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Michael  Donald Shahan

Michael Donald Shahan

Mar 14, 2015

Michael Donald Shahan, age 33, of Canton, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Canton to Donald Shahan and Verna Scalley, Michael was a graduate of Glen Oak High School. He enjoyed doing lawn care with his grandfather, Porter. Michael was a hard worker, kind hearted and loved being with people. He...

Walter  E. Peterson

Walter E. Peterson

Mar 11, 2015

Walter E. Peterson, age 92, of North Canton, passed away peacefully March 11, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born July 19, 1923 in Bethel Park, PA to the late Teodore and Sophie Petrovich. Walter moved to Canton in 1927 after the death of his father in a coal mine explosion. It was in Canton, where he met and married...

Barbara  S. Howard

Barbara S. Howard

Mar 10, 2015

Barbara S. Howard, age 68 of North Canton, passed away suddenly following a brief illness. Born in North Lawrence, Ohio to the late Bernard and Toma (Ellis) Trompower. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Dale Trompower. She is survived by her husband; Ronald Howard. Children; Audra (Michael) Boone and Jack S. Barnes....

Irene Dehart

Irene Dehart

Mar 9, 2015

Irene DeHart passed away March 9th, 2015 at McCrea Nursing Home. Irene was 92 years old. Born to Michael and Elizabeth Boldizsar in Waynesburg, Ohio, she lived most of her live in New Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her 2 daughters Barbara (Jim) VanCamp,...

Boyd Edwards  Jr.

Boyd Edwards Jr.

Mar 9, 2015

Boyd Edwards Jr, age 67, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 9, 2015. He was born in Amonate, Virginia on November 25, 1947 and graduated from Canton South. He served in the US Army and retired from the Hoover Company. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Football fan. Also, he was a family man...

Thomas  S. Fries

Thomas S. Fries

Mar 8, 2015

Thomas S. Fries, age 62, of Canton, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Arthur and Kathryn (Campbell) Fries. Thomas had worked for Stark County Community Action Agency. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Staretta. Thomas is survived by brothers, Michael (Marty) Fries...

Marguerite  "Peggy" Lookabaugh

Marguerite "Peggy" Lookabaugh

Mar 7, 2015

Marguerite (Peggy) Lookabaugh, age 94, of Canton, born April 24, 1920 in Zanesville, Ohio and died March 7, 2015. Member of First Church of the Resurrection. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Lookabaugh. Sisters, Libby Burch and Joann Minniew. Peggy is survived by son, Gary (Iva Mae) Pennell and daughter, Patricia (Robert) Shott. Grandchildren, Dan...

Randall  Scott Yant

Randall Scott Yant

Mar 5, 2015

Randall S. Yant, age 60, of Canton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by his family. Born in Canton to the late Harold and Nihla (Terrill) Yant. Randall was retired from Menegay Machine. He enjoyed fishing, camping, photography, nature and just spending time outdoors. The family would like to thank Aultman Hospice for all their care. In addition to...

Thomas  L. Harbert

Thomas L. Harbert

Mar 4, 2015

Thomas L. Harbert, age 73, of Canton, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2015. Tom was born on May 5, 1941 to Harold and Geraldine (Kuepfer) Harbert and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Tom was a 46 year employee of the Stark County Board of DD, with most of those years at Cohen-Joliat and more...

Katie Troyer

Katie Troyer

Mar 1, 2015

Katie Troyer, age 95, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday night March 1, 2015. She was born on the home place in Hartville on July 16, 1919 to the late Menno and Nancy (Miller) Troyer. She was a member of the Pleasant View AM Church. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 2004; 4...

Elsie  P. Harper

Elsie P. Harper

Mar 1, 2015

Elsie P. Harper, age 102, of North Canton, passed away Sunday morning after living a full life. Born in Canton to the late Benjamin and Carrie (Walters) Reich, she had worked for the Timken Company and retired in 1972 from Goodyear Aerospace after 29 years. Elsie was a member of RWB Squadron during WWII, North Canton O.E.S. and American...

Zelda Eisenberger

Zelda Eisenberger

Mar 1, 2015

Zelda Marie (Erb, Miller)Eisenberger, age 93, of Waxhaw, NC, left this world March 1, 2015 in the arms of her beloved Savior our Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. She was born January 26, 1922 in Hartville, Ohio. Her desire was that the Lord only and always be glorified. She passed from this life with great serenity, peace and...

Earl  Lawrence Lee

Earl Lawrence Lee

Feb 28, 2015

Earl Lawrence Lee, age 92 of Canton, passed away Saturday morning. Born in Mogadore, Ohio to the late Martin and Cressie (Lawson) Lee. Earl was a 1941 graduate of East Canton High School. He served his country with pride in the Army during WWII where he was awarded a Purple Heart, Silver Star and Combat Infantry badge. He had...

Francis  E. Cattrell

Francis E. Cattrell

Feb 27, 2015

Francis E. Cattrell, age 77, of Canton, passed away early Friday morning. Born in Carrollton to the late Russell and Agnes Cattrell, Francis was a member of Northwest Church of Christ and Willowbrook Lion's Club. He enjoyed watching television, going to church and spending time with his cat Angel. In addition to his parents Francis was preceded in death...

Betty Wagler

Betty Wagler

Feb 23, 2015

Betty Wagler, age 80, of Sarasota, Florida went Home to be with the Lord on Monday February 23, 2015. She was born in Holmesville, Ohio on November 7, 1934 to the late Noah and Saloma (Coblentz) Miller. Betty had been a cook at Hartville Kitchens for 41 years. She is survived by her daughter Lynne Rissler of Sarasota; son...

Rose  M. Dworznik

Rose M. Dworznik

Feb 21, 2015

Rose M. Dworznik, age 87, of North Canton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on February 22, 1927 in Cleveland to the late Anthony and Rose (Sharajinski) Mikolajczyk. Rose's life was loving and caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had many friends, especially those at St. Joan of...

Mary  Scheuring Rafferty

Mary Scheuring Rafferty

Feb 20, 2015

MARY SCHEURING RAFFERTY November 8, 1920 - February 20, 2015 Mary Scheuring Rafferty, age 94, of Hartville, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on February 20. She is survived by her husband, Robert, who has been her loving partner for more than 72 years. Mary was born in Salem, Ohio on November 8, 1920 to...

Maxine  Lois Stanger

Maxine Lois Stanger

Feb 18, 2015

Maxine Lois Stanger, age 82, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening. Maxine was born in Canton to the late Herbert and Ruth (McCall) Everett. A 1952 graduate of McKinley High School, she retired from Canton Maintenance. She was an avid bowler and Cleveland Browns fan to the end. In addition to her parents Maxine was preceded in death by...

Florence Luke

Florence Luke

Feb 18, 2015

Florence Luke, age 90, former resident of North Canton, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 while residing at Zephyr Health and Rehab Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born October 13, 1924 in Canton and grew up in Canton. Florence graduated from Timken High School. Her scholastic achievement was quickly recognized and Florence started her career...

Theodore Leech

Theodore Leech

Feb 16, 2015

Theodore Leech, age 88, of Canton, passed away on Monday February 16, 2015. He was born in Twinsburg, Ohio on May 16, 1926, was a WW II Army, 7th Calvary, Veteran and was a truck driver for 28 years. He was a member of East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren. Preceded in death by parents Ross and Ada (Wilden)...

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