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James Edward Clark I

James Edward Clark I

Apr 21, 2018

James Edward Clark, I. age 67, of Canton passed away Saturday April 21, 2018. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Ely, Nevada to William Clark and Ragnheidur Elin Jonsdottir Cramer. At age 3 James' family moved to Iceland where he lived until he turned 18. He spent time working at Republic Steel, Park Farms, Ecko, and...

Raymond  D. Bixler

Raymond D. Bixler

Apr 21, 2018

Raymond D. Bixler, age 71, of Uniontown passed away Saturday April 21, 2018. He was born on August 15, 1946 in Massillon to Paul and Helen (Eby) Bixler. He was an Air Force Veteran and retired from Michelin Tire.

He is survived by his wife Carol; children Heather (Edward) White, Jason (Sage) Bixler; grandchildren Megan, Justin, Evan...

Joseph  R. Hertzi

Joseph R. Hertzi

Apr 20, 2018

Joseph R. Hertzi, born March 26, 1932, and former Executive Director of the Canton Museum of Art, passed away Friday at his home in North Canton in the company of loving members of his family. Joe was dedicated to his beloved wife, Judi, and his family but also to the world of art in which he thrived.

Joe was...

Nicholas  Eugene Defazio

Nicholas Eugene Defazio

Apr 16, 2018

Nicholas Eugene DeFazio (Nick) was born March 15, 1940 and passed away on April 16, 2018 with his family by his side. Nick is survived by Jeannie (Levin) DeFazio, wife of 33 years; his children, Nicholas Daniel and Anne Elise, and cousins in Erie, Pa., and Joliet, Ill. Nick became a father at age 44 and always said this...

Ted  W. Borden

Ted W. Borden

Apr 14, 2018

Ted W. Borden, age 68 passed away peacefully on Saturday April 14. Ted was born in Canton to the late Robert and Kathryn (Jones) Borden. A graduate of Lincoln High School he was retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 94 after 39 years. Ted's biggest joys in life were his grandchildren, Mattie and Ben. He loved spending as...

Jack Reinhart

Jack Reinhart

Apr 13, 2018

Jack Reinhart age 75 of Canton, passed away Friday April 13th at the Pines Senior Living Center. He was born in Canton on May 11, 1942 to Jerome and Gertrude (Gluck) Reinhart. He graduated from Lehman High School in 1960 and served in the US Army Reserves. Jack worked as the plant manager for Canton Hotel and Restaurant Supply....

Roy Shorb

Roy Shorb

Apr 12, 2018

Roy Shorb, age 57, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Services were private for the family.

Myrtle  W. Salle

Myrtle W. Salle

Apr 12, 2018

Myrtle W. Salle age 94, of Canton, passed away Thursday April 12 at St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born May 30, 1923 in Canton to Herman and Bella (Tuchman) Weintraub. Myrtle attended Ohio State University and left before graduation to help her country with the war effort. She was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue, Hadassah, and B'Nai...

Gordon  V. Washington

Gordon V. Washington

Apr 9, 2018

Gordon V. Washington, age 89, of Canton went to meet his Heavenly Father Monday morning. He was born in Pineville, Kentucky to the late George and Marie (Collins) Washington. Gordon was a great blues pianist; he loved God and was a great minister. He was "Pops the Legend." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Frances  Ann Allen

Frances Ann Allen

Apr 9, 2018

Frances Ann Allen of Rockville, MD, recently of Canton passed away in her sleep on Monday, April 9th, 2018. She was born in Indiana to the late Alva & Vetha (Ziegler) McMannis. She worked as the office manager for the Congressional Digest Magazine in Washington D.C.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, to...

Patricia  J. Custer

Patricia J. Custer

Apr 7, 2018

Patricia J. Custer, age 85, passed away Saturday morning after an extended illness. Born in Canton to the late Frank and Margaret (Sarchet) Valenta she was a life resident, and was retired from the Timken Company. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three siblings. Survivors include two daughters: Victoria (Rob) Dice of Massillon, Veronica Ratchford...

Stanley  F. Konarski

Stanley F. Konarski

Apr 6, 2018

Stanley F. Konarski, age 84 of Canton, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday April 6,2018, in Rose Lane Health Center in Massillon. He was born May 8, 1933, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania to Walter and Katherine (Furmankiewicz) Konarzycki. Stanley was a welder at US Steel retiring in 1982 and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member...

Phineas Miller,  Jr.

Phineas Miller, Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Phineas Miller, Jr., age 66, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 3, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1951 in Canton to the late Phineas and Emma (Schlabaugh) Miller. After a life-long career in construction, he was semi-retired and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church....

Hazel  M. Werstler

Hazel M. Werstler

Apr 2, 2018

Hazel M. Werstler, age 96, of St. Luke Lutheran Community, North Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 2, 2018. She was born in Marlboro Township on August 18, 1921 to the late Dwight and Rebecca (Immel) Eshelman and graduated from Marlboro High School in 1939. She married Gerald C. Werstler on July...

Angelo Cueto

Angelo Cueto

Apr 1, 2018

Angelo Cueto, age 94, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Benito and Rosa (Sequi) Cueto, he was retired from Macombers after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents Angelo was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia. He is survived by sons, David (Jane), Richard and Bobby...

Terrence  R. Vansuch

Terrence R. Vansuch

Apr 1, 2018

Terrence R. VanSuch age 65 of Louisville passed away Sunday April 1, 2018 in the Cleveland Clinic following a 2-week illness. He was born March 26, 1953 in Youngstown to the late Thomas and Helen (Verbnak) VanSuch. Terry attended Ohio State University, Youngstown State University, and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1976. He worked for...

Georgia  M. (Lazarides)  Pavlis

Georgia M. (Lazarides) Pavlis

Mar 31, 2018

Georgia M.(Lazarides) Pavlis passed away on March 31, 2018. She was born October 3, 1925 in Canton, Ohio and was a life-long resident. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother "YiaYia", godmother,aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family and friends. She had a special love for her church

and all her...

Donald  Lee Jackson

Donald Lee Jackson

Mar 28, 2018

Donald L. (Don) Jackson, age 72, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side, Wednesday, March 28th, 2018.

Don was born in Butler, PA on August 23, 1945 to the late Clarence and Honor (Berlin) Jackson. Raised in Foxburg, PA, he graduated from Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in 1963. Don served...

Oakley  James Moore

Oakley James Moore

Mar 25, 2018

Oakley James Moore, 6 month old son of Lynnita Toussant and Stephen Moore, baby brother of Lydia, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Sunday, March 25th at Akron Children's.

He leaves behind family including grandparents, Juanita Toussant, Jerry Thalacker, Diana and George Lozier; as well as many other loved ones. Preceded in death...

Carl  A. Carpinelli

Carl A. Carpinelli

Mar 24, 2018

Carl A. Carpinelli, age 83, of Canton, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 while wintering at his Lake Worth, Florida home. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Canton to Carl M. and Anne C. (Rich) Carpinelli. He was a 1953 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and attended Ohio University. He served his country...

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