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Dolores B. Mickey
Apr 20, 2012
Dolores B. Mickey, age 84, of North Canton, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Inn at Belden Village. She was born on April 5, 1928 in Cleveland to the late Henry and Carrie (Balcerzak) Ornas. Dolores was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church of North Canton and was a volunteer at Aultman Hospital for many years....
Mary Lou Lankford
Apr 20, 2012
Mary Lou Lankford, age 66, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 20, 2012 at Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Sugarcreek, OH on March 22, 1946 to the late Abner and Eva (Coblentz) Troyer. She retired from Denny's Restaurant, Belden Village, where she had many beloved customers and co-workers....
Janet Evelyn Stone
Apr 14, 2012
Janet Evelyn Stone, age 97, of Virginia Beach, Virginia formerly of Canton passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Howard and Helen (Coleman) Davis. Janet is preceded in death by her husband Dougalas R. Stone. A private graveside service will be held for the family in North Lawn Cemetery.
Grace Tate Ewing
Apr 12, 2012
Grace Tate Ewing, age 87, of Canton, went to be reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on Thursday April 12, 2012. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey September 27, 1924 to the late Violet (Dotson) and Paul Polivy. Growing up in family owned hotels, she spent her summers in Atlantic City and winters in Miami, Florida....
David J. Eckroate
Apr 12, 2012
David J. Eckroate, age 70, of Canton, passed away Thursday morning in Mercy Medical Center. David was born in Canton, Ohio to the late John and Lena (Michelini) Eckroate, he was a life resident of Canton. David was a Timken Vocational High School graduate and editor of the 1959 year book. As a journalist David was an honored member...
Lucille L. Dearmitt
Apr 9, 2012
Lucille L. DeArmitt On Monday, April 9, 2012, Lucille DeArmitt met her family members who have been waiting for her in Heaven. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Myrtle Price; husband, Albert DeArmitt, Sr.; and daughter, Trudy DeArmitt Hall. She is survived by her son, Albert DeArmitt, Jr.; granddaughters, Kami Conner, Kimberly (Allan) Manda, Kristi DeArmitt and...
Leroy W. De Graaf
Apr 8, 2012
Leroy W. de Graaf, age 73 of Canton died Sunday in Columbus, OH following a brief illness. Born in Gary, Indiana to the late George & Sadie (Lolkema) de Graaf he was an Army Veteran. Lee retired from Human Resources with Nationwide Insurance, following his retirement he served a Personnel Director at Walsh University. A long time and dedicated...
Betty Jane Manley
Apr 7, 2012
Betty Jane (Eskridge) Manley, dear wife, mother and grandmother, was welcomed into heaven on April 7, 2012, after a 3 year, hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis and cancer. She was greeted by her father Ernest, and her brother Punkin (Ed), who was her best friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Alan, 3 daughters...
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...
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