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Patricia (Lynn) L. (King) Freadling
May 29, 2024
Patricia (Lynn) L. Freadling, age 70 of Hartville, passed away Wednesday May 29, 2024. She was born June 12, 1953, in Akron to Melvin and Helen (Ledford) King. Patricia was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Copley. Her passion was her family and taking care of her home.
She is survived by her husband Richard; sons,...
Shirley A. Risden
May 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Risden age 89 of Plain Township, born on December 29,1934 went home with Jesus on May 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death and reunited in Heaven with her husband and love of her life Raymond H. Risden, parents Aurther and Elby Clifford, brothers Jimmy, Bobby, and Jackie Clifford, and great grandson Kaden...
Tim Flaherty
May 27, 2024
Coach Tim Flaherty of Hartville, Ohio, beloved husband of Meredith Flaherty for 46 years, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024.  Amazing dad to two devoted children: Dennis Kelly (Diana) Flaherty and Katie Flaherty Lynch. Fantastic Papa to eight grandchildren: Sean, Julianne, Abigail, Connor, Jackson, Brian, Liam, and Julia.
Played, coached, and mentored football for 63 years....
Michelle Lynn Watson
May 26, 2024
Michelle Watson of Canton passed away on May 26th after battling cancer. She was born in Toledo to Michael Heabler and Janet Erickson. Michelle worked and volunteered her time at Foundations and was loved by many there. She enjoyed giving back to her community through her association.
Michelle is preceded by one daughter: Alia Watson.
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Fred L. Bates
May 24, 2024
Fred L. "Fritz" Bates, age, 93, of Evanston, IL, formerly of Buchanan, MI, and Alliance, OH, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, under hospice care at Westminster Place of the Presbyterian Homes in Evanston.
Born in Beechwood, OH, on March 12, 1931, Fred's life was one marked by dedication, warmth, and a love for the simple joys that...
Linda K. Donley
May 23, 2024
Linda Kay Donley, 84, of North Canton passed away on May 23, 2024, surrounded by the love of her daughters after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on March 19,1940 in New Castle, Pa to Albert and Katherine Laurel. Linda was a graduate of Slippery Rock State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. She spent 30 years in education...
Nathan D. Miller
May 21, 2024
Nathan D. Miller, age 64 died on May 21, 2024. Born March 8, 1960, to Ervin and Lydia (Raber) Miller. Married Denise Hostetler on November 27, 1982. Had 3 children Katie (Tony) Celaya, Samuel (LaTasha), and Keturah. One grandson Archer David Miller. Two step grandsons Evan Jackson and James Anthony. One sister Sara, three brothers Morris, Norman, Lewis.
...Janet E. Balzer
May 21, 2024
Janet E. Balzer, age 94, of North Canton passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on October 7, 1929, to Victor and Goldie (Corbet) Harrod and following her marriage to Fred Balzer they relocated their family to the North Canton area. Janet was a lifelong piano teacher out of her home, loved tending to...
Jeffrey M. Monty
May 20, 2024
Jeffrey M. Monty of Norton, and previously Hartville passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2024. He was born in Akron on June 24, 1966, to Sam and Merry Ann (Taylor) Monty and is a graduate of Lake High School, class of 1984. Jeff attended the University of Akron before beginning his career as a carpenter and owner of MontyBuilt...
Robert Irwin Friedman
May 19, 2024
Robert I. "Bob" Friedman of Canton, Ohio, beloved husband of Diane Bryan Friedman his partner in life for over six decades, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. Together, they raised two devoted children: Julie Friedman, of Burlingame, California, and Jeffrey and Deanne Friedman of Buffalo Grove IL. Bob was a cherished grandfather to Madison, Lexi, and Paige, who...
Regina White
May 13, 2024
On May 12, 2024, Regina Lee White passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. Regina was born June 1, 1972, in Canton, Ohio. She is survived by her three daughters, Victoria Martin, Elle Petruccio, and Maddie Davila; granddaughter Freyja Davila; parents, Glenn and Bonnie Rohr, four sisters Sheila McEvoy, Lisa Fernandez, Monique Vacha, and Maria McKimm; multiple nieces...
Derill C. Ferguson Jr.
May 12, 2024
Derill C. Ferguson, Jr., age 67 of Marlboro passed away on May 12, 2024, at Akron General Hospital following a courageous fight with heart related issues. He was born in Pontiac, MI to Derill and Mabel (Gillis) Ferguson and graduated from high school in California. Derill moved to the Hartville and Marlboro areas in the early 1990s and ultimately...
James M. Knight "Mike"
May 9, 2024
James M. Knight, age 81, of Uniontown passed away at Summa Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Charleston, WV on January 15, 1943, and is a graduate of Akron Buchtel High School. Mike, as he was known, served in the United States Army in in 1st Cav in Vietnam, and spent his career at the Goodyear...
Emmaline J. Reed
May 8, 2024
Emmaline J. Reed, age 87, of Navarre, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born in West Virginia to Roscoe and Virginia (Gillespie) Cooper. She graduated from Westin High School in West Virginia. Following high school she worked as an airline Ticketing agent in Washington DC. She then lived in Massachusetts where she dedicated her life to raising...
Richard P. Stucky "Dick"
May 5, 2024
Richard P. Stucky, age 79 of North Canton passed away on May 5, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Dover, Ohio on September 4, 1944, to John and Pearl (Bland) Stucky and is a graduate of Fairless High School and attended Wilmington College. He began his career as a sales representative...
Joyce E. Carrothers
May 5, 2024
Joyce E. Carrothers, of Strongsville passed away surrounded by family, May 5th, 2024. She was born to the late Stephen and Myrtle (Boron) Kirkwood in Canton. She graduated from Mckinley High School in 1954. She married Harry E. Hayes in 1954 and was so for over 40 years. Later she married Thomas Carrothers. Joyce spent most of her life...
Donna Collins
May 2, 2024
Donna Jean Collins, 77, of Navarre, Ohio, sadly passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 2nd, at the Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center.
Donna was born on December 7th, 1946 to Gloria Carter Fulks and Stanford E. Fulks in Huntington, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Carter Fulks, her brother,...
Gary Rush
Apr 30, 2024
Gary Rush, age 75, of Hartville, passed away Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024 in his home with his wife by his side. Gary was born October 2, 1948 in Canton to Ernest and Edna (Emmert) Rush and was a lifetime resident of Hartville. He worked at Teledyne Monarch for many years and retired from Airfasco in Canton. Gary graduated...
Wayne Erb
Apr 30, 2024
Wayne Erb, Age 92 of Hartville went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born May 5. 1931 in Hartville to Dan and Sevilla (Miller) Erb. Wayne worked with his brother Ellis for many years at Erb Construction Inc. Wayne was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Middlebranch. He was also an Army...
Norman W Slack
Apr 25, 2024
Norman W. Slack departed his loving family going to the arms of the Lord on April 25th, 2024. Norman was born in Akron on August 19, 1944, to Dorothy G. Slack and Charles William Slack.
Norman attended Ashland University for his Master's in Biblical Studies that he used to substitute pastor in the local area after retiring...
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