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Nora  Edith Gill

Nora Edith Gill

Dec 8, 2010

Nora Edith Gill, age 90, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 after a short illness. She was born on March 26, 1920 in Kent, Ohio to the late Harry and Irene (Kinsley) Griggy. She retired in 1979 from Teledyne Monarch after 30 years of service. She loved her children and took...

Kenneth Oblisk

Kenneth Oblisk

Dec 7, 2010

Kenneth L. Oblisk, age 69, of Limaville, went home on Tuesday December 7, 2010 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 22, 1941 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Raymond and Mazie (Jones) Oblisk and graduated from Randolph High School in 1959. He met Nancy Carnahan and then married her on...

Joe Mijic

Joe Mijic

Nov 29, 2010

Joe Mijic, age 97, of Canton, passed away November 29, 2010. He was born February 15, 1913 in Glina, Yugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1927. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Angela (Torbica) and Eli Mijic, brothers, Stanley and Pete Mijic, and sisters, Danica Zec and Eva Marinkovic, nephew Elia Mijic and...

Marie Reinwald

Marie Reinwald

Nov 28, 2010

Mrs. Annemarie Elisabeth "Marie" Reinwald, age 106, of the House of Loreto passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010. She was born on January 16, 1904 in Nuernberg, Germany and immigrated together with her husband Hanns to the United States in 1925. Widowed at age 59 Marie lived and worked in Canton. She was preceded in death by her...

James  Harold Walker

James Harold Walker

Nov 25, 2010

James "Harold" Walker, age 80, of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010. He was born on February 2, 1930 at Lowell, Ohio, the son of the late James Alva and Ida B. (McKown) Walker. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Genevieve Hicks Walker of Navarre. They were married October...

Frances  L. Clontz

Frances L. Clontz

Nov 23, 2010

Frances L. Clontz, age 95, of Canton died Monday morning in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Freeport, OH to the late Lewis & Clio (Shontz) Latham she was a retired Art Instructor having taught in various schools in the Canton area. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Frances was a member of Christ Presbyterian...

Violet  E. Bender

Violet E. Bender

Nov 21, 2010

Violet Eloise Bender, age 86, of Canton, was called home to rest November 21, 2010. Violet is survived by her children; Gary Bender and Marsha Doyle. 7 grandchildren and 17 plus great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Wilbert Daniel Bender and great-grandson Justin Luke. A graveside service will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. in...

Charlyn  M. Pryor

Charlyn M. Pryor

Nov 18, 2010

Charlyn M. Pryor, age 82, of Canton died Thursday evening in the Canton Christian Home after an extended illness. Born in Bolivar, OH to the late Roy and Mae (Murray) Kienzle, she had been a member of Church of the Savior United Methodist and Wesley Fellowship. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Howard  R, White

Howard R, White

Nov 15, 2010

Howard R. White, age 86, of North Canton, passed away Monday evening in Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born in Canton to the late Howard & Florence (Juergens) White he was a life resident. An Army Veteran of WW II, Mr. White was retired from the Hoover Co. where he was a Supervisor of Quality Control. He was a member...

Earl Pollak

Earl Pollak

Nov 11, 2010

TOGETHER AGAIN Earl Pollak Earl Pollak, age 80, of Jackson Township died Thursday afternoon, November 11, 2010, Veterans Day. Born July 26, 1930 in New York City to the late Edward and Jenny (Horwitt). He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He has been an area resident for more than...

David  Joseph Levin

David Joseph Levin

Nov 6, 2010

David Joseph Levin ("Davey") passed away November 6, 2010 at Roselane Health Center. He lived a full 86 years despite medical predictions that he would not make it into his 60's due to years of serious heart problems. He was born in Canton on March 22, 1925 to the late Elsie and Benjamin Levin, one of eight children. He...

Muriel  E. Schwenneker

Muriel E. Schwenneker

Nov 5, 2010

Muriel E. Schwenneker, age 91, of Canton, passed away Friday evening. Born in Canton to the late Earl V. and Etha (Haase) Smith. Muriel was a graduate of McKinley High School and Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens as well as genealogy research. Muriel was a member of the Stark County Genealogical Society....

Craig  A. Hess

Craig A. Hess

Nov 3, 2010

Craig A. Hess, age 57, of North Canton, passed away in his sleep peacefully with his loving wife by his side Wednesday morning. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Carole (Everhart) Hess, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Theresa (Tonya), daughters; Katie Hess and Jennifer Dixon (Hess) both of North Canton and his sister...

Patricia  A. Keyser

Patricia A. Keyser

Nov 3, 2010

Patricia A. Keyser, age 70, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Aultman Hospital. She was born on December 7, 1939 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Gerald and Mildred (Smith) Clever. Patricia graduated from Philo High School in 1957 and from Virginia Intermont College with a degree in Interior Design. She was an executive secretary with...

Omar Cochran

Omar Cochran

Oct 31, 2010

Omar N. Cochran, age 89, of Canton passed away Sunday October 31, 2010 at Canton Regency where he has recently resided. He was born in Key West, FL on June 12, 1921 to the late Maurice and Golden (Hanson) Cochran. After graduating from McKinley High School in 1940, he served 4 years in the U. S. Coast Guard. He...

Alice  Marie Kaplenk

Alice Marie Kaplenk

Oct 30, 2010

Alice Marie Kaplenk, age 79, of Canton went to be with the Lord and her loving husband on Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Cleveland to the late Edward and Helen (Pivonka) Svec. Alice has been a Canton resident since 1961 and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and its Ladies Guild. She...

Steven  L. Rudnick

Steven L. Rudnick

Oct 29, 2010

Steven L. Rudnick, age 50, of Canton passed away Friday morning October 29, 2010. He was born in Canton on November 19, 1959 to the late Abe and Ruth (Fish) Rudnick. Steven worked at the 30th St. Giant Eagle in produce. He is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Survived by his wife Elizabeth; son and fiancee Joshua...

Steven  Joel Walker

Steven Joel Walker

Oct 26, 2010

Steven Joel Walker, age 46, of Navarre and formerly of South Carolina passed away on Tuesday October 26, 2010. He was born in Canton on December 3, 1963 and graduated from Perry High School. Steven was a gospel singer and an Evangelist. He is survived by his daughter Micayah Walker and her mother Pamela of York, SC; parents James...

Shirley  L. Durian

Shirley L. Durian

Oct 25, 2010

Shirley L. Durian, age 83, of Canton, passed away Monday October 25, 2010. She was born in Canton on May 16, 1927 to the late Lester and Cora (Anderson) Boord. During WW II, while her husband Jack Whitehouse was serving in the Army Air Corp, Shirley worked as a "Rosie the Riveter". She retired from Diebold after 25 years...

Irene  M. Coleman

Irene M. Coleman

Oct 25, 2010

Irene M. Coleman, age 93, of Uniontown formerly of Oregon City, OR, passed away on Monday October 25, 2010. She was born in Forbes, North Dakota on April 3, 1917 to the late Adolph and Hester (Brown) Smith. When her children were in school, she was the head cook at Wichita School. Then she was a dorm mother in...

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