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Jack  O. Weimer,  Sr.

Jack O. Weimer, Sr.

Oct 17, 2014

Jack O. Weimer, Sr. age 96, of Canton died in his residence on Friday, October 17, 2014 after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Otto and Hazel (Steiner) Weimer he was a life resident. A 1936 graduate of McKinley High School he was the retired owner of the H. R. Weimer Company. Jack was the first...

Elizabeth  Jane (Betty,Becky)  Popelmayer

Elizabeth Jane (Betty,Becky) Popelmayer

Oct 16, 2014

Elizabeth (Betty, Becky) Jane Popelmayer age 93 passed away peacefully following a brief illness (pneumonia) on October 16, 2014. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 5, 1921 the daughter of the late William B. and Esther M. Parry. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald J. Blake in 1991, her second husband, Joseph Popelmayer in 2005,...

Elizabeth  A. Murphy

Elizabeth A. Murphy

Oct 15, 2014

Elizabeth A. Murphy, age 83, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. She was born January 10, 1931 in Myersville, MD. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Lorena (Falkenstein) Smouse and daughter Deborah A. (Murphy) Sklare. Elizabeth was a member of both Trinity and Peace Lutheran Church and enjoyed her Christian fellowship and...

Irving Rubinstein

Irving Rubinstein

Oct 15, 2014

Irving Rubinstein, age 84 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning, October 15, 2014 in Aultman Hospital. Irving was born June 5, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joel and Gertrude (Glasser) Rubinstein. Mr. Rubinstein was a Jeweler at Art's Jewelers and Roger's Jewelers where he retired as a regional supervisor in 1986. He loved the many friendships he built while...

William Stickler

William Stickler

Oct 14, 2014

William L. "Bill" Stickler, age 77, of Atwater passed away Tuesday October 14, 2014 at Canterbury Villa of Alliance. Born on June 12, 1937 in Suffield, Ohio to the late Roy and Anna (Kline) Stickler, he retired from Tallmadge City Schools and was a custodian for over 30 years. He enjoyed his 54 Chevy and his family. Preceded in...

Iona  Mae Cain

Iona Mae Cain

Oct 11, 2014

Iona Mae Cain, age 75, of Canton, died Saturday, October 11, 2014. Please sign the guest book.

Patricia Dotson

Patricia Dotson

Oct 11, 2014

Patricia Dotson, age 69 of Hartville passed on Saturday October 11, 2014 at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center in Louisville. She was born in Whitleyville, Tennessee on September 8, 1945 and graduated from Lake High School. Preceded in death by her parents William and Versie and sister Helen; she is survived by cousins in TN and Indiana including...

Armond Phillip "Phil" Moore

Armond Phillip "Phil" Moore

Oct 11, 2014

Armond Phillip (Phil) Moore, age 60 years old from Uniontown, Ohio passed in to glory and is in the arms of Jesus peacefully on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 from a courageous five and a half month fight against Glioblastoma. He was born in Noblesville, Indiana, December 13, 1953 to Armond and Phyllis (Johnson) Moore. Phil was a 1972 graduate...

Raymond  G. Wilkof

Raymond G. Wilkof

Oct 8, 2014

Raymond Wilkof 88, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died on October 8, 2014. He founded Stark Industrial LLC in 1959 and watched it grow to a three-generation manufacturing company. Active in civic affairs, the Canton Jewish Community and an avid power-boater, Ray enjoyed life to its fullest with his wife, Rossetta by his side. Son of Samuel and...

Jeanette Cohen

Jeanette Cohen

Oct 4, 2014

Jeanette L. ("Jennie") Cohen Jeanette L. Cohen, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, at Lexington of Schaumburg (IL). Her husband of 63 years, Simon G. ("Cy") Cohen, preceded her in death in 2010. Jennie is survived by daughter Diana (Wayne) Schneidman and son Michael Cohen (Robert Maszczak). She was loving bubby to grandchildren, Faye Rivka Harris,...

Richard  D. Watkins

Richard D. Watkins

Oct 3, 2014

Richard D. Watkins, age 84 of Canton, passed away on October 3, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born on September 16, 1930 to the late Ross and Mary Alice Watkins. Richard graduated from Timken Vocational High School. He served the community in his political career as 10th Ward Councilman for 12 years, Stark County Commissioner for 8...

James  Ruslan Halley

James Ruslan Halley

Oct 2, 2014

James Ruslan Halley, age 18 of Canton passed away Thursday, October 2, 1014. A celebration of his life will be Thursday evening, October 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home in Canton.

Tyler  Wilson Bornstein

Tyler Wilson Bornstein

Sep 28, 2014

Tyler Wilson Bornstein was tragically taken away from his mother, father, sisters, family and friends. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Tyler was born on December 23, 1990 to his parents Travis and Shelly Bornstein. He is also survived by his two sisters, Tana (21), and Taylor (17), Grandparents Vince and Lynn...

Dorothy Hein

Dorothy Hein

Sep 23, 2014

Dorothy M. Hein, age 84 of Hartville, formerly of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday night September 23, 2014. She was born in Mount Eaton, Ohio on August 2, 1930. She spent most of her leisure time crocheting gifts for her family, grandchildren and friends. Preceded in death by her husband James A. Hein 1995 and parents Ed and Amanda...

Robert  R. Salmen

Robert R. Salmen

Sep 16, 2014

Robert R. Salmen, 74, passed on to the glory of his Lord September 16, 2014 after battling cancer for a short time. He was born in Canton, Ohio on April 9, 1940 to John H., Sr. and Regina (Ungar) Salmen. He was employed by Canton Cemetery Association, A-1 Drywall, Nickels Bakery and Eljer Plumbingware. In addition to his parents...

Nelson  J. Burkholder

Nelson J. Burkholder

Sep 12, 2014

Nelson J. Burkholder, age 68 of North Canton passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2014. Nelson was born on December 23, 1945 in Freemont, Michigan to Lowell H. and Helen (Yoder) Burkholder. Nelson married Ginnie Horst on October 22, 1966 and graduated in 1972 from the University of Illinois with a BA in Elementary Education. He taught 5th...

Arlene  L. Johnson

Arlene L. Johnson

Sep 10, 2014

Arlene L. (Grovemiller) Johnson, age 91, passed away quietly Wednesday, September 10, 2014 with her family at her side. Arlene was born March 28, 1923 and lived in Canton all her life. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1941, attended Canton Actual Business College and worked for the Timken Company until 1949. Arlene was a life member of...

Juanita  Hoover Kirkbride

Juanita Hoover Kirkbride

Sep 9, 2014

Juanita (Hoover) Kirkbride, age 84, of Akron, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2014. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Arnold; children Debby (Randy) Maust, Patti Quinn, Mike (Lori) Quinn, Beverly (Terry) Claar; step daughter Holly Kirkbride; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings Dorothy,...

Jacob (Jake)  Miller

Jacob (Jake) Miller

Sep 8, 2014

Jacob E. (Jake) Miller, age 90, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 8, 2014. He was born in Middlefield, Ohio on June 13, 1924 to the late Eli and Maggie (Troyer) Miller. Jake was a member of the Hartville Mennonite Church. He was a carpenter and then worked at the Hartville Hardware for...

Martha  P. Strauch

Martha P. Strauch

Sep 6, 2014

Martha P. Strauch, age 93, of North Canton passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 13, 1921, in Canton to Fred and Hattie (Bauer) Blum. Martha graduated from McKinley High School in 1939 and received her degree from Mount Union College in 1943 having studied English and music. She was a member of...

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