Obituaries

Terrilin Carpenter

Terrilin Carpenter

Mar 8, 2012

Terrilin Carpenter Age 54, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday March 8, 2012 in the Mercy Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1957 in Canton to Philip and Pattyann (Brothers) Stoffer. Terrilin was a 1975 graduate of East Canton of High School and a life resident of the Stark County area. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul...

Lee R. Eagon

Lee R. Eagon

Mar 5, 2012

Lee R. Eagon age 74, of Canton passed away Monday March 5, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 8, 1937 in Guernsey County, OH to the late Harmon and Mabel (Law) Eagon. Lee was a Canton area resident most of his life, retiring from Danner Press in 1999 after 44 years of service....

John L. Porter

John L. Porter

Mar 1, 2012

John L. Porter Age 71, of Canton, passed away in his home Thursday March 1, 2012. He was born September 22, 1940 in Apollo, PA to the late Edward E. and Marion (Baker) Porter. John was a Canton area resident for the past 40 years and was formerly employed by Beaver Excavating Company for 14 years. He was a member...

Michael P. Dunn

Michael P. Dunn

Feb 29, 2012

Michael P. Dunn Age 57, of Canton died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 after a long and brave fight with cancer. Born April 21, 1954 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Timken High School and was employed as a long standing member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local #18. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Dunn. Survived...

Erma M. Anstine

Erma M. Anstine

Feb 29, 2012

Erma M. Anstine Age 88, of Magnolia died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar. Born August 12, 1923 in Goshen, IN. to the late Harry and Maude (Sommers) Speicher. She was an East Sparta and Magnolia resident most of her life. Erma was a member of Howenstine Christian Church and Harsh Bible Church. She was also a...

Carl R. Krider

Carl R. Krider

Feb 26, 2012

Carl R. Krider Age 83, of East Canton, passed away Sunday February 26, 2012 in his home. He was born in Mapleton to the late Edward and Grace (Rarric) Krider. Carl was a life resident of the East Canton area retiring from Harrison Paint Company in 1991 after 20 years of service. He was a member of Christ Memorial Church...

Vera L. Roberts

Vera L. Roberts

Feb 24, 2012

Vera L. Roberts Age 58, of Robertsville, passed away Friday February 24, 2012 in her home. She was born October 10, 1953in Clearfield, PA to Roy and Helen (Passmore) Barrett. Vera was a 1972 graduate of Louisville High School and a Robertsville resident for the past 23 years. She was the former owner/operator of American Heritage Restaurant in East Canton...

Ellen Lucille Jones

Ellen Lucille Jones

Feb 23, 2012

Ellen Lucille Jones Age 94, of Massillon, passed away Thursday February 23, 2012. She was born October 17, 1917 in Braxton County, West Virginia. She worked as a machine operator at St. Regis Paper Company for 21 and half years. She was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. She adored her many grandchildren, extended family and friends. She is...

Phyllis P. Smith-Braley

Phyllis P. Smith-Braley

Feb 23, 2012

Phyllis P. Smith-Braley Age 76, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 23, 2012 in Altercare of Navarre. She was born January 29, 1936 in Clay County, WV to the late Leamon and Ina Opal (Parker) Hanshaw. Phyllis was a Canton area resident most of her life and had attended Waynesburg Freewill Baptist Church. Phyllis fought...

Arlene C. Stucker

Arlene C. Stucker

Feb 23, 2012

Arlene C. Stucker Age 92, of Canton, passed away Thursday February 23, 2012. She was born August 8, 1919 in Canton Township to the late Henry and Caroline (Kramer) Stucker. Arlene was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Canton Township High School. She retired from The Timken Company after 45 years of service. She was...

Elizabeth Momirov

Elizabeth Momirov

Feb 22, 2012

Elizabeth Momirov Age 87, of Canton passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 28, 1924 in Port Arlington, Ireland to the late Edward and Katherine (Hagen) Whelan. She was a Canton resident since 1946 and a member of Woodmen of the World. Preceded in death by her husband, Martin...

George H. Van Pelt

George H. Van Pelt

Feb 20, 2012

George H. Van Pelt Age 81, of East Sparta died Monday, February 20, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 18, 1930 in Canton, OH. to the late Alva and Ardina (Seabolt) Boggs. He was an East Sparta resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran where he had been a POW for...

Dorothy J. Scaffide

Dorothy J. Scaffide

Feb 17, 2012

Dot Jacoby Scaffide Age 89, of Sandyville died Friday, February 17, 2012 in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar. Born August 25, 1922 in Ellwood City, PA. to the late Stephen and Katherine (Romisher) Jacoby. She was a resident of the Sandyville area since 1948 and was formerly employed by U.S. Ceramic Tile. Dot was a member of Asbury United Methodist...

Ruth L. Bush

Ruth L. Bush

Feb 17, 2012

Ruth L. Bush Age 95, of Canton, passed away Friday February 17, 2012 in the Canton Christian Home. She was born December 1, 1916 in Hartville, OH to the late Melvin and Esther (Royer) Steffy. Ruth was a life resident of the Stark County area and a member of the First Christian Church, Canton. In addition to her parents, she...

Paul W. DeHoff

Paul W. DeHoff

Feb 16, 2012

Paul W."Bill" DeHoff Age 83, of East Canton died Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born February 4, 1929 in East Canton to the late Harley and Maxine (Ringer) DeHoff. He was a life resident of East Canton and a 1948 graduate of East Canton High School. Bill was a U.S. Army Korean War...

Dayne C. Durham Sr

Dayne C. Durham Sr

Feb 12, 2012

Dayne C. "Bull" Durham Sr. Age 76, of Navarre, passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. He was born September 9, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to the late George Washington and Roma (Herrington) Durham. Dayne was a Navarre area resident for the past 39 years, retiring from Nickles Bakery, Inc in 1995 after 22 years of service....

Ruth E. Layton

Ruth E. Layton

Feb 10, 2012

Ruth E. Layton Age 94 of Canton, passed away Friday February 10, 2012 in the Hospitality House. She was born February 21, 1917 in Canton to the late Joseph and Mary (Decker) Killian. Ruth was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from Aultman Hospital after several years of service. She was a member of St. Joan of...

Josephine A. Meyer

Josephine A. Meyer

Feb 9, 2012

Josephine A. Meyer Age 76, of Canton died Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Hennis Care Center following an extended illness. Born January 12, 1936 in Canton to the late Philip and Gertrude (Hahn) Angelo. She was a life resident of the Canton and East Sparta area and a 1954 graduate of Canton South High School. Josephine was the owner/operator of...

John R. Rinehart Sr

John R. Rinehart Sr

Feb 7, 2012

John R. Rinehart Sr. Age 48, of East Canton died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 21, 1963 in Canton, OH. to Wayne and Nancy (Stauffer) Rinehart. He was a life resident of East Canton and employed by Mid-East Trucking. John was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. He is...

John E. Miller

John E. Miller

Feb 5, 2012

John E. Miller Age 93, of East Sparta, OH. died Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 23, 1918 in Howenstine, OH. to the late Percy and Emma (Csornai) Miller. He was a life resident of East Sparta and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Hercules Engines. John was a member...