Obituaries

Homer Lively

Homer Lively

Jun 6, 2011

Homer Lively Age 87, of Canton, passed away Monday June 6, 2011 in Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar. He was born August 3, 1923 in Duffy, OH to the late Homer Crawford and Vilinda (Cain). Homer was a WWII Navy veteran where he had served aboard the YMS398. He was a Canton area resident since 1949 and retired from The Timken...

Daniel R. Chastain

Daniel R. Chastain

Jun 5, 2011

Daniel R. Chastain Age 46, of Canton died Sunday, June 5, 2011 in his home. Born January 27, 1965 in Massillon, OH. to Clyde and Linda (Weaver) Chastain. He was a life resident of Canton and formerly employed by Mercy Medical Center. Preceded in death by his mother, Linda Chastain. Survived by his father, Clyde Chastain of East Sparta; one...

Cathy A. Nicholas

Cathy A. Nicholas

Jun 4, 2011

Cathy A. Nicholas Age 54, of Canton died Saturday, June 4, 2011 in her home. Born November 28, 1956 in West Virginia to the late John D. and Elsie Mae (Hughes) Garrison. She was a Canton resident most of her life and was employed by Detroit Diesel. Cathy was an avid reader and loved fishing and traveling. Survived by one...

Beverly L. Gibbons

Beverly L. Gibbons

Jun 4, 2011

Beverly L. Gibbons Age 73, of Largo, Florida passed away peacefully May 12, 2011. She was born in Canton, OH. and is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Roscoe and Bertha Mae (Abbott) McCoy; five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by four children, Debra, Mel, Penny and Stacy; one sister, Betty Jo Rucker; four grandchildren and three...

Genevieve R. Baird

Genevieve R. Baird

Jun 2, 2011

Genevieve R. Baird Age 89, of Canton died Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born February 20, 1922 in Masontown, PA. to the late Harry E. and Orpha C. (Baker) Wagner. She was a Canton area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Baird in 2003; one daughter, Mary...

William Kenny Arrant

William Kenny Arrant

Jun 1, 2011

William Kenny Arrant Age 85, of Canton died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Amherst Meadows Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Georgia on May 13, 1926 to the late Herman and Florence (Arp) Arrant. He was a Canton resident most of his life and a WWII Army veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne. Kenny retired from the U.S....

John A Andrews

John A Andrews

May 31, 2011

John A. Andrews Age 77, of Canton, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 16, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Jack and Olive Andrews. John was a Canton area resident for the past 61 years and was the former owner/operator of Andrews Saw Co. In addition to his...

Jolene D McWhorter

Jolene D McWhorter

May 28, 2011

Jolene D. McWhorter Age 77, of East Sparta passed away Saturday May 28, 2011 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 7, 1934 in Cambridge, OH to the late Clarence and Dortha (Johnson) Barclay. Jolene was an East Sparta resident most of her life and a1952 graduate of Canton South High School. All of...

Karl J. Weaver

Karl J. Weaver

May 25, 2011

Karl J. Weaver Age 79, of Canton, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born October 12, 1931 in Canton Township to the late William and Jessie (Hudson) Weaver. Karl was a life resident of the Canton area and a graduate of Canton South High School. He was a Marine Corps veteran...

Gail R. Martin

Gail R. Martin

May 21, 2011

Gail R. Martin Age 47, of Canton died Saturday, May 21, 2011 in the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. Born July 8, 1963 in Canton to Donald E. and Pauline (Strawder) Swegheimer. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1981 graduate of Canton South High School. She was employed by Erie Insurance. Gail loved being employed by...

Luther B. "Mac" McIntyre

Luther B. "Mac" McIntyre

May 17, 2011

Luther B."Mac" McIntyre Age 83, of Canton died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Aultman Hospital. Born March 6, 1928 in Jackson County, WV. to the late Henry Hecter and Blanche (Meredith) McIntyre. He was a Canton resident since 1951 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Luther was retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Twinsburg, OH. and was a member of the...

Frederick H. Schleappi

Frederick H. Schleappi

May 12, 2011

Frederick H. Schleappi Age 79, of Canton died Thursday, May 12, 2011 in St. Luke's Lutheran Home. Born June 29, 1931 in Canton to the late Charles F., Sr. and Twila M. (Mackey) Schleappi. He was a life resident of Canton and served with the U.S. National Guard where he was activated into service during the Korean War. Frederick was...

Ruth Eller

Ruth Eller

May 12, 2011

Ruth Eller Age 89, of Canton, passed away Thursday May 12, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born June 4, 1921 in Plum Orchard, Georgia to the late Frank and Emma (Nicholson) Rogers. Ruth was a Canton resident for more than 60 years and was a member of Canton Pentecostal Temple where she was active with...

Dawn M Changet

Dawn M Changet

May 9, 2011

Dawn M. Changet Age 41, of East Canton, passed away Monday May 9, 2011 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 23, 1970 in Canton to Robert and Jo Ann (Gimroth) Shroyer Sr. Dawn was a life resident of East Canton and a 1988 graduate of East Canton High School. She was formerly employed...

Theresa Ann (Vacco) Graytok

Theresa Ann (Vacco) Graytok

May 8, 2011

Theresa Ann (Vacco) Graytok Age 51, of Kensington, OH passed away Sunday May 8, 2011 in Alliance Community Hospital. She was born June 6, 1959 in Canton to Francis and Elizabeth (Paumier) Vacco. Theresa was a Kensington area resident since 1992 and was a 1977 graduate of East Canton High School. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Wilfred...

Helen L. Henry

Helen L. Henry

May 8, 2011

Helen L. Henry Age 84, of Canton passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 13, 1926 in Bowerston, OH. to the late Wilbur K. and Ethel P. (Timmerman) Booth. She was a Canton resident since 1928 and a 1944 graduate of Timken High School. Preceded in death by a son, Roger A....

Helen Henry

Helen Henry

May 8, 2011

Helen L. Henry Age 84, of Canton passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 13, 1926 in Bowerston, OH. to the late Wilbur K. and Ethel P. (Timmerman) Booth. She was a Canton resident since 1928 and a 1944 graduate of Timken High School. Preceded in death by a son, Roger A....

Harold Kocher

Harold Kocher

May 7, 2011

Harold Kocher Age 92, of Alliance, passed away Saturday May 7, 2011 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 29, 1919 in Powhatan Point, OH to the late Lawrence and Hazel (Martin) Kocher. Harold was an Alliance area resident for more than eight years, prior to which he had resided in Louisville. Harold was a WWII Army veteran and retired...

Jess T. Sayre

Jess T. Sayre

May 6, 2011

Jess T. Sayre Age 21, of East Sparta died unexpectedly Friday, May 6, 2011 in Aultman Hospital. Born March 22, 1990 in Canton, OH. to Gary A. Jr. and Christine M. (Sear) Sayre. He was a life resident of East Sparta and a 2009 graduate of Tusky Valley High School. He was employed by Akron Transmission. Jess was a cowboy...

Rodger w. Baker

Rodger w. Baker

May 4, 2011

Rodger W. Baker Age 80, of Canton, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2011 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born September 30, 1930 to the late Herbert and Merle (Brownsword) Baker. He was a life resident of the Stark County area and a 1948 graduate of Canton South High School where he was named All-Ohio in...