John Emerson
Jun 14, 2018
John Ludwig Emerson, age 85, of Hartville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday June 14, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 15, 1932 to the late John and Edith (Selander) Emerson.
John graduated from Akron North High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. He then attended Central Bible...
Ruth May Rogers
Jun 12, 2018
Ruth Rogers, age 87, of Hartville passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2018.She was born in Deerfield, OH on May 25, 1931 to the late John and Nettie (Stalnaker) Francis. Ruth was probably best known for her role in being a terrific mother and wife, aunt, daughter, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and good friend to many. She had a...
Wanda Jean Smith
Jun 10, 2018
Wanda J. Smith, age 70, of Canton, passed away Sunday, June 10th. She was born in Canton to the late Guy and Hazel (McCaslin) Thompson. Wanda was loved by all and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert E. Smith; loving children, Dena (Robert) Kersey, Robbie (Dana) Smith, Jason (Shelley) Smith, Amanda...
Virginia J. Wartluft
Jun 10, 2018
Virginia J. Wartluft, age 96, of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning in the Canton Christian Home. She was born in Louisville to the late August and Sarah (Ganna) Gravo. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wartluft, in May of 1999. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens...
Sandra Lee Palmer
Jun 5, 2018
Sandra Lee Palmer, age 74, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 5, 2018. She was born in Canton on June 26, 1943 to the late Emery Harold Sr. and Ruth (Machamer) Kuhn.
Sandra graduated from Lake High School in 1961 and worked for Teledyne Monarch Rubber for 27 ½ years. She...
George Lee Hosenbackez
Jun 5, 2018
George Lee Hosenbackez 64, resident of Canton, Ohio passed away suddenly on June 5, 2018. George was born August 2, 1953 to the late James E. Hosenbackez Sr. and the late Louise Thurman Hosenbackez. He went to McKinley High school graduating with the class of 1971. He worked for several companies from high school before landing a position at...
Michael J. Carosielli
Jun 4, 2018
Michael J. Carosielli, age 94, of Jackson Township, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was a WWII Navy Veteran participating in seven invasions. Michael retired from the Canton Police Department in 1977. He was inducted in the Greater Canton "Old Timers" Fast Pitch Softball Association in 2003. He loved golfing, gardening and had quite the green thumb...
Roger P. Ortiz
Jun 3, 2018
Roger P. Ortiz, age 70, of Wadsworth, went to be with his lord on Sunday June 3, 2018. He was born in Holly, CO on September 7, 1947 to the late Percy and Rosa (Pichardo) Ortiz, served in the Army 173rd Airborne Division, was a Vietnam War Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. He was a manager at Household Finance,...
Lisa A. Gloss Shaw
Jun 1, 2018
Lisa A. Gloss Shaw, age 56, of Navarre, passed away Friday in Aultman Hospital. A service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at Forest Hill Cemetery. Please sign the guest book. Graveside Service Forest Hill Cemetery Thursday, June 07, 2018 2:30 PM Email Details 4414 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 The service will take place in the...
Loretta Wynn Doll
May 30, 2018
Loretta Wynn Doll, age 102, of North Canton passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Windsor Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1915, in Canton where she resided until 1950 when her family moved to Perry Heights. In 1955 Loretta and family became members of Trinity United Methodist Church of Perry Heights. There she served on the Board...
Thomas Joseph Franta
May 29, 2018
Thomas Joseph Franta, born June 30, 1922, of North Canton, went to be with his Lord on May 29, 2018, just 30 days shy of his 96th birthday. He was a long time resident of North Canton, spending the past five years at Windsor Medical Center and most recently at the Canton Christian Home. Tom Franta was an extraordinary...
Jerry M. Harroff
May 27, 2018
Jerry M Harroff Dec 9, 1932. - May 27, 2018 Jerry, son of Ray and Mildred Harroff of Salem, Ohio, has made his final journey to meet his heavenly father and family and friends in heaven. Jerry is survived by his wife, Tanya, and his three children, Scott, Diane, and Mark and their spouses, daughter-in-law Mary Jo, son-in-law Scott,...
Roy Emerson Groom
May 23, 2018
On May 23, 2018, Roy Emerson Groom, age 81, celebrated his salvation by meeting with his Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. Roy was surrounded by his loving children and sister during his final time her on Earth at Mercy Medical Center. Roy was born on August 16, 1936 to Velma C. (Snyder) and Emerson H. Groom. He graduated from...
Nettie Kurtz
May 22, 2018
Nettie Kurtz, age 85, of Hartville met Jesus on Tuesday afternoon May 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 24, 1932 in Wayne County, Ohio to the late Abraham and Malinda (Miller) Shetler. Nettie was known for her hospitality as her door was always open to everyone. She loved caring for children and loved...
Leonard "Len" Lenny" Kitzen
May 22, 2018
Leonard "Len" "Lenny" Kitzen, born Nov 1st, 1969, peacefully passed away on May 22nd in Columbus, Ohio. Len grew up in Canton, OH before moving to Pittsburgh, PA to attend the Art Institute of Pgh. This also brought Len to the beginning of his creative career at National Record Mart, and the opportunity to meet his love, Audrey. As...
Caroline E. Hann
May 20, 2018
Caroline E. Hann, age 91, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning. Caroline was born in Canton to the late Fred and Marie (Wyandt) Hann. She was a kindergarten and first grade teacher for 30 years working in the Canton City School district. She was also employed by Luntz Iron & Steel. Caroline was a member of Grace United...
Zachary A.R. Perrine
May 17, 2018
Zachary A.R. Perrine, age 28, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 17, 2018. He was born in Canton on April 6, 1990, attended Canton Country Day, Pleasant View School for the Arts, graduated from GlenOak High School and attended Kent State University. Zachary had a gift of interior decorating and architectural design. He played piano, danced in...
Emil Eugene Graves
May 16, 2018
Emil E. Graves, age 92, of Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport, WV to the late Chesley and Margaret (Hartman) Graves, he has resided here most of his life. Emil was a Marine Corp. veteran having served in WW II. He retired after 38 years from the Ford Motor Company, was a member...
Raymond H. Risden
May 16, 2018
Raymond H. Risden, age 82, of North Canton, was put to death by the following tyrants who planned a slow death for me: Lucky Strike, Phillip Morris, Marlboro and Chester Field. Their weapon of choice was nicotine that is liberally used on smokers. Although I have to take some blame for letting this happen, I pray that all smokers...
Myrta Gerren
May 16, 2018
Myrta (Pollock) Gerren, age 86, of North Canton passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Myrta was born in Fairpoint, Ohio to Warren and Jeannette (Allen). Myrta was a 1953 graduate of Muskingham University, she was a beloved wife and mother, and spent 30 years as a teacher at Columbus, Ravenna, Canton,...
