Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

Pamela L. Swallen

Age 75, of East Canton passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center following a two-year battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late Wilson and Nadine Schweyer. She was an East Canton resident most of her life. Pamela was a 1961 graduate of East Canton High...

Jan 16, 2019

Jeannette C. (Tarney) Sickafoose Thouvenin

Jeannette C. (Tarney) Sickafoose Thouvenin passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, Ohio. Jeannette was born on August 6, 1924 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Grace Flora Groene Tarney and Guy Russell Tarney. She graduated from Grandview Heights High School – a suburb of Columbus, Ohio....

Jan 15, 2019

Donald L. Ross

Age 93, of North Canton passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. Born April 24, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lester and Arlene (Frantz) Ross. He attended Canton South High School, Canton McKinley High School, the University of Florida and graduated from Kent State University Class of 1950....

Jan 14, 2019

Marvin Cook

Of East Sparta, died January 14, 2019 in the same house which he was born 99 years 8 months ago on April 21, 1919. 1937 East Sparta High School graduate where he was basketball team captain. East Sparta Christian Church immersed member since 1933 where he taught Sunday School 50 years and was awarded Elder...

Jan 12, 2019

Joann Pappas

Age 76, of East Canton, passed away Saturday January 12, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. She was born July 18, 1942 in Killeen, TX to the late D.L. and Elizabeth (Krempin) Everett. Joann was a member of St. Paul’s Community Christian Church and enjoyed sell antiques at the Hartville Flea Market for 30 years. She loved...

Jan 12, 2019

"Together Again"

Mary Jane McIntyre

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Saturday January 12, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1936 in Canton to the late Carl and Esther (Knoub) Fry. Mary Jane was a graduate of Canton South High School and retired from Canton Local School District after many years...

Jan 6, 2019

Stanley F. Krawson

Age 66, of Canton, passed away Sunday January 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 10, 1952 in Steubenville, OH to the late Stephen F. and Dorothy E. (Knowles) Krawson. Stanley was a graduate of Linsly Military Institute; received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio...

Jan 6, 2019

William G. Harbaugh

Age 86, of Magnolia died Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born November 24, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to the late William H. and Marie (Dauer) Harbaugh. He was a life resident of the Canton/Magnolia area. William retired from the Plaster and Cement Masons Local #109, Akron. He was a...

Jan 6, 2019

William H. Talkington

Age 84, of Canton died Sunday January 6, 2019 in his home following a brief illness. Born February 3, 1934 in Folsom, WV to the late Robert P. and Carrie M. (Price) Talkington. He was a Canton resident most of his life and was a U.S. Army veteran. William retired from Danner Press in...

Jan 2, 2019

Edna Marie Dawson

Age 100, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday January 2, 2019 in St. Joseph Senior Living. She was born December 6, 1918 to the late Otto and Grace Thouvenin. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Dawson on July 30, 2007; her daughter, Teresa “Terri” Pellegrene; two sisters, Pearl Creighton and...

Dec 31, 2018

Carol E. Plumley

Age 80, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday December 31, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born January 14, 1938 in Alliance, OH to the late George and Gwen (Springer) Bottorff. Carol retired from Consumers National Bank in 2000 and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2018

James L. McWhorter Jr

Age 64, of Canton died Wednesday December 26, 2018 in the Cleveland Clinic following a battle with Mesothelioma that he contracted from exposure to asbestos while serving in the Navy. Born February 6, 1954 in Ft Sill, OK to James L. and Jolene D. (Barclay) McWhorter. He was a Canton resident since 1955...

Dec 26, 2018

Richard D. “Dick” Morrison

Age 82, of Canton died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born March 18, 1936 in Caldwell, Ohio to the late Jesse Dean and Mary (Hizer) Morrison. He was a Canton resident most of his life and retired from the Timken Company in 1993 with 38 years of...

Dec 25, 2018

Franklin D. Pfeffer

Franklin David Leo Pfeffer died Tuesday, December 25, after losing a short but hard-fought bout with pancreatic cancer. He passed while surrounded by his loving wife, Deborah Pfeffer and his five children, Kristine Kochur, Regina Bowe, Gervase Pfeffer, Cindy LaVoie and Travis Pfeffer. Frank was known as “Pampa” to his 11 and soon to...

Dec 23, 2018

Rosemary Mullane

Age 84, of Canton, left her beloved home fondly known as Le Cottage and departed on Sunday December 23, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward G. and Hilda (Lippert) Mullane; siblings, Barbara Kennedy, William Eugene Mullane, James “Red” Mullane and Thomas Mullane. She is survived by her brother, George Mullane; special...

Dec 20, 2018

June A. Kerekes

Age 90, of Canton, passed away Thursday December 20, 2018 in Altercare of Louisville. She was born June 25, 1928 in Canton to the late Wilbur and Vera (Baxter) Carpenter. June was a 1948 graduate of Canton Township High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 2002; two sisters, Mary...

Dec 20, 2018

Gladys Marie Young

Age 94, of Malvern, passed away Thursday December 20, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born October 13, 1924 in Waynesburg to the late John and Elsie (Schultz) Wendell. Gladys retired from Aultman Hospital after 10 years of service and was a member of the East Canton Church of God. She is preceded in...

Dec 19, 2018

Roy B. Luthie

Age 90, formerly of Louisville, passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 in St. Joseph Care Center. He was born December 10, 1928 in Louisville to the late Jacob and Mary (Rauch) Luthie. Roy was a Louisville area resident most of his life and retired from Woodlines Enterprises in 1987 after 22 years of service....

Dec 16, 2018

Kathy S. Moore

Age 59, of Canton, passed away Sunday December 16, 2018 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 12, 1959 in Canton to the late George and Ruby (Finley) Miller. Kathy is survived by her husband, William E. Moore to whom she was married 39 years; two sons, William E. Moore II and his fiancé,...

Dec 16, 2018

Ruth E. Sloan

Age 105, of Bolivar passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Hennis Care Center, Bolivar following an extended illness. Born October 13, 1913 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late Daniel David “Jacob” and Lucy Ida (Aubiel) Hartman. She was a 1932 graduate of Port Washington High School where she was one of only three...