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Carl H. Welker

Carl H. Welker

Aug 23, 2016

Carl H. Welker

Age 93, of Terry, Mississippi and formerly of Canton, OH. passed away peacefully in his home in Terry, MS surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born July 11, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to the late Errett and Helen (Sponseller) Welker. He was a Terry, MS. resident since 2005 prior to which he...

Edna M. (Walter)  Oyer

Edna M. (Walter) Oyer

Aug 20, 2016

Edna M. Oyer

Age 82, of East Canton, passed away Saturday August 20, 2016 in Country Lawn Care Center. She was born June 3, 1934 in Canton to the late Wilbur and Dorothy (Dourm) Walter. Edna was a life resident of the East Canton area and a member of the United Gospel Tabernacle. She retired from Malone...

David R. Mehler

David R. Mehler

Aug 19, 2016

David R. Mehler

Age 68, of East Sparta, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 19, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 15, 1947 in Ann Arbor, MI. to the late Ralph and Irene (Papp) Mehler. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran. David retired from Detroit Diesel after 42 years of service and was a member of...

Mary L Mayer

Mary L Mayer

Aug 17, 2016

Mary L. Mayer

Age 76, of Canton died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in her home following an extended illness. Born February 25, 1940 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Jesse and Laverne (Saffle) Stephen. She was a Canton resident most of her life and a member of North Canton Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her...

Ada Rosalie (Casto)  Griffin

Ada Rosalie (Casto) Griffin

Aug 13, 2016

Ada Rosalie Griffin

Age 79, of Canton passed away Saturday August 13, 2016. She was born in Jackson County, WV to the late Hollie Clyde and Judie Ethel (Good) Casto. She was a member of Sword of the Spirit Faith Center. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Christina Lou Anderson;...

Don R. Ollis

Don R. Ollis

Aug 13, 2016

Don R. Ollis

Age 63, of Canton, passed away Saturday August 13, 2016 in his home. He was born January 1, 1953 in Banner Elk, NC to Jack and Virginia (Green) Ollis. Don retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post #548, Louisville. He is preceded in...

Charles E. Johnson

Charles E. Johnson

Aug 12, 2016

Charles E. Johnson

Age 67, of Louisville, passed away Friday August 12, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1948 in Canton to the late Charles E. and Ruth (Mohler) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Matthew Johnson; one granddaughter, Tess Weigand. He is survived by...

Carl L. Nehlen

Carl L. Nehlen

Aug 11, 2016

Carl L. Nehlen

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Thursday August 11, 2016 in Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 29, 1927 in Canton to the late Carl P. and Marge (Solomon) Nehlen. Carl was a WWII Navy veteran and a life resident of the Canton area. He retired from Canton Drop Forge...

Ruth E. (Baad)  Hayhurst

Ruth E. (Baad) Hayhurst

Aug 8, 2016

Ruth E. Hayhurst

Age 83, of Canton, passed away Monday August 8, 2016 in Salem Regional Medical Center. She was born December 20, 1932 in Canton to the late Bernard and Dorothea (Riggles) Baad. Ruth retired from The Timken Company in 1993 after 26 1/2 of service. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Dean H. Putnam

Dean H. Putnam

Aug 8, 2016

Dean H. Putnam

Age 88, of Canton, passed away Monday August 8, 2016 in the Laurels of Canton. He was born June 17, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to the late Cyrus and Mary (Hart) Putnam. Dean was an entrepreneur, inventor, patent holder and founding owner/operator of Magnagard Equipment Manufacturing, Stark Laser Products and Printer Cleaning Specialists. He...

Rachel E. (Hoover)  Shearer

Rachel E. (Hoover) Shearer

Aug 4, 2016

Rachel E. Shearer

Age 91, of East Canton, passed away August 4, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born September 22, 1924 in Pennsylvania to the late Daniel and Olive (Drake) Hoover. She was a member of the Mapleton Homemakers and attended Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jason...

Eldridge H. "Ed" Whitmer

Eldridge H. "Ed" Whitmer

Aug 3, 2016

Eldridge H. “Ed” Whitmer

Age 89, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday August 3, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born April 10, 1927 in Canton to the late Harry and Elsie (Lehner) Whitmer. He was a 1944 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from The Timken Company after 38 yrs. Ed is preceded in death...

Pamela K. Slack

Pamela K. Slack

Aug 3, 2016

Pamela K. Slack

Age 46, of Canton, passed away Wednesday August 3, 2016 in her home. She was born April 29, 1970 in Massillon to Roger T. and Launda D. (Swaney) Slack. Pamela was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Gina Kirby. Pamela is survived by five...

James Gordon McCollum

James Gordon McCollum

Aug 2, 2016

James Gordon McCollum

Age 87, of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2016 in Altercare of Navarre. He was born in Monroe County, OH to the late Walter and Ella (Smith) McCollum. He retired from The Timken Company in 1982 after 36 years of service. He was a life member of the Mapleton Gun Club, NRA and...

Ruth E. Haynes

Ruth E. Haynes

Jul 27, 2016

Ruth E. Haynes

Age 95, of East Canton died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in her home. Born February 28, 1921 in Canton, Ohio to the late George F. and Mary F. (Finley) Orner. She was a life resident of Stark County and attended Canton McKinley High School. Ruth was a faithful member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church...

Brenda Joyce Isner

Brenda Joyce Isner

Jul 25, 2016

Brenda Joyce Isner

Age 64, of North Ridgeville, Ohio died Monday, July 25, 2016 following an extended illness. Born January 7, 1952 in Taunton, MA. to Alvin and Grace (Smith) Braz. She was a North Ridgeville resident for the past nine years prior to which she resided in Westlake, OH. and Canton, OH. She was formerly employed...

James S. Klotz

James S. Klotz

Jul 23, 2016

James S. Klotz

Age 78, of Louisville, passed away Saturday July 23, 2016 in his home. He was born June 22, 1938 in Canton to the late Harvey W. and Helen (Bowen) Klotz. Jim was a life resident of the East Canton and Louisville area. He was a 1958 graduate of East Canton High School and a...

Nora Leach Colaiacovo

Nora Leach Colaiacovo

Jul 20, 2016

Nora Leach Colaiacovo

Age 53, of Pennsylvania, passed away July 20, 2016 in Good Samaritan Hospice after a 14-month battle with cancer. She was born August 22, 1962. She is survived by her children, Beth Hill and Domenick R. Colaiacovo; grandchildren, Richard and Kari Hill; her parents, Bill and Carolyn Leach; four brothers, Eddie, Paul, Bernie and...

Linda K Brunner

Linda K Brunner

Jul 18, 2016

Linda K. Brunner

Age 64, of Canton died Monday, July 18, 2016 in the Laurels at Canton following an extended illness. Born August 30, 1951 in Canton to the late William Kenneth and Delores J. (Oaks) Arrant. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1969 graduate of Canton South High School. Linda was a member...

Annick F. Metz

Annick F. Metz

Jul 10, 2016

Annick F. Metz

Age 70, of Bolivar, Ohio died Sunday July 10, 2016 in her home following a brief illness. Born January 3, 1946 in Orleans, France to Vincent Jean Francois and Huguette Marie (Baron) Roussin. She was a Bolivar resident for the past 4 years prior to which she resided in Canton most of her life....

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