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Jerome Zimmer

Jerome Zimmer

Oct 15, 2007

Jerome "Jerry" Zimmer, age 88 of Canton and also of Delray Beach, FL, passed away Monday morning October 15, 2007 at Aultman Hospital. Born in Cleveland on November 21, 1918 to the late Hymie and Anna (Robbins) Zimmer, he served in the Coast Guard during WW II. Jerry owned and operated Francis Jewelers in Alliance, Ohio for over 50...

Angeline Boben

Angeline Boben

Oct 7, 2007

Angeline Boben, age 84, of Uniontown, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007 in Altercare of Hartville. She was born October 7, 1923 in Pueblo, Colorado to Anton and Cecelia Lucic. Angeline was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward in 2002. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Mark Goodspeed of Port Charlotte, Florida, Carol...

Richard Hower

Richard Hower

Oct 5, 2007

Richard J. Hower, age 80 of Canton, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 5, 2007 in Aultman Hospital. He was born October 8, 1926 in Canton to Fred and Alice (Kettering) Hower and was a lifetime resident of Canton. Mr. Hower owned and operated several Laundromats and Apartment buildings in the Canton area. Richard was a 1944...

Maurita Mahon

Maurita Mahon

Oct 5, 2007

Maurita A. (Mandy) Mahon, of Canton, passed away Friday, October 5, 2007 in Aultman Hospital. She was 80 years old. She was born in Louisville, Ohio on June 7, 1927 to the late Eustace and Matilda "Mae" (Begey) Paumier. Maurita was a 1945 graduate of Louisville High School and a 1948 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing. During WWII,...

Helen  Jane Montgomery

Helen Jane Montgomery

Sep 30, 2007

Helen Jane Montgomery, age 87, of Canton, died peacefully in her sleep at St. Josephs Village in Manhattan, Kansas on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Helen was a retired kindergarten and second grade teacher at Manchester grade School. She was very active at Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton Woman's Club, College Club, Kappa Kappa IOTA Sorority and Retired State Teachers Assoc....

Elmer  James (Brownie)  Brown

Elmer James (Brownie) Brown

Sep 27, 2007

Elmer James Brown (Brownie), age 84 of Canton died Thursday morning at Roselane Health Center after an extended illness. Born in Ludlow, KY to the late Foster and May Brown. He was a retired owner of Miracle Plumbing and Heating. Elmer served in the South Pacific with the Navy Seabees. A member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Canton Lodge #60...

Virgil Bolovan

Virgil Bolovan

Sep 27, 2007

Virgil Bolovan age 83 died Thursday afternoon in Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. After graduating at McKinley High School, Virgil proudly served in the United States Marines Corps, stationed in the Philipines in WWII as a staff Sergeant Radio Radar Gunner on a B52. Survivors Include his wife Alva-Ree, Daughter: Fonda (John) Elliot of Charleston, WV, son: John...

Janet  Harrison Carver

Janet Harrison Carver

Sep 25, 2007

Janet Harrison Carver, age 94, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. Born on August 17,1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, Janet will be remembered for her wonderful spirit for life. Each day was a new adventure for her. She never stopped learning and imparted that wonderful quality in all of her children and grandchildren. Her travels took her...

Jeanne Rubin

Jeanne Rubin

Sep 21, 2007

Jeanne S. Rubin, age 90, of Canton, passed away Friday evening, September 21, 2007, in Aultman Hospital. Born September 8, 1917 in New York City, NY to the late Joseph and Rose (Rosenbaum) Spielman. Jeanne was a member of Temple Israel and served as a volunteer at the Canton Public Library and the Canton Art Museum. During her years...

Daniel Yoder

Daniel Yoder

Sep 18, 2007

Daniel P. Yoder 87 of Alliance went home to be with the Lord Tuesday September 18, 2007 at Alliance Community Hospital with various health issues. He was born in Burton, Ohio January 14, 1920 to the late Phineas and Susan (Miller) Yoder. He married Emma (Sommers) July 6, 1940. Dan was a retired custodian of Lake High School. He...

Fay Logan

Fay Logan

Sep 17, 2007

Fay Logan, age 94 of Canton passed away Monday afternoon September 17, 2007 at Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born in Odessa, Russia on September 14, 1913 to the late Isadore and Sarah Gordon, she moved to Cleveland when 10 months old and Canton in 1946. Fay owned and operated Dick Logan's Restaurant with her husband and later her son....

Antonio (Anthony)  Dibattista

Antonio (Anthony) Dibattista

Sep 15, 2007

Antonio (Anthony) DiBattista, age 83, of Canton died Saturday evening in St. Joseph Care Center after an extended illness. Born in White Station, PA to the late Vincenzo and Bambina (Fantina) DiBattista he was retired for the Canton City Schools. Anthony was an Army Veteran off WW II and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church of North...

Elwood L. "Wake" Wakefield

Elwood L. "Wake" Wakefield

Sep 14, 2007

Elwood (Wake) L. Wakefield Wake left this earthly world for everlasting peace and freedom from pain on Friday, September 14, 2007, after a long valiant fight with lung disease. Elwood was the son of Walter and Hazel Wakefield. He was born and raised in West Endfield, Maine. As a young man he worked with his father and brother in...

Phyllis Witter

Phyllis Witter

Sep 14, 2007

Phyllis Elisabeth Witter, age 92 of Canton, passed away Friday night September 14, 2007 in the comfort of her daughter's home with her daughter and son by her side. She was born in Canton on October 17, 1914 to the late Phillip G. and Lillian I. Grimpe and graduated from McKinley High School in 1932. She played piano in...

Elmer Yoder

Elmer Yoder

Sep 14, 2007

Elmer S. Yoder Elmer S. Yoder, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2007, after a three week illness. Born October 6, 1925, near Somerset, Pennsylvania, he moved to Hartville in 1950 when he married Esther J. Yoder. Elmer taught six years at Lake Center Christian School, Hartville, and twenty-three years in Louisville Public...

Marcia Bierie

Marcia Bierie

Sep 14, 2007

Marcia Bierie, age 64, of Canton formerly of Hartville passed away September 14, 2007. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 25, 1943 to the late Myron and Helen (Marlow) Mote. She was raised in Canton and was a graduate of Glenwood High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she worked in the...

George Eshelman

George Eshelman

Sep 13, 2007

George Eshelman Jr., age 98 of Hartville passed away Thursday evening September 13, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Hartville on May 25, 1909 to the late George and Almeda (Bolender) Eshelman and graduated from Hartville High School in 1928. George was a member of the Hartville Church of the Brethren. He worked at Timken Roller...

Constance  R. Epley

Constance R. Epley

Sep 12, 2007

Constance (George) Epley of Canton, previously of Irwin, PA died Wednesday in Aultman Hospital. Survivors include her husband of sixty three years Joseph Epley of the residence. 2 daughters: Connie Leavenworth (David) and Vicki Epley both of Colorado. Son: Randy Epley of New York, NY., 2 sisters, extended family and many friends. Constance was preceded in death by 2...

John J. St John,  Jr

John J. St John, Jr

Sep 5, 2007

John J. St John, Jr. age 85, of Canton died Wednesday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Marietta, OH he had resided in Canton most of his life. John was a Navy veteran of WWII and was retired from the Stark County Engineering Department. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Gyro...

Erika Smith

Erika Smith

Sep 5, 2007

Erika Smith, age 48, of Hartville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 5, 2007. She was born in Rahden, Germany on November 7, 1958 and graduated from Lake High School. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and also attended First Friends Church. Survived by her loving son Patrick Allen; parents, John E. and...

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