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Shirley Houck

Shirley Houck

Nov 19, 2006

Shirley J. Houck, age 70, of Hartville went to be with the Lord on Sunday November 19, 2006 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Preston, Mississippi on September 24, 1936 to Elton "Mac" and Cora (Breckenridge) McBrayer. The family moved to Ohio when she was four years old...

Mina Baines

Mina Baines

Nov 18, 2006

Mina L. Baines, age 82, of North Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 18, 2006, in Altercare of Canton. Mina was born in Mangum, OK on December 20, 1923 to the late James and Molly (McGovern) Burger. She retired in 1985 as an assistant finance director for the city of North Canton. She is survived by her husband of...

Roy  S. Tolbert,  Jr.

Roy S. Tolbert, Jr.

Nov 18, 2006

Roy S. Tolbert, Jr. age 65 of Canton died Saturday afternoon in his residence after a year long battle with lung cancer. Born in Canton Roy was the retired owner of Alliance Music after 27 years. He was a member of Canton Elk's Lodge # 68 where he was secretary of the golf league. He coached Holly Hills Little...

Thomas Meese

Thomas Meese

Nov 14, 2006

Thomas Elmer "Duke" Meese, age 76 of East Sparta, Ohio passed away Tuesday November 14, 2006. Born in Waco, Ohio on September 6, 1930 to the late John Thomas and Anna (Arnold) Meese, Tom attended Canton South High School and then was a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. A lifetime career of serving the community,...

Merle  W. Brown

Merle W. Brown

Nov 13, 2006

Merle W. Brown, age 93, of North Canton died Monday afternoon in Manor Care Heath Services after a brief illness. Born in Midvale, OH he was retired from Republic Steel. Mr. Brown was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple and is survived by his wife of 64 years: Annabelle Brown of the residence. Also survived by 3 daughters:...

David  E. Schultz

David E. Schultz

Nov 13, 2006

David E. Schultz, age 42, of N. Canton died Monday evening in Manor Care Heath Services after an extended illness. A life resident of Canton David was a graduate of Timken High School. Preceded in death by his Mother: Linda Schultz in1979, he is survived by his father and step-mother: Kenneth and Kay Schultz of East Sparta. Sister: Laura...

Thomas Wheatley,  Sr.

Thomas Wheatley, Sr.

Nov 9, 2006

Thomas J. Wheatley, Sr., age 89 of Canton, formerly of Hartville, passed away Thursday November 9, 2006 in Aultman Hospital. Thomas was born October 9, 1917 in Alliance to Joseph and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Wheatley. Mr. Wheatley was a graduate of Alliance High School and retired from Babcock & Wilcox following 31 years of service. He was a WW II...

Joseph  M. Zilla

Joseph M. Zilla

Nov 9, 2006

Joseph M. Zilla, age 88, of Canton died Wednesday afternoon. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Nettie Zilla. Daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and David Ziesmer and 2 grandchildren. According to Mr. Zilla's wishes a private service was held with entombment in Forest Hill Mausoleum. Those who desire may sign our online guest book at: www.shriverfuineralhomes.com Spiker-Foster-Shriver 330-455-0349

Marion Swift

Marion Swift

Nov 9, 2006

Marion A. Swift, age 75, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Denville, New Jersey, went to join our Savior and her loved ones who where waiting for her in Heaven on Thursday morning November 9, 2006. Marion was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 1931 to the late Hans and Anna (Olesen) Andreasen. She attended the Zion Lutheran...

Moses Yoder

Moses Yoder

Nov 5, 2006

Moses H. Yoder, age 88, of Uniontown, passed away Sunday night November 5, 2006 in Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster. Moses was born August 24, 1918 in Hartville to John P. and Katie (Slabaugh) Yoder. He retired as a livestock dealer and had also been involved in numerous other businesses including trucking and sale barns. Mr. Yoder was...

Elsie Pearson

Elsie Pearson

Nov 4, 2006

Elsie F. Pearson, age 86, formerly of Painesville, Ohio and more recently of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, November 4, 2006 in Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Elsie was born on February 15, 1920 in Chicago, IL to the late Newell and Marie (Lehnert) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford H. Pearson in 1975...

Janet  E. Finley

Janet E. Finley

Nov 3, 2006

Janet E. Finley, age 70, of North Canton, died Friday afternoon in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Norwich, NY she had resided here most of her life. Preceded in death by her father: Edward Lyons she is survived by her husband of 40 years: James F. Finley of the residence. Mother: Edith Parker of Canton. Four...

Jack Keim

Jack Keim

Oct 30, 2006

Jack W. Keim, age 74 of Canton passed Monday October 30, 2006 after an extended illness. Born in Canton on January 6, 1932, Jack was a Timken High School graduate and Korean Army Veteran. A retired employee for U.S. Ceramic Tile Co., Jack was inducted into the Amateur Sports Hall of Fame and was an avid sports enthusiast. Survived...

John  G. Mick,  Jr

John G. Mick, Jr

Oct 27, 2006

John G. Mick, Jr., age 87, of Canton died Friday afternoon in St. Luke Lutheran Home. Born in Chicago, Ill on April 13, 1919 he had resided here most of his life. John was a 1936 graduate of McKinley High School. John retired from the Timken Company as a Control Analyst, he was a member of Canton Lodge #...

Ruth  H. Kirkby

Ruth H. Kirkby

Oct 27, 2006

Ruth H. Kirkby, age 76, of North Canton, died Friday, October 27, 2006 in Windsor Medical Center following a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Born in Cleveland, OH, Ruth had been an area resident since 1956. She was an LPN at Doctor's Hospital for 17 years. Ruth was a Collinwood High School graduate Class of 1947 and then...

Thomas Mcdonald

Thomas Mcdonald

Oct 26, 2006

Thomas Albert "Tommy" McDonald, age 80, of Canton passed away peacefully Thursday evening October 26, 2006 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born in Minerva, Ohio on June 22, 1926 to the late John T. and Dorothy May (Challis) McDonald. A Navy WW II Veteran, Tom devoted his life to the...

Ross  A. Guido

Ross A. Guido

Oct 25, 2006

Ross A. Guido, age 79, of North Canton, died Wednesday afternoon in his residence after a 5 year courageous battle with multiple cancers. Born in Fairmont, WV to the late John and Rose (Maruka) Guido he was a retired financial advisor. Mr. Guido was a member of the North Canton Elk's and Eagles, was an avid golfer and loved...

Melvin Anderson

Melvin Anderson

Oct 23, 2006

Melvin H. Anderson, age 73, of Alliance passed away Monday October 23, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1933 in Canton to the late Melvin and Catherine (Miller) Anderson, and served in the Air Force. Preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Jerry, Abe and Mickey; survived by siblings, Bill of Hartville, Joanne Price of Hartville,...

Dorothy Art

Dorothy Art

Oct 23, 2006

Dorothy Art, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Jacob and Esther Levine and in 1947 moved to Canton with her late husband, Herbert Art, the co-owner of Art's Diamond Jewelers. In addition to raising her three children and working periodically at Art's, she was very active in the Temple...

Ulia Reynolds

Ulia Reynolds

Oct 23, 2006

Ulia M. Reynolds, age 89, of Hartville, passed away Monday night October 23, 2006 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born May 5, 1917 in Johnson Station, KY, Ulia lived and worked in WV until age 16. At that time she moved to Ohio and met the love of her life, Carl E. Reynolds (1914-1989)....

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