Obituaries

Dorothy M. Kroll

Dorothy M. Kroll

Dec 4, 2011

Dorothy M. Kroll Age 90, of Canton passed away peacefully Sunday, December 4, 2011 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Born October 18, 1921 in Canton to the late Arthur and Ruth (Wise) Rairigh. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and a member of Eden Church of the Brethren. She is preceded in death by her...

Duane B Schaefer

Duane B Schaefer

Dec 2, 2011

Duane B. Schaefer Age 81, of East Canton died in his home Friday, December 2, 2011. Born July 12, 1930 in Minerva, OH. to the late Philip and Thelma (Cupples) Schaefer. He was a 1948 graduate of Minerva High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was an East Canton resident for more than 50 years. Duane retired from the...

Arland L. Hardman

Arland L. Hardman

Nov 28, 2011

Arland L. Hardman Age 57, of Navarre died unexpectedly Monday, November 28, 2011 in Mercy Medical Center. Born January 29, 1954 in Canton, OH. to the late Earl and Emelia Hardman. He was a life resident of the Canton/ Navarre area and a 1973 graduate of Fairless High School. Arland was employed by Technibus as a welder and fabricator. He...

Catherine V. Walters

Catherine V. Walters

Nov 27, 2011

Catherine V. Walters Age 89, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 27, 2011 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1922 in Cleveland, OH to the late Clifford and Vacy (Riegle) Musser. During WWII Catherine proudly served as a Rosie the Riveter in Republic Steel Aircraft Division. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Elsie C. Bechtel

Elsie C. Bechtel

Nov 20, 2011

Elsie C. Bechtel Age 98, of Canton died Sunday, November, 20, 2011 in her home following an extended illness. Born Oct. 26, 1913 in Canton to the late Emanuel and Laura (Myers) Bechtel. She was a life resident of Canton and a graduate of The Ohio State University where she received her Master's of Education Degree in 1954. Elsie retired...

Dennis J. Leonard

Dennis J. Leonard

Nov 14, 2011

Dennis J. Leonard Age 59, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday November 14, 2011 in his home following an extended illness. He was born January 20, 1952 in Massillon, OH to the late Henry and Leisel (Rambaud) Leonard. Dennis was an Eaton area resident for the past 19 years prior to which he had resided in Massillon. He was a...

James L. Murphy

James L. Murphy

Nov 13, 2011

James L. Murphy Age 88, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 13, 2011 in his home following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1923 in Uniontown, PA. James was a Canton area resident most of his life and a WWII Army veteran. He retired from The Timken Company in 1983 after 30 years of service and had attended...

Mary L. Zucal

Mary L. Zucal

Nov 12, 2011

Mary L. Zucal Age 102, passed away Saturday November 12, 2011 in St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born December 26, 1908 in Roswell, OH to the late Ralph and Carmela (Pompey) Cusano. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic, Canton for more than 60 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Norma E. Shaheen

Norma E. Shaheen

Nov 9, 2011

Norma E. "Nonie" Shaheen Age 91, of Canton, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2011 in the Pines following a 20 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born December 6, 1919 in Upper Middletown, PA to the late Charles and Pearl (Richardson) Rizer. Norma was a Canton area resident since 1935 and was a member of First Christian Church, Canton. She...

Kathryn Marie Nofsinger

Kathryn Marie Nofsinger

Nov 8, 2011

Kathryn Marie Nofsinger Age 67, of Magnolia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 8, 2011 in her home. She was born April 3, 1944 in Canton to Carl and Julia (Snyder) Lake. Kathryn was a 1962 graduate of Waynedale High School and a graduate of Stark State College with a degree in Business Administration. She was a Magnolia resident for the...

Velma L. Bullock

Velma L. Bullock

Nov 5, 2011

Velma L. Bullock Age 87, formerly of Navarre, passed away Saturday November 5, 2011 in Brewster Parke Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born May 24, 1924 in Grantsville, MD to the late Harry and Mamie (Smith) Stahl. Velma was a Navarre area resident most of her life and was an active member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church....

Boyd Edwards Sr

Boyd Edwards Sr

Nov 3, 2011

Boyd Edwards Sr. Age 89, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday November 3, 2011 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 5, 1922 in Yancey County, NC to the late Rev. Emory and Minnie (Adkins) Edwards. Boyd was a Canton area resident since 1948; a WWII Army veteran where he served in the European Theater, was...

Betty Eileen Ickes

Betty Eileen Ickes

Oct 31, 2011

Betty Eileen Ickes Age 83, of Canton died Monday, October 31, 2011 in the Canton Christian Home following a brief illness. Born August 19, 1928 in Canton to the late Lloyd and Lucille (Jones) Johnson. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1946 graduate of Canton South High School. She received her bachelor degree from Kent State University...

Martha E. Eckelberry

Martha E. Eckelberry

Oct 29, 2011

Martha E. Eckelberry Age 87, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. She was born February 26, 1924 in Beloit, OH to the late Gottleib and Margaret (Waffler) Gobeli. Martha was a Canton area resident most of her life and a 1941 graduate of East Canton High School. She was a member of the...

Robert J. Unsworth

Robert J. Unsworth

Oct 29, 2011

Robert J. Unsworth Sr. Age 79, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1932 in Hartville, OH to the late Wilbur and Matilda (Becker) Unsworth. He was a 1950 graduate of Canton South High School and married his high school sweetheart, Donna (Dencer) on June 9, 1951. He entered the...

Bernice E Morgan

Bernice E Morgan

Oct 27, 2011

Bernice E. Morgan Age 95, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 27, 2011 in Hanover House. She was born September 21, 1916 in Canton to the late Raymond and Myrtle Pearl (Melcher) Fleury. Bernice was a life resident of the Canton area and a member of the former Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

John B. Ross

John B. Ross

Oct 22, 2011

John B. Ross Age 82, of Waynesburg died Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 13, 1929 in West Union, WV. to the late Franklin and Hazel (Compston) Ross. He was a Waynesburg resident for the past 14 years. John retired from Plain Township Road Department in 1991 after 15 years of service. Preceded...

Darlene A. Witts Valykeo Burns

Darlene A. Witts Valykeo Burns

Oct 16, 2011

Darlene A. Witts Valykeo Burns Age 60 of Massillon, passed away Sunday October 16, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. She was born June 8, 1951 in Canton to the late Robert and Juanita (Davlin) Witts. Darlene was a former resident of New Jersey for 30 years where she was a member of the Elks. She enjoyed playing...

Ruby O. Martin

Ruby O. Martin

Oct 16, 2011

Ruby O. Martin Age 83, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday October 16, 2011 in Country Lawn Nursing Home. She was born August 11, 1928 in Howenstine, OH to the late John F. and Stella M. (Newhouse) Beans. Ruby was a life resident of the Howenstine area and a 1947 graduate of Canton South High School. In addition to her...

Flora B. Barnes

Flora B. Barnes

Oct 15, 2011

Flora B. Barnes Age 86, formerly of Canton, passed away Saturday October 15, 2011 in Burbank Parke Care Center, Burbank, OH. She was born October 27, 1924 in Canton to the late Charles E. and Gwladys (Evans) Knouff. Flora was a former resident of the Canton, Louisville and Carrollton areas. She was a WWII Woman's Army Corp (WAC) veteran where...