Obituaries

Lucille Sparks

Lucille Sparks

Feb 5, 2012

Lucille Sparks Age 86, of Canton went to meet her Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born October 7, 1925 in Newland, N.C. to the late Starlin and Jodie (Benfield) Calhoun. She was a Canton resident since 1946 and a member of Sword of the Spirit Faith Center. Preceded in death by her husband to whom...

William Dews

William Dews

Feb 3, 2012

William Dews Age 79, of North Canton died Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born March 14, 1932 in Massillon, OH. to the late Thomas and Ruby (Yoder) Dews. He was a North Canton resident since 2001 prior to which he resided in the East Canton and Malvern areas most of his life. He was a...

Rev. A. Edward Hylton

Rev. A. Edward Hylton

Jan 27, 2012

Dr. Rev. A. Edward Hylton Age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday January 27, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born January 14, 1936 in Richlands, VA to the late Roy Edward and Lona (Bucklin) Hylton. Eddie was a Canton area resident most of his adult life and received his BTH,...

Mark Burns Morrison

Mark Burns Morrison

Jan 24, 2012

Mark Burns Morrison Age 48, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 24, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 30, 1963 in Canton to Robert S and Jeanette (Drummond) Morrison Sr. Mark was a life resident of Canton, a 1982 graduate of Canton South High School and a graduate of Cummings Denver Diesel, Denver, CO. He was formerly...

Michael P. Young Sr

Michael P. Young Sr

Jan 23, 2012

Michael P. Young Sr. Age 63, of Canton, passed away Monday January 23, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. He was born December 12, 1948 in Canton to the late Carl and Mary (Fishel) Young. Michael was a 1966 graduate of McKinley High School and was the owner/operator of K & M Transfer Company. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Rory Jean Nimon

Rory Jean Nimon

Jan 21, 2012

Rory Jean Nimon Rory Jean Nimon lost her battle against a terminal illness January 21st, 2012. Born on July 19, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, she was a bright personality and maintained a life-long love of education. She was the first mentally challenged person in the U.S. to be inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society. Rory is survived by...

Dorothy A Bechtel

Dorothy A Bechtel

Jan 20, 2012

Dorothy A. Bechtel Age 83 of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family Friday January 20, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. She was born January 31, 1928 in Canton to the late Charles and Mildred (Ditty) Garaux. Dorothy was a life resident of the Canton and Minerva area and was a 1945 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She...

Donald E Lucas

Donald E Lucas

Jan 19, 2012

Donald E. Lucas Age 77, of Massillon died Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Affinity Medical Center following a brief illness. Born July 13, 1934 in Somerton, OH. to the late Paul E. and Helen L. (Hayes) Lucas. He was a Massillon/Canton resident most of his life and a 1952 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. He was a U.S. Navy...

Cindra S DiBlasi

Cindra S DiBlasi

Jan 18, 2012

Cindra S. DiBlasi Age 56 of Canton passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday January 18, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 7, 1955 in Warren, OH to James R. and Helen M. (Reidl) Hall. Cindra was life resident of the East Canton and Canton area. She was a 1973 graduate of East Canton High...

Harry A. Shearer

Harry A. Shearer

Jan 15, 2012

Harry A. Shearer Age 89, of East Sparta died Sunday, January 15, 2012 in his home following an extended battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1922 in Verona, PA. to the late Harry K. and Margaret (Sarver) Shearer. He was an East Sparta resident most of his life and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Harry had been in the trucking...

Alice D. Harper

Alice D. Harper

Jan 15, 2012

Alice D. Harper Age 93, of Canton died Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center. Born October 27, 1918 in Roane County, WV. to the late Lonnie V. and Mary M. (Good) Parker. She was a Canton resident since 1948. Alice was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple where she was involved with the Ambassadors Class. Preceded in...

Melvin L. Woods

Melvin L. Woods

Jan 14, 2012

Melvin L. Woods Sr. Age 79, of Canton died Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 18, 1932 in Franklin, KY. to the late Dewey and Lena (Baird) Woods. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Melvin was retired from the Laborers Union #1015. Preceded...

Dwight L. Clapper

Dwight L. Clapper

Jan 14, 2012

Dwight L. Clapper Age 58, of Bolivar died unexpectedly Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center. Born July 28, 1953 in Canton to the late Dwight W. and Martha V. (McEndree) Clapper. He was a Bolivar resident for the past five years and had been a resident of East Canton for most of his life. Dwight was a self...

Jack V. Nichols

Jack V. Nichols

Jan 12, 2012

Jack V. Nichols Age 76, of Canton died Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born March 26, 1935 in Canton to the late Wayne M. and Esther M. (Reiter) Nichols. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1954 graduate of Canton Lehman High School. He was a Korean War U.S. Army veteran. Jack...

Bernice V Kinsey

Bernice V Kinsey

Jan 2, 2012

Bernice V. Kinsey Age 90, of East Canton, passed away Monday January 2, 2012 in Altercare of Louisville following an extended illness. She was born September 16, 1921 in Port Washington, OH to the late Frederick and Sarah (Adams) Wolfe. Bernice was an East Canton resident since 1954. She worked on the family farm with her husband for many years...

William P. McCaulley

William P. McCaulley

Jan 2, 2012

William P. McCaulley Age 86, of Carrollton died suddenly Monday, January 2, 2012 in Aultman Hospital. He was born in Bolivar, OH. to the late Bernard and Emma McCaulley. Bill was a Carrollton resident for over 40 years and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1986 after 38 years of service. Preceded in...

Syble Sue Welch

Syble Sue Welch

Dec 22, 2011

Syble Sue Welch Age 89, of Canton died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the Legends Care Center. She was born July 30, 1922 in Christian County, KY. to the late Walter and Dovie (Hurt) Meacham. Syble was a Canton resident most of her life and retired from Canton Local Schools. She was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Preceded...

Syble Sue Welch

Syble Sue Welch

Dec 22, 2011

Syble Sue Welch Age 89, of Canton died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the Legends Care Center. She was born July 30, 1922 in Christian County, KY. to the late Walter and Dovie (Hurt) Meacham. Syble was a Canton resident most of her life retiring from Canton Local Schools and was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. She is...

Mary T. Kramer

Mary T. Kramer

Dec 18, 2011

Mary T. Kramer Age 84, of Canton died Sunday, December 18, 2011 in the Canton Regency following an extended illness. Born January 12, 1927 in New Philadelphia, OH. to the late George and Christine (Breehl) Hare. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and a graduate of Canton Timken High School. Mary was a member of St....

James A Wriston Jr

James A Wriston Jr

Dec 18, 2011

James A. Wriston Jr. Age 41, of North Canton, passed away Sunday December 18, 2011 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was born September 5, 1970 in Canton to James A. and May A. (Thouvenin) Wriston Sr. He was a life resident of the Minerva area and a 1989 graduate of Minerva High School and R.G. Drage....