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Mary  K. (Custer)  Martinsen

Mary K. (Custer) Martinsen

Aug 2, 2009

Mary K. (Custer) Martinsen, age 84, of North Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 2, 2009 after a long battle with health problems. Mary was born in Canton to the late William & Dorothy (Mary) Custer. She grew up in Conotton, OH and graduated from Conotton High School. Mary spent her entire adult life in...

Martha  Ann Weaver

Martha Ann Weaver

Jul 30, 2009

Martha Ann "Marti" Weaver, age 51, of Rome, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning July 30, 2009 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Middlefield, OH on May 2, 1958. Marti loved her children dearly and was a talented seamstress. Preceded in death by her infant daughter...

Cora Wengerd

Cora Wengerd

Jul 30, 2009

Cora Wengerd, age 85, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Thursday night July 30, 2009 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 1, 1923 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mose and Anna (Stutzman) Slabaugh. Cora was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years...

Margaret  Arlene Yerem

Margaret Arlene Yerem

Jul 27, 2009

Margaret Arlene Yerem, age 89, of North Canton, Passed away Monday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Margaret was born in Canton to William J. and Margaret B. (Thompson) Thomas, she had worked and managed Lucia's Restaurant for 20 years and also worked at Janson's Deli, member of AARP and Canton Democratic Women's Club, she enjoyed collecting...

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...

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