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Catherine  N. Erb

Catherine N. Erb

May 3, 2019

Catherine N. Erb, age 85, of Hartville, went home with the Lord on Friday May 3, 2019. She was born November 22, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel (Kirk) Bentz and graduated from Middlebranch High School. In high school, Catherine was a majorette and Wayne Erb was a football player. They married January 16 and...

Ruth  Ann Carnahan

Ruth Ann Carnahan

May 2, 2019

Ruth Ann Carnahan, age 92, of Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Ruth Ann was born in Wheeling, WV to the late Maurice and Elgie (Morris) Hazlett. She was a member of Church the Savior United Methodist. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carnahan, and a brother, Charles "Jack" Hazlett. Ruth Ann...

Peggy  M. Meeks

Peggy M. Meeks

Apr 30, 2019

Peggy M. Meeks, age 91, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019. She was born in Canton on January 16, 1928 to the late Richard and Gertrude (Scott) Coleman and graduated from Timken Vocational High School. After high school she married Donald E. Meeks. They were married for 62 years until Donald passed away in 2015. She...

Arleen  D. Richardson

Arleen D. Richardson

Apr 29, 2019

Arleen D. Richardson, age 94 of Canton, passed away early Tuesday morning April 30, 2019, in Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1925, in Canton to Robert and Louise B. (Rupp) Karlen. Arleen was a secretary for Canton City Schools and was a member of First United Church of Christ. She was a Rosie Riveter during WW...

Wanda  Jean Wottle

Wanda Jean Wottle

Apr 28, 2019

Wanda Jean Wottle of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 28 at the age of 91. She was born on April 12, 1928 to Eunice and Charles Plotner, one of five girls. Wanda married James Wottle on July 25, 1947. She became an operator for Ohio Bell prior to taking on the full-time job as mother to her...

Ruth Surrarrer

Ruth Surrarrer

Apr 27, 2019

Ruth A. Surrarrer, age 63, of Randolph, gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born July 30, 1955 to the late Walter and Frances Bell (Sherve) Baker in Medina, Ohio. Ruth graduated from Medina High School in 1973, following high school she got married and had 2 children. She enjoyed hummingbirds, cats,...

Jean  A Cooper

Jean A Cooper

Apr 27, 2019

Jean A. Cooper, age 83, of Louisville, formerly of Boliver, passed away Saturday morning in Altercare of Louisville. She was born September 30, 1935 in Lorain, Ohio to Henry and Margaret (Britzius) Jones. Jean

worked in the Housekeeping department at Aultman Hospital, retired in 1986 then volunteered at the hospital.

She was preceded in death...

Donald  G. Keller

Donald G. Keller

Apr 27, 2019

Donald G. Keller, age 83, of North Canton, passed away Saturday, April 27th. Donald was born in North Canton to the late Adam and Dorotha (Hambach) Keller. He was an Army Veteran and a retired service manager for Ohio Bell (AT&T). Donald was a past member of the North Canton Jaycees, Telephone Pioneers and St. Paul's Catholic Church. In...

John Grindel

John Grindel

Apr 26, 2019

John Grindel, age 75, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 26, 2019 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born December 3, 1943 in Canton to the late John and Mildred (Morrow) Grindel. John graduated from Canton South High School and joined the Hoover company where he worked for 38 years. John enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Molly  J. Marella

Molly J. Marella

Apr 26, 2019

Molly J. Marella, age 90, of Massillon, passed away suddenly Friday evening. Molly was born in Canton to the late Carmine and Margaret (Stuzzo) Marella. She was a 1946 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and was a retired case worker from Job and Family Services. Molly enjoyed baking, playing the organ and singing. Her faith was a big...

Anne  Marie Postlewait

Anne Marie Postlewait

Apr 24, 2019

Anne Marie Postlewait, age 49, of Canton, passed away Thursday afternoon. Anne was born in Canton and was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Elizabeth and JD Bella of Canton and a brother, Bart Postlewait of Hartville. Services will be private for the family. Memorial donations may be made in...

Julie  A. Westfall

Julie A. Westfall

Apr 23, 2019

Julie A. Westfall, age 48, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019 unexpectedly. She was born in Akron on August 3, 1970 and graduated from North High School. Julie was an active worker with UDD and Always Best Care. She had a heart of gold and liked to take care of everyone. A highlight in her younger...

William  Paul Kemp  Jr.

William Paul Kemp Jr.

Apr 21, 2019

William Paul Kemp, Jr. of Canton, Ohio, proud WWII Naval Veteran, baker, animal-lover, former parade clown, sports-lover, stained-glass maker, famously stubborn, barbecuer, car-winner, top-notch bowler and horseshoe player, senior olympic gold medal awardee, great dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and general hell-raiser received his last call on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He died of heart disease in his home with his...

Randall  Lee Cole

Randall Lee Cole

Apr 21, 2019

Randall Lee Cole, of Sterling, Ohio, went to be with the lord at the age of 69, on the afternoon of Easter, April 21st, 2019, passing away after his long 3 year battle with COPD. He is survived by his loving wife Jackie, his step children Patty Summerfield, Tim (Kristen) Laird, his children Gary Cole Sr (Dawn), Brian Cole...

Thomas  H. Kuhn

Thomas H. Kuhn

Apr 20, 2019

Thomas H. Kuhn age 69, of Marlboro, passed away comfortably at home with family at his side on April 20th after an extended illness. Tom was born in Canton to Richard and Eileen (Wise) Kuhn. Tom graduated from Jackson High School in 1968. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science at Western State University in Gunnison,...

Ronald  D. Walker

Ronald D. Walker

Apr 20, 2019

Ronald D. Walker, age 70, of Perry Township passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack. Ron was born in St. Albans, Vermont to the late Richard F. and Geraldine M. (Throckmorton) Walker. He graduated from Glenwood High School, attended Kent State University and was retired from Motive Parts Warehouse where he was Vice President. Ron was a true...

Helen Pearlman

Helen Pearlman

Apr 19, 2019

Helen Pearlman, age 92, of Canton, passed away Friday morning April 19, 2019 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born on June 29, 1926 in Canton to the late Philip and Rose (Saltzman) Cohen. Helen graduated from Canton Lehman High School and attended Ohio State University. She then returned home to work at her family business, Bell...

Jay Clar

Jay Clar

Apr 18, 2019

Jay Howard Clar, age 82, our beloved husband, father, zaydee and brother, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Cleveland to the late Louis and Bertha (Kabatchnick) Clar. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1955. He married Mary Ann (Cohon) z'l on December 18, 1960. He worked for Eppy...

Betty  J. Slusser

Betty J. Slusser

Apr 18, 2019

Betty J. Slusser, age 97, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 18, 2019. She was born in Canton on March 23, 1922 to the late John and Mildred (Walton) Nelson and graduated from Lehman High School in 1940. Betty met Wade Slusser while he was serving in the Army and they married June...

Charlene  M. Rollyson

Charlene M. Rollyson

Apr 17, 2019

Charlene M. Rollyson, age 77, of North Canton, passed away on April 17, 2019. She was born in Buffalo, New York on July 16, 1941 to the late Charles and Margaret (Smith) Miller and grew up in Galeton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Bryant and Stratton Business School and moved to Ohio in 1963 to pursue her career. She met...

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