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Edith Marks

Edith Marks

Sep 4, 2013

EDITH MARKS, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 in her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on 2-25-18 to parents Louis and Sylvia Sacks, Edith attended John Adams High School and Flora Stone Mather College graduating with a degree in Library Science. After graduation she worked for the U.S. Government...

Mary  S. Frye

Mary S. Frye

Sep 4, 2013

Mary S. Frye, age 75, Passed away Wednesday morning. She is survived by her husband Bill and a son William Frye. Per Mary's wishes there will be no services. Please sign the guest book.

Opal  Juanita Stebbins

Opal Juanita Stebbins

Sep 3, 2013

Opal Juanita Stebbins, age 95, of Barrington, Illinois, and more recently of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2013 . She was born in Jefferson, Oklahoma on May 16, 1918 to the late Walter and Florence (Buffalow) Schoonover. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge and worked as a librarian assistant. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and...

Martha Cohen

Martha Cohen

Sep 2, 2013

Martha Lurie Cohen from Akron and later Canton and Columbus, died in Columbus Ohio on her 93rd birthday, September 2, 2013, following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's disease. Martha was straight-forward, honest and a great problem-solver. She was a hard-working, well-organized career mom long before that concept was popular. She was great with numbers and worked many years as...

James Carpenter

James Carpenter

Aug 30, 2013

James F. Carpenter ,age 88, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 30, 2013 after a lingering illness. He was born May 23, 1925 in Macon County, North Carolina to the late John and Elizabeth (Guffey) Carpenter. He retired from Republic Steel L.T.V. Company after 35 years of service. He enjoyed working in his...

Conal  Lee Kennedy

Conal Lee Kennedy

Aug 29, 2013

Conal Lee Kennedy, age 73, of Massillon, passed away early Thursday morning August 29, 2013. He was born in West Hill, West Virginia to the late Calvin and Berneda (Croston) Kennedy on July 23,1940. He had been employed by H & H Auto Parts, Babcock & Wilcox, and had worked in construction. A member of the American Sportsman's Club...

James  Lee Dalton

James Lee Dalton

Aug 29, 2013

James Lee "Jimmy" Dalton, age 27, of Canton, passed away suddenly in his sleep Thursday, August 29, 2013. He was born in Canton, December 30, 1985 to James and Sandra (Dalton) Fronsman. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Bernard Dalton; paternal grandparents, John and Dolly (Ketron) Fronsman; sisters, Melissa Dalton and Celeste Fronsman. In addition to his parents he...

Gene  J. Direnzo

Gene J. Direnzo

Aug 27, 2013

"Dance the Night Away" Gene J. DiRenzo passed away August 27, 2013 at the age of 88. Born in Canton to the late Giuseppi & Mary DiRenzo, Gene attended Timken Vocational School where at 17 years old he was pulled and drafted into the U.S. Army to fight and protect. Gene was part of the 850,000 soldiers that were...

Mary  L. Bowen

Mary L. Bowen

Aug 26, 2013

Mary L. Bowen, age 87, of North Canton, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 26, 2013. Mary was born in Bolivar to the late George and Mae (Hawk) Mays. Mary was a proud graduate of Capital University. After graduating she began her teaching career at East Palestine, she briefly taught at Perry Local and then Clearmount Elementary in North...

Karla Pearlman

Karla Pearlman

Aug 26, 2013

Karla Pearlman, age 55, of Canton, passed away on Monday August 26, 2013 in the comfort of her home with family and friends by her side. She was born in Canton on October 28, 1957 and graduated from Lehman High School in 1976. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art in 1980. Karla...

Jesse Robertson

Jesse Robertson

Aug 25, 2013

Jesse J. Robertson, Jr., age 84, of Hartville, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2013. He was born July 23, 1929 in Akron, OH to the late Nancy (Stevens) and Jesse J. Robertson Sr. He retired after 34 ½ years of service from Goodyear Aerospace. He served in the Army during WW II and the Korean War. He enjoyed...

Elizabeth Mchenry

Elizabeth Mchenry

Aug 23, 2013

Elizabeth McHenry, age 87 of North Canton, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, in her home. She was born October 16, 1925 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania to Lewis and Mayme (Wahl) Teets. Elizabeth was a hairdresser and later worked for the South Range School District in North Lima, Ohio. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 60...

Laverne  R. Carlson

Laverne R. Carlson

Aug 22, 2013

Laverne Ruth Carlson, age 81, of North Canton, passed away Thursday August 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Laverne was born on November 1, 1931, in Chicago to Jesse and Ruth (Henderson) Janes. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in Education and worked as a teacher for the Perry School District...

James  E. Robinson

James E. Robinson

Aug 21, 2013

James E. Robinson of Rootstown, OH, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on August 21, 2013, at the age of 75. He was born in Calhoun, Tennessee on August 31, 1937, to Will and Sarah Ella (Goodman) Robinson and married to Dolores O'Neal Robinson for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother William...

Oscar Fidelholtz

Oscar Fidelholtz

Aug 21, 2013

Oscar Fidelholtz, age 94, of North Canton passed away Wednesday night August 21, 2013 at Aultman Hospital. Graveside funeral services are Friday 1:00 PM at Canton Hebrew Cemetery with Rabbi AJ Kushner officiating.

Charles  B. Youtz

Charles B. Youtz

Aug 20, 2013

Charles B. Youtz, age 93, of North Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 20, 2013. He was born to the late Frank and Iva (Dierdorf) Youtz. He was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ, graduated from North Canton High School, Class of 1937, served in the US Navy and retired from...

Louis Wagler

Louis Wagler

Aug 20, 2013

Louis Wagler, age 96, of Uniontown and currently of Heather Ridge Assistant Living, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 20, 2013. He was born on September 17, 1916 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Daniel and Leah (Lengacher) Wagler. He was a member of Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church. Preceded in death by his wife...

Gordon F. "Hap" Stotsbery

Gordon F. "Hap" Stotsbery

Aug 19, 2013

Gordon F. "Hap" Stotsbery, age 77, of Canton died Monday afternoon in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Richard and Anna (Paar) Stotsbery he was a life resident. A graduate of Lehman High School, Hap was a truck driver with the teamsters for 30 years retiring form Fresh Mark. A longtime member of...

Robert  E. Lux

Robert E. Lux

Aug 19, 2013

Robert E. Lux Bob Lux enjoyed life and was loved, respected, and admired by many. He cherished his children and grandchildren and loved his many close friends, his extended family. A University of Missouri graduate, Bob relished business challenges and spent a career guiding businesses with a combination of skill, keen insight, and a practical approach to problem solving....

William "Bill) A. Kessler

William "Bill) A. Kessler

Aug 17, 2013

William A. "Bill" Kessler, age 69, of Canton died early Saturday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Mobile, Alabama he had resided here since 1969. Bill was the owner and operator of Chuck Wagon's Own Coney Sauce, and a member of Ohio Proud. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Karen (Bonsky) Kessler...

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