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Audrey Motz

Audrey Motz

Mar 31, 2008

Audrey May Motz, age 88 of North Canton, Hartville and Uniontown areas went home to be with the Lord Monday March 31, 2008 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born at home in Akron, Ohio on February 5, 1920 to the late Thomas and Nell (Jenkins) Butler. She loved to Needlepoint...

Jean Nehlen

Jean Nehlen

Mar 30, 2008

Jean F. Nehlen, age 89 of Hartville passed on to be reunited with her husband, Fred, on Sunday March 30, 2008 at Heather Ridge. She was born November 9, 1918 in Canton, and raised by her mother Bessie and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Jean graduated from McKinley High School. During WW II, she worked at the Timken Company,...

George Resnick

George Resnick

Mar 30, 2008

George Resnick of Canton, age 98, died peacefully and surrounded by family at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center on March 30, having lived a rich life. George was born in Radoshkovichi, a village near Minsk now the capital of Belarus, to Benjamin and Henya. He was the youngest of seven children. The journey to meet the ship to...

Lauramae Gheen

Lauramae Gheen

Mar 29, 2008

Lauramae Gheen, 98, passed away March 28th., in the Laurels of Massillon. Laura was born April 18, 1909, in Somerdale, OH, to the late John and Mae Zantene. On April 12, 1930, she married Delmar Gheen. Laura was a loveing wife, mother grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a friend to all. Laura was best known for her devotion...

Jerry Lauer

Jerry Lauer

Mar 24, 2008

Jerry C. Lauer, age 56, formerly of Green, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening March 24, 2008 in Steubenville, Ohio. Jerry was born September 4, 1951 in Akron to the late Donald and Ruth (Vogt) Lauer and was a 1970 graduate of Green High School. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ron Peters of Massillon, sisters...

Harrell  E. Burch

Harrell E. Burch

Mar 24, 2008

Harrell E. Burch, age 93, died Monday morning in Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born in Triadelphia, WV he was an Army Air Force Veteran of WW II and resided in Canton since 1945. A retired carpenter, he was preceded in death by his wife Vivian in 1999. Survivors include a daughter: Carol Ann Legg and a son: George (Joy)...

Ethel Schmidt

Ethel Schmidt

Mar 24, 2008

Ethel Schmidt, age 100, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord Monday March 24, 2008. She was born around Chillicothe, Ohio on March 16, 1908 to the late William and Lena Hanning. Ethel was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. Those who knew Ethel will miss her tremendous generosity. She made certain that those who visited...

Anna Shaheen

Anna Shaheen

Mar 21, 2008

Anna M. Shaheen, passed away suddenly on Good Friday March 21, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1917 at Rochester, PA and just turned 90 years old. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1935 and attended Kent State University. She was an Elementary Teacher at the former Molly Stark. She was a member of...

Bernadine Wood

Bernadine Wood

Mar 21, 2008

Bernadine C. Wood, age 87, of Hartville, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday March 21, 2008 at McCrea manor. She was born March 5, 1921 in Perry County, Ohio to the late Bill and Anna Mae (Trussel) Crook and met her husband, Paul, at the arsenal during WW II when they both worked there. She had...

Douglas  L. Thompson

Douglas L. Thompson

Mar 18, 2008

Douglas L. Thompson, age 75 of Canton, died Tuesday evening in Mercy Medical Center. Preceded in death by his wife Kate Thompson. Funeral service will be Friday 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Forest Hill Cemetery. Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Beck

Kathryn Beck

Mar 17, 2008

Dr Kathryn J Beck, died peacefully March 17, 2008 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton Ohio where she had resided over 5 years. Born June 12, 1916 in Columbus Ohio to Rev Melvin E & Ruth F Beck, she lived as a child in Chicago before moving to North Canton in 1929 when her father became pastor of...

Janice Haverstock

Janice Haverstock

Mar 16, 2008

Janice Haverstock, age 87, died Sunday morning in the Canton Christian Home. A life resident of Canton, Janice was a life long member of the J. Babe Stern Center and The First Church of the Nazarene of Canton. In addition to her parents Elmer and Bertha (Fry) Haverstock Janice was preceded in death by five sisters: Pauline Beavers, Ruth...

David Pritchard

David Pritchard

Mar 16, 2008

David D. Pritchard, age 54, of Alliance went home Sunday afternoon March 16, 2008 suddenly. He was born in Akron on March 11, 1954 to the late Loren Pritchard and Evelyn (Lowe) Pritchard-White and had owned the Hartville Salvage. Most recently he owned Back To The Past Antiques. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing and camping with family. Survived by...

Sophia Slabaugh

Sophia Slabaugh

Mar 16, 2008

Sophia Ela Slabaugh, 19 months, of Hartville left this earth and went to be with Jesus Palm Sunday March 16, 2008. She was born in Canton July 27, 2006. Sophia spent much time in hospitals and through her illness was a blessing to many people. She was always a joy to care for, always brought happiness wherever she went...

Fredrick Rothwell

Fredrick Rothwell

Mar 13, 2008

Fredrick A. Rothwell, age 61 of Uniontown, passed away Thursday night March 13, 2008 unexpectedly with his family by him. He was born in Epson, NH on December 14, 1946. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton as a Project Engineer. Survived by his father Herbert Rothwell and mother Marianne Rothwell; his sons Fredrick Rothwell Jr., Christopher Rothwell...

Mary  E. Wiseman

Mary E. Wiseman

Mar 12, 2008

Mary E. Wiseman, age 85, died Wednesday evening in Hennis Care Center after a brief illness. Born in Rowes Run, PA she had resided here most of her life. Mary was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple and Canton Chapter O.E.S. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: James A. and a...

Arietta  M. Tigner

Arietta M. Tigner

Mar 11, 2008

Arietta M. Tigner, age 94, of Canton died Tuesday evening. Born in Coshocton, OH January 9, 1914 to the late Samuel A. and Emma (Lynch) Marvin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: James C. Tigner, Sisters Margaret E. Marvin, Lucy Berry, Agnes Kneffler, Jeanette Catherine and brothers: Clyde, Hugh and George Marvin....

Virginia Mentelewicz

Virginia Mentelewicz

Mar 11, 2008

Virginia Van Dyne Mentelewicz, of Canton, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2008. Born in Canton, Ohio on December 5, 1915 daughter of the late Clyde E. Van Dyne, and late Mrs. Beulah Marker. Widow of the late Charles Mentelewicz and sister of the late Dawn Thelen. Survived by one son Steven Charles Mentelewicz. Calling Hours are Sunday 4-8 PM...

Cedo Knezevic

Cedo Knezevic

Mar 9, 2008

Cedo Knezevic age 83, of Barberton, Ohio died Sunday evening in Barberton Citizens Hospital. Born in Jablanica, Yugoslavia to the late Avo and Jovanka Knezevic. Survived by many family members of Barberton, Ohio. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, March 12th at 3:00 PM in the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Broadview Heights. Friends may call one hour prior...

Edwena Roshong

Edwena Roshong

Mar 6, 2008

Edwena M. Roshong, age 84, of Zephyrhills, FL formerly of Canton passed away Thursday March 6, 2008. Born December 5, 1923 in Huntingdon, PA to the late Fred and Victoria (Hetrick) Focht, she graduated from McKinley High School in 1941 and graduated from Canton Actual Business College. She was a member of First UCC in Canton. Edwena and her...

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