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Gladys Inez Griffin Preisse

Gladys Inez Griffin Preisse

Apr 28, 2014

Gladys Inez (Griffin) Preisse, age 70, of North Canton, formerly of Hartville, passed away on Monday April 28, 2014. She was born in Gainesboro, TN on January 24, 1944 to the late Clyde and Dymple (McDowell) Davis. She worked at F.E. Shumacher and retired from North Canton City Hall. She had a gift of neighboring and enjoyed working outdoors....

Joe Nagy

Joe Nagy

Apr 27, 2014

Joe Nagy, age 95, formerly of Canton, Ohio and recently of Palm Harbor, Florida died on April 27, 2014 in Palm Harbor, Flordia. Born in Newark, OH on May 15, 1918 to the late Michael and Agnas (Bartok) Nagy, he was an Army Veteran of WW II involved in the Invasion of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge. He...

Anna  C. Siegenthaler

Anna C. Siegenthaler

Apr 25, 2014

Anna C. Siegenthaler , age 91 of Canton, passed away early Friday morning in the Inn at Belden Village. She was born in Leetonia, Ohio to the late Anthony and Teresa (Dorazio) Rossi. Anna was a former employee of the Hoover Company and had attended Grace United Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and baking. In addition to her...

Mike Berg

Mike Berg

Apr 24, 2014

Jon Michael "Mike" Berg, age 78, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 24, 2014. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 18, 1935 to the late John Vernon and Verda (Williams) Berg. Michael attended school in Hartville and graduated from Manlius Academy in New York. He received his Bachelor's degree from Westminster...

Dean Byers

Dean Byers

Apr 24, 2014

Dean Byers of Tampa Florida passed away Thursday April 24,2014 following a brief illness. Dean was born in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 1957 to the late Jack and Shirley(Coleman) Byers. He attended Lehman High School and moved with his family to Tampa, Florida where he attended and was a proud graduate of Hillsborough Senior High School. Dean graduated...

Martha  E. Braden

Martha E. Braden

Apr 23, 2014

Martha E. Braden, age 91, formerly of Canton recently of Pearl River, NY died April 23rd. Born in Canton to the late Algot and Esther she was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph C. Braden, Jr. Survivors include three daughters: Linda, Cynthia and Judith. Two grandchildren: Jeffrey and Allison, and two great grandchildren: Oliver and Jeremy. A private...

Katharina Baltzly

Katharina Baltzly

Apr 22, 2014

Katharina (Kthy) Baltzly-Leuenberger Loving sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2014. Kathy touched many people with her love and acceptance. She was an amazing woman, positive in her outlook and deeply caring to all those around her with a wonderful sense of humor. Born on January 8,1934 to Gottfried and Frida Leuenberger in Mammishaus,...

Betty  Jane Wilcoxon

Betty Jane Wilcoxon

Apr 22, 2014

Betty Jane Wilcoxon, "Fashioned so slenderly; so young and so fair." is the quote next to the senior picture of Betty Jane Edwards in the McKinley High School yearbook, 1936. Fair enough to catch the eye of McKinley swimmer and fellow hall monitor, Ray Wilcoxon. They married in 1940. A graduate of Kent State University, she was a member...

Donald  R. Little

Donald R. Little

Apr 2, 2014

Donald R. Little Canton attorney, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, after a battle with COPD. He was born in Traverse City, MI, to his late parents Clifton H. and Lucille (Roice) Little. The family, including his younger brother, Larry, came to Canton in the early 1940s when the Social Security Administration opened an office in Canton. Don...

Delaney  Grace Stephenson

Delaney Grace Stephenson

Apr 1, 2014

Delaney Grace Stephenson on Tuesday April 1, 2014 was received in Jesus' arms. Our sweet little Lady Bug will forever be loved and missed by her mommy and daddy Erica and Kyle; grandparents Stacey and David Gonzalez, Mary and Mike Stephenson; great-grandparents Sharon and Wayne Doubledee, Caroline and Frank Gonzalez; uncle Anthony Gonzalez, aunt Charity (Anwar) Sawyer; cousin Ziona...

Elvira  "Vi" Sparks

Elvira "Vi" Sparks

Mar 31, 2014

Elvira "Vi" Sparks, age 87, passed away March 31st 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio where she lived most of her life. Vi moved to North Canton in 2002. She was a hard worker being employed with the A& P Tea Company for 25 years, Crystalloid Electronics Co. for 15 years and the Coupon Clearing Corp. for 13 years. Vi...

Wayne Robenstine

Wayne Robenstine

Mar 30, 2014

Wayne L. Robenstine, age 72, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord and his wife of 39 years, Barbara, on March 30, 2014, unexpectedly. He was born in Canton on April 3, 1941 to the late John and Mabel (Miller) Robenstine and graduated from Green High School in 1959. He enlisted in the Army Reserves Jan 1964...

Morris Smuckler

Morris Smuckler

Mar 30, 2014

Morris Smuckler, age 96, of Canton, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2014, at the Sterling House of Canton. He was born on April 6, 1917 in Canton to the late Julius and Molly (Sedlovitz) Smuckler. Morris is a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue. He graduated from McKinley High School and retired as a meat selector with Superior Brand...

Dolores  L. Wiblin

Dolores L. Wiblin

Mar 28, 2014

Dolores L. Wiblin, age 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2014. Born in Canton, to the late Julius and Agnes (Mohn) Miller, she was a life resident. Dolores served in her church; Bethel Temple Assembly of God faithfully, as a member and as secretary for over 41 years. Her personal ministry outside of church was to...

Karl  A. Stutz

Karl A. Stutz

Mar 27, 2014

Karl A. Stutz 81, of Elyria, OH and Ft. Myers Beach, FL (formerly of Canton, OH) passed away Thursday March 27, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria following a short illness. He was born August 8, 1932 in Canton, OH. Karl served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Business from The...

Eugene  B. Jester

Eugene B. Jester

Mar 27, 2014

Eugene B. Jester left this mortal life and went on to life eternal on March 27, 2014 at the Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton on April 17, 1924, he was preceded in death by his parents, James V. and Bessie and a sister Helen. Gene was a 1960 graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. degree in...

George  A. Guesman  Sr.

George A. Guesman Sr.

Mar 26, 2014

George A. Guesman Sr., age 75 of Marlboro passed away on Wednesday night March 26, 2014 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Andover, PA on December 20, 1938 to the late Mary and William Guesman and served 3 years in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, mechanics, woodworking, and his family. Survived by his...

Harry  W. Smith

Harry W. Smith

Mar 23, 2014

Harry W. Smith, age 93, of Canton, passed away Sunday March 23, 2014 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born November 8, 1920 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harry L. and Edna E. (Kempher) Smith and attended McKinley High School. He was self-employed and fixed appliances and small engines. Mostly, he enjoyed fishing with friends. He was...

Gemma Elaine Marie Young

Gemma Elaine Marie Young

Mar 22, 2014

Gemma Elaine Marie Young, daughter of David Young and Brittany Smethers, was stillborn on March 22, 2014 at Aultman Hospital. The few moments we had with our little Gem were so precious, she touched so many of our lives and couldn't have been loved more. She is survived by parents David and Brittany, great-grandparents Don and Janice Young and...

Robert Weintraub

Robert Weintraub

Mar 19, 2014

Robert Weintraub Our family is deeply saddened to share that cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Weintraub, died on March 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his adored wife of 67 years, Luise Rudner Weintraub. He will be greatly missed by children, Marilyn (Paul) Feldman, Diane Galvin and Philip Weintraub (Bruce Lazarus). He also leaves behind...

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