Obituaries

Ocie M. Anderson

Ocie M. Anderson

Sep 8, 2013

Ocie M. Anderson Age 94, of East Canton, passed away Sunday September 8, 2013 in her home. She was born December 17, 1918 in Maud, WV to the late John G. and Ida M. (Brock) Bland. Ocie was an East Canton resident most of her life and was formerly employed by Kmart and the W.T. Grant Stores. She was a...

William D. Franks

William D. Franks

Sep 7, 2013

William D. Franks Age 38, of East Sparta died unexpectedly in his home Saturday, September 7, 2013. Born February 18, 1975 in Canton, OH. to Gerald L. Sr. and Wilma L. (Lones) Franks. He was a life resident of East Sparta and a 1993 graduate of Canton South High School. He was previously employed with JMW Welding. Preceded in death...

Pamela S Vrabec

Pamela S Vrabec

Sep 7, 2013

Pamela S. Vrabec Age 66, of Canton died Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 25, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Clark and Dorothy (Fentzel) McQuiston. She was a Canton resident most of her life. Pamela was a member of VFW #3747 Women's Axillary and had been a loyal contributor to...

Donald Lawver

Donald Lawver

Sep 6, 2013

Donald Lawver Age 76, of East Sparta passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at his home with his family by his side following an extended illness. He was born March 1, 1937 in Canton, Ohio and was a life resident of the Canton/East Sparta area. Donald retired from Campbell Oil Company in 2001 and was formerly employed by Burrow Trucking...

Argia Showalter

Argia Showalter

Sep 5, 2013

Argia Showalter Age 85, of East Canton, passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 in her home. She was born July 10, 1928 in Madriso, Italy to the late Pete and Mercedes (DiFant) Pugnale. Argia was a 1947 graduate of East Canton High School and was an East Canton resident most of her life. She was employed by East Canton Printing...

Roger R. Nohl

Roger R. Nohl

Sep 2, 2013

Roger R. Nohl Age 75, of East Sparta, passed away Monday September 2, 2013 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness following an extended illness. He was born November 9, 1937 in Canton to the late Donald R. and Dorothy C. (Heinbuch) Nohl. Roger was a Canton area resident most of his life and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was...

Randall S. "Fuzz" Betz

Randall S. "Fuzz" Betz

Aug 30, 2013

Randall "Fuzz" Betz Randy lost his brief battle with cancer on Friday, August 30, 2013 at the age of 51. He was born July 27, 1962 in Canton to Edgar L. and Jacqueline J. (Little) Betz. He was a 1980 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was currently employed by Wayne Dalton Corporation. He was a member of Magnolia...

Lacy L. Berry

Lacy L. Berry

Aug 27, 2013

Lacy L. Berry Age 78, of Canton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 following an extended illness. Born November 24, 1934 in Lawton, WV to the late Oscar and Elva (Gill) Berry. He was a Canton resident since 1954 and a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Lacy retired from Teledyne-Monarch Rubber after...

Ronald E. Crooks

Ronald E. Crooks

Aug 25, 2013

Ronald E. Crooks Age 96, of Waynesburg died Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1917 in Six Mile Run, PA. He was a Waynesburg resident most of his life and a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he was a member of the Seabees. Ronald retired from Southeastern Equipment. He...

George F. Gardner II

George F. Gardner II

Aug 25, 2013

George F. Gardner II Age 61, of Beach City died Sunday, August 25, 2013 in his home following an extended illness. Born April 8, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Rosemond (Deal) Gardner. He was a Beach City resident for the past 17 years. George was the owner/operator of K & S Refrigeration. He attended Dundee United...

Elva A. Albrecht

Elva A. Albrecht

Aug 24, 2013

Elva A. Albrecht Age 95, of Massillon died Saturday, August 24, 2013 in the Laurels of Massillon following an extended illness. Born May 31, 1918 in North Industry, Ohio to the late Edward Ray and Carrie (Snyder) Young. She was a life resident of the Canton/Massillon area. Elva was a professional interviewer for the U.S. Government Census Bureau for 32...

Nannie L. Spencer

Nannie L. Spencer

Aug 22, 2013

Nannie L. Spencer Age 82, of East Canton, passed away Thursday August 22, 2013 in the Laurels of Massillon. She was born April 26, 1931 in Redwine, KY to the late Everett and Mary Ann (Adkins) Todd. Nannie was an East Canton resident since 1997 prior to which she had resided in Canton. She was a member of Canton Temple...

Ellen B. Davidson

Ellen B. Davidson

Aug 22, 2013

Ellen B. Davidson Age 89, of Canton died Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born November 27, 1923 in Magnolia, Ohio to the late Edward and Jessie (Henderson) Bullock. She was a member of Mt Zion Community Church. Ellen was an avid quilter, crafter, gardener and enjoyed spending time with her many special friends. Preceded in death...

Hazel V. Mathews

Hazel V. Mathews

Aug 18, 2013

Hazel V. Mathews Age 83, of Canton, passed away Sunday August 18, 2013 in Manor Care. She was born April 25, 1930 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Albert and Myrtle (Cline) Bonam. Hazel was a Canton area resident for 62 years and was formerly employed at the Canton South McDonald's for 13 years. She was a member of the...

Edna M. Ogle

Edna M. Ogle

Aug 12, 2013

Edna M. Ogle Age 92, of Louisville, passed away Sunday August 11, 2013 in Astoria Skilled Nursing. She was born April 13, 1921 in Louisville to the late Otis and Mary (Royer) Bowman. Edna was a life resident of Louisville. She was formerly employed by Zwicks Department Store and J C Penny. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church...

Ruth Britton

Ruth Britton

Aug 10, 2013

Ruth Britton Age 85, of East Canton died Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Born May 3, 1928 in Newland, NC. to the late Mose H. and Josephine (Pritchard) Burnette. She was an East Canton resident for the past 58 years and was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Preceded in death...

Alma T. Richmond

Alma T. Richmond

Aug 8, 2013

Alma T. Richmond Age 90, of East Sparta died Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born November 28, 1922 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Edward and Lura (Smith) Rohr. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1942 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Alma was a retired...

Lawrence E. Flory

Lawrence E. Flory

Aug 7, 2013

Lawrence E. Flory Age 93, of Canton died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born July 16, 1920 in Lisbon, Ohio to the late Walter and Ethel (Little) Flory. He was a Canton resident since 1947 and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Lawrence retired from Ford Motor Company in 1986 after 37 years...

Marjorie M Sharp

Marjorie M Sharp

Aug 6, 2013

Marjorie M. Sharp Age 83, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2013 in Altercare of Louisville. She was born August 24, 1929 in Canton to the late Clarence and Violet (Shepherd) Poling. Marjorie was a life resident of East Canton and a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She retired from Osnaburg Local Schools and was formerly...

Glen E. Richardson

Glen E. Richardson

Aug 2, 2013

Glen E. Richardson Age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday August 2, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born July 19, 1934 in Canton to the late Ralph and Edna (Hull) Richardson. Glen was a life resident of the Canton area and the owner/operator of Richardson Construction for 30 years. He was a Korean War Army veteran; a member...