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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jerrold Leon Lockshin
Jul 2, 2009
Jerrold Leon Lockshin passed away July 2, 2009. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 30, 1928 to parents Nathan & Mary Lockshin, he was a graduate of Lehman High School, Class of 1946, and a graduate of The Ohio State University, BS 1950. After graduation, he entered the US Army, Korean War veteran, achieving the rank of 1st lieutenant,...
Eugene P. Okey
Jul 1, 2009
EUGENE PAUL OKEY Eugene Paul Okey, age 86, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, July 1, 2009, surrounded by his beloved family at his home, following a long and active life. Born in Canton, Ohio, June 17, 1923, to his parents, the late Francis L. Okey and Helen Hall, he lived most of his life in the...
Laraine T. Long
Jul 1, 2009
Laraine T. Long (Balla), age 52, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday evening after an 18-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on July 5, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Vincent E. Balla, Sr. and Virginia (Stan) Balla. Laraine was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was employed by Plain...
Ellen L. Speyer
Jun 29, 2009
Ellen L. Speyer, age 53 of Columbus passed away Monday afternoon in Doctor's Hospital in Columbus. She was born September 21, 1955 in Canton to Jack and Catherine Speyer. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1973, attended Kent State University and received her Associate's degree from Muskingum Area Technical College in Zanesville, Ohio. Ellen loved animals, especially cats...
Peter Paul Yerem
Jun 28, 2009
Peter Paul Yerem, age 92, of North Canton, Passed away Sunday evening in St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging; after a short stay. Peter was born in Westville, Illinois to George and Anna (Hadzer) Yerem, he served in the Army during World War II and in the Civilian Conservation Corps., retired from Hercules Motors in 1976, he enjoyed...
Daniel Howard Davis
Jun 27, 2009
Daniel Howard Davis, age 76, of Canton, died at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday June 27, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 8, 1932, to Howard and Florence (Allen) Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Ardis Graves, Nellie Kate Davis, and ten half-brothers and sisters. He...
Elizabeth M. Carlson
Jun 26, 2009
Elizabeth M. Carlson, age 57, of Canton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, June 26, 2009 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1951 in Massillon to the late Robert R. and Ruth E. (Stauffer) Carlson. Beth graduated from Washington High School in 1970 and was very active with the...
Rev. Marvin Thomas
Jun 25, 2009
Rev. Marvin Thomas, age 85, of Uniontown, has finished his journey here and went to his glorious reward on Thursday June 25, 2009 at Aultman Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Acme, WV on December 30, 1923 to the late Marvin Albert "Pete" and Ollie Mae (Stover) Thomas. He was a WW II...
Betty J. Pierce
Jun 24, 2009
Betty J. Pierce, age 77, of Magnolia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday night, June 24, 2009 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown, WV on April 4, 1932 to the late Otis and Blanche (Clark) Holmes. She retired from Republic Steel Culvert Division. She attended both Hartville...
