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Belva  M. Rucker

Belva M. Rucker

Jul 2, 2007

Belva M. Rucker, age 81, of Canton died Monday morning in Manor Care Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Lima, OH she had resided here since 1958. Belva was a registered nurse retiring from the House of Loretto in 1986. Belva was a long time faithful member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she had served as a...

Gustave Zielasko

Gustave Zielasko

Jul 2, 2007

Judge Gus W. Zielasko Gustave W. (Gus) Zielasko, age 92, of North Canton, passed away Monday morning, July 2, 2007 in Aultman Hospital. Born on June 15, 1915 in Canton to the late August and Marie (Gross) Zielasko. Gus graduated from Louisville High School, received his history degree from the College of Wooster and his Master's Degree in Education...

Arline Sussman

Arline Sussman

Jul 2, 2007

Arline Frances Sussman, age 78 of Canton, Ohio died on Monday, July 2, 2007. She was born in Buffalo, New York, the only child of the late Mabel (Mattis) and Emmanuel J. Schwartz. A 1950 graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, Arline's studies in Business Administration served her well in a wide ranging...

Rose  M. Perry

Rose M. Perry

Jul 1, 2007

Rose M. Perry, age 80, was called home to the Lord on Sunday in Chapel Hill Community. A life resident of Canton, Rose attended McKinley High School and retired from Miller Sales. In addition to her parents Harry S. and Anna (DeFrancisco) Marconi she was preceded in death by a brother: Louis Marconi. A member of Grace Community Church...

Harry  E. Kafides

Harry E. Kafides

Jun 28, 2007

Harry E. Kafides, age 75, of Canton, died Thursday evening in Aultman Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. A life resident of Canton he was a former employee of Buckeye Protective Service. Survivors include his friend and companion: Linda Poorman. Daughter: Mrs. James (Linda) Cross of Alaska. Son: John T. Kafides and daughter in - law: Terry. Seven...

Lela Anstine

Lela Anstine

Jun 26, 2007

Lela Ruth Anstine, age 100, of Canton Christian Home, formerly of Hartville and North Canton, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 26, 2007. She was born in Middlebranch, Ohio on April 16, 1907 to the late Charles and Ida (Holl) Kinsley, graduated from Hartville High School in 1925 and attended Manchester College in Indiana. She...

Robert King

Robert King

Jun 26, 2007

Robert King, age 77, of Canton died Tuesday evening in the Pines Nursing Home. Born in Toronto, OH he was a retired factory worker. Survivors include two brothers: Paul and James King. Sister: Gladys Martin. Private service and interment will be for the family.

Bill Bruner

Bill Bruner

Jun 25, 2007

Bill J. Bruner, age 71, of Hartville, passed away Monday June 25, 2007 at Aultman Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Scott County, Virginia on October 12, 1935 and served in the Marines during the Korean War. A resident of Hartville since 1960, Bill owned and operated the Hartville Pool Hall. He retired in...

Dorothy Keller

Dorothy Keller

Jun 25, 2007

Dorothy M. (Rogers) Keller, age 86, of Hartville died Monday, June 25th in Marshall, MI. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 1, 1920, daughter of the late William C. and Hazel M. Rogers. She graduated from Juniata College in PA. before she married Thomas C. Keller on June 26, 1943, while he was serving in the Army...

Virginia Croft

Virginia Croft

Jun 25, 2007

Virginia M. Croft, age78, of Hartville, passed away Monday June 25, 2007. She was born in McKeesport, PA on May 26, 1929 to the late John and Margaret (Hospodar) Urban, attended St. Martha's Elementary School and graduated from Akron North High School. She was a professional secretary, active and a past president in PSI. She received the Secretary of...

Paul  E. Swisher

Paul E. Swisher

Jun 23, 2007

Paul E. Swisher, age 84, of Louisville, died Saturday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center. Born in Alliance, OH, to the late George and Cleda (Creath) Swisher Paul was a 1940 graduate of McKinley High School. A Navy Veteran of WW II he was an electrical engineer having retired from TRW. Paul was a member of William McKinley Lodge #...

Vincent  A. Little

Vincent A. Little

Jun 19, 2007

Vincent A. Little, age 93, of Mineral City, died Tuesday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Steubenville, OH he was a retired self employed refuse hauler. Preceded in death by his wife Hazel Little, son: James Little and two brothers Claude & Jean Little. Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Anne Little of McKeesport, PA., Mrs....

Allan Detweiler

Allan Detweiler

Jun 19, 2007

Allan Detweiler, age 88, of Hartville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening June 19, 2007 surrounded by his family in Aultman Hospital. He was born June 26, 1918 in Parkman, Ohio to Noah and Barbara (Sommers) Detweiler. Mr. Detweiler was a finish carpenter and was a member of the Cornerstone Mennonite Church. He was preceded in death...

Cheryl Clifford

Cheryl Clifford

Jun 18, 2007

Cheryl Lynn (Kuchta) Clifford, age 59, of Jackson Township, Canton, Ohio passed away Monday, June 18, 2007 at Manor Care Health Services of Belden Village. She was born on July 30, 1947 in Winsted, CT to the late George and Gertrude (Weaving) Kuchta. Cheryl graduated from NW Regional High School #7 and the University of Hartford. Cheryl taught school...

Richard Schnars

Richard Schnars

Jun 11, 2007

Richard T. Schnars, age 46, of Uniontown, passed away, Monday, June 11, 2007 in Memphis, TN following an automobile accident. Richard was born on October 24, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1979, received his B.S. Degree from the University of Florida in 1983 and his law degree from the University of Akron...

Dorothy  Elizabeth Peterson

Dorothy Elizabeth Peterson

Jun 9, 2007

Dorothy E. Peterson Our wonderful mother and grandmother, Dorothy Elizabeth Peterson of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at age 94, from complications of living a long and loving life. Born in Salem, Ohio, she was a graduate of Carrolton High School where she met her eternal companion, Charles Guess Peterson. Dorothy attended two years at Kent State University and...

Margaret Wadley

Margaret Wadley

Jun 9, 2007

Margaret (Peg) Wadley, born July 8, 1913, widow of the late John Wadley, former Executive Director of the Akron YMCA died June 9, 2007. An Akron resident for many years and Congress Lake, Hartville since 1977, she was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms and the University of Akron. Margaret was a teacher at several Akron elementary...

Geraldine Decost

Geraldine Decost

Jun 6, 2007

Geraldine DeCost, age 86 of Canton passed away Wednesday June 6, 2007 in the comfort of her daughter's home. She was born in Galloway, WV on December 21, 1920 to the late Earley Charles and Lydia Mayle. She attended New Life Tabernacle. Preceded in death by her husband Edward on September 8, 2004; infant daughter Melva, 3 sons Gary,...

Edith Abramson

Edith Abramson

Jun 3, 2007

Edith Abramson (nee Reichstein) has died in Venice, Ca. Sunday, June 3, 2007, age 88. She was widowed by David R. Abramson in 1968. She is survived by two sons, Ben, 55, Donald, 53 (Julie King) and a daughter, Karen, 47 (Zvi) Hollander and eight grandchildren. Edith was a resident of Canton for 48 years upon marriage. Her birthplace...

Robert  E. Myers

Robert E. Myers

Jun 3, 2007

Robert E. Myers, age 83, of East Canton, died Monday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Columbus, OH, he had resided here most of his life. Mr. Myers was retired from the Timken Company, and was an Army Veteran of WW II. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother...

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