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
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
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
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)...
William Lee "Bill" Weary
Feb 16, 2015
William Lee "Bill" Weary, age 84, of Hartville, passed away on Monday February 16, 2015. He was born in Hartville on September 14, 1930 to the late Franklin and Mae (Roth) Weary and retired from Monarch after 40 years. Additionally, Bill drove a Lake School Bus for 18 years and a semi for Portland Cement and Cleveland Ohio Transfer...
Brian James Gottsabend
Feb 15, 2015
Brian James Gottsabend Brian Gottsabend, 58, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 20, 1956, to Mabel and Walter Gottsabend. A self-employed master carpenter, and a consummate slide guitar player of the blues and southern rock, he lived his life doing what he loved. He was preceded in death by his...
Mary Miller
Feb 14, 2015
Mary B. Miller, 95, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Walnut Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Grantsville, Maryland, to Clark and Maude Snyder on July 31, 1919, and later adopted by Henry and Sarah Troyer, of Hartville, Ohio, in 1924. She married John H. Overholt on August 1, 1969. He died June...
Dale F. Potts
Feb 14, 2015
Dale F. Potts, age 92, of Canton, passed away Saturday morning in his home after an extended illness. Born in Duffy, OH to the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Harter) Potts, he was an Army Veteran of WW II, having served in the tank destroyers unit # 656. Dale retired from the Timken Company and was the Owner of North...
Maude Bohaychyk
Feb 12, 2015
Maude (Royer) Bohaychyk, age 105, of Hartville passed away on Thursday morning February 12, 2015. She was born on October 29, 1909 to the late Nathaniel and Laura (Laubert) Royer. A 1927 graduate of Hartville High School and graduate of Canton Actual Business College, Maude worked for numerous companies finishing her career at Hartville School Cafeteria after 23 years...
Carolyn J. Graber
Feb 12, 2015
Carolyn J. Graber, age 81, of Plain Township died Thursday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Dale and Irene (Heggy) Weber, she was also preceded in death by a son: Steve Graber and her husband Richard Graber. She and her late husband were the owners of Graber Farms in Plain Township. Survivors include three sons: Jeffrey (Cathy) Graber,...
Robert Luntz
Feb 11, 2015
Robert Luntz , age 97, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon February 11, 2015 in Windsor Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1917 in Canton to Abe and Fannie (Teplansky) Luntz. Robert was the former Chief Executive Officer of the Luntz Corporation where he also served as President and Chairman of the Board. He was a 1935...
William A. Deames
Feb 11, 2015
William A. Deames Age 97. America lost another member of its greatest generation when Bill Deames passed away February 11, 2015. A Canton native and McKinley H.S. graduate, he worked at Ohio Power and American Electric Power for over forty years. Bill was a WWII veteran and proud member of the U.S. Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theater. He...
Thomas Francis Sutton
Feb 8, 2015
Thomas Francis Sutton, Jr., age 64, of North Canton, passed away Sunday morning. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Edna Sutton. He is survived by his wife Xia-Qin Sutton. Children; Heather Sutton, Thomas Sutton, Nancy Johnson and Ying He. 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers also survive. Funeral service will be Thursday 4:00 p.m....
J. David Swope
Feb 3, 2015
J. David Swope, age 74, of Canton and Lakeside, Ohio, died peacefully in Aultman Hospital, Tuesday, February 3rd as a result of complications with diabetes. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Swope. David graduated from Lehman High School where he was the captain of the basketball team and Bowling Green in 1962 where he studied business and...
Kathleen M. Biris
Feb 3, 2015
Kathleen M. Biris, age 77 years young, of North Canton died Tuesday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Myles and Catherine (Chevraux) Clark, she was the matriarch of Biris Jewelers. Kathleen was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and of the Gemological Institute of America for Diamond Grading. She...
William Dwayne Orndorff
Feb 3, 2015
William Dwayne Orndorff, age 28, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 3rd, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 24th, 1986. He worked for Cement Tech in Mogadore, Ohio. His great love in life was his son, Kaden Thomas Orndorff. He is also survived by his parents/grandparents; Nancy and Neal Orndorff; sister/aunt Julie Westfall;...
Susan Schneider
Feb 2, 2015
Susan L Schneider, age 64 of Marlboro Township passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 2, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love and humility to her family, friends, work and church community. She was born November 26, 1950 in Canton to Harry and Jeanette (Plunkett) Varner. In addition to...
Fay Mccutcheon
Feb 2, 2015
Fay L. McCutcheon, age 87, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 2, 2015. He was born December 30, 1927 in Summersville, WV to the late Christopher C. and Opal (McCue) McCutcheon. He served in the Army Air Force during WW II and the Korean War. He married Georgia (Nicholas) in 1953 and they...
John J Cross Ii
Jan 29, 2015
John J. Cross, II, age 55, of Hartville, passed away on January 29, 2015. He was born in Akron and lived in the area all of his life. He was a member of Louisville Eagles. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to music and karaoke. He also enjoyed going fishing. John was preceded in death by his father John...
Betty J. Spring
Jan 29, 2015
Betty J. Spring, age 89, of Canton, died Thursday evening in her residence after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Walter and Christina (Johnson) Walker, she was a life resident. Betty was a graduate of East Canton High School and the Mercy School of Nursing, she was training to be an Army Cadet Nurse prior to...
