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Thomas G. Tillett
Jul 3, 2011
Thomas G. Tillett, age 62, of North Canton died July 3, 2011 after a sudden illness. Born in Canton to the late Richard & Barbara (Stewart) Tillett he was a member of First Baptist Church. A former employee of Stark Ceramics he was presently employed at the Akron-Canton Airport. Survivors include his wife: Carolyn. Daughter: Julie (Scott) Burgess, Son:...
Paula Janet Cable
Jul 2, 2011
Paula Janet Vandervort Cable passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2011, finally reaching the end of her courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Janet was born in Chicago on February 7, 1923 to Grace and Paul Vandervort. After living in Cleveland, Ohio for a short time, Janet and her parents, along with her younger brother Robert, moved to Canton, Ohio, where...
Darrell Steele
Jun 25, 2011
Darrell W. Steele Jr., age 87, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 25, 2011 with the comfort of his family by his side. He was born in Spencer, WV on March 10, 1924 to the late Darrell W. Sr. and Dona Clare (West) Steele. He served on the USS Indiana in the US...
Glenn C. Dowell,, M.D. Jr.
Jun 25, 2011
Glenn C. Dowell, Jr. M.D., age 85, formerly of Canton, recently of Powell, OH died Saturday morning in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after an extended illness. Born in Huntington, WV to the late Glenn C. and Norma L. (Ferguson) Dowell he was a graduate of Carrollton High School, The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University School...
Susan R. Ulrich
Jun 25, 2011
Susan R. Ulrich, 59, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at home in Massillon, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born April 27, 1952 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Louis and Donna S. Rogovin. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School. Susan founded the Stark County Celiac Group in 1995 and led the group for many years....
David C. Jarrett
Jun 22, 2011
David C. Jarrett, age 56, of Canton, died Wednesday evening in Aultman Hospital. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was a retired Telecommunication Technician with the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his father: Herbert Jarrett, he is survived by his mother: Barbara Jarrett of the residence. Two sisters: Beth (Richard) Coffey and Melissa (Tim) Knisley both of Canton. Brother:...
Victor Dioguardi
Jun 21, 2011
Victor DioGuardi, age 89, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday night June 21, 2011 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Canton on May 19, 1922 to the late Biagio and Angelina DioGuardi. Victor graduated from McKinley High School and was a WW II Air Force Veteran. He retired from car sales at Kempthorn Motors. He...
Doris E. Ferguson
Jun 19, 2011
Doris E. Ferguson, age 79, of North Canton died Sunday evening in her residence after a long illness. Born in Canton to the late Luther & Anna (Calahan) Byrd she was retired from the Timken Company. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands Robert Leasure and Kermit Ferguson, also by a sister: Barbara Jean...
Arnold A. Resnick
Jun 19, 2011
Arnold "Arnie" A. Resnick, age 62, of Canton, passed away Sunday June 19, 2011 at Manor Care. He was born August 10, 1948 in Canton, Ohio to the late George and Helen Resnick and graduated from McKinley High School. He worked for Ohio Department of Transportation in Canton for 33 years. He was a member of numerous sporting clubs,...
W. Jean Long
Jun 18, 2011
W. Jean Long, age 75, Funeral service will be Tuesday 1 p.m. in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 710 Tuscarawas St. W. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.
Mary T. Kocab
Jun 16, 2011
Mary T. "Terri" Kocab, age 62, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Wooster Sub Acute. Born October 15, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Thomas B. and Ruth (Hayden) McDonough. Terri was a longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and a member of the PEO Sisterhood. Terri graduated summa cum laude from...
Clarence V. Smith, M.D.
Jun 16, 2011
Clarence V. Smith, M.D. age 95, of North Canton died Thursday morning, June 16, 2011 in Windsor Medical Center. Born in Massillon, OH to the late Edward J. and Anna Mae (Shilling) Smith, Dr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science Degree from The College of Wooster and his M.D. degree from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. He...
Ruth L. Hart
Jun 15, 2011
Ruth L. Hart, age 85, of Hartville, died quietly at home Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Born September 25, 1925, she graduated from Salem High School in 1943. She was first employed by the Deming Pump Company. In 1944 she married her high school sweetheart, John, at the Navy Chapel in New York City while he was on leave during...
Thomas R. Kettering
Jun 9, 2011
Thomas R. Kettering, age 55, of Canton, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2011. He was born on March 4, 1956 in Canton and graduated from Minerva High School in 1974. He served in the US Marines. He was an avid member of AA in the Canton area. He is survived by daughters Melanie Bryant of Bedford, Angelina Seabolt...
Mindy B. Silver
Jun 7, 2011
Mindy Beth Silver, age 47, of Canton passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 after a courageous 27 year battle with MS. Born December 7, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to Herbert and Tobie (Switzer) Silver. Mindy was the youngest of 4 children, a graduate of McKinley High School in 1982, Mindy had a talent for art, and loved music, birds,...
Ruth E. Mcgrann
Jun 1, 2011
Ruth E. McGrann, age 87, of Canton died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Aultman Hospital. Born in Brewster, OH to the late Charles & Estelle (Tschantz) Lash, Ruth was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters: Deborah Leigh and Patricia Maureen and by her husband John...
Elizabeth S. Apthorp
May 30, 2011
Elizabeth S. Apthorp, age 93, died Monday evening in Windsor Medical Center. Born in Cleveland to the late William and Amelia (Poole) Schneider she had resided here since 1982. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Apthorp in 1981. Mrs. Apthorp had attended Northminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two daughters: Stephanie (Stevie)...
Edela B Ely
May 28, 2011
Edela B. Ely, age 87, of Uniontown, Ohio and formerly of Dale City, Virginia, passed away Saturday May 28, 2011. She was born in Hosbach, Germany on May 26, 1924 to the late Michael and Anna Marie Bergman. She met her husband Ord while he was stationed in Germany and they married in 1953. She became a proud citizen...
Dr. Willard J. Howland
May 28, 2011
Willard J. Howland BS. MD. MS. FACR. DSc. (Hon) Dr. Willard J. Howland died peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2011. He was born August 28, 1927 in Neosho, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Jay and Grace Darlene, and by his wife of fifty-nine years, Kathleen Virginia. He is survived by his five...
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