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Theodore  Alfred Espenschied

Theodore Alfred Espenschied

Jul 25, 2009

Theodore "Ted" Alfred Espenschied, age 73, of Massillon and formerly of Hartville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 in his residence. He was born on July 15, 1936 in Hartville to the late Virgil and Iva Mae (Cramer) Espenschied. Ted graduated from Hartville High School in 1954 and served his country in the US Army. He became vice president...

Albert  A Schooley

Albert A Schooley

Jul 22, 2009

Albert A. Schooley It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Albert A. Schooley, age 83, on July 22, 2009. He was born April 15, 1926 to Herbert and Mary Schooley. He was a graduate of Canton South High School and lived his entire life in the area. Albert was a self-employed carpenter and along with...

Eric  H.G. Cameron

Eric H.G. Cameron

Jul 21, 2009

Eric H.G. Cameron passed away quietly on July 21, 2009 at the age of 89. He is survived by two sons, Norman and Wayne. He lived passionately as a mechanical engineer, having starting his career as a machinist. As a consultant he found of saying, "I am as comfortable behind the drafting board as in the machine shop, which...

Marie  Brunner Ward

Marie Brunner Ward

Jul 20, 2009

Marie Brunner Ward, age 87, of Canton, passed away Monday Morning in Summit's Trace of Greater Canton. Born in Canton to the late Walter and Clara (Barthel) Brunner. Marie had spent her life in Canton and worked at Mercy Medical Center as a housekeeper. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Ward in 1976, sister; Helen Jewel and...

Rev. George Wayne Roberts

Rev. George Wayne Roberts

Jul 19, 2009

George Wayne Roberts, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, professional engineer and pastor, passed away on July 19, 2009 in Mercy Medical Center following a two month battle with cancer. George was born in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents George T. & Agnes (Armstrong) Roberts Bourget, and his sister Mary Muller. A lake Township resident...

Jack  C. Hannan

Jack C. Hannan

Jul 19, 2009

Jack C. Hannan, age 87, passed away Sunday night July 19, 2009 in the Laurels of Massillon. He was born October 5, 1921 in Mansfield to Ernest and Lillian (Oswalt) Hannan. Jack graduated from Ontario High School and attended Ohio University where he was on the swim team. During WW II Mr. Hannan served in the Navy as a...

Evelyn Jean Morgan "Tiny"

Evelyn Jean Morgan "Tiny"

Jul 17, 2009

Evelyn Jean Morgan "Tiny," age 84, of Canton, passed away Friday morning in the Canton Regency. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard B. and Minnie Mae (Reis) Seccombe. Tiny is survived by her husband of 59 years; Dewey F. Morgan, son and Daughter-in-law; Kevin R. and Kimberly Morgan of Seminole, FL, brother; Richard R. Seccombe of Canton,...

William  H. Altman

William H. Altman

Jul 17, 2009

William H. Altman, age 95, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009, in Aultman Hospital. Born on December 26, 1913 in Canton to the late Adolph and Ruby (Wolin) Altman, Bill attended Lehman High School and graduated from McKinley High School in 1932. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He is a member of Temple...

C.  Allen Cozart

C. Allen Cozart

Jul 17, 2009

"TOGETHER AGAIN" picture C. Allen Cozart, age 94, of Suffield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 17, 2009 following an extended illness. He was born May 18, 1915 at home in Hickory Knob (Wetzel County), West Virginia to the late George and Samantha (Shreve) Cozart. Allen was a carpenter...

Jerry  Lee Blair

Jerry Lee Blair

Jul 15, 2009

Jerry Lee Blair, born August 25, 1946 to the late Jessie (Simpson) and Jake Blair of Westpoint, Tennessee departed this life July 15, 2009 from a long illness. Jerry was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Otis Simpson and Thomas Blair both of Westpoint, TN. He leaves to cherish his memory a son of California, Jerry Blair Jr.;...

Dr. Michael B. Mock

Dr. Michael B. Mock

Jul 14, 2009

Dr. Michael B. Mock, M.D., age 71, of North Canton went home to be with the Lord on July 14th after a lengthy illness. A loving husband, father and grandfather as well as cherished friend and colleague. He will always be remembered as a truly genuine, caring and compassionate person. Doctor Mock had a distinguished career as an Internist...

Richard  N. Green

Richard N. Green

Jul 14, 2009

Richard N. Green, age 64, of Massillon passed away Tuesday July 14, 2009. He was born on June 19, 1945 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Henry (Hank) Green and the late Annette (Wilkof) Green, graduated from Lehman High School and attended Miami of Ohio University. He owned H & H Auto Parts, a four generation family business. He...

Carol Marion Reed Weaver

Carol Marion Reed Weaver

Jul 13, 2009

Carol Marion Reed Weaver age 71, of Canton, died Monday morning July 13, 2009 in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Bellevue, PA to the late Thomas R. & Elizabeth B. (Smith) Reed, Carol was a graduate of Penn State University. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Thomas R....

David  L. Troyer

David L. Troyer

Jul 12, 2009

David L. Troyer, age 50 of Georgia passed away on Sunday July 12, 2009. He was born in Canton on May 15, 1959 to Eli B. and Judith A. (Wile) Troyer, graduated from Lake High School, and was a carpenter by trade. A favorite pastime was driving his 1985 Monte Carlo SS. He is survived by his son Bobby...

Dr. Beverly J. Swallen

Dr. Beverly J. Swallen

Jul 11, 2009

Dr. Beverly J. Swallen, age 83, of Canton, died Saturday evening in The Pines Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Jamestown, NY she had resided here since 1951. Dr. Swallen was a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in 1947 and retired from private practice. Preceded in death by an infant son, she is survived by a...

Louise  Hartshorn Kristy

Louise Hartshorn Kristy

Jul 11, 2009

Louise Hartshorn Kristy, age 81, of Canton, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Aultman Hospital. Louise was born on October 20, 1927 in Newark, Ohio to the late Guy and Zola (Mortimer) Hartshorn. She is survived by her husband Andrew S. Kristy; daughter and son-in-law Karen K. and Elliot Wolf of South Euclid, OH; son Mark Kristy of...

Dottie Jacobson

Dottie Jacobson

Jul 7, 2009

Dottie Jacobson passed away Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 in the home she so dearly loved surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Rochester, New York to Robert and Pearl Braiman, Dottie was recognized for her extraordinary high New York Regents scores. She was awarded a college scholarship in art. She attended Northwestern University and Kent State University. Since...

Ann  S. Cowie

Ann S. Cowie

Jul 6, 2009

Ann S. Cowie, age 83, of North Canton, passed away Monday evening, July 6, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 26, 1926 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Paul and Laura (Wagenknight) Krausch. Mrs. Cowie worked at St. Mark's Episcopal Church as a secretary for several years and more recently with Small World in North Canton. She was an...

Paul  W. Fike

Paul W. Fike

Jul 5, 2009

Paul W. Fike, age 90, of Canton died Sunday morning in the Canton Regency. Born in Meyersdale, PA he graduated from Meyersdale High School in 1936 and worked on the Laurel Tunnel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, before moving to Canton in 1939. A retired employee of the Timken Company, Paul was a Navy Veteran of WW II serving in...

Carol  Marie Cooke

Carol Marie Cooke

Jul 3, 2009

Carol Marie Cooke, age 75, of Massillon, passed away Friday evening in the Country Lawn Nursing Center. Carol was born to the late Henry and Helen (Caley) Leavengood. She had worked as a secretary for Diebold's for over 25 years. Carol is survived by her daughter Karen (John) Abel, 3 grandchildren; Cynthia, Sean, and Paul Abel all of Canton,...

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