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Leroy Amos

Leroy Amos

Nov 28, 2014

Leroy Amos Age 64 of Navarre passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center from complications of a massive stroke. Born December 19, 1949 in Canton he was the son of the late Blair and Venus (Meyers) Amos. Leroy graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1967 and was a Vietnam veteran serving as sergeant in the U.S...

Joseph M. Dubina

Joseph M. Dubina

Nov 26, 2014

Joseph M. Dubina Age 92, of Canton died suddenly Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center. Born May 22, 1922 in Canton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Agnes (Galovick) Dubina. He was a life resident of Canton and a WWII Marine veteran. Joseph retired from Republic Steel with over 30 years of service. He was a member of...

Roger I. Arnold MD

Roger I. Arnold MD

Nov 26, 2014

Roger I. Arnold MD Age 44, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 26, 2014. He was born June 15, 1970 in Canton to Roger E. and Linda J. (Payton) Arnold. Roger was a 1988 graduate of Louisville High School; he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the St. Christopher's...

Vernon Lee Mayle

Vernon Lee Mayle

Nov 22, 2014

Vernon Lee Mayle Age 61, of East Sparta died unexpectedly Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born January 13, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to Raymond and Margaret (Long) Mayle. He was a life resident of Stark County and was formerly employed by Stark Truss Company. Preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Mayle; his wife, Barbara Mayle; one son, Christopher Long. He...

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

Nov 21, 2014

Steve Wilson Age 63, of Canton died Friday, November 21, 2014 in Brewster Park following an extended illness. Born July 1, 1951 in Athens, TN. to the late Robert C. and Mildred R. (Wood) Wilson. He was a Canton resident most of his life and retired from Ohio Bell in 1994 with 25 years of service. Steve was a member...

Audrey Penny Malavite

Audrey Penny Malavite

Nov 19, 2014

Audrey (Penny) Malavite Local artist, Audrey Ann Malavite, age 84, passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2014. Audrey was born April 10, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Earle and Dorothy Tharpe. She was a graduate of Canton South High School in 1948. She was a founding member of the Canton Art League as well as the Tri-County Trail...

Mary L. Shearer

Mary L. Shearer

Nov 18, 2014

Mary L. Shearer age 87, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2014 in Altercare of Louisville. She was born January 16, 1927 in Canton to the late Wilbur and Vera (Baxter) Carpenter. Mary was an East Canton resident most of her life and a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her...

Edmond T. Aquino Jr

Edmond T. Aquino Jr

Nov 16, 2014

Edmond T. Aquino Jr. Age 50, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 16, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1964 in Canton to Edmond T. and Joan (Keck) Aquino Sr. He was a life resident of the Canton area and served in the 504th Army Air Borne. He was employed by Kisha and Tabellion Co....

Kenneth E. Bittinger

Kenneth E. Bittinger

Nov 12, 2014

Kenneth E. Bittinger October 28, 1931 – November 12, 2014 Age 83, of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014 unexpectedly in his home. He was born October 28, 1931 in Bittinger, MD to the late Norman Lee and Pearl C. (Fazenbaker) Bittinger. He retired from Sugardale Foods in 1983 after more than 30 years of service. He is preceded...

Helen E. Dobransky

Helen E. Dobransky

Nov 12, 2014

Helen E. Dobransky August 18, 1917 – November 12, 2014 Age 97, of Waynesburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 12, 2014 in her home. Helen was born August 18, 1917 in Canton to the late Andrew and Anna (Olear) Almasy. Prior to her marriage to Paul E. Dobransky, she was employed by The Timken Company. Helen was an excellent Slovak...

Ralph E. Burgess

Ralph E. Burgess

Nov 12, 2014

Ralph E. Burgess Age 61, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born November 3, 1953 in Ravenna, OH. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served from 1973 – 1977. He retired from JMT Cartage Inc in 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph E. Burgess. Ralph is...

Joseph W. Kress II

Joseph W. Kress II

Nov 10, 2014

Joseph W. Kress II Age 45, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday November 10, 2014. He was born March 30, 1969 in Canton to Joseph W. and Paula K. (Derry) Kress. Joseph was a 1988 graduate of East Canton high School and attended Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. He was formerly employed by Kress IGA for several years, Giant Eagle...

Daniel G. Hanshaw

Daniel G. Hanshaw

Nov 8, 2014

Daniel G. Hanshaw Age 54, of Magnolia died Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Akron General Hospital following an extended illness. Born February 13, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to the late Franklin and Lois (Spade) Hanshaw. He was a Magnolia resident for the past four years prior to which he resided in Mogadore, Ohio. Daniel retired from the U.S. Navy in...

Janet L. Van Voorhis

Janet L. Van Voorhis

Nov 5, 2014

Janet L. "Jan" Van Voorhis Age 89, passed away Wednesday November 5, 2014 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. She was born December 14, 1924 in Canton to the late Clarence and Lucille (Bennett) Davis. Jan was a graduate of Waynesburg High School and graduated Summa Cum-laude from Madonna College. She formerly had resided in Canton and Florida. Jan was a retired...

Theresa Marie Gonzales

Theresa Marie Gonzales

Nov 5, 2014

Theresa M. Gonzales Age 86, of Canton, passed away Tuesday November 4, 2014 in the Sterling House of Canton. She was born February 11, 1928 in Canton to the late Charles and Rose Myrtle (Kennedy) Eberhart. Theresa was a life member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Frankie (Mariana) Gonzales, Terrie (Rod)...

Donna Jeanne McDannel

Donna Jeanne McDannel

Nov 3, 2014

Donna Jeanne McDannel Age 88, of Canton, passed away Monday November 3, 2014 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 17, 1926 in Canton to the late Clyde and Catharine (Brothers) Garner. Donna Jeanne was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Canton South High School. She was a very active life...

George S. Materna

George S. Materna

Nov 3, 2014

George Stanley Materna Age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born February 22, 1938 to the late Odessa Miller Materna and Carl Materna. Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Joan, son Greg; brothers, Carl, Daniel, Rich, and sister, Alice. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Bill) Chapman of Ft. Myers, FL; brother, Dave (Janice)...

Alan E. Petroli

Alan E. Petroli

Oct 31, 2014

Alan E. Petroli Age 58, of East Canton, passed away Friday October 31, 2014 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Alan was born September 6, 1956 in Canton to Eugene Richard and Marilyn Ann (DeWalt) Petroli. He was a 1976 graduate of East Canton High School and was a life resident of the Louisville and East Canton area. Alan...

Dolores J. Soliday

Dolores J. Soliday

Oct 30, 2014

Dolores J. Soliday Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 30, 2014 in Altercare of Navarre. She was born September 22, 1930 in Dayton, PA and was a Canton South resident since 1952. Dolores was formerly employed by Bear Creek for 8 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noah Soliday in 2010 to whom she was...

Betty` Zane Knorzer

Betty` Zane Knorzer

Oct 30, 2014

Betty Zane Knorzer Age 91, passed away Thursday October 30, 2014. She was born in Curtin, WV on June 28, 1923 to the late Virgil and Pauline Mullens. Betty is survived by her husband, Donald A. Knorzer Jr. to whom she was married 65 years; one son, Gary Knorzer and Mary Morris of Canton; one daughter, Donna Marie Knorzer and...

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