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Ruth Rich

Ruth Rich

Aug 2, 2008

Ruth Rich, age 85, formerly of Canton and Wooster passed away Saturday August 2, 2008 in Lincolnwood, IL where she had recently resided. She was born in Wooster on July 26, 1923 to the late Kheva and Mary Volper. She graduated from Ohio State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She was a substitute...

Janet  E. Stiles

Janet E. Stiles

Aug 1, 2008

Janet E. Stiles, age 75, of North Canton, died Friday evening in Aultman Hospital after courageous battle with an extended illness. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Nicholas and Juanita (Schaller) Baca she had resided here since 1968. Jan was retired from the Canton Art Institute. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in North Canton,...

Marie  E. Smith

Marie E. Smith

Jul 31, 2008

Marie E. Smith, age 98 , formerly of Canton, more recently of Findlay, OH died in Findlay on Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Peter J. and Elizabeth Ann (Fierstos) Fesne she was a secretary for Republic Stamp and Enameling and had worked at the Palace Theatre and the Letter Shop. Marie was a member of St....

Orin  N. Coblentz

Orin N. Coblentz

Jul 29, 2008

Orin N. Coblentz, age 87, of Hartville went to be with the Lord peacefully Tuesday evening July 29, 2008 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born in Hartville on May 5, 1921 to the late Noah and Lydiann (Slabaugh) Coblentz and was a life long farmer. After retirement he worked at the...

Marvin  W. Schumaker

Marvin W. Schumaker

Jul 24, 2008

Marvin W. Schumaker, age 91, of Canton, died Thursday evening in his residence. Marvin was born in Canton to the late Charles and Flora (Gieb) Schumaker and was a life resident. He retired from the Timken Company in 1953 and Wyler Cleaners. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen in 1977....

Alvin Latta

Alvin Latta

Jul 23, 2008

Alvin W. Latta, age 69, of North Canton, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2008.Born in Burr Oak, OH on June 1, 1939 to the late Edmund and Freda (McClelland) Latta, graduated from Lincoln H. S. and served four years in the Navy. He worked many years as an electronic technician. Alvin enjoyed operating amateur radio for 50 years...

Kathleen Robinson

Kathleen Robinson

Jul 22, 2008

Kathleen Robinson, age 83 of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning July 22, 2008 with her family by her side at McKinley Health Care Center. She was born January 31, 1924 in Buffalo, Ohio to the late Mark and Sara (McCaig) Dolan. She has been married 64 years to her high school sweetheart Bob...

Jesse  R. Rash,  Jr.

Jesse R. Rash, Jr.

Jul 21, 2008

"Together Again" Jesse R. Rash, Jr. age 64, of Canton, died suddenly Monday evening. Preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Rash in 2004 and his Father Jesse R. Rash, Sr., he is survived by a daughter: Kathleen Orr of Canton, two sons: Wesley (Lisa) Rash of Massillon and Terry Rash of N. Canton, Mother: Ruby Rash of Canton....

Clara  Mae Harris

Clara Mae Harris

Jul 20, 2008

Clara Mae Harris, age 92, of Canton died of a sudden illness Sunday morning. Born in Black Fork, Ohio to the late Harry and Dulcie (Dillon) Hollback. Clara was preceded in death by her husband Boston Harris, Son; Boston Garland Harris and a brother Harry Hollback. Survivors include a son Mike (Lindsey) Harris of Mexico, two grandchildren Torrey and...

Dale  L. Flounders

Dale L. Flounders

Jul 18, 2008

Dale L. Flounders, age 79, of Canton died Friday morning after an extended illness. Born in Massillon he was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and worked as a service manager for various auto dealerships in the area. An Army Veteran, having served in Korea, Dale was a graduate of Massillon High School in 1946, where he was drummer...

Ruth  E. Barrick

Ruth E. Barrick

Jul 17, 2008

Ruth E. Barrick, age 85, of Canton, died Thursday morning in the Canton Christian Home after a brief illness. Born in Carroll County, OH to the late Ronald and Elsie (Cairns) Tripp she had resided here since 1941. Ruth was a registered nurse and a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Chapter # 190, O.E.S. and...

Sonia Vaisler

Sonia Vaisler

Jul 13, 2008

Sonia Vaisler, age 77, of Canton, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the Rose Lane Health Center. Sonia was born in Bucharest, Romania on December 14, 1930 to the late Joseph and Nessa (Calman) Vaisler. She was a member of Temple Israel. She will deeply missed by all her family members. Survived by her son Dr. Michael Barat...

Mary  Jane Doyle

Mary Jane Doyle

Jul 8, 2008

Mary Jane Doyle, age 83, of North Canton, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2008 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1925 in Waterbury, CT to the late Leo and Genevieve (McAuliffe) Driscoll. The family resided in Cleveland where Mary Jane met and married John A. "Jack"...

Judith Feinman

Judith Feinman

Jul 8, 2008

Judith 'Judy' E. Feinman On July 8, 2008 at 8:08am at the age of 63 Mom passed and is at peace. We did our best to prepare her for her journey by caring and tending to all of her physical, mental and psychological needs. And at the same time she prepared all of us for the 'next', the 'coming',...

Marjorie  K. Rice

Marjorie K. Rice

Jul 1, 2008

Marjorie K. Rice, age 97 of North Canton died Tuesday, July 1st in Rose Lane Health Care. Born in Orville, Ohio to the late Judson and Bertha (Herman) Kidd. Marjorie retired from The Hoover Company after 34 years; she was a member of the Moose Lodge and Zion United Church of Christ of North Canton. Preceded in death by...

Marilyn Evenchik

Marilyn Evenchik

Jun 30, 2008

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Guido Polsinelli

Guido Polsinelli

Jun 27, 2008

Guido J. Polsinelli, age 83, of Canton, peacefully passed away on Friday morning June 27, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Robertsville, Ohio on January 12, 1925 to the late Dominick and Concetta (Trimarco) Polsinelli, attended McKinley High School, and proudly served in WW II Co. B-171st Combat Engineer, Survivor of D-Day, Awarded American, European, Middle...

Fredrick  W. Elsass

Fredrick W. Elsass

Jun 27, 2008

Fredrick W. "Fred" Elsass, age 91, of North Canton died Friday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Stark County, Ohio, Fred had formerly been with the Stark County Sheriff's Department was a Juvenile and Adult Probation Officer and retired in 1984 as Canton City park Superintendent. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Melvin White

Melvin White

Jun 21, 2008

Melvin T. White, age 58 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 21, 2008 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Scotland, MD on March 1, 1950 to the late Richard Jr. and Lottie Louise (Barnes) White. He had recently retired from Stark County Board MRDD after 28 years of service. He was an avid fisherman...

Earl Beighley

Earl Beighley

Jun 21, 2008

Earl C. Beighley left this life on June 21, 2008. He was the son of Clara Beighley Morris and Norman Beighley. He was born in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1921. For the past four years, Earl resided at the McKinley Health Care Center in Canton, Ohio. Earl was a retired U.S. Government Postal Carrier. His family is proud...

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