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Richard Scott Messner

Richard Scott Messner

Oct 14, 2024

Richard "Scott" Messner, age 63, of Hartville passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 13, 2024, from complications surrounding a protracted illness. Scott was born on December 7, 1960, in Akron, Ohio to Richard Lee and Sandra Joanne (Kepnes) Messner.

A 1979 graduate of Field High School, Scott also attended Kent State University. Scott held a...

Beth A. (White)  Baker

Beth A. (White) Baker

Oct 13, 2024

Beth A. White Baker, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 13, 2024 in the Windsor Medical Center.

Beth graduated from Glenwood High School. She worked at Ivanho Car Wash detailing cars. She then worked for 22 years at Giant Eagle on 30th Street before retiring. Beth loved to work and was a...

Basil C. Correale

Basil C. Correale

Oct 13, 2024

Basil C. Correale, 89, passed peacefully at his home, on October 13, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1934 in New Rochelle, New York to the late Vincenzo and Adelina (Cesario) Correale.

Following his high school graduation, Basil proudly served his country in the United States Army. While stationed in Germany, Basil met his future wife...

Carmen S. Garduno

Carmen S. Garduno

Oct 10, 2024

Wall Township - Carmen S. Garduno passed away on October 10, 2024 after suffering many years from Alzheimer's.  Carmen was born in Taos, New Mexico on April 19, 1929, the second of the seven children of Ralph and Anita Garduno.  Shortly after her birth, Carmen's family moved to Akron, Ohio, the state where Carmen spent most of her life....

Nancy E. Gladieux

Nancy E. Gladieux

Oct 10, 2024

Nancy E. Gladieux, age 92, of North Canton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 10, 2024.

Nancy was born October 23, 1931, in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Central High School in Akron and married her high school sweetheart, Edwin on September 8, 1962. She was a life long small business owner...

Margit (Szatmari)  Sussman

Margit (Szatmari) Sussman

Oct 3, 2024

Margit Sussman, age 74 of Canton passed away Thursday morning in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 24, 1950, in Pornoapati, Hungary to Janos and Terezia Szatmari.  Margit was a Radiology Technician and Procedural Coder for Stark County Orthopedics. She was a member of Temple Israel and Agudas Achim Congregation and participated in Stolen Moments at the Temple and...

David L. Poole

David L. Poole

Sep 30, 2024

"David Lee Poole (Just Plain Dave), born July 17, 1946, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Linda (Freedman) Poole, his daughter Jessica (Brian) Johnston, son Joshua (Viviane) Poole, grandchildren Ekena, Gabrielle, and Jacob Poole, his sisters Judith...

Zaria Kathryn Alene Parker

Zaria Kathryn Alene Parker

Sep 29, 2024

Zaria Kathryn Alene Parker, age 22 and her beloved unborn son Za'Marion Vohn Gray passed away unexpectedly in their sleep on September 29, 2024. Zaria was born in Canton, Ohio on September 1, 2002, to Miranda Parker.  She graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 2020, and was currently a STNA at Pleasantview Care Center in Parma, Ohio. Zaria...

Marcia S Higgins

Marcia S Higgins

Sep 28, 2024

Marcia S. Higgins, age 68, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away Saturday September 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 27, 1955, to the late Eva and Paul Higgins. Marcia was a nurse that made it her mission to advocate for mental health while working at the state hospital and later...

Irene Mary Connor

Irene Mary Connor

Sep 28, 2024

Irene Mary Connor, "Renie", age 97, passed away peacefully in her home on September 28, 2024. Renie was the most devoted, kind and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She is survived by her 3 children, daughters, Dr. Erin (Dr. Stephen) Mayfield, Mrs. Jamie (Dr. Doug) Fairchild, and son, Mr. James P. (Kassia) Connor II. She has...

Robert W. Benjamin

Robert W. Benjamin

Sep 27, 2024

Robert W. Benjamin, age 82, of Hartville and formerly Ashtabula, passed away September 27, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland on May 27, 1942, to Lesley and Thelma (Sexton) Benjamin and graduated from Shaw High School. Following high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy, and then he began a career with Molded Fiberglass....

Herbert (Hal) M Wise

Herbert (Hal) M Wise

Sep 25, 2024

Herbert M Wise (Hal), age 53, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, after he fell while ascending Wilson's Peak via the Rock of Ages trail in Colorado. He was the son of Herbert H and Kathryn Wise. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Mary Wise and Merrill and Anne Mills, his aunts Marilyn Lipster, Mary August, and...

Leah Logan

Leah Logan

Sep 21, 2024

Leah Logan, age 85, of Hartville, passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born April 16, 1939, in Canton to Martine and Vivian (Rouse) Shier and graduated from Hartville High School class of 1957. Leah worked for Lake Local Schools in the cafeteria and was a long-time volunteer at Quail Hollow in the Quail's Nest Gift Shop. Leah...

Irene M. Conrad

Irene M. Conrad

Sep 20, 2024

Irene Conrad, 97, peacefully passed into her eternal home, on September 20, 2024. She is survived by her loving children, Karen Conrad, Kevin (Kristie) Conrad, Kathryn (David) Serri; her grandchildren, Kyle (Kristina) Conrad, Kellie Conrad, Kristian (Taylor) Conrad, Amanda (Alex) Kern, Emily Serri, Alyssa Serri; and her 3 great-grandchildren.

Irene was born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to...

Philip Sheaffer

Philip Sheaffer

Sep 19, 2024

If I may modify a quote from D.L. Moody just a bit, you are about to read about my death, the death of Philip R. Sheaffer (64 yoa). Don't you believe it!!  For on this day, at this moment, I am more alive than I have ever been before. This is not thanks to anything I have done, but...

Mary Louise Hodel Robson

Mary Louise Hodel Robson

Sep 14, 2024

Mary Lousie Hodel Robson, 1929-2024, age 95 of Canton passed away on Saturday, September 14. She was born in Canton to Philip J. and Lucille M (Halbritter) Hodel on April 15, 1929. She is survived by her son, E. Jay Robson II, his wife Susan (Hindman), and grandson, Brandon Robson. Her husband, E. Jay Robson, proceeded her in death...

Nancy Embick Cleeland

Nancy Embick Cleeland

Sep 8, 2024

Nancy Embick Cleeland, age 98, of Canton passed away on September 8, 2024, at the Canton Regency. She was born on August 9, 1926, in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Lilla (Walton) Embick and has been a resident of the Canton area since 1963. Nancy graduated from Penn State University where she was active in the Kappa Kappa Gamma...

William Adkins

William Adkins

Sep 7, 2024

William Adkins, age 68, of Canton ascended to Adonai on September 7, 2024. He was born in Massillon on October 9, 1955, to William Adkins and Norberta (Pickar) Edwards. Upon graduating from Massillon High School, Willaim served his country in the US Army. He spent his career in construction as a carpenter before retiring in 2022 from American Patio....

Larry R. Bowen

Larry R. Bowen

Sep 7, 2024

Larry R Bowen, Age 81, passed away September 7, 2024. Born February 22, 1943 to the late Robert and Lois Bowen, Larry was a devoted Husband to Moyra, who would be celebrating their Diamond Anniversary (60 years!!) on February 6, 2025. He was also an extremely proud and loving Father, Papa and Great Grandpa.... who more than anything enjoyed...

Kenneth R. Smith

Kenneth R. Smith

Sep 3, 2024

Kenneth R. Smith, age 89, of Canton, passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1934, in Indiana, Pa to Virgil and Betty (Connacher) Smith and graduated from Clymer High School. Ken spent his career as a meat cutter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved boating, camping and target shooting. One of his biggest...

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