Obituaries

Apr 19, 2009

Mathews, Mabel E. age 90, of Canton, passed away Sunday April 19, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. She was born December 8, 1918 to the late George and Esther (Claar) Hoagland in Bedford, PA. Mabel was a Canton area resident for the past 60 years and a member of the Buckeye Country Music Association. She was a 60 year member of...

Apr 14, 2009

Lambert, Ruth Elizabeth (Whaley) age 71, of Louisville, went home to be with her Lord, April 14, 2009 due to complications from a cerebral hemorrhage. Ruth was born in Glouster, OH to the late William and Ella (Sharp) Whaley. She is also preceded in death by eight brothers, Albert, Johnny, Billy, Rich, Russell, Pat, Elden and Chuck. She is survived...

Apr 13, 2009

Graham, Ronald E. age 69, of Canton, died Monday April 13, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 20, 1939 in Homer City, PA, to the late John and Hazel (Blackley) Graham. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Ronald retired from East Ohio Gas Company...

Apr 12, 2009

Mortenson, John Frank age 82, of East Sparta, OH, passed away Sunday April 12, 2009 in his home following a two year illness. He was born August 11, 1926 to the late John and Matilda (Frank) Mortenson in Canton. His family moved to East Sparta in 1938 and upon graduation from Canton Township High School in 1944, he enlisted in...

Apr 11, 2009

Wills, Beverly A. age 68, of Louisville, passed away Saturday April 11, 2009 in her home. She was born December 10, 1940 in Canton, OH to the late Ludwig L. and Margaret Louise (Kuhn) Kinas. Beverly was a 1959 graduate of McKinley High School and a life resident of the Canton and Louisville area. She retired from Big Boy Restaurant...

Apr 10, 2009

Post, Thomas E. Age 75, of Canton died Friday, April 10, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 22, 1933 in North Canton, OH. to the late Harold and Margaret (Stewart) Post. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1951 graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. Thomas was a U.S. Marine veteran...

Apr 10, 2009

Croston, David B. Age 51, of Canton went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly Friday, April 10, 2009. Born July 3, 1957 in Canton, OH. to Bertsell B. and Geneva "Jane" (Warren) Croston. He was a life resident of Canton. David attended Canton South High School and was a 1975 graduate of Lincoln High School. David was...

Apr 8, 2009

Guist, Marie M. Age 77, of East Canton died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born September 15, 1931 in Canton, OH. to the late Fred G. and Bessie (Wallace) Clark. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of East Canton High School. Marie retired from DLH Industries Inc. Preceded...

Apr 8, 2009

Garner, Ruth E. Age 85, of Canton died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Legends Care Center following an extended illness. Born February 14, 1924 in Wheeling, WV. to the late George F. and Florence E. (Bennett) Crumley. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and a 1942 graduate of Canton Township High School. Ruth was a member...

Apr 5, 2009

Barlow, Melba Irene age 85, passed away Sunday surrounded by her family. Irene resided in Canton South since 1960. She was a registered nurse where she had worked at Mercy Hospital, Canton South Medical Center for 19 years and the Growing Years Child Care until she was 72 years old. She was a faithful member of North Industry United Methodist...

Apr 3, 2009

Lombardi, Marie E. Age 90, of Canton died Friday April 3, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born September 20, 1918 in New Castle, PA, to the late Alfred and Helen (Mosley) White. She was a Canton resident most of her life and a member of East Canton Church of God. Marie loved to play bingo....

Apr 1, 2009

Gandee, Phillip R. age 59, of Paris, OH, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2009 in Aultman Hospital with his loved ones by his side. He was born January 31, 1950 in Alliance, OH, to the late Arlie and Sylvia (Smith) Gandee. Phillip enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was an avid wood carver and painter but most of all...

Mar 31, 2009

Linda K. Sheffer-McDonald age 55, of Canton, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Canton to Dwight W. and Jo Anne (Dennis) Sheffer. Linda was a life resident of the Canton area, a 1972 graduate of Canton South High School and a 1976 graduate of Bowling Green State University. She...

Mar 23, 2009

Moore, Deloris E. Age 85, of Canton died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 11, 1923 in Graysville, OH. to the late Herbert and Clarice (Gray) Doughtery. Deloris was a Canton area resident since 1948 and a member of the Market Avenue Church of Christ where she was active with the Golden Agers...

Mar 18, 2009

Mar 18, 2009

Rice, Jeremy D. Age 35, of East Canton died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Broward General Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born November 17, 1973 in Canton, OH. and was an East Canton resident most of his life. He was a graduate of East Canton High School. Jeremy loved the outdoors...

Mar 15, 2009

Neff-Wackerly, Rosanna E. age 29, of Canton, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday March 15, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following a 4 1/2 year struggle. She was born July 4, 1979 in Massillon to Robbie S. and Elizabeth R. (Bible) Neff. Rosanna was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1998 graduate of Canton South...

Mar 13, 2009

Townsend, Marie Caroline Louise Age 39, of Magnolia died Friday, March 13, 2009 in her home. Born March 11, 1970 in Akron, OH to Richard A. Sr. and Margaret M. (Tichon) Townsend. She was a Magnolia resident for the past 25 years and a 1988 graduate of Sandy Valley High School. Marie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Mar 12, 2009

Ross Charles E. Age 79, of East Sparta died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 6, 1929 in Zanesville, OH. to the late Ralph and Clara Ross. He was an East Sparta resident since 1956 and retired from the Timken Company in 1996. Charles was a member of the East Sparta United...

Mar 12, 2009

Malavite, Nicholas Age 94, of East Sparta died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 26, 1914 in North Industry, OH. to the late Harry and Georgia (Sardis) Malavite. He was a life resident of the North Industry and East Sparta areas and a 1933 graduate of Canton Township High School. Nicholas retired from...