Obituaries

Ronald L. Stokes

Ronald L. Stokes

Jun 4, 2013

Ronald L. Stokes Age 73, of Canton, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 30, 1939 in Canton to the late Harvey F. "Ching" and Alice J. (Heacock) Stokes. Ron was a life resident of the Canton area and was a self-employed Dental Technician. He was a member of North Industry Christian Church, Canton...

Larry D. Krebs

Larry D. Krebs

Jun 2, 2013

Larry D. Krebs Age 79, of North Industry died Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 29, 1933 in Canton, OH. to the late Robert and Vera (Guilliouma) Krebs. He was a 1951 graduate of Canton South High School and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was the retired owner/operator of A&K...

Thomas W. Simon

Thomas W. Simon

Jun 1, 2013

Thomas W. Simon Age 77, of Bolivar, Ohio died Saturday, June 1, 2013 in his home. He was a 1953 graduate of Canton McKinley High School, a graduate of Walsh College and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Thomas retired from the City of Canton. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha A (Carver) Simon; three children...

Ruth A Weaver

Ruth A Weaver

May 31, 2013

Ruth A. Weaver Age 85, of Canton died Friday, May 31, 2013 in her home following an extended illness. Born August 19, 1927 in Canton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Catherine (Dencer) Ley. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1945 graduate of Canton South High School. Ruth was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic...

Nelson M. Caley

Nelson M. Caley

May 27, 2013

Nelson M. Caley Age 86, of North Industry died Monday, May 27, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born November 19, 1926 in North Industry, Ohio to the late Samuel G. and Grace (Hudson) Caley. He was a life resident of North Industry and a WWII veteran having served with the Merchant Marine aboard several Liberty...

Ruby M. Stinchcomb Richards

Ruby M. Stinchcomb Richards

May 26, 2013

Ruby M. Stinchcomb Richards Age 94, of Canton, passed away Sunday May 26, 2013 in Windsor Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1919 in Paris, OH to the late George and Minnie (Mulheim) Anthony. Ruby was a 1936 graduate of Minerva High School and a Stark County area resident most of her life. She and her husband, Lester were...

Evon C. Franks

Evon C. Franks

May 25, 2013

Evon C. Franks Age 66, of Canton, passed away Saturday May 25, 2013 in Affinity Medical Center, Massillon. She was born January 15, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND to the late Magnus and Lila (Briese) Johnson. Evon was a Canton area resident since 1970 and was formerly employed by the J.C. Penney Company. She was an avid reader, reading more...

Duane R. Dourm Jr

Duane R. Dourm Jr

May 25, 2013

Duane R. Dourm Jr. Age 70, of Minerva, went home to be with his Lord, unexpectedly Saturday May 25, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born November 14, 1942 in Canton to Duane R. and Ruth E. (Burns) Dourm Sr. Duane was a 1960 graduate of East Canton High School and a graduate of Tri-State University in Indiana. He retired...

Tracy A. Becker

Tracy A. Becker

May 24, 2013

Tracy A. Becker Age 56, of Canton, passed away Friday may 24, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. She was born October 9, 1956 in Canton to the late Richard and Phyllis (Hayes) Crawford. Tracy was a life resident of Canton and a 1974 graduate of Canton South High School. She was employed by The Bell Stores. She is survived by one...

Melvin W. "Tim" Haut

Melvin W. "Tim" Haut

May 18, 2013

Melvin W. "Tim" Haut Age 78, of Canton died Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born October 8, 1934 in East Sparta, Ohio to the late Marvin W. and Elizabeth S. (Geiger) Haut. He was a life resident of the East Sparta/Canton area and a 1953 graduate of Bolivar High School. Tim retired from the Timken Company...

Melvin B. Cowles

Melvin B. Cowles

May 18, 2013

Melvin B. Cowles Age 66, of East Sparta died Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born December 5, 1946 in Canton, OH. to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Moulin) Cowles. He was a life resident of the Canton/East Sparta area and was a 1964 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. Melvin retired from...

Thomas E. Fox

Thomas E. Fox

May 16, 2013

Thomas E. Fox Age 81, of Navarre died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born November 1, 1931 in Canton, Ohio to the late James V. and Wilma (Adams) Fox. He was a life resident of the Canton/Navarre area and a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. He retired in 1990 from Superior Dairy Inc. after...

Donald E. Clegg

Donald E. Clegg

May 16, 2013

Donald E. Clegg The hands on the clock of life have stopped with the passing of Donald E. Clegg, age 90, of East Canton on Thursday May 16, 2013. He was born March 8, 1923 the fourth child of twelve children to the late John and Ollie (Ludwig) Clegg in Wood County, WV. He married Delores Tressell September 23, 1950;...

Jeffery Bosler

Jeffery Bosler

May 15, 2013

Jeffery L. Bosler Age 66, of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2013. He was born February 20, 1947 in Canton to the late Robert L. and Eva K. (Brill) Bosler. He was a Louisville resident most of his life and a Louisville High School graduate. Jeffery was a Vietnam Army veteran. He is survived by one sister, Kathy Foltz...

Jeffrey W. Sparks

Jeffrey W. Sparks

May 14, 2013

Jeffrey W. Sparks Age 58, of Canton died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Manor Care following an extended illness. Born September 14, 1954 in Canton to the late Roy J. and Nancy L. (Howe) Sparks. He was a life resident of Canton. Jeffrey is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Sparks and Samantha Sparks both of Canton; one granddaughter, Savanna Sparks...

V. Keith Shuman

V. Keith Shuman

May 11, 2013

V. Keith Shuman Age 77, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday May 11, 2013 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1935 in Pine Grove, WV to the late John D. and Hazel V. (Swartz) Shuman. Keith was a Louisville and Magnolia area resident since 1941. He was a self-employed Welder and served as a Police Officer with the...

Laura C. Anderegg

Laura C. Anderegg

May 10, 2013

Laura C. Anderegg Age 92, of Canton died Friday, May 10, 2013 in the Laurels of Canton following a brief illness. Born January 15, 1921 in North Canton, Ohio to the late William and Veulah (Young) Myers. She was a Canton area resident most of her life having also resided in Florida for 14 years. She was formerly employed by...

Gloria J. Smith

Gloria J. Smith

May 6, 2013

Gloria J. Smith Age 60, of Canton died Monday, May 6, 2013 in Aultman Hospital following a sudden illness. Born August 14, 1952 in Canton, OH. to the late Edward and Viola (Gaul) Shaffer. She was a life resident of Canton and was currently employed by Wal-Mart. Gloria was an avid bingo player on Sunday nights at Central Catholic High...

Jeannie R. Leslie

Jeannie R. Leslie

May 5, 2013

Jeannie R. Leslie Age 92, of Perry Township died in Hanover House on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born September 6, 1920 in Canton, OH. to the late Anthony M. Sr. and Julia (Czajkowski) Rybinski. She was a life resident of the Canton area and was formerly employed by Doctors Jay and Wells, DDS. Jeannie was a member of St. Anthony/All...

Dennis M. Clark

Dennis M. Clark

Apr 28, 2013

Dennis M. Clark Age 54, of Canton, passed away Sunday April 28, 2013 in Altercare of Navarre. He was born August 9, 1958 in Canton, OH. to Charles W. and Phyllis A. (Givins) Clark. Dennis was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1976 graduate of Canton South High School. He was formerly employed by Fisher Foods for...