Obituaries

Arthur D. Kovesci

Arthur D. Kovesci

Nov 15, 2010

Arthur Donald Kovesci, age 76, of East Sparta, died November 15, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born February 18, 1934, to Arthur and Gladys (Elseser) Kovesci in Canton, Ohio. Art grew up in the North Industry area and was a member of the North Industry Christian Church. He served as...

James M. Kress

James M. Kress

Nov 13, 2010

James "Jim" M. Kress Age 37, of Canton died Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Aultman Hospital from an extended illness with cancer. Born June 13, 1973 in Canton to Richard C. and Karen U. (Tolley) Kress. He was a life resident of Canton and had attended Canton McKinley High School. Jim was formerly employed by various grocery stores as a...

Noah Soliday

Noah Soliday

Nov 13, 2010

Noah Soliday Age 88, of Canton died Saturday, November 13, 2010 in his home. Born April 15, 1922 in Clearfield, PA. to the late William W. and Rhoda B. (London) Soliday. He was a Canton resident since 1952 and retired from Republic Steel, South Division, in 1981 after 28 years of service. Noah was a member of United Steel Workers...

John G. Munger

John G. Munger

Nov 12, 2010

John G. Munger Age 84, of Navarre died Friday, November 12, 2010 in his home following an extended illness. Born October 2, 1926 in Canton to the late Steve and Barbara (Novesil) Munger. He was a Navarre resident for the past seven years prior to which he was a Canton area resident most of his life. John was a U.S....

Rita A. Weaver

Rita A. Weaver

Nov 10, 2010

Rita A. Weaver Rita is at peace in the loving company of her beloved Paul (1922-1970), after a courageous battle with cancer. Rita was 86. A lifelong resident of Canton, she graduated from Mount Marie High School. Rita attended Saint Joseph Catholic Church, and attended school there during childhood. Rita was an adventurous traveler and loved snow. Her favorite place...

Charles S. Gearhart

Charles S. Gearhart

Nov 9, 2010

Charles S. Gearhart Age 64, of Canton passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 after a long illness with cancer. Chuck was born July 31, 1946 in Canton to Thoburn and Concetta (Noturno) Gearhart. He was a life resident of the Canton/Louisville area and was a 1965 graduate of McKinley High School. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the...

Bill E. Sturms

Bill E. Sturms

Nov 9, 2010

Bill E. Sturms Age 69, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 9, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1941 in Montrose, WV to the late Aubrey and Lillian (Phillips) Sturms. Bill was an East Canton resident for the past 14 years and retired from Dayton Freight Lines Inc in 2008 after 15 years. In addition...

Malio Liotti

Malio Liotti

Nov 7, 2010

Malio Liotti Age 90, of Canton died Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center. Born October 6, 1920 in East Canton, OH. to the late Emanuel Nick and Genoveffa (Monzione) Liotti. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1938 graduate of East Canton High School. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran serving with the 31st General...

Wilma R. Devore

Wilma R. Devore

Nov 7, 2010

Wilma R. Devore Age 86, of Canal Fulton, OH passed away Sunday November 7, 2010. Wilma was a life resident of Stark County. She served as a volunteer with the Salvation Army, was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ and had attended the New Hope Chapel. She retired from Timken Mercy Hospital and was also employed by Ameridial....

James Decker

James Decker

Oct 27, 2010

James D. Decker Age 63, of Canton died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1947 in Canton to the late, Jacob and Nina (Hoff) Decker. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1965 graduate of Timken High School. James was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was formerly employed...

Hugh B. Humphrey

Hugh B. Humphrey

Oct 25, 2010

Hugh B. Humphrey Age 89, of Louisville, passed away Monday October 25, 2010 in Canterbury Villa, Alliance. He was born March 28, 1921 in Belmont County to the late Dillon and Lucille (Barber) Humphrey. Hugh was a Louisville resident since 1946 and a WWII Army veteran having served with the Railroad Battalion. He retired from United Foundry in 1983 after...

Bridget L. Kaminsky

Bridget L. Kaminsky

Oct 21, 2010

Bridget L. (VanPelt) Kaminsky Age 54, of Canton South, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 21, 2010 in her home. She was born August 25, 1956 in Canton to George and Ardene G. (Mattison) VanPelt. Bridget was a life resident of the Canton south area and a 1974 graduate of Canton south High School. She was employed by the Old Landmark...

Ronald P. Shafer

Ronald P. Shafer

Oct 21, 2010

Ronald P. Shafer Age 56, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 21, 2010 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1954 in Canton to the late Raymond and Mary (Joy) Shafer. Ronald was a graduate of East Canton High School and employed by Wal-Mart for the past 6 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of...

Thomas Schlatt

Thomas Schlatt

Oct 20, 2010

Thomas A. Schlatt Age 56, of Canton died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in his home following an extended illness. Born May 13, 1954 in Canton to Thomas J. and Verna Mae (Fitzgerald) Schlatt. He was a life resident of Canton and formerly employed by ASC Industries. Thomas loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He cherished his...

Lee Frymire

Lee Frymire

Oct 19, 2010

Lee D. Frymire Age 87, of Canton died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in his home following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1923 in Gilmer County, WV. to the late Arthur and Alta (Jones) Frymire. Lee was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He was a Canton resident for the past 62 years and a member of North Industry Christian Church....

Thelma M. Palmer

Thelma M. Palmer

Oct 19, 2010

Thelma M. Palmer Age 94, of Canton, a loving mother and grandmother died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in Manor Care following a brief illness. Born February 29, 1916 in Canton to the late Lloyd and Hazel (Dieffenbaugher) Strang. She was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from Gibbs Manufacturing in 1987 after 35 years of service. Preceded...

Patricia L. Willour

Patricia L. Willour

Oct 18, 2010

Patricia L. Willour Age 76, of Orrville, OH passed away Monday October 18, 2010 in Brenn-Field Nursing Home, Orrville. She was born June 14, 1934 in Canton to the late Lewis and Gladys (Geyer) Tourno. Patricia was a 1954 graduate of East Canton High School and an East Canton resident most of her life. She retired from the Harrison Paint...

Jerry D. Bricker

Jerry D. Bricker

Oct 16, 2010

Jerry D. Bricker Age 68, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 16, 2010 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1941 in Canton to the late Gene and Hazel (Best) Bricker. Jerry retired from The Timken Company as a supervisor after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles,...

Arthur F. Shurie

Arthur F. Shurie

Oct 16, 2010

Arthur F. Shurie Age 73, of Canton, passed away Saturday October 16, 2010 in Hennis Care Center with his wife by his side. He was born July 11, 1937 in Fairmont, WV to the late Frank and Catherine (Zuzack) Shurie. Arthur was a Canton resident since 1965 and retired from Union Metal after 25 years of service. He was a...

Martha L. Rarric

Martha L. Rarric

Oct 16, 2010

Martha L. Rarric Age 80, of East Canton, passed away in her home Saturday October 16, 2010. She was born April 8, 1930 in Salineville, OH to the late William J. and Laura A. (Detchon) Casey. Martha was an East Canton resident most of her life and a 1948 graduate of Waynesburg High School. She was formerly employed by Aultman...