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Herbert Hamilton Jr.

Herbert Hamilton Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Herbert Hamilton Jr., age 87 of Canton South, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his beautiful wife, Jean, of 61 years on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Herb was a proud veteran of the US Army where he served two years in Korea. He was a...

Clifford E Griffith

Clifford E Griffith

Dec 14, 2023

Clifford E. Griffith, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family on December 14, 2023.

Cliff was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 6, 1935, to Webster and Willa (Warner) Griffith. 

Cliff was a 1954 graduate of Canton South High School.  He was co-owner and operator of W.C. Griffith and Sons for many years.  He was a member of Indian...

Nancy J. King

Nancy J. King

Dec 13, 2023

Nancy King, age 84, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 30, 1938, in Canton Township to the late Floyd and Virginia (May) Mayer.

 Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Canton South High School.  She retired from Stark County Children's Service and was also employed by Vicar in Canton,...

John M. Trent

John M. Trent

Dec 9, 2023

John M. Trent, age 72, passed away on December 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 15, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Lester and Beatrice (Baer) Trent.

John went to Timken High School and worked at a number of forging and foundry plants.

He loved reading by the pool and swimming....

Andrew Kopan

Andrew Kopan

Dec 7, 2023

 

Andrew “Andy” Kopan, 98, of Canton,OH, passed away peacefully at his home with family on December 7, 2023. Born during the roaring 20’s, the youngest of seven siblings in Canton, Ohio on October 16,1925 to Hungarian Immigrants, Janos and Katerina (Csoma) Kopan.  He spoke Hungarian with his family and others in the neighborhood until he started grade school. Andy...

Janet A. Brock

Janet A. Brock

Dec 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet A. Brock,  age 80, announces her passing on December 6, 2023.  She was born in Franklin Township, Ohio on July 26, 1943, to the late Clyde D. and Hazel (Bice) King. She graduated from Canton South High School.

Janet worked as a surgical assistant for Advanced Ankle and Foot Care. She...

Marjorie H. Taylor

Marjorie H. Taylor

Dec 5, 2023

Marjorie H. Taylor, age 95, passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1928, in Lowell, Ohio, to Charles E. and Bessie L. (Taylor) Grossenbacher.

Marjorie was a 1946 graduate of Bolivar High School, a member of North Canton Church of Christ, volunteered for North Canton Medical Foundation for nine years, and volunteered with Stark County MRDD.

Those...

Rose M. Rinard-Kinsey

Rose M. Rinard-Kinsey

Dec 2, 2023

Rose M. Rinard-Kinsey, age 95, of East Canton, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

She was born on March 17, 1928, in Fairhope, Ohio to William G. and Dolores M. (Andes) Zwick.

Rose was a resident of East Canton for most of her life.  She was a member of the Saint Benedict Catholic Church, the Saint Benedict Rosary Altar...

David E. Bainter

David E. Bainter

Nov 28, 2023

David E. Bainter age 44 passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2023.  David was born in McHenry, Illinois on December 16, 1978 to Edward and Elizabeth (Schmuck) Bainter. 

He was a 1997 graduate of East Canton High School.  David had a love for trucks, the outdoors and animals.  

David is Preceded in death by his father.

Those left to...

Lynita H. Mensch

Lynita H. Mensch

Nov 28, 2023

Lynita H. Mensch, age 85, passed away on November 28, 2023.  She was born on December 23, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to Anthony and Cora (Michael) Schindler.

 Lynita is a 1956 McKinley High School graduate.  She was a secretary at Bruck Plastics. Lynita was a longtime member of Dueber Methodist Church. After retirement, Lynita and her husband Jack traveled with...

Charles W. Jones

Charles W. Jones

Nov 28, 2023

 

Charles Wayne Jones, age 73, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 28, 2023. Charlie was born in Lebanon, KY on February 4, 1950, to Roy and Ida Faye (Osborne) Jones.  

Charlie spent 47 years working in the oil and gas industry.  He was a 32nd degree Mason.  Charlie loved fishing, visiting his home state of...

Harry E. Bracken

Harry E. Bracken

Nov 25, 2023

Harry E. Bracken, age 91, passed away on November 25, 2023.  He was born on April 16, 1932, in Canton, Ohio, to Paul and Goldie (Daniels) Bracken.

Harry retired from Delux Motor Freight as a truck driver with 32 years of service; and a member of North Industry Farm and Game Sportsman Club.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Daniel W. Decker

Daniel W. Decker

Nov 23, 2023

Daniel W. Decker, age 91, was born on January 1, 1932, in Canton Twp.; peacefully passed away on November 23, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late William Decker and Ruth (Reed) Decker.

Having dedicated 28 years of service as a Foreman with US Steel, Daniel enjoyed...

Kathryn K. Wyatt

Kathryn K. Wyatt

Nov 23, 2023

Kathryn K. Wyatt, age 80, passed away on November 23, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1943, in Canton to Wilbur and Alice (Ewing) Kepler. 

She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Kathryn loved spending time and taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, JoAnn (Robert) Champer; son, Roger L....

Barbara Heaton

Barbara Heaton

Nov 21, 2023

Barbara J. Heaton, age 77, passed away on November 21, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Luther and Wilma (Johnson) Lytsell.

Barbara adored spending time with her great grandchildren and grandchildren. She was passionate for all animals. She owned exotic birds to having a monkey. She loved training dogs and riding horses.

Those left to...

Norman J. Vernier

Norman J. Vernier

Nov 20, 2023

Norman Jay Vernier, age 87, passed away on November 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  Norman was born on Sept 11, 1936, in Louisville, Ohio.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathleen, his children, Athena (David) Edwards, Douglas (Christine) Vernier, Bruce (Jennifer) Vernier, and Brian (Lynn) Vernier; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; brothers...

Janice E. Robinson

Janice E. Robinson

Nov 20, 2023

Janice E. (Gage) Robinson, age 79, passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Jack and Marjorie (Cole) Krammer.

She has been a Canton resident since 1969. Janice was a former LPN for Stark County Health and other family medical practices and a member of the Dueber United Methodist Church.

Those...

Harold E. Brown Sr.

Harold E. Brown Sr.

Nov 19, 2023

Harold Brown, age 92, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1931, in Shenandoah, OH, to Harry and Daisy (Lucas) Brown.

Harold retired from The Timken Company after 35 years of service.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Harold was a bus driver for the summer youth activities program.  He was a member...

David N. Hughson Jr.

David N. Hughson Jr.

Nov 15, 2023

    January 18, 1946 - November 15, 2023

David Noble Hughson, Jr., affectionately known as "Skip," passed away on November 15, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family .Born on January 18, 1946, in Boston, MA, Skip was the son of David and Wilma Hughson, Sr. His childhood was marked by adventure and diversity as...

Donna J. Dale

Donna J. Dale

Nov 13, 2023

Donna J. Dale, age 92, passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1931, in East Canton, Ohio, to Joseph and Julia (Kuba) Oberster.

Donna is a 1949 graduate of East Canton High School; faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she worked part time since 1982 and continued to volunteer in many capacities, also formerly...

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