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Marie  J. Golightly

Marie J. Golightly

Mar 2, 2010

Marie Joan (Abbott) Golightly, age 68, of Uniontown, went to the Lord on Tuesday afternoon March 2, 2010. She was born June 25, 1941 in Hay Springs, NE and graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1959. The same year, she met and married Bob Golightly in Rapid City, SD while he was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base....

Michael  Ray Bailey  Sr.

Michael Ray Bailey Sr.

Mar 1, 2010

Michael Ray Bailey Sr., age 55, of Atwater, died suddenly on Monday March 1, 2010. He was born September 4, 1954 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Ray and Mary Bailey and attended Marlington High School. He worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co. and Ekco Housewares. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son Michael. Survived by his wife...

Geraldine  E. Harbert

Geraldine E. Harbert

Feb 28, 2010

Geraldine "Gerry" E. Harbert, age 91, of Canton, passed away Sunday February 28, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1918 in Canton to Herbert and Marie (Fraley) Kuepfer. Gerry worked at Mellett Mall for Village Clothing Store and Bountiful Harvest Health Food Store. She was a member of St. Joan...

Thelma  Olive Stewart

Thelma Olive Stewart

Feb 27, 2010

Thelma (Lauer) Stewart, age 92, died Saturday in St. Joseph Care Center in Louisville, Ohio. Mrs. Stewart was born in Essington, PA and lived 63 years in Ridley Park. She worked for the Ridley Park School District for 20 years and attended the Ridley Park Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Jerry Lauer of North Canton, Ohio,...

John Gingerich

John Gingerich

Feb 24, 2010

Pastor John E. Gingerich, age 85, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved and served, on Wednesday February 24, 2010. He was born in Hartville, Ohio on September 11, 1924 to the late Mose and Lydia (Stutzman) Gingerich. As a young Amish boy, John had received the call to serve God and was inspired...

Frances  E. Mcnees

Frances E. Mcnees

Feb 23, 2010

Frances Elizabeth McNees, age 64, of Canton, died last Tuesday evening at Mercy Medical Center. She is survived by her brother, Jackson L. McNees, his wife, Penny McMullen McNees, one niece, three nephews, and nine great nieces and nephews. Fran was born in Barberton, OH, to the late Don L. and Sarah (McNutt) McNees. She graduated from Hoover High...

Mary  Jane Brown

Mary Jane Brown

Feb 22, 2010

Mary Jane Brown, age 87, of Canton, died Monday afternoon in the Canton Regency. Born in Canton to the late John R. & Wilma (Newton) Spiker the former owners of the Spiker Barbeque (presently Kennedy's). Mary Jane was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Canton Woman's Club, Nazir Ladies Shrine and Woman's Aux of the PHCC. She was preceded...

Frances  Marian Parker

Frances Marian Parker

Feb 21, 2010

Frances Marian Parker, age 77, of Canton, passed away Sunday evening February 21, 2010 in Aultman Hospital. She was born November 3, 1932 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Marian and Garnet (Atkinson) VanKirk. Frances was a Beautician at Gerbers Beauty School, worked at numerous area restaurants and retired from Combined Insurance Company. She was a member of First Church of...

Muriel  L. Lorson

Muriel L. Lorson

Feb 19, 2010

Muriel L. Wiseman Lorson, 85 Born October 19, 1924 in Canton, Ohio, Muriel departed this life for eternal peace on Friday, February 19, 2010. Muriel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emmett Dean on September 8, 2009, parents Rebecca Hager Wiseman and Richard Calvin Wiseman, brothers Chester, Richard, Earl, Roy, and Paul Wiseman, sisters Jane Harmon, Lois...

Willis Kurtz

Willis Kurtz

Feb 19, 2010

Willis E. Kurtz, lifelong resident of Hartville, OH, died Friday at age 89. Willis is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Hazel (Horst) Kurtz, three daughters and two sons-in-law: Roberta Kurtz, M.D. of Verona, WI, Janet and Pete DeSario of Palm City, FL, and Karen Kurtz and Paul Benedetto of Guelph, Ontario. He was preceded in death...

