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,...
James S. Vasiliou
May 15, 2018
James S. Vasiliou, age 83, of Hartville, passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 21, 1935 to the late Steve and Margaret (Kollaros) Vasiliou, graduated from Garfield High School, attended Kent State University and served in the Army Reserves. Jim retired from Goodyear after 41 years of service. In younger days...
Jeanne Catherine Umbenhour
May 9, 2018
Jeanne C. Umbenhour, age 92, funeral service will be Saturday 12 Noon in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 4817 Cleveland Ave., N.W. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. These arrangements will be updated on Thursday. Funeral Service Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home -Cleveland Ave. Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 PM Email Details...
Bette Jane Albers Wakefield
May 8, 2018
Bette Jane Albers Wakefield, Bette Wakefield went to her Heavenly Rest May 8th. She was a 1939 graduate of McKinley High School and lifelong resident of Canton but did, however, consider Maine her second home. Bette was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elwood (Wake); son, Kit Walter; and all her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Kathie;...
Joseph M. Bloom
May 8, 2018
Joseph M. Bloom, age 81, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning May 8, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late David and Sarah (Penish) Bloom. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and PhD in Applied Math from Harvard University. He met Zandra Mousman in...
Thomas M. Leblanc
May 7, 2018
Tom LeBlanc, age 53, passed away on May 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Farmington, Michigan, Tom called Gentlebrook/Hartville Meadows in Hartville his home for nearly 37 years.Tom was an avid swimmer and participated in Special Olympics as well as the Challenger Baseball League in Massillon. He was employed at the former Stark...
Robert Moore Hunter
May 6, 2018
Robert M. Hunter, age 96, formerly of Canton, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2018, in Troy, Ohio. Robert was born on December 15, 1921, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Robert and Florence (Moore) Hunter. He was married to his wife of 53 years: Maxine (Evans) "Mickey", who preceded him in death, January 1, 1999.
Robert...
Walter H. Rogalske, Ii
May 4, 2018
Walter H. Rogalske, II, age 72, of Louisville, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Walter was born in Canton to the Late Walter H. and Marie (Manley) Rogalske. He was an Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam and retired from United Foundries.Walter was preceded in death by his wife,Patricia. Services are private. Please sign the guest book.
Wilma S. Tuttle
May 4, 2018
Wilma S. Tuttle, age 93, of Phoenix, Arizona formerly of Canton, passed away Friday. Services will be private with burial in North Lawn Cemetery. Please sign the guest book.
Nora Louise Denayer
May 3, 2018
Nora Louise Denayer
Louise Denayer, age 98, passed away from this world on May 3, 2018 at Bethany Nursing Home. Born in Prosperity, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1920, she was the daughter of Goldie and Arthur James Day and attended McKinley High School. She married Frank Denayer on March 12, 1939 in Wellsburg, West Virginia....
Alan M. Gottesman
May 3, 2018
Alan M. Gottesman age 70 of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday May 3, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 12, 1947, in Akron to Herman and Bessie (Gross) Gottesman. Alan graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Chemical Engineering and upon graduation joined General Tire as a Chemical Engineer where he spent his...
Lena Miller
May 2, 2018
Lena Miller, age 91, of Canton, formerly of Nebraska. All services are private. Please sign the guest book.
June Kay Norris
Apr 30, 2018
June Kay Norris, 72, died April 30, 2018 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mrs. Norris was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.
She graduated from Washington High School in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoyed reading, scrapbooking, crocheting and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughters, Bobbie Sue Yeager...
