John B. Johnson
May 25, 2011
John Banning Johnson, age 91, of Hartville, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Confluence, PA on February 9, 1920 to the late Anthony Banning and Gladys Anne Johnson. He attended Canton South and graduated from East Canton High School. He was a WW II Army Veteran and a retired...
Eugene Husk
May 25, 2011
Eugene "Gene" Husk, age 71, of Canton passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011. He was born on March 20, 1940 in Grantsville, WV to the late Thurl and Edna (Bennett) Husk. He is survived by his friend Kathleen King of Canton; brother Ronald (Carol) Husk of Akron; sister Deborah (Tim) Sindeldecker of Akron; other relatives and friends. Calling hours...
Gerard J. Lesperance
May 20, 2011
On May 20, 2011, Gerard (Jerry) Lesperance, 92, born March 27, 1919, was taken to be with the Lord and his wife Henrietta (Peggy) who proceeded him in death. Jerry was honorably discharged from the US Army after the Korean conflict ended and subsequently served in the New Jersey Army National Guard. He retired from E. I. DuPont in...
Gertrude Dutcher
May 19, 2011
Gertrude Lydia Maust Dutcher, 86, of Hartville, OH, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, May 19, 2011. She died at home surrounded by family. She was born in Bay Port, MI on September 4, 1924 to Earl and Idella Maust. Gertrude spent a lifetime serving Christ and working alongside her husband Frank in ministry throughout their...
Nelson L. Yoder
May 16, 2011
Nelson Yoder, age 76 years, went home to be with Jesus on May 16, 2011. He was born at Bloomfield, OH on November 9, 1934 to the late Levi S. and Elizabeth (Schrock) Yoder. He married Mary Jean (Lapp) Yoder on April 5, 1956 at Pleasant View A.M. Church where he was a member since 1955. He is survived...
Theresa R. Finnucan
May 13, 2011
Theresa R. Finnucan, age 65, of Hartville died Friday afternoon in Hospice Care Center in Akron after a brief illness. She lived in Monessen, PA until 1966 when she married John Finnucan. She was the daughter of the late Pasquale & Alvera (Martino) Marino. Terry resided in the Canton area since 1970. She was a member of Little Flower...
Judith L. Hertzi
May 11, 2011
Judith Louise Hertzi, 79, of North Canton, passed away May 11, 2011. Judi was born on August 26th 1931 in Akron Ohio to Maude E and Ernie G Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister; Marilyn Erwin. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph R Hertzi, two daughters; Lisa Hertzi and Emily Cornelius, Son...
Evelyn F. Althouse
May 10, 2011
Evelyn "Evie" F. Althouse, age 77, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday morning May 10, 2011 at Aultman Hospital. She was born February 6, 1934 in Stockdale, Ohio to Rev. Paul and Muna (Hamilton) Fisher. Evie was a School Teacher in the Canton City School System and had also taught pre-school at Malone College. She was a member of...
Eugene Henry Hesslink
May 3, 2011
Eugene Henry Hesslink, age 88, died Tuesday afternoon in Astoria Skilled Nursing after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Edwin & Bernette (Hook) Hesslink he was a life resident. Gene graduated from McKinley High School, attended Kent State University and was retired from Canton City Schools. Following his retirement he and his wife Virginia move to...
Robert A. Prysock
May 2, 2011
Robert A, Prysock, age 82, of Canton,, passed away Monday in Rose Lane Health Center. Born in Canton, to the late Robert A. and Mable (Miley) Prysock. He was married to Altha (Rankin) Prysock for over 55 years. He now joins his wife who passed on January 12, 2010. In addition to his wife and parents Robert "Bob or...
James Espenschied
May 1, 2011
James (Jim) R. Espenschied, age 85, of North Canton, passed away Sunday morning May 1, 2011 at Aultman Hospital with his children by his side. He was born in Hartville, Ohio on April 17, 1926 to the late Virgil and Iva Mae (Cramer) Espenschied and graduated from Hartville High School. While attending Notre Dame University, Jim played the sousaphone...
Richard Lee Farson
May 1, 2011
Richard Lee Farson, age 66 of Massillon, passed away after a brief illness Sunday, May 1, 2011 while vacationing in Florida. He was born January 29, 1945 in Marietta, Ohio to Norris and Ora Louise (Martin) Farson. Richard worked in the Human Resource Departments of Republic Steel, LTV Steel, Stark Ceramics and World Kitchen. He was a graduate of...
Ruthanna Wise
Apr 28, 2011
Ruthanna Z. Wise, age 93, passed away peacefully at her apartment in the Colonies of Windsor Medical Center on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Ruthanna was born on October 24, 1917 in Medway, Ohio to the late Granville B. and Alma Brubaker Zeller. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1934. Ruthanna entered Wittenberg University as its youngest student and...
Stanley C. Ewing
Apr 26, 2011
Stanley C. Ewing, age 90, of Canton, was promoted to eternal life on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was born March 24, 1921, in Wooster, OH to Charles Clarence (C.C. "Jum") and Mary Florence (Kamp) Ewing. He graduated from Lehman High School in 1939 and attended Miami University (Oxford, OH). Stan Ewing was dedicated to raising his family and...
Ashlyn Ann Keyser
Apr 26, 2011
In Loving Memory Ashlyn Ann Keyser Baby Daughter of Julie and Dr. Douglas Baby Sister of Kaiotlyn, Kristyn, Cydney, Lauren, Cameron and Zach Entered Eternal Rest Tuesday Morning April 26, 2011 Funeral Services Held North Lawn Cemetery Thursday April 28, 2011 Officiated By Pastor Gary Smith Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, We...
Norma M. Sponseller
Apr 24, 2011
Norma M. Sponseller, age 84, of Canton died Sunday in Bethany Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Clarence & Catharine (Stambaugh) Mossor she was a life resident. Norma was a 1944 graduate of Timken High School. She had worked as a legal secretary and was a deputy with the Stark County Probate Court,...
Paul Alan Sommers
Apr 23, 2011
Paul Alan Sommers, age 57, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 23, 2011. He was born in Canton, Ohio on June 12, 1953 to the late Ervin and Ada (Yoder) Sommers. Always a Hartville resident, Paul for the past 18 years worked for the Village of Hartville overseeing the shelters in the park....
Grace L. Wolfe
Apr 22, 2011
Grace L. Wolfe, age 92, of Massillon died Friday evening in her residence after an extended illness. Born in Massillon to the late Wilson & Grace (Sheridan) Bullach she was a life resident, and was a 1936 graduate from Mt. Marie. Grace was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, belonged to the Rosary Confraternity, St. Vincent de Paul...
Glaida L. Baughman
Apr 21, 2011
Glaida L. Baughman, age 89, of Canton passed away Thursday April 21, 2011 in Manor Care of Belden Village. She was born on March 13, 1922 in Aultman, Ohio to the late Cletius and Reheuma (Cashner) Meismer. Glaida graduated from Hoover High School and later met and married her husband John R. Baughman who passed away in 1982. She...
Robert H. Waldorf
Apr 13, 2011
Robert H. Waldorf, age 90, of Canton, aka "Mr. Wonderful" and "The Great One", passed away Wednesday afternoon in "his chair" at his residence. His wife, Ruth (Watts) Waldorf, precedes him in death in 2003. Born to Merle and Della (Moore) Waldorf in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, his mother was widowed at a young age. She remarried Harold E Goe,...
