William H. Myers
May 26, 2008
William H. Myers, age 94 died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Altercare of Wadsworth after an extended illness. Born in Canton , Mr. Myers had been a purchasing agent for A. G. Stafford for 40 years. Bill was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , Canton , OH where he served 6 years on church council as...
Thomas Hague
May 23, 2008
Thomas Maxwell Hague, age 86, of Canton, passed away Friday afternoon, May 23, 2008 in his residence. He was born October 12, 1921 in Canton to Herbert Russell and Charlotte (Cole) Hague. Tom was a 1939 Lehman High School graduate and received his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University in 1943. He served in the U.S...
Algelia Green
May 23, 2008
Angelia M. Green, age 47, of Canton, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 in her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 26, 1960 in Canton to Henry "Hank" and Anna M. Green. Angelia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend and nurse. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard "Shorty" Green,...
Jack Wymer
May 21, 2008
Jack L. Wymer, age 79 of North Canton, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2008. He was born September 9, 1928 in Brimfield to the late Earl Ray and Ruby (Mace) Wymer, and was a graduate of Kent State High School. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Jack was a municipal auditor for the State of...
Margaret Hague
May 20, 2008
Margaret Raff Hague, age 85 of Canton, passed away Tuesday morning, May 20, 2008 in her residence. She was born in Canton September 20, 1922 to Richard Davis and Margaret Elizabeth (Kuhns) Raff Sr. Margaret was a graduate of Walnut Hill School (Natick, MA)and Finch Jr. College (New York). Mrs. Hague and her husband Thomas M. Hague lived and...
Wendell L. Dickey
May 19, 2008
Wendell Dickey, 80, a horse lover, GM retiree, and Korean War Veteran is survived by five children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service to be held Monday, May 26, 11 a.m. at North Lawn Cemetery, 4927 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton. Wendell truly loved horses and the best way to memorialize him is to donate to: People Helping Horses,...
Marjorie "Pat" Burtner
May 18, 2008
Marjorie "Pat" Burtner, age 87, of Canton died Sunday evening in Allay Senior Care of Myers Lake. Born in Morgan County, Indiana to the late Lee and Bessie (Whittacre) Patrick she had resided here most of her life. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church and had been active with the Symphony League of Canton, Canton Woman's Club,...
Jack E. Nicholson
May 18, 2008
Jack E. Nicholson, age 86, of North Canton died peacefully Sunday after a long illness. A life resident he retired from Diebold Inc. and also worked at Nicholson Instrument Company. Jack loved working in his yard and gardening. Preceded in death by his wife Evelyn and a daughter Pamela Nicholson. Survivors include four sons and a daughter: Jon Nicholson...
Lee Rowland Kost
May 16, 2008
Lee Rowland Kost, 78, was tragically taken in a senseless act of violence on Thursday, May 15, 2008. He was born on January 11, 1930, to Henry and Olive (Rowland) Kost and was a lifelong Canton resident. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1948 and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Thereafter, he attended...
Allen Pfabe
May 14, 2008
Allen J. Pfabe, age 77, of Canton passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Born March 24, 1931 in Atwater, Ohio to the late Leonard and Leota (Miller) Pfabe, Allen was a graduate of Hartville High School. He founded and was president of the United Grinding and Machine Company. Allen...
Madge I. Mitchell
May 13, 2008
Madge I. Mitchell, age 87, of Canton passed away Tuesday afternoon in her residence after a short illness. Preceded in death by her husbands Theodore Maddox and Auttis Mitchell. Survivors include her children Patricia Heckathorn of Ottumwa, Iowa, Richard (Helen) Maddox of Paris, Ohio, Barbara (Ernest) Kasler, William (Sandra) Maddox, Nancy (Emlen) Dickey, Michelle Elkins, and Karen (George) Rowe...
Florence Newman
May 11, 2008
Florence Newman, age 86 of Canton passed Sunday May 11, 2008 at Bethany Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, PA on September 14, 1921 to Anne (Weber) and Joseph Waisbrod, she was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue. Preceded in death by her daughter Estelle Newman July 2004 and brother Edward Waisbrod, she is survived by brother Sam (Janet) Waisbrot...
Robert Rudder
May 10, 2008
Robert E. Rudder, age 62 of North Canton unexpectedly passed away on Saturday May 10, 2008 with his family by his side. He was born in Toronto, Ohio on March 6, 1946 to the late Floyd and Vera (Morrow) Rudder and served in the US Marine Corp. Reserves. He was general foreman for 14 years for Roto-Rooter then went...
A. Ray Louden
May 9, 2008
A. Ray Louden, age 82 died in Manor Care Friday after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Betty; son and daughter-in-law R. Scott and Tricia Louden. Three daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie & Donald Alexander, Susan & Thomas Henson, and Cynthia & Michael Hirsch. Grandchildren: Raymond & Mark Burroughs, Matthew & Kyle Henson, Sean, Alec, and Carlye Hirsch, and...
Harry S. Keagy
May 5, 2008
Harry S. Keagy, age 75, of Canton, died Monday evening after an extended illness. Born in Altoona, PA to the late Jacob R. and Elsie I. (Gottschall) Keagy he retired in 1992 from Operating Engineers Local #18 where he was a heavy equipment operator. Harry served in the Army during the Korean War, was a member of First Baptist...
Roma L. Spreadbury
May 4, 2008
Roma Long Spreadbury, age 85, of Canton died Sunday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Carrollton, OH October 3, 1922 to the late Ben and Eva (Smith) Miller. Roma attended Heidelberg College, lived in Bethel, PA for 20 years and moved back to Canton in 1968. Roma worked in sales with Deubles from 1968 to...
Helen Pfabe
May 4, 2008
Helen Irene Pfabe, age 76, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 17, 1932 in Canton to Donald and Myrna (Balmer) Jury and has been a lifetime resident of Canton. Helen was a graduate of McKinley High School, attended Zion United Church of Christ and was a member of Congress...
Dean G. Lauritzen
May 3, 2008
Dean Geltzer Lauritzen, age 83, died May 3, 2008 in Bonita Springs, Florida, in the company of his loving wife and children. Born in Columbus, Ohio on March 29, 1925, Dean moved to Canton when his father, Hans Peter, a founding partner of McDonald and Company, opened an office of the investment firm in Canton. Dean graduated from McKinley...
Daniel Mcguire
Apr 29, 2008
Daniel Paul McGuire, age 67, of Newcomerstown and formerly of Canton, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Born November 17, 1940 in Wooster, OH to the late John and Becky (Brown) McGuire. Daniel was a sign painter and illustrator for Republic Steel and later LTV Steel and also enjoyed civil war...
Rachel Raber
Apr 28, 2008
Rachel (Lapp) Raber 91 passed away April 28, 2008 in Hartville, Ohio. She was born in Uniontown, Ohio on October 28, 1916 to the late John and Lydia (King) Lapp. Rachel was a member of the Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church. She was married to the late Alvan E. Raber 1939-1989. She was also preceded in death by three...
