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Paul  Russell Schliffka  Jr.

Paul Russell Schliffka Jr.

Feb 10, 2007

Paul Russell Schliffka Jr., age 69 of Louisville passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 10, 2007 at his home. He was born in Canton on March 20, 1937 to the late Paul R. and Effie R. (Robinette)Schliffka and graduated from Lehman High School. Paul was a retired spectrographer for B & W Research in Alliance. Preceded in death by a...

Pamela  L. Keegan

Pamela L. Keegan

Feb 9, 2007

Keegan, Pamela L. (Morgan), 60, of East Greenwich, RI died of heart failure on Friday, February 9, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Keegan, and the daughter-in-law of Eleanor E. Keegan, of East Greenwich, and the late Edmund J. Keegan. Pam was born in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the...

Marie  E. Gruber

Marie E. Gruber

Feb 6, 2007

Marie E. Gruber, age 92, of Canton, died Tuesday morning in the Canton Christian Home. Born in Canton on March 25, 194 to the late Harry and Josephine (Texter) Long she was a life resident. Marie is survived by her high school sweet heart and husband of 70 years Elmer (Jack) Gruber of Canton. Daughter: Mrs. William (Roberta) Nibert...

Wayne Morris  Sr.

Wayne Morris Sr.

Feb 6, 2007

Wayne Rex Morris Sr., age 66 of Canton passed away unexpectedly February 6, 2007. He was born on May 5, 1940 in Phippi, WV to the late Woodrow and Madeline (Costilow) Morris, attended McKinley High School, and worked for Canton City Parks Department for over 20 years, retiring in 2006. A member of VFW No. 3747, Louisville FOE No....

Lois  E. Hanna

Lois E. Hanna

Feb 2, 2007

Lois E. Hanna, age 95, of Canton died Friday afternoon in Aultman Hospital. Born in Canton on October 25, 1911 to Earl and Marion (Bartonruff) Hanna she was a retired secretary from the Hoover Company. Lois was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Cum Double Sunday School Class, Woman's Assoc and Trirosis. She is survived by a nephew: Christopher...

Vicky  L. Potts

Vicky L. Potts

Feb 1, 2007

Vicky L. Potts, age 50, of Perry Township, died Thursday afternoon in her residence after a brief illness. Born in Canton on May 1, 1956 Vicky was a 1974 graduate of Glenwood High School and presently was the Assistant Manager of Levin Furniture. Preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Jane Klingaman. Vicky is survived by her husband of...

Grace Schory

Grace Schory

Jan 31, 2007

Grace Ellen Watkin Schory, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in her home .She was born in East Liverpool and grew up in Alliance. She was a graduate of Alliance High School and Mount Union College where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She belonged to Trinity United Church of Christ, the Junior League...

Ralph Close

Ralph Close

Jan 31, 2007

Ralph Frederick Close, age 94, of North Canton, Passed away Wednesday evening, January 31, 2007 at St. Luke Lutheran Community. Born September 6, 1912 in Salineville, Ohio to Frederick and Ethel Close. Mr. Close worked for the United States Postal Service and was a WW II Army Veteran having fought in the Battle of Normandy. He was an avid...

Lillian Carnahan

Lillian Carnahan

Jan 31, 2007

Lillian Lee Carnahan, age 89, of Limaville and formerly of Hartville, passed away Wednesday evening, January 31, 2007 in Alliance Community Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1917 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Radford and Callie (Dennis) Moss. Lillian moved to Hartville in 1954 and had worked for the F.E. Schumacher Company, the Isley's Store and the...

Dana Rojas

Dana Rojas

Jan 29, 2007

Dana N. Rojas, age 65 of Hartville, passed away Monday afternoon in her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born October 29, 1941in Hammond, Indiana to John and Geraldine (Teems) Aughinbaugh and was raised in Huntington, Indiana. Dana worked for the U. S. Navy in Washington, D.C. and then worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

Forest Hart

Forest Hart

Jan 27, 2007

Forest Hart, age 90 formerly of Canton died January 27th in Sunbridge West Nursing Home in Toledo, OH. Born on January 31, 1916 in Ashland County, OH. A private service and interment were held in West Lawn Cemetery.

Wanda Mcnew

Wanda Mcnew

Jan 26, 2007

Wanda L. Mcnew, age 64 of Louisville, passed away Friday afternoon in Alliance Community Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1942 in Alliance and was a graduate of Salem Bible College. Wanda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Donald C. McNew; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Constance McNew of Hartville, Bill and...

Ruth  J. Cunningham

Ruth J. Cunningham

Jan 23, 2007

Ruth J. Cunningham, age 93, of N. Canton, died Tuesday morning in St. Luke Lutheran Community after an extended illness. Born in Cleveland, Ruth retired from Cleveland Trust where she was a Bookkeeper. Preceded in death by her husband: William Cunningham in 1960 she is survived by her daughter: Mrs. S. Donald (Janet) Arsena of North Canton. Two granddaughters:...

Paul  C. Camp

Paul C. Camp

Jan 23, 2007

Paul C. Camp, age 86 of Massillon, died Tuesday evening in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Malvern, OH he had resided here since 1944. Mr. Camp was an Army Veteran of WWII and was retired from Federal Merchandise. In addition to his parents: Anthony and Pasqualina Campagnoli he was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Mary...

Gloria (Rechkemmer)  Hagloch

Gloria (Rechkemmer) Hagloch

Jan 21, 2007

Gloria M. (Rechkemmer) Hagloch age 75, of Canton died Sunday morning in her residence after an extended illness. Born in Ellicott City, MD she had resided her for the past 53 years. Preceded in death by her first husband: Wilson Rechkemmer and a son Ricky Rechkemmer. Gloria is survived by her husband: Gregor A. Hagloch of the residence. Daughter:...

William Pedroff

William Pedroff

Jan 19, 2007

William Steve Pedroff, age 72, of Massillon passed away Friday evening, January 19, 2007 in his residence with his family by his side. He was born April 26, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to Steve and Sylvia (Gregoff) Pedroff. Bill was a 1952 McKinley High School graduate, was an Army Veteran, and member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Mr....

Sydney Greenberg

Sydney Greenberg

Jan 18, 2007

Sydney Greenberg, 96, died Thursday January 18, 2007 at Fransiscan Care Center of Sylvania. Mr. Greenberg, a native of London, England, immigrated in 1958, living in Cleveland and Los Angeles before moving to Canton in 1981. He had resided in Toledo nursing homes since 2001. He was a presser in the ladies garment industry in England. In Cleveland, he...

Virginia  Y. Allensworth

Virginia Y. Allensworth

Jan 18, 2007

Virginia Y. Allensworth, age 90, of Canton died Thursday evening after a brief illness. A life resident of Canton Virginia attended Miami University and Duke University and had been a school teacher having taught at Belden School. In addition to her parents: John G. and Bessie (Owen) Yost she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years...

Lee  C. Allen

Lee C. Allen

Jan 17, 2007

Lee C. Allen, age 89 of N. Canton deid Wednesday morning in St. Luke Lutheran Community. Born in Columbus, OH he was a retired store manager. A member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, he was a vetean of WW II. Lee is survived by two nephews. A private service will be held with interment in West Lawn Cemetery.

Fanny  Adelman Slutzker

Fanny Adelman Slutzker

Jan 15, 2007

Fanny Adelman Slutzker, age 96 of Canton, died on Monday January 15, 2007 at Windsor Medical Center. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends, for she was a truly dynamic, energetic person with a smile and positive greeting for everyone. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 3, 1910, to Ben and Celia Atleson;...

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