G. L. "Kit" Kittleson, age 70, of Canton, passed away Monday afternoon in Aultman Hospital. Born in Buffalo, New York, to the late Gerald and Lela (Martin) Kittleson he spent most of his adult life in the Canton area. Kit was a retired engineer, belonged to the Hike-A-Hundred Club, and loved to travel and explore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard, and a sister, Janet. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Linda (Smallback) Kittleson; two daughters, Erica Kittleson (Patrick Guldan) of Columbus and Sarah (Ryan) Gillespie of Toronto, Ontario; two sons, Neil (Melissa) Kittleson of Crofton, MD and Kyle Kittleson of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Zachary and Andrew Kittleson and Molly and Dexter Guldan. A celebration of life service will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Chateau Michele 2241 44th Street N.W. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stark Parks or USO.org. Please sign the guest book.

Family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 1:00 P.M.