Obituaries

Rodney D. Block JR

Rodney D. Block JR

Oct 8, 2008

Rodney D. Block Jr. Rodney D. Block Jr., age 56, of Canton, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2008 in his home following a sudden illness. He was born July 20, 1952 in Canton, OH. to Rodney D. and Thelma (Young) Block Sr. He was a life resident of the Canton area, a 1970 graduate of Canton South High School and...

Bonnie J. Bednarczyk

Bonnie J. Bednarczyk

Oct 2, 2008

Bonnie J. Bednarczyk Bonnie J. Bednarczyk, age 61, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 2, 2008 in her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born October 15, 1946 to the late Robert and Jean "Honey" (Tourville) Myers. She was a 1962 graduate of McKinley High School and a dedicated employee of American Electric...

Wilma G. Eckles

Wilma G. Eckles

Sep 30, 2008

Wilma G. Eckles Wilma G. Eckles, age 76, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday September 30, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 27, 1932 in Fairmont, WV, to the late Robert and Delcie (Griffith) McKinney. Wilma was an East Canton resident for the past 41 years, retiring from McCrory Department Store after 35 years...

James E. Foltz

James E. Foltz

Sep 29, 2008

James E. Foltz James E. Foltz, age 84, of Canton, passed away Monday September 29, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born September 28, 1924 in Canton, to the late John C. and Julia L. (Brownsword) Foltz Jr. James was a life resident of Canton Township, a 1942 graduate of Canton Township High School and a...

Brian Keith Richardson

Brian Keith Richardson

Sep 26, 2008

Brian Keith Richardson Brian Keith Richardson, age 44, of Canton South, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 26, 2008. He was a devoted husband of 13 years to his wife, Tamara (Toulson); loving father to Anthony Glen and Abigail Lucille Richardson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Janet Richardson; also survived by his father, Glen Richardson; three brothers and...

Carl F. Stephens

Carl F. Stephens

Sep 25, 2008

Carl F. "Frank" Stephens Carl F. "Frank" Stephens, age 68, of Louisville, passed away Thursday September 25, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1940 in North Lawrence, OH, to the late Vaden S. and Mabel J. (Stoneman) Stephens. Frank was a 1958 graduate of Timken High School, a Louisville resident for the...

Madison G. Broadwater

Madison G. Broadwater

Sep 25, 2008

Madison G. Broadwater Madison G. Broadwater, age 86, of East Canton, passed away Thursday September 25, 2008 in McKinley Health Care Center. He was born August 11, 1922 in Avilton, MD, to the late Enoch and Elna (McKenzie) Broadwater. Madison was a WWII Army veteran. He was an East Canton resident most of his life and operated the Mapleton Cider...

Raymond Ward

Raymond Ward

Sep 24, 2008

Raymond A. Ward Raymond A. Ward, age 89, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday September 24, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1919 in New Martinsville, WV, to the late George and Lora (Windland) Ward. Raymond was an Army WWII Army Veteran and had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was...

Ted - Kermit Helm

Ted - Kermit Helm

Sep 24, 2008

"Ted"Kermit G. Helm Ted Helm, age 72, of Canton, joyfully and peacefully ascended into the arms of his heavenly Father on September 24, 2008 following a hard fought battle with numerous illnesses. Born September 3, 1936 in McDunn, WV. to the late Vernon L. and Rosalie (Truman) Helm. He was a Canton area resident for the past 56 years and...

Gregory J. Dovidio

Gregory J. Dovidio

Sep 24, 2008

Gregory J. Dovidio Gregory J. Dovidio, age 61, of Naperville, IL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday September 24, 2008 in his home. He was born September 28, 1946 in Canton, OH, to the late Constantine and Perry (DeStefano) Dovidio. Greg was a resident of Illinois since 1985 prior to which he had resided in Indiana. He was a 1964 graduate of...

Rita A. Zwick

Rita A. Zwick

Sep 24, 2008

Rita A. Zwick Rita A. Zwick, age 72, of Canton, passed away Wednesday September 24, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 22, 1936 in Fulda, OH. to the late Carl and Freda (Hill) Ritterbeck. Rita was a Canton area resident for the past 49 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...

Paul E. Teeter

Paul E. Teeter

Sep 20, 2008

Paul E. Teeter Paul E. Teeter, age 75, of Mapleton died Saturday September 20, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Flintstone, Maryland on February 4, 1933 to the late Benjamin F. and Elsie (Messersmith) Teeter. He was a Mapleton resident since 1948 and retired from Republic Steel in 1980 after 29 years of service. Preceded in...

Richard A. Westover

Richard A. Westover

Sep 12, 2008

Richard A. Westover Richard A. Westover, age 33, of Canton, passed away Friday September 12, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1975 in Canton to Allen D. and Jamie S. (Holbein) Westover. Richard was a life resident of the Canton area and was employed at various jobs through the Stark County MRDD....

Donald E Graham

Donald E Graham

Sep 11, 2008

Donald E. Graham Donald E. Graham, age 76, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday September 11, 2008 following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1931 in Newcomerstown, OH. to the late Nick and Lennie (Carpenter) Graham. He was a 1949 graduate of Dover High School and served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Guam....

Lisa A. Bradley

Lisa A. Bradley

Sep 9, 2008

Lisa A. (Wildman) Bradley Lisa A. (Wildman) Bradley, age 45 of Lakewood, OH, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2008 in Lakewood Hospital. She was born January 24, 1963 in Canton to Hubert H. and Elizabeth A. (Carr) Wildman. Lisa was a resident of Lakewood for the past 9 years, prior to which she had resided in Canton. She was a...

James W. Nycum

James W. Nycum

Sep 5, 2008

James W. Nycum James W. Nycum, age 61, of Canton died Friday September 5, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born August 25, 1947 in Uniontown, PA. to the late James W. and Zella M. (Linderman) Nycum. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a former minister for many years. James was a Vietnam...

Jerry R. Thomas

Jerry R. Thomas

Sep 5, 2008

Jerry R. Thomas Jerry R. Thomas, age 65, of Louisville, OH, passed away Friday September 5, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1943 in Canton to the late David W. and Kathlyn E. (Swank) Thomas. Jerry was a life resident of the Canton area and retired from Union Metal Corporation in 2008 after...

Phyllis J. Stephens

Phyllis J. Stephens

Sep 3, 2008

Phyllis J. Stephens Phyllis J. Stephens, age 78, of Canton crossed over into the arms of her Lord on September 3, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born April 24, 1930 in Sandy Hook, KY to the late Milford and Goldie (Hall) Weddington. She was a Canton area resident for the past 59 years and member of Grace...

Mary Ruth Gorbey

Mary Ruth Gorbey

Sep 3, 2008

Mary Ruth Gorbey Mary Ruth Gorbey, age 87, of Canton, passed away Wednesday September 3, 2008 in Rose Lane Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1921 in Farmington, WV, to the late George and Nola (Martin) Monