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Lillian  L. Knell

Lillian L. Knell

Sep 25, 2008

Obituary Text: Lillian L. (Swimmer) Knell, age 95, of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at her home, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Canton on May 13, 1913, to Max and Dora (Gordon) Swimmer. Lillian was a fashion model when she met and married Morris Knell in 1934. She retired when her children...

Twila  J. Wiandt

Twila J. Wiandt

Sep 24, 2008

Twila J. Wiandt, age 91, of North Canton, died Wednesday evening in St. Luke Lutheran Community. Twila was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was retired from Aultman Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband Reuben Wiandt a grandson Edward Wiandt and her brother Elwood Seefong. Survivors include a son: David (Judy) Wiandt of N. Canton. Grandaughter:...

Gertrude  E. Kalk

Gertrude E. Kalk

Sep 23, 2008

Gertrude E. Kalk, age 86, died Monday evening in Mercy Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Zimmerman, MN to the late Louis and Wilhelmine (Mueller) Heuer she met and married her husband Rev. Willard L. Kalk in Columbus while he was attending Lutheran Seminary. Together they served parishes in Dayton, OH, Richmond and Ft. Wayne, IN, Cleveland,...

Laura  B. Brandstetter

Laura B. Brandstetter

Sep 21, 2008

Laura B. Brandstetter, age 96, died Sunday evening after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland to the late George and Sarah (Meikle) Buchwald she had resided here since 1947. Laura was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, former president of TLCW, also former member of Trirosis and Trirosis Book Club. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Sarah  M. Miller

Sarah M. Miller

Sep 21, 2008

Sarah M. Miller, age 85, of Hartville, went to meet her Savior, which was her desire on Sunday September 21, 2008 at Aultman Hospital due to pneumonia and complications. She was born in Hartville on December 29, 1922 to the late Allen and Abigail (Schlabach) Miller. Preceded in death by brother Calvin, niece Gaylene Schlabach and brother-in-law Ray Slabaugh....

Paul  D. Keener

Paul D. Keener

Sep 21, 2008

Paul D. Keener, age 73, of North Canton, passed away on Sunday September 21, 2008 with his family by his side after a battle with melanoma. Born in Hartville on May 14, 1935 to the late Carleton and Edith (Zartman) Keener, he attended Hartville High, worked for the Hartville Grain Elevator, and retired from Teledyne Monarch after 38 years...

George  C. Hinerman

George C. Hinerman

Sep 16, 2008

George C. Hinerman, age 73 of Kent passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 16, 2008. He was born in Earnshaw, WV on July 25, 1935 to the late Jason "Bud" and Mabel (Kiger) Hinerman. George attended Hartville High School, served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, and spent his life driving trucks. He was a member of...

Ned  E. Druckenbrod

Ned E. Druckenbrod

Sep 15, 2008

Ned E. Druckenbrod, age 81, of Hartville, entered eternal life on Monday after a brief illness. Born in North Canton to the late Sylvester J. and Ruth (Howell) Druckenbrod he was a retired Civil Engineer with ODOT. Ned received his major in structural engineering and his civil engineering degree from the University of Colorado. Following college he went to...

Anna  Elizabeth Snyder

Anna Elizabeth Snyder

Sep 14, 2008

Anna E. Snyder, age 87 of Canton passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones Sunday September 14, 2008. She was born in Canton on July 7, 1921 to the late Thomas and Leatha (Nolan) Glines and was a McKinley High School Graduate. She married Atlee "Bob" Snyder on July 28, 1943 and they shared 60 years of...

Jane  Fawcett Shipley

Jane Fawcett Shipley

Sep 14, 2008

Jane Fawcett Shipley, age 92, of Canton, Ohio and Indian River Shores Florida died Sunday, September 14th in her home in Canton. Born in Canton, Jane was the daughter of the late Pauline and John Fawcett. She graduated from McKinley High School and Denison University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Jane was a member...

Katherine  L. Billings

Katherine L. Billings

Sep 13, 2008

Katherine L. Billings, age 94, of Canton passed away Saturday morning September 13, 2008 at the Canton Christian Home. She was born in Canton on June 8, 1914 to the late Charles and Minnie (Schmidt) Arnold. Katherine graduated from McKinley High School in 1932, then worked as a secretary for the Hoover Company. In 1939 she married Wilbur "Bib"...

Helen  B Goldfarb

Helen B Goldfarb

Sep 13, 2008

Helen Goldfarb passed away at Windsor Medical Center after an extended illness on September 13, 2008. She was born Helen Brodsky in Brooklyn, NY in 1919. Her family moved to Canton, OH where she graduated from McKinley High School. Her singing talent took her back to New York where she studied voice. She and her sister, Irene, used their...

Gladys  V. Fuller

Gladys V. Fuller

Sep 13, 2008

Gladys V. Fuller, age 82, of Canton died Saturday evening in Rose Lane Health Center after an extended illness. A member Greenwood Christian Church, MADD, former Girl Scout leader with Great Trail Girl Scout Council, and volunteer for the American Heart Association. Gladys served her Country during WWII by working in the War Department at the Hoover Company. Preceded...

Donald  T. Crump

Donald T. Crump

Sep 10, 2008

Donald T. Crump, age 79, of Plain Township died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Born in Baltimore, MD to the late Marvel T. and Gladys C. (Caviler) Crump he was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Don was retired from Janson Industries, and was a former president and member of Brookside Country Club. In addition to his parents,...

Ethel  May Preston

Ethel May Preston

Sep 6, 2008

Ethel May Preston, age 90, of Randolph went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday morning September 6, 2008 at Maplewood Care Centre in Streetsboro. She was born on December 23, 1917 in Johnny Cake Hollow in Randolph, OH to the late Ford and Lena (Wilson) Beans and married her high school sweetheart John Wilfred Preston Dec. 25,...

Barbara  Jean Schloeder

Barbara Jean Schloeder

Sep 5, 2008

Barbara Jean Schloeder, age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday morning September 5, 2008 after a short illness. She was born in Philippi, West Virginia on September 4, 1929 to the late Ellis and Dovie Lee Kennedy. Barb was a person who put others first, especially her family. She looked forward to vacations and outings with friends and family....

Loislee Brandyberry

Loislee Brandyberry

Sep 4, 2008

Loislee Brandyberry, age 82, of Sebring died Friday in Copeland Oaks after a sudden illness. Born in Canonsburg, PA she was a graduate of Asbury College. A member of Westbrook Park United Methodist Church she was the former director of activities for the Y.W.C.A. was a member of Women's Chorale, PEO Sisterhood and was very active in singing and...

Robert Broemsen

Robert Broemsen

Sep 1, 2008

Robert R. Broemsen, age 81. of Hartville, passed away Monday morning September 1, 2008. He was born at home in Louisville, Ohio on Jan. 10, 1927, the late George and Emma (Wearstler) Broemsen. He graduated from Louisville High School. He was retired from Monarch Rubber Co. where he worked as a tire finisher and received a 35 year service...

Helen Cochrane

Helen Cochrane

Aug 30, 2008

Helen Dorain Sockel Cochrane, age 89, died August 30, 2008. Born in Akron, OH August 24, 1919 to the late Roy E. and Margaret (Bratton) Sockel she was a graduate of Akron Buchtel High School and attended Akron University. Helen moved to Canton in 1948, was an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church, worked as the church secretary for...

Merritt  H. Clymer

Merritt H. Clymer

Aug 29, 2008

Merritt H. Clymer, age 97, of Canton died early Friday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Henry County, OH to the late George A. and Grace (Hulvey) Clymer he had resided here since 1953, and spent his winters in Florida since 1970. He was a graduate of Greensburgh High School and attended Taylor University. Mr....

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