Obituaries

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)...

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)...

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...

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...

Linda A. Thelen

Linda A. Thelen

Oct 24, 2014

Linda A. Thelen Age 71, of Louisville died Friday October 24, 2014 in her home. Born January 9, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to the late George and Pauline (Stocker) Plesia. She was a life resident of Louisville and a 1961 graduate of Louisville High School. Linda was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Preceded in death by one daughter,...

Florian F. Holva

Florian F. Holva

Oct 22, 2014

Florian F. Holva Age 86, of Clarksville, TN and was formerly a resident of Canton for 56 years. He was born February 11, 1928 in Gates, PA to the late John and Mary (Skolnik) Holva. Florian was a graduate of German Township High School, a Korean War Army veteran and a member of the Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department. He...

Mary J. Reed

Mary J. Reed

Oct 21, 2014

Mary J. Reed Age 79, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014 in St. Joseph Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born December 16, 1934 in Canton to the late John and Edna (Spoon) Nimon. Mary was a life resident of East Canton and a 1952 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a member...

Harry J. Ferry

Harry J. Ferry

Oct 20, 2014

Harry J. Ferry Age 64, of Malvern died Monday, October 20, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family and at Lake Mohawk, a place and community he loved so dearly. Born July 6, 1950 in Detroit, MI to the late Morris A. "Pete" and Verna M. (DeMate) Ferry. He had been a resident of Lake Mohawk for the past...

Mary Elizabeth Brown

Mary Elizabeth Brown

Oct 19, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Brown Age 82, of Canton, passed away Sunday October 19, 2014 in Acute Care Specialty Hospital. She was born September 18, 1932 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Arthur and Lillian (Morris) Ault. Mary Elizabeth was formerly employed by Canton City Schools as a secretary at Burns School, as a legal secretary for Day Ketterer Law Firm and...

Helen C. Carpenter

Helen C. Carpenter

Oct 17, 2014

Helen Catheryn Carpenter Age 94, passed away peacefully Friday October 17, 2014. She was born January 24, 1920 in Midvale, OH to the late James and Sarah (Leggett) Meese. She was the beloved wife to the late Pastor Bud Carpenter with whom she celebrated 77 years of marriage on March 15, 2014. Helen took joy in writing her memories which...

Kathryn R. Stewart Kappler

Kathryn R. Stewart Kappler

Oct 16, 2014

Kathryn R. Stewart Kappler Age 77, of East Canton and formerly of Canton South passed away Thursday October 16, 2014 from injuries she sustained in an auto accident. She was born June 13, 1937 in Canton and was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Kathryn retired from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. She was an active member of...

Raymond E. Steele

Raymond E. Steele

Oct 11, 2014

Raymond E. Steele Age 83, of Stow, left his ailing body behind and headed off to meet back up with his wife, Bonnie "Babik" Steele- after being apart since she passed away almost 5 years ago. Born in Akron, Ohio, Raymond - born to Alma Messner and Clarence Steele - overcame a tough childhood that would put many who complain...

Jean L. Kolm

Jean L. Kolm

Oct 11, 2014

Jean Louise Kolm (Van Orman) Age 89, passed away suddenly Oct 11, 2014. She was born March 28, 1925 to William and Adda (Lamberson)Van Orman. She was a lifetime resident of the Canton area. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. In her younger years she worked at the Pennsoil Co and Hess dress factory and also at a...

Walter M Ramey Jr

Walter M Ramey Jr

Oct 10, 2014

Walter M. (Tom) Ramey Jr. "Short Boss" Age 77, of East Canton died Friday, October 10, 2014 in his home following an extended illness. Born September 28, 1937 in Harlan, KY to the late Walter W. and Mable L. (Gouge) Ramey. Walter was an East Canton resident since 1967 and was retired from the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority in 1992...

Daniel W. Graham

Daniel W. Graham

Oct 9, 2014

Daniel W. Graham Age 47, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 9, 2014 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1967 in Canton to Donald and Mary (Griffith) Graham. Daniel was a life resident of Canton and a 1985 graduate of Timken High School. He was formerly employed as an LPN at Akron Children's Hospital and Mercy Medical...