William Swinehart

William Swinehart

Feb 18, 2010

William R. Swinehart, age 89, of North Canton since 2000 and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2010 in the comfort of his son's home. Bill was born on April 18, 1920 in New Philadelphia to the late William Leonard and Veda (Kaserman) Swinehart. Bill graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1938 and was...

Lee Cohrac

Lee Cohrac

Feb 17, 2010

Lee T. Cohrac, age 97, of Canton formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday February 17, 2010 under the loving care of Bethany Nursing Home. She was born in Cleveland on February 13, 1913 to the late Henry Andrew and Stephanie (Franchel) Maleski. From the early age of 17, Lee worked as a beautician and manicurist in Cleveland. Her last...

Ethel Griffin

Ethel Griffin

Feb 17, 2010

Ethel L. Griffin, age 74, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 17, 2010 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Spencer, WV on March 12, 1935 to the late Lovell and Ethel G. (Blosser) Wilson. She retired from the Hoover Co. after 28 years and 20 days of service. She...

Stephen  James Proctor

Stephen James Proctor

Feb 15, 2010

Stephen James Proctor, age 30, recently of Greensboro, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 15, 2010. He was born in Akron on April 22, 1979, and was a 1997 Lake High School Graduate. While in high school, he was on the Tennis and Track Teams, played in the school's jazz and marching bands, and was active in his...

Willard  H. Clatworthy

Willard H. Clatworthy

Feb 15, 2010

Willard H. CLATWORTHY PhD, age 94, of Williamsville, New York, passed away Monday February 15, 2010. He was born October 16, 1915 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late John and Laura (Leek) Clatworthy. His mother passed away when he was young and he was raised by his father and step-mother John and Ora (Yates) Clatworthy. He served in...

Karl  L. Conrad

Karl L. Conrad

Feb 13, 2010

Karl L. Conrad, 87, of North Canton, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife,Irene; daughters, Karen Conrad and Kathryn (David) Serri; son, Kevin Conrad (Kristie); grandchildren: Kyle, Kellie, and Kristian Conrad; Amanda, Emily and Alyssa Serri. Karl was born in Smithville, OH, to the late Walter W. and Anna (Blough) Conrad...

William  W. Baines

William W. Baines

Feb 13, 2010

William W. Baines, age 87, of North Canton, passed away Saturday morning, February 13, 2010 in Summit's Trace of Greater Canton. William was born in Rochester, PA on April 7, 1922 to the late James A. Sr. and Laura A. (Steele) Baines. He was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during WW II serving in the Pacific, and...

Richard  P. Druckenbrod

Richard P. Druckenbrod

Feb 12, 2010

Richard P. Druckenbrod, (also known to family and friends as Charlie and Duke) age 68, went home to be with Jesus February 12, 2010 in Aultman Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Canton to the late Clarence & Mary (Smith) Druckenbrod he served in the Marine Corp from 1958 to 1964, and was retired from...

Karen  Sue Higgins

Karen Sue Higgins

Feb 11, 2010

Sue Higgins, age 67, of Canton passed suddenly Thursday morning February 11, 2010 in the comfort of her home with her loving husband by her side. Born December 9, 1942 in Spencer, WV, she was a McKinley High School graduate. Her memorable stories will be greatly missed. Survived by her husband of 46 years Larry; sons Dean (Kari) Higgins...

Marvin  R. Snyder

Marvin R. Snyder

Feb 9, 2010

Marvin R. Snyder, age 91, of Canton, died Tuesday in his residence. Born in Canton to the late John F. and Kittie M. (Knight) Snyder, he was a life resident. An Army Air Corp Veteran of WW II he was the former owner of Snyder's Mowers and Marv's Lawn Irrigation. A member of Westbrook Park United Methodist Church. He...

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