Robert Burton Pratt
Sep 7, 2009
Robert Burton Pratt, age 83, of North Canton, passed away Monday afternoon after an extended illness. A compassionate man, Bob was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late Arthur Comstock and Mary (Farris) Pratt. A graduate of Lincoln High School and Purdue University. He served in the Army Air Corp, and was retired Chief Automotive Engineer for the Timken...
Leonard A. Merlino
Sep 6, 2009
Leonard A. Merlino, age 83, of Canton, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 6th. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles & Sara (Purpura) Merlino he had resided here since 1988. Preceded in death by his wife Mary E. "Babe" Merlino in January of 2007 he is survived by a niece: Kathi Tuersley and three nephews: Tom (Sharon), Terry, and...
Antoinette Dachille
Sep 4, 2009
Antoinette Dachille, age 81, of Hartville passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 in Altercare of Hartville. She was born September 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Nicholas and Antoinette (Delassio) Zozzaro. She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Antoinette was preceded in death by her husband Vito "Vic" on 1986 and a sister Frances...
Betty J. Dibattista
Sep 3, 2009
Betty J. DiBattista, age 80 of N. Canton died unexpectedly Thursday morning. Born in Sandyville, OH to the late George & Mary (McNeely) Shepherd she was raised in Louisville graduated form Louisville High School, and was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ. A former employee of Sear's, and Isally's she retired from Haidet's IGA. In addition to...
Carl J. Bendroth
Sep 1, 2009
Carl J. Bendroth age 89 died September 1st, 2009 after a steady decline in health. Carl was born to the late Agnes (Larson) and Holgar-Casey Bendroth on June 10th 1920 in Stark County, Ohio. Carl was 1938 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. He served in the army during WW II in the 1832nd Service Command Military Police and...
Naomi Ginsburg Freedman
Aug 28, 2009
Naomi Ginsburg Freedman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 29 in Canton, Ohio at age 92. Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Laura and Max Ginsburg on November 6, 1916, Naomi was known for her commitment to family, her volunteer service, and her lifelong learning. Naomi's father died in a train accident in the...
Carl R. "Bud" Lothamer
Aug 27, 2009
Carl R. "Bud" Lothamer, age 88, of North Canton, passed away Thursday in the Canton Regency following a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late Russell and Hazel (Reed) Lothamer, he resided here for most of his life. Bud was an Army Veteran of WW II where he served as a medic. He was the retired Treasurer of...
Charles Prettyman
Aug 27, 2009
Charles F. Prettyman, 79, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2009. He was born in Akron, OH. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 7 for over 54 years, and he served in the U.S. Army Honor Guard in Washington D.C. In later years, he became a member of the Uniontown Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses,...
Jean A. Davis
Aug 25, 2009
Jean A. Davis, age 85, of North Canton died peacefully at her home Tuesday morning with her family by her side. Born in Scranton, PA to the late Milton & Naomi (Simon) Williams she had resided here since 1952. She had been secretary to the principal of Central High School in Scranton, PA, and also worked with her husband...
James W. Scaife
Aug 24, 2009
James W. Scaife, age 78, of Hartville passed away Monday morning August 24, 2009. He was born in Clymer, PA on June 13, 1931 to the late Harold and Geraldine Scaife. He served 1949-1969 in the Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co. July 1990. He is survived by his son Jim...
William L. Maag
Aug 24, 2009
William L. "Bill" Maag, age 80, of Strongsville, OH, retired NASA Aerospace Engineer died August 24, 2009. The son of the late Oscar L. and Mabel R. Maag, Bill was born May 1, 1929 in Canton. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, 1947; The College of Wooster, 1951, BS in chemistry; The Ohio State University, 1953, MS...
Diane L. Mcatee
Aug 23, 2009
Diane L. McAtee, age 62, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday night August 23, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Canton on October 21, 1946 to the late Walter and Olive (Nussbaum) Geese and graduated from Hoover High School in 1964. She attended Kent State University, married David June 25, 1966,...
Beryl Sue Stevens
Aug 21, 2009
Beryl Sue Stevens, age 69, of Canton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1940 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Pearlie and Lucy (Haught) Briggs. Beryl graduated from McKinley High School in 1957 and retired as a customer service representative with the Timken Company after 30 years of service....
Vivian Yoder
Aug 20, 2009
Vivian B. Yoder, age 85, born January 03, 1924 in Canton, passed from this life to eternal life with our savior on Thursday August 20, 2009 after a battle with multiple myeloma. Most of her life was spent in Hartville and she was a 1941 graduate of Hartville High School. Preceded in death by husband Jacob (2001), daughter Judy...
James A. Palumbo
Aug 18, 2009
James A. Palumbo, age 62, of Canton died on Tuesday afternoon after suffering a massive stroke. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Verna (Green) Palumbo, Jim was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, attended Ohio University and received his BA degree from Kent State University. A member of First Baptist Church he is survived by his...
Dr. John F. Thompson
Aug 13, 2009
Dr. John F. Thompson, age 83, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday in St. Luke's of Portage Lakes. The son of the late John and Helen (Wilkenson) Thompson of Blairsville, Virginia. Dr. Thompson devoted his life to medicine and his family. A graduate of Kiskiminetas Springs School of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, attended pre- med at...
William C. Ford, Jr.
Aug 12, 2009
William (Bill) Ford Jr., age 82, of Canton, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1926 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to William and Mary (Knight) Ford who gave him a strong foundation in the church. Bill was a high school athlete and played several sports. He served in...
Cynthia Ann Brim
Aug 11, 2009
Cynthia Ann Brim, age 55, of Green, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Born in Canton to Dallas and Jean (Coyne) Baldwin and a graduate of Hoover High School. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother Scott R. Baldwin. Cynthia is survived by her daughter Christina (Charles) Schmit of Barberton, Ohio, sister; Leslie Baldwin of North...
Mark G. Dreyer
Aug 8, 2009
Mark "Mike" G. Dreyer (68) passed away August 8, 2009. Mark is survived by wife Debbe; daughter & son-in-law, Stephanie & Howard Natinsky; son & partner, Jeff Dreyer & Steven Reshel; grandchildren, Jessica Natinsky, Benjamin Natinsky & Lauren Reshel; sister, Roslyn Harkavy; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Sheila & Richard Olin. Memorial service will be held at Temple Israel on Friday...
Manuel Katz
Aug 7, 2009
Manuel Katz, age 90, of North Canton, passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2009 at his residence in The Colonies at Windsor Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Morris and Bella (Blatoff) Katz. Manuel attended the Spring Garden Institute of Engineering in Philadelphia and was the sales manager of the...
