey, Jr.

Wayne C. Hershey, Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

WAYNE C. HERSHEY, JR.

Wayne C. Hershey, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 69. Wayne was born in Massillon, Ohio, February 6, 1955, to Wayne and June Hershey.

Wayne was involved in scouting when he was young, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated...

Ralph Monte Seemann

Ralph Monte Seemann

Mar 17, 2024

RALPH MONTE SEEMANN

Ralph Monte Seemann, 89, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, at Canton Regency, on March 17, 2024. Born in Canton, Ohio on April 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Albert and Marie (Brumbaugh) Seeman.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death...

Nicholas J. Moldovan

Nicholas J. Moldovan

Mar 16, 2024

NICHOLAS J. MOLDOVAN

Nicholas J. Moldovan, of Canton, Ohio, passed away at his home on March 16, 2024. He was 76. He was born to the late John and Victoria (Popa) Moldovan on December 30, 1947, in Canton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Murray....

Joan P. Selby

Joan P. Selby

Mar 13, 2024

JOAN P. SELBY

Joan Patricia Selby was born on October 18, 1953 at Mercy Hospital in Canton Ohio, the second child of Barbara and Joseph Selby. She passed away at her home on March 13, 2024.

Joan was an outstanding scholar, earning National Merit Scholar honors at St. Thomas...

Sharron Lee Harper

Sharron Lee Harper

Mar 6, 2024

Sharron Lee Harper, age 75, born August 31st, 1948, to Edward Sr. & Lillie M. (Anders) Johnson, in Canton, Oh. Sharron departed this life March 6, 2024, after a brief but fierce battle with brain cancer.

Sharron accepted Jesus Christ at a very early age. She sang in the Sunshine Band, Shiloh Baptist...

Jerome Patrick Bressanelli

Jerome Patrick Bressanelli

Mar 3, 2024

JEROME PATRICK BRESSANELLI

Jerome Patrick Bressanelli, 87, of North Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Jerome (Jerry) was born March 17, 1936, in Upper St Clair, PA to John and Ada (D'Longa) Bressanelli. He attended the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) where he was a two time...

John A. Scheetz

John A. Scheetz

Feb 25, 2024

JOHN A. SCHEETZ

A man of integrity, wisdom, and generosity, John Aloysius Scheetz passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024 at his home on Atwood Lake.

First and foremost, John was a family man. Born on October 20, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, he grew up with his parents, ten siblings, and...

Jeanette L. Oser

Jeanette L. Oser

Feb 18, 2024

JEANETTE L. OSER

Jeanette L. Oser, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 31, 1928, to the late George and Elizabeth (Snyder) Schrock. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Anthony Oser; son, James Robert Oser;...

Dale E.  Storey

Dale E. Storey

Feb 16, 2024

DALE E. STOREY

Dale E. Storey of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 65.

He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 1, 1958, to his late parents, Donald and Doris (Russell) Storey.

He enjoyed working in the health care industry as an...

Albert J. Tovissi

Albert J. Tovissi

Feb 15, 2024

ALBERT J. TOVISSI

Albert J. Tovissi, 88, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully the morning of February 15, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 26, 1936, to the late Irene (Sage) and Louis Tovissi. Also preceding Albert in death were brothers, Alfred, his twin, Lewis, Elmer, and Joe; sisters-in-law, Stephanie and Carol;...

Margaret M. (Peg) Proebstle

Margaret M. (Peg) Proebstle

Feb 7, 2024

Margaret M. (Peg) Proebstle

Margaret M. (Peg) Proebstle, 83, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Warren, PA, and Canton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024, in Henry Ford Jackson Hospital surrounded by her family.

Peg was born in Canton, Ohio, on October 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Paul...

Thomas Douglas Williams

Thomas Douglas Williams

Feb 1, 2024

THOMAS DOUGLAS WILLIAMS

Thomas Douglas Williams of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 20, 1943, to parents, Jack and Alice (Hickey) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Gregg.

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Lucy M. Ciolli

Lucy M. Ciolli

Jan 30, 2024

LUCY CIOLLI

Lucy Ciolli, 95, of North Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 30. Lucy, the only daughter of the late Antonio and Tecla (DiFrangia) Domenico, was born on August 22, 1928, in Akron, Ohio.

Preceding Lucy in death was her beloved husband, Henry Ciolli; brothers, Angelo, Danny, Albert, and Joseph, and...

William  C.  Ziegler

William C. Ziegler

Jan 29, 2024

WILLIAM C. ZIEGLER

William C. Ziegler, 75, of Canton, Ohio, passed away January 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 17, 1948, to parents, Herbert C. and Gervasa (Ertle) Ziegler, who preceded him in death.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Bill...

Terry W. Baker

Terry W. Baker

Jan 28, 2024

TERRY W. BAKER

Terry W. Baker, 75, of North Canton, passed away January 28, 2024. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 20, 1948, to Robert and Helen (Ulery) Baker, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Terry in death was his brother, Thomas.

An avid sports fan, Terry was...

Grace E. Hammond

Grace E. Hammond

Jan 22, 2024

GRACE E. (WOLFE) HAMMOND

Grace E. (Wolfe) Hammond, 91, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024.

Grace was born on February 23, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Ralph A. Wolfe and Edythe (Treado) Wolfe. She grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree...

Barbara A.  Miller

Barbara A. Miller

Jan 20, 2024

BARBARA ANN MILLER

Barbara Ann Miller passed away the morning of January 20, 2024. She was born in Kent, Ohio, on December 29, 1931, to the late Fred and Elsie (Kline) Bancroft. Also preceding Barbara in death was her daughter, Dianne Behringer; infant daughter, Donna; daughter-in-law, Dianne Miller; two sisters; and six brothers.

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Edward John Miller

Edward John Miller

Jan 16, 2024

Sergeant Major, USA, Edward Miller (retired)

Sergeant Major Edward Miller, retired, of the United States Army, was called home to heaven Tuesday 16 January 2024, while surrounded by his children and family. He was born in Canton, Ohio on 5 March 1937 and later enlisted in the Army in 1954. Sergeant Miller served honorably for...

Matthew  Joseph "Joe" Burns

Matthew Joseph "Joe" Burns

Jan 12, 2024

Matthew Joseph Burns

May 18, 1953 – January 12, 2024

Canton, Ohio

Matthew "Joe" Burns, 70, passed from this earth to his heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was in his home, surrounded by his loving family when he entered into the presence...

Kim A Fockler

Kim A Fockler

Jan 12, 2024

KIM A. FOCKLER

Kim A Fockler, age 69, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 1954 to Harold Fockler & Elsie (Homan) Fockler.

He graduated from Hoover High School in 1973. He worked at Republic Steel for 14...

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