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Mary Elizabeth Neumann
Nov 30, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Neumann, age 103, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio on February 14, 1917. Mary was a schoolteacher for Canton City Schools and a member of River of Life Community Church.
Mary is survived by her children, Anita Kay (Jim) Sines, Jeffrey (Cindy) Neumann and David (Jean) Neumann.
...Chester A. Porter
Nov 30, 2019
Chester A. Porter, age 87, of Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 26Th 2020. He was born in West Chester, Ohio to the late James and Hazel (Johnson) Porter. Chester enjoyed fishing and collecting baseball caps. He was the most generous, caring and loving father.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Patricia Joan Sheaffer
Nov 30, 2019
Patricia Joan Kopache Sheaffer, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, neighbor and friend woke up in the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2020.
She was born on October 7, 1934, in Canton, OH. Â Along with several siblings, she lived with foster parents, George and Mildred Kinney where she helped support the family berry and vegetable...
Saloma Sommers
Nov 30, 2019
Saloma Sommers, age 89, of Hartville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 13, 2020. She was born November 26, 1930 to the late Roman and Malinda (Hershberger) Hostetler. She was a member of Hartville Conservative Mennonite Church and spent her time with family. Her children remember her as faithfully praying for them. She is...
Jack Asael
Nov 28, 2019
Jack Asael, age 96 of Canton, passed away Thursday afternoon in his home with his daughter by his side. He was born in Brooklyn New York November 13, 1923 to Hyman and Bella (Cohen) Asael. Jack was a scrap dealer and was a member of Agudas Achim Congregation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose in 2007;...
Ethel M. Weaver
Nov 24, 2019
Ethel M. Weaver, age 73, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canton to the late Raoul Sr. and Ella (Frey) Hewitt. Ethel was an avid crafter. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Michael Weaver; children, Scott...
Donna J. Myers
Nov 23, 2019
Donna J. Myers, age 87, of Canton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday November 23, 2019. She was born January 1, 1932 in Canton to Roy and Katherine (Eggenschwiler) Holfinger. She is a 1949 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended beauty school. Donna loved attending craft shows and shopping for bargains at local thrift stores. She...
Audra P. Frank
Nov 22, 2019
Audra P. Frank, age 94, of North Canton, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Laurels of Massillon. She was born October 6, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Edward and Pearl (Sawyer) Forster. Audra worked for Republic Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1982. She was a fantastic baker, had a knack for growing beautiful roses, and enjoyed...
Norma Green
Nov 21, 2019
Norma Eileen Green, age 83, formerly of North Canton, passed away Thursday morning in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born February 5, 1936 in Accident, Maryland to Harry and Gladys (Knox) O'Brien.
Norma moved to Canton, Ohio when she was 18. She began working at the Hoover Company where she met her soon to be husband, Calvin....
Florence Helmick
Nov 19, 2019
The family of Florence Helmick is saddened to announce her sudden passing, age 72, on November 19th, 2019. She was born to Clyde W. and Jean M. Helmick (nee Manack) and is survived by her half-brother Myron A. Fritz (Bess), niece Jennifer (Robyn), nephew Dustin (BreAnne), great nieces Jayden and Jorden, nephew Ian, great nephews Alex and Christian, Uncle...
Larry Denver Hamilton
Nov 18, 2019
Larry Denver Hamilton, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 18th, 2019, at Rose Lane in Massillon, Ohio.
Larry was born in Wise, Virginia, on March 5, 1949, to Lewis and Bonnie Hamilton. The family later moved to Tallmadge, Ohio. A proud Veteran, he served in the US Army as a combat medic...
Richard Miller
Nov 17, 2019
Richard Miller, age 85, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning November 17, 2019 with family by his side. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Eli S. and Mary Kauffman Miller. Richard was a professional truck driver who accomplished the feat of driving more than 2 million accident free miles. Richard also served...
Robert E. Rollyson
Nov 17, 2019
Robert E. Rollyson, age 84, of North Canton, passed away on November 17, 2019. He was born in Wood County, WV on March 12, 1935 to the late Henry Able and Zylpha (Wayt) Rollyson and grew up on Tyler Mountain and in Gassaway, WV.
He was in the Army National Guard from 1955 until he was medically...
Robert F. Hattersley
Nov 13, 2019
Robert F. Hattersley, age 99, of Canton, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born in North Canton, Ohio on August 26, 1920 to J. Frank and Gertrude (Riley) Hattersley, he lived in this vicinity most of his life. He went to Worley Grade School and was a graduate of Lehman High School and Ohio University. Mr. Hattersley served as...
Jean E. Thompson
Nov 13, 2019
Jean E. Thompson, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019 at Copeland Oaks. She was born on June 19, 1925 in Canton to the late Robert and Edna (Zurlinden) Sigrist and was a graduate of Lehman High School and Kent State University. Jean taught English and Home Economics in Uniontown High School. She was Trustee of Ohio...
Richard B. Hall
Nov 8, 2019
Richard "Dick" B. Hall, age 87, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born May 8, 1932 in Washington DC, to Dr. Walter Jay and Ruth (Bell) Hall. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he received his degree in Industrial Design. Following college graduation,...
Bobby R. Butler
Nov 8, 2019
Bobby R. Butler 82, from Hartville, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 08, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Butler (O'Brien), their children, Maria J. Butler, Victor J. Butler (Joan), Jonathan S. Butler (Janet), Suzanne Butler, and his daughters June Brookshire and Remona Gonzalez (Luis), his grandchildren, Leslie, ShaSha, Jonathan Jr.,...
Michele A. Goff
Nov 8, 2019
Michele A. Goff, age 75, died peacefully on November 8, 2019 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Michele "Mike" was born on May 19, 1944 in Canton. She graduated from Lehman High School and attended Ohio and Malone Universities. Michele was employed for many years at Mercy Medical Center in the laboratory department and blood mobile, she...
Dominic Paul Janini
Nov 8, 2019
Dr. Dominic P. Janini (Giovinazzo), 89, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Born July 21, 1930 in Ravenna, Dominic was a resident of the Portage Lakes where he practiced dentistry for many years. Dominic was a 1948 graduate of Ravenna High School and a 1955 graduate of The Ohio State University College...
Nancy J. Young
Nov 6, 2019
Nancy J. Young, age 85, of Hartville passed away on November 6, 2019. She was born in Suffield, OH on August 29, 1934 to the late Lorin and Cordie (Shafer) Garmier. She married Lawrence "Shorty" Young and is survived by their children, Loretta "Sue" (Bob) Blessing, Natalie (Patrick) Peralta, David Young, Kathy (Marty) Matheny; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
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