Kathleen M. Kennedy
Sep 21, 2017
Kathleen M. Kennedy, age 64, passed away peacefully Thursday evening with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray DeLong; sister, Sheryl Cooney; brothers, Ray and Bob DeLong and step-father, Orvile Barth. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Ressie Kennedy, Jr.; mother, Shirley Barth; loving son, Ressie (Jennifer) Kennedy, III; loving...
Daniel Miller
Sep 19, 2017
Daniel Miller, age 71, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 19, 2017. He was born in Hartville on February 6, 1946 to the late Atlee P. and Susanna (Cross) Miller. Daniel was a mechanic who could troubleshoot and fix any car. He enjoyed singing, especially Karaoke.
Preceded in death by brothers...
Ethel A. Eshelman
Sep 19, 2017
Ethel A. Eshelman, age 93, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday morning September 19, 2017 in St. Luke's Lutheran Community. She was born in Canton on June 17, 1924 to the late Walter and Grace (Wearstler) Vaughn. Ethel met then married Raymond A. Eshelman on November 14, 1947. Together they owned a dairy farm and were members of Stark...
Julia Bour Belden "Tiny"
Sep 17, 2017
Julia Bour Belden died Sunday, September 17, at the age of 97 after a very brief illness. Since childhood she was known by her nickname of Tiny. She was born in Canton on July 13, 1920 to Raymond J. and Julia (Entwistle) Bour. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan M. Belden, Sr., and by her son,...
Steven W. Betz
Sep 16, 2017
Steven W. Betz Sr., age 51, of Canton, passed away after a 2 year hard battle with Lung Cancer, on Saturday September 16, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on August 10, 1966. A recent highlight was the family hosting a surprise party for his...
Duane D. Vansant
Sep 16, 2017
Duane David Vansant, age 64 of Massillon died early Saturday morning. Born in Defiance, OH to the late Earl and Betty (Metzger) Vansant. Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah, he is survived by a daughter, Danielle Mullane; two sons, Derek (Missy) Mullane and Timothy (Holleh) Vansant; three grandchildren, Charles and Christopher Gordon and Selah Vansant; two sisters, Sally...
Ida Mae Weaver
Sep 14, 2017
Ida Mae Weaver, age 78, of North Canton, went Home to be with the Lord Thursday September 14, 2017. Born November 2, 1938 in Indiana to Menno and Barbara Miller. She worked at St. Luke's Nursing Home and was a member of Evermore Community Church.
Preceded in death by husband Vernon; granddaughter Scarlet; and siblings Verna and...
Glenn Evans Kalil
Sep 12, 2017
Glenn Evans Kalil, age 49, of Canton, passed away Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his parents, John Kalil and Betty Hays; sisters, Sherry Ann (Tom) Clark and Donna J. (Samuel) Burton. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in c/o Don Crissey 5127 Lesh Rd. NE, Louisville, OH...
Jeanne Shepard
Sep 11, 2017
Jeanne W. Shepard, age 92, of Hartville, formerly from Olean, NY, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Altercare of Alliance. She was born on May 16, 1925 in Brockway, PA to the late Harry and Ruth (Johnson) White. She received her nursing degree from Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, NY. In 1947, she married to The Rev....
George Gran
Sep 11, 2017
George R. Gran, age 103, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 11, 2017. He was born in Youngstown, OH on February 14, 1914 to the late John and Anna (Sekerak) Gran. After graduating from Memorial High School in Campbell, he was a Medical Corps Sergeant at base hospitals on the Alaska Islands Amchitka...
Alice Shoemaker
Sep 11, 2017
Alice Joan (Shaffer) Shoemaker, age 85, passed away Monday September 11,1017. Calling hours will be Saturday, September 23,2017, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, followed by a Memorial Service to be held at East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren, 2650 Nimishillen Church Rd. NE, Canton, Ohio 44721. Donations may be make to Heifer International.org or East Nimishillen Church of...
Gregg Reink
Sep 5, 2017
Gregg R. Reink, age 62, of North Canton, died suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. The son of MaryAnn and Robert L. Reink of Euclid. He graduated from St. Joseph High School and gained his Bachelor's Degree from Miami University of Ohio and his Master's Degree from Cleveland State.
His main passion was...
David Best
Sep 3, 2017
David C. Best, age 67, of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 3. He was born December 27, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Dorothy Jane Best and the late Vernon A. Best and lived most of his life in Canton.
A graduate of Kent State University, Dave turned his passion for developing young entrepreneurs into a lifetime career,...
David Michael Bowen
Sep 1, 2017
David Michael Bowen, born October 22, 1961 in Killeen, Texas and passed away September 1, 2017 at the age of 55 of natural causes in Affinity Hospital in Massillon, Ohio. David was a class of '79 Glenoak High School graduate and attended both Bowling Green State University and Kent State University as an undergraduate in Business Administration. He was...
Karen S. Dittmore
Aug 30, 2017
Karen S. Dittmore, age 73, passed away Wednesday evening, August 30, 2017, in Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in West Virginia, but lived the majority of her life in Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Jackson and Lois (Brady) Jackson-Braghieri; her husband of nearly 53 years, James...
Olga R. Childress
Aug 29, 2017
Olga R. Childress, age 79, of Canton, made the journey to meet her Heavenly Father, Tuesday morning, August 29, 2017 in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. She was born in Welch, WV to the late Mike and Julia (Labroski) Roman. Olga had worked in the housekeeping department at Mercy Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Olga was preceded...
Donna M. George
Aug 25, 2017
Donna Mae George (West), went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2017, in Okemos, Michigan, at the age of 91. She had resided in Grand Ledge, Michigan since 2013.
Donna was the loving mother of Catherine (David) Simmons and Gregory George; the dear grandmother of Valerie (PJ) Mulford, Bethany (Craig) Skinner, Ryan George, Adam (Laura)...
Robert W. Lang
Aug 24, 2017
Robert W. Lang, of North Canton, Ohio and formerly of Naples, Florida, died Thursday evening at the age of 89 at Windsor Medical Center in North Canton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Dorris J. Lang, who died in 2006, as well as four older brothers and a sister. Surviving are his daughter and...
Karen L. Weimer
Aug 22, 2017
Karen L. Weimer, age 73, of N. Canton died early Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Born in Canton to the late, Clarence and Barbara (Levinger) Reed she was a life resident. Karen was a member of Church of the Lakes United Methodist. Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Timothy (Amanda) Rohs of Lovettsville, VA and Mrs. James (Shelia) Mawdsley...
Gary Merkle
Aug 21, 2017
Gary W. Merkle, age 68, of Akron formerly of Hartville passed away on Monday morning August 21, 2017. He was born in Canton on July 11, 1949 to the late Howard and Eileen (Tessmer) Merkle. He was a graduate of Lake High School and Bowling Green State University. He also received a Law Degree from the University of Georgia....
