Harriet Ellen "Peany" Higgins
Nov 21, 2009
Harriett Ellen Higgins "Peany" age 84 passed from the care and warmth of her family and joined her late husband James to walk with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Salisbury, PA on July 13, 1925, she was a 45 year resident of Canton, OH. The matriarch of a large family, a wife, mother, grand mother...
Harold Irven Burrier
Nov 20, 2009
Harold I. Burrier, age 92, died Friday afternoon in Hanover House after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Irven E. and Mary (Freitag) Burrier he was a life resident Harold was a 1935 graduate of McKinley High School, was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church, Hall of Fame Lucheon Club, former member of Canton Rotary,...
Roger Motz
Nov 20, 2009
Roger W. Motz, age 66, of Uniontown, passed away on November 20, 2009. He was born in New Baltimore on June 21, 1943 to the late Ralph and Audrey (Butler) Motz. He was a graduate of Lake High School. He worked all his life, and really enjoyed serving as president of Buckeye Corvettes, woodworking and old movies. He is...
Michael Gertzman
Nov 19, 2009
Michael Gertzman, age 62, of Canton, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 in his residence. Michael was born on January 8, 1947 in Canton to the late Louis and Ida (Sherman) Gertzman. He graduated from Glenwood High School, attended Pershing College in Nebraska and retired from the State of Ohio. Michael also volunteered with several nursing homes in the...
Ruth G. Friedman
Nov 18, 2009
Ruth G. Friedman, age 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening, November 18, 2009 in Windsor Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1919 in Cleveland to Max and Bessie Garber and has been a resident of Canton for 60 years. Ruth and her husband owned and operated The Sleep Shop in Canton. She was a member of Shaaray...
Norman Lewis
Nov 17, 2009
Norman Lewis M.D. died at age 93 on November 17, 2009. He was born May 14, 1916 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Sarah and David Lewis. He was the youngest of two boys. He was a graduate of New Castle High School, Geneva College, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He did his Internship at St. Francis Hospital...
Ronald E. Miller
Nov 17, 2009
Ronald "Ron" E. Miller, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, businessman and generous friend, passed away Tuesday night, November 17, 2009. He was born December 3, 1938 in Akron to Rita and Herman Miller. Ron was a graduate of Buchtal High School in 1957. He attended the University of Akron and was a lifetime member of AE Pi Fraternity. Ron was...
Blake A. Cochran
Nov 12, 2009
Blake A. Cochran, age 90, of Canton, passed away Thursday afternoon November 12, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. He was born April 4, 1919 in Akron to Michael and Susan (Harkleroad) Cochran and was a lifetime resident of Canton. Blake was a Plant Guard at the Timken Company for 35 years, retiring in 1981 and was a member of Perry...
Edna Eleanor Boggs
Nov 8, 2009
Edna Eleanor Boggs, age 86, of 137 Washington St., Hartville, OH passed away on Sunday November 8, 2009 in Florida. Born in Milo, WV on June 22, 1923 to the late Ben and Elsie Nicholson, she retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co. in Mechanical Goods after 25 years. Preceded in death by her husband Garrett Boggs and daughter Rita...
John Philip Van Abel
Nov 7, 2009
John Philip Van Abel, age 77, of North Canton passed away Saturday November 7, 2009 in the comfort of his home. He was born February 12, 1932 in Quincy, IL. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1949. John attended Miami University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was on active duty in the U.S....
Elma Sue Wells
Nov 4, 2009
Elma Sue Wells, age 82, of Magnolia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning November 4, 2009. She was born July 16, 1927 in Massillon to the late Joseph and Ruth (Young) Jordan. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She was an active member of The Rosary Society, Holy Trinity Church in Bolivar and Sandy...
Charles M. Evans
Nov 3, 2009
Charles M. Evans, age 56, of Canton, passed away Tuesday. Born in Canton to Charles W. and Margaret (Graham) Evans. Charles was a graduate of Lincoln High School; he enjoyed reading, watching sports and was a great miniature golfer. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles is survived by two sisters; Patricia Feller of Canton and Sandra Evans of...
Leland W. Hostetler
Nov 2, 2009
Dr. Leland W. Hostetler, age 86, of North Canton passed away peacefully on Monday November 2, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. He was born May 24, 1923 in Louisville, Ohio to the late David and Molly (Blankenbaker) Hostetler. Dr. Hostetler was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and...
Elizabeth Remic
Oct 31, 2009
Elizabeth Remic age 90 born in Export September 25, 1919 passed away peacefully October 31, 2009 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jim Kral in Canton, Ohio where she lived since 2001. Liz is also survived by daughters Phyllis (Gary) Saletta of Irwin and Arleen (Ted) Ankeney of Maryland; also six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren...
Roberta Joan Blake Colmery
Oct 31, 2009
Roberta Joan Blake Colmery, age 77, of Canton, Passed away Saturday evening in Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton to John and Emily (Scott) Blake. A 1950 graduate and Band member of Lincoln High School, as a young adult she was employed by Timken & E.W. Bliss, Artistic by nature, Joan enjoyed gardening, drawing, music, dogs and especially her cats....
G. June Covey
Oct 30, 2009
G. June Covey Age 73, of North Canton, passed away at her home on October 30th after a brief illness. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Stella (Laurain) and Elmer Zivnak. Her marketing/ advertising career and community activities spanned 45 years in Los Angeles, Akron and Canton, 38 years as Media Director and VP-Finance for Covey...
Jean V. Whitmer
Oct 24, 2009
Jean V. Whitmer, age 88, of Canton, died Saturday afternoon in Heather Ridge Assisted Living after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Willard and Edna (Snow) Streeby she was a life resident. A 1939 graduate of Lehman High School, in addition to her parent she was preceded in death by her husband Crete Whitmer in 2008,...
Donald Raymond Kuemerle
Oct 22, 2009
Donald Raymond (Ray) Kuemerle, age 61, of Canton passed away Thursday afternoon in Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Born in Canton to the late Joseph H. and Mary (Fogle) Kuemerle. A retired City of Canton employee and Navy Veteran. Donald enjoyed working in his garage and was always ready to help anyone. Donald is survived by...
Joseph A. Sturrett
Oct 21, 2009
Joseph A. Sturrett, age 95, a beloved friend of Stark County passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. One of seven children born to the late Michael and Teresa (Lanza) Sturrett he lived here his entire life. A 1932 graduate of McKinley High School, he received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ohio University, he...
Margaret A. Ritchie
Oct 20, 2009
Margaret A. Ritchie, age 77, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday morning October 20, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. She was born in Canton on July 30, 1932 to the late Emerson W. and Phoebe (James) Erskine. After graduating from North Canton High School and Canton Actual Business College, Margaret earned her associate degree from Kent State University. She was...
