Rose Bair
May 28, 2016
Rose M. Bair, age 96, of Hartville, passed away on Saturday night May 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Lutheran Community. She was born in Darlington, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1920 to Stephen and Christina Steinbinder. During her younger years she was employed by Republic Steel and K-Mart.
Preceded in death by her husband Carl Bair on July...
Jon Forrest Craig
May 27, 2016
Retired GMC Jon Forrest Craig died suddenly May 27, 2016. He was a true patriot and sailed the globe for the US Navy, with pride and distinction, for 21 yrs. He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters, Tamber and Sarah; step-sons, Damian (Nikki), Byron (Morgan); five grandchildren; brothers, Jim and Jay (Sue); sisters, Jane and Joy (David); and...
Douglas Lee Lomaz
May 25, 2016
Douglas Lee Lomaz, age 57, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 5, 1958.
He is survived by his sons David (Seneca) and Daniel; daughter Icel Medek; and mother Rose Lomaz. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel and brother Lawrence.
Funeral services are Sunday...
Paul A. Knoch
May 25, 2016
Paul A. Knoch, age 93, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening at The Inn at Belden Village following an extended illness. A lifetime resident of Canton, he graduated from McKinley High School, class of 1941. Paul served as M Sgt Construction Battalion in the Army from 1943 - 1946. He was Vice President of A. A. Knoch & Sons,...
Norman George
May 25, 2016
Norman George, age 97, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Edwin and Alta (Miller) George, he was a life resident. Norman was an Army Technical Sergeant in WWII, retired interior designer and member and past Exalted Ruler of the former Canton Elks Lodge #68. He was a member of John Knox Presbyterian...
Beverly J. Souers
May 19, 2016
Beverly J. Souers, age 85, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 19, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Canton on May 27, 1930 to the late Alvin and Maybelle (Fair) Petersen and graduated from Timken High School in 1948. She met Mitchell Souers at a church youth conference...
Martha (Marty Edwards) Brannan
May 19, 2016
Martha (Marty Edwards) Brannan, age 89, of Canton passed away Thursday evening in her residence. Born in Canton to the late Albert and Roxie (Brumbaugh) Ricker, she was a life resident. Marty was a 1945 graduate of Lehman High School, charter member of Church of the Lakes United Methodist, former president and member of Westark Republican Women, and former...
Oreta M. Miner
May 14, 2016
Oreta M. Miner, age 91, of North Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon in Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Benjamin and Mabel (Metzger) Bossert, Oreta was a 30 year volunteer for Aultman SICU family waiting room. Her memberships included Trinity United Church of Christ and the Welcome In Class. In addition to her parents she...
Rita Miller
May 13, 2016
Rita Miller, age 82, of Canton, passed away on May 13, 2016. She was born in Canton on September 16, 1933 to Dr. Albert and Ida (Cherkinsky) Lichtblau. She graduated from Lehman High School in 1951 and University of Michigan in 1955 with a degree in medical technology.
She was offered a job in Arizona after graduation...
Georgeene Summers
May 12, 2016
Georgeene Summers, age 93, of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning, May 12. Born in Canton to the late Simon and Corrine (Ulmschneider) Spilker, she was a life resident. Georgeene was a 1940 Lehman High graduate and a past Aultman Hospital volunteer. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and former member of Oakwood Country Club. Georgeene...
Mary L. Arnold
May 11, 2016
Mary L. Arnold, age 86, of Canton, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 20, 1929 to Rollie and Thelma (Burfield) Stille and graduated from McKinley High School in 1947.
She was a former member of First United Church of Christ. Mary was a...
Randy Dickson
May 6, 2016
Randy Dickson, age 68, of Hartville, passed away on Friday May 6, 2016 unexpectedly helping others. He was born in Barberton May 26, 1948 and graduated from Barberton High School. He served in the US Navy and he worked for 50 years for Alcon Tools. His hobbies were woodworking and entertaining his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by...
Harold Resnick
May 5, 2016
Harold Resnick, 81, died surrounded by loved ones May 5 in Mercy Medical Center Hospice following years of medical complications.
Harold was a lifelong area resident and 1952 graduate of McKinley High School. He owned and operated the Audiphone Company of Canton for nearly 20 years, and loved being a professional salesman. He also sold cars at...
Mary Magdalena Sommers
May 3, 2016
Mary Magdalena Sommers, age 80 of Uniontown, passed way Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Altercare of Hartville. She was born September 2, 1935 in Uniontown to Benjamin and Lena (Wittmer) Sommers and has been a lifetime resident. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Mary began working at the Hartville Flea Market when she was sixteen...
Sidney Savage
Apr 30, 2016
Sidney Savage 97, passed away Saturday evening in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Sid was born in Butler, Pa., raised in Akron, and lived in Canton and North Canton for 63 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rachel, his older brother Harold (Hershel), and his beloved, first wife of 28 years, L....
Rosalie Simone
Apr 30, 2016
Rosalie M. Simone, age 94, of North Canton, passed Saturday April 30, 2016. She was born in Italy April 29, 1922 to the late Sam and Josephine Fogliano.
Preceded in death by her husband James in 1987; grandson Damon; sister Angela and husband Ted Maleski. Survived by children Joseph (Liz) Simone, Theresa Simone, Samuel (Karen) Simone, and...
Charlotte Rupert
Apr 29, 2016
Charlotte A. Rupert, age 88, of Alliance, formerly of Canton, passed away Friday morning April 29, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 16, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Grace (Parr) Hale. She was an avid sports fan, especially Ohio teams. Charlotte dearly loved...
Virgil John Abel, Jr.
Apr 25, 2016
Virgil John Abel, Jr., age 79, of Canton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 25, 2016 after struggling with declining health for several months. Born to Virgil, Sr. and Kathleen (Weaver) March 29, 1937 in Canton where he spent most of his life, he leaves behind a sister, Virginia Bahmiller, and two brothers, Bill...
Donna Nagle
Apr 23, 2016
Donna M. Nagle, age 89, of Greentown, passed on Saturday morning April 23, 2016. She was born on May 5, 1926 to the late Ivan and Ruth (Martin) Daily and was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by her children's father Glenn Whitmyer and second husband Lewis Nagle; grandson Eddie Wiandt; and sister...
Jerome J. "Jerry" Eckroate
Apr 23, 2016
Jerome J. "Jerry" Eckroate, age 86, passed away Saturday morning in the Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton to the late Jerome A. and Katherine (Arnold) Eckroate, he was a life resident. Jerry was an Army Veteran having served in Korea. He had also been on the Avondale Fire Department, was a great carpenter, building many homes with Joseph...
