Robert P. Rucker
Apr 7, 2012
Robert P. Rucker, age 86, of Canton, passed away Saturday morning in Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Lima, Ohio to the late Frederick and Vesta (Franklin) Rucker. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, a retired Civil Engineer and owner of Rucker Construction, Inc. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife,...
Richard "Dick" Luke
Apr 1, 2012
Richard H. "Dick" Luke, age 88, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning in his residence. Born in Canton to the late Leroy and Mary (Brady) Luke, Dick was a 1942 graduate of McKinley High School, a veteran of the U.S. Navy Air Corp, serving in the European Theater as a Tail Gunner B24, Bombing...
Roy "Richard" Schwitzgable
Apr 1, 2012
Richard "Dick" Schwitzgable, age 85, of Canton passed away at home on April 1st. Richard was retired from Schwitzgable Plumbing & Heating, a Navy veteran, a volunteer with Plain Township Fire Department for 47 years and a builder with Habitat for Humanity. He was an active member of First Church of the Resurrection and East Ohio Emmanuel Emmaus. Richard...
Roy E. Morrow
Mar 31, 2012
Roy E. Morrow, age 90, of North Canton, passed away early Saturday morning in Manor Care. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Clifford and Mary (Smith) Morrow. Roy was a 1939 McKinley High School graduate, WWII Army Veteran and retired from Hercules Engines, Inc. He was a member of Greenwood Christian Church. The family would like to thank...
Ednamae Houston
Mar 29, 2012
Ednamae Houston, age 88, of North Canton, passed away Thursday evening in Aultman Hospital after a short illness. Born in Kenmore, Ohio to the late Carl and Emma Pearl (Gindlesberger) Pyers. Mrs. Houston graduated from Kenmore High School and Massillon School of Nursing. She was an avid golfer, gardener, bowler, enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. Mrs. Houston was an...
Valorie Gay Ramsburg
Mar 28, 2012
Valerie Gay Ramsburg, age 68, of Hartville, peacefully passed away March 28, 2012 at the side of her loving husband and unwavering caregiver, Lou Ramsburg. Valerie sustained a love of life despite unrelenting pain from rheumatoid arthritis and later, cancer. Her smile and fortitude never faltered. Valerie saw beauty in everything life had to offer. Valerie was born September...
Ruby M. Amacher
Mar 27, 2012
Ruby M. Amacher, age 87, of Perry Township, passed away early Tuesday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Matthews) Rosser. Ruby was a 1943 graduate of Lehman High School, retired from Canton Podiatry and was a past member of United Church of Christ. In addition to her parents...
Jacques L. Karrer
Mar 26, 2012
Jacques L. Karrer, age 81, of Canton, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late John and Erma (Garaux) Karrer, he was a life resident. Jacques had retired from Republic Steel in the mid 1980's and had a passion for cars. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Canton...
Carol Pritz Kyhos
Mar 25, 2012
Carol Pritz Kyhos, age 67, passed away Sunday evening, March 25, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born January 11, 1945 in Millersburg, Ohio to Jerry and Betty (Kennedy) Pritz. Carol graduated from Jackson High School in 1963 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from DePauw University in 1967 where...
Darrell D. Hershberger
Mar 24, 2012
Darrell D. Hershberger, age 47, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1964 in Canton and graduated from Lake High School in 1983. His last selfless act was to donate his organs to help others in need. Darrell was preceded in death by his father Jacob Hershberger Jr.. He...
Catherine E. Zernechel
Mar 24, 2012
Catherine E. Zernechel, age 103, of Canton died Saturday morning in the House of Loreto. Born in Canton to the late Charles & Amelia (Volzer) Feldheimer she was retired from the Stark County Clerk of Courts. A member of First Church of the Resurrection, she was past officer and a long time member of Canton Afternoon Garden Club, having...
Marjorie W. Bear
Mar 22, 2012
Marjorie Whitelaw Bear of Canton, deceased March 22, 2012. Born in 1917 to Edith and Maurice Edward Whitelaw of Akron. She resided in Canton for 73 years. Prior to moving to Canton, she had attended Miss Chamberlain's School and Simmons College in Boston, MA. Throughout her lifetime, she took courses at Akron University and Walsh College. Marjorie volunteered as...
Barbara S. (Schumm) Bennington
Mar 20, 2012
Barbara S. Bennington passed away March 20th surrounded by her loving family and friends. Barbara was born on February 12, 1936 in Circleville and graduated from Circleville High School in 1954, She attended Ohio University and Graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in English, with honors. She obtained her Masters Degree in English from Kent State...
Charles O. Stone
Mar 18, 2012
Charles O. Stone, of Colfax California, died March 18, 2012. He was born November 23, 1917 to Oscar H and Gladys (Barker) Stone in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was employed at the Standard Register Co. in Dayton, Ohio for over 30 years as a Plant Layout Engineer. After moving from Dayton to Delaware, Ohio, he became a greeter at...
Carl Rosen
Mar 12, 2012
Dr. Carl L. Rosen of Marlboro Township, Alliance, Ohio passed away Monday March 12, 2012. Carl was born May 26, 1931 to Lillian and Sydney Rosen in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn College and the Chicago College of Optometry. In 1953 Carl joined the Army Medical Service Corps and was stationed in Germany before returning to Fort...
George L. Ridenour
Mar 12, 2012
George L. Ridenour, age 88, of Dover, died Monday evening in Union Hospital. Born in Lima, Ohio to the late Perry & Fannie (Shinaberry) Ridenour. George was an Army WWII veteran in the 531st Engineers Special Brigade, participating in the Normandy Invasion and retired from Costigans Office Supply. His memberships included Lima Lodge 205 F&AM, AASR, American Legion and...
Robert W. Tomsho
Mar 12, 2012
Robert W. Tomsho 83, of Canton, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on March 12, 2012, following a long illness. Born on April 10, 1928, Bob was the devoted son of the late Mary and John Tomsho. A proud 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, he earned multiple varsity letters as starting center for the...
Priscilla Jan Smith
Mar 11, 2012
Priscilla Jan Smith, age 65, of Canton, Sunday morning the world lost an earth angel. Priscilla went to join her father, brother; Jim and so many other family and friends who were all waiting with open arms. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School, a graduate of Kent State University with an art degree, former employee of...
Richard Lee Weisel
Mar 10, 2012
Richard Lee Weisel, age 74, of Plain Township went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 10, 2012 while in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was born on October 3, 1937 in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Lester and Mary (Green) Weisel. Dick graduated from Middlebranch High School in 1955 and was a member of the United States...
Hazel Mcdaniels
Mar 10, 2012
Hazel (Gemmell) McDaniels January 8, 1921 - March 10, 2012 Hazel McDaniels, beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the Canton Regency Care Center on Saturday March 10, 2012, after a long and wonderful life. Hazel was born on January 8, 1921, in Glasgow, Scotland, the fourth of eight children to James and Martha...
