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Dwight W. Sheffer

Dwight W. Sheffer

May 30, 2007

Dwight W. Sheffer Dwight W. Sheffer, age 80, of Canton, died Wednesday May 30, 2007 in Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton Township, May 31, 1926 to the late Charles and Carrie (Sickafoose) Sheffer. Dwight was a life resident of Canton Township and a graduate of Canton Township High School, Mount Union College, The Ohio State University and the...

Alexander M. Zaleski

Alexander M. Zaleski

May 29, 2007

ALEXANDER M.ZALESKI In the end, Parkinson's disease robbed Alexander M. Zaleski, 89, a proud son of Polish immigrants, of many things, but never his smile. But the smile spoke volumes, as well as the two languages he used with eloquence. The man who never wore a watch saying it was the days and the seasons, not the hours, that were...

Wilbur E. Snyder

Wilbur E. Snyder

May 20, 2007

Wilbur E. Snyder Wilbur E. Snyder, age 100, of Canton, died Sunday May 20, 2007 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 31, 1907 in Canton to the late Milford and Nellie (Foltz) Snyder. Wilbur was a life resident of Canton and retired owner/operator of Snyder's Television Sales and Service and Speaker Reconing. In addition to his parents, he is...

Amelia C. Briese

Amelia C. Briese

May 14, 2007

Amelia C. Briese Amelia C. Briese, age 84, of Alliance, died Monday May 14, 2007 in Amherst Meadows following an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1922 in East Canton to the late Michael and Rosalia (Kolarick) Stepanich. She was a Stark County area resident most of her life and retired from The Timken Company after 30 years of...

Rev. Paul M. Rexrode

Rev. Paul M. Rexrode

May 12, 2007

Rev. Paul M. Rexrode Rev. Paul M. Rexrode, age 89, of Canton died Saturday, May 12, 2007 following an extended illness. Born August 18, 1917 in Bartow, WV. to the late Miner J. and Zernia (Moyer) Rexrode. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a WWII Army veteran. Paul was a 1935 graduate of Canton McKinley...

George David Swaney

George David Swaney

May 10, 2007

George David Swaney George David Swaney, age 81, of East Canton, died Thursday May 10, 2007 in his home following an extended illness. He was born April 7, 1926 in Meadville, PA, to the late Oscar Brown and Hester (McMichael) Swaney. George was an East Canton resident since 1952 and a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from the Operating Engineers...

Goldie M. Boughman

Goldie M. Boughman

May 9, 2007

Goldie M. Boughman Goldie M. Boughman, age 87, of Navarre, died Wednesday May 9, 2007. She was born July 3, 1919 in Canton Township to the late John C. and Iva M. (Haverstock) Gerber. Goldie was a 1937 graduate of Canton Township High School and a life resident of Stark County. She and her husband, Russell farmed in the Navarre...

Norman G. Freshour

Norman G. Freshour

May 7, 2007

Norman G. Freshour Norman G. Freshour, age 52, of Magnolia, died Monday May 7, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1954 in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Roy Jr. and Maxine (Harris) Freshour. Norman was a Magnolia resident for the past 15 years and a 1973 graduate of Canton South High School....

Elmer L. Young

Elmer L. Young

May 5, 2007

Elmer L. "Fats" Young Elmer L. "Fats" Young, age 67, of Canton, died Friday May 4, 2007 in his home following an extended illness. He was born April 28, 1940 in Robertsville, OH, to James E. and Hannah E. (Meese) Young. He was a life resident of the Canton area. Formerly employed by Canton Oil Well Service for 15 years...

Barbara L. Baiker

Barbara L. Baiker

May 4, 2007

Barbara L. Baiker Barbara L. Baiker, age 68, of Magnolia, died Friday May 4, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1938 in Petersburg, WV. Barbara was a Magnolia area resident since 1959 and attended Sandy Valley Church of God. She was a member of Sandy Valley Eagles Auxiliary #3228 where she was Vice-President....

Hester C Snyder

Hester C Snyder

May 2, 2007

Hester C. Snyder Hester C. Snyder, age 47, of East Canton, died Wednesday May 2, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born July 23, 1959 in Canton to the late Melvin G. and Ida C. (Schumacher) Billman. Hester was a life resident of the Canton and East Canton area and employed by MCA Industries for...

Lou Ann Mathess

Lou Ann Mathess

May 1, 2007

Lou Ann Mathess Lou Ann Mathess, age 52, of Massillon died Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in Altercare of Nobles Pond following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 31, 1954 in Youngstown, OH and was a 1972 graduate of Austintown-Fitch High School. She was a Canton/ Massillon area resident for the past 30 years. Preceded in death by her father,...

James Morgan

James Morgan

Apr 30, 2007

James D. Morgan James D. Morgan, age 69, of Canton died Monday, April 30, 2007 in Hanover House following an extended illness. Born September 28, 1937 in Canton, OH. to the late William B. and Nina B. (Hurst) Morgan. He was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from the Timken Co. after 42 years of service and...

Thomas E Riley

Thomas E Riley

Apr 30, 2007

Thomas E. Riley Thomas E. Riley, age 68, of Canal Fulton, died Monday April 30, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He fought to the end with the help and encouragement of his loving wife. He was born December 4, 1938 in Canton, OH, to Randall E. and Mildred I. (Reed) Riley. He was a Canal...

Warren G Winston

Warren G Winston

Apr 21, 2007

Warren G. Winston Warren G. Winston, age 86, of East Sparta, OH, died Saturday April 21, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born March 19, 1921 in Gallia County, OH, to the late M.E. and Mary Helen (Shaffer) Winston. Warren was an East Sparta and Canton area resident most of his life. He retired from Conrail...

Bessie M. Unkefer

Bessie M. Unkefer

Apr 21, 2007

Bessie M. Unkefer Bessie M. Unkefer, age 96, of Waynesburg, died Saturday April 21, 2007 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center following a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1910 in Waynesburg, OH, to the late James Herbert and Tina Myrtle (Christine) Weaver. Bessie was a life resident of Waynesburg and a life member of Indian Run Christian...

Judith A Miller

Judith A Miller

Apr 17, 2007

Judith A. Miller Judith A. Miller, age 74, of Canton, died Tuesday April 17, 2007 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born January 24, 1933 in Canton to the late Lloyd and Clara (Seckler) Neel. Judith was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was formerly employed by the Hoover...

Betty Ann Garra

Betty Ann Garra

Apr 14, 2007

Betty Ann Garra Betty Ann Garra (McKinney), age 62, of Canton passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in The Laurels of Massillon surrounded by her family following an extended illness. Born Sept. 2, 1944 in Canton, OH. She had been a resident of Melbourne, FL. and Parkersburg, WV. prior to moving back to Canton. Preceded in death by her...

June W. McCarthy

June W. McCarthy

Apr 12, 2007

June W. McCarthy June W. McCarthy, age 87, of Canton died Thursday, April 12, 2007 in the Canton Regency following a brief illness. Born May 31, 1919 in Uhrichsville, OH. to the late Earl and Ida (Abel) Capper. June was a 1937 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. She was a Canton area resident for the past 50 years and retired...

Patrick T. Buxton

Patrick T. Buxton

Apr 12, 2007

Patrick T. Buxton Patrick T. Buxton, age 40, of Canton, died unexpectedly Thursday April 12, 2007 in his home. He was born March 2, 1967 in Canton to Dwight and Sue (Small) Buxton. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1985 graduate of Canton South High School. He was a self-employed re-upholsterer. He is preceded in death by...

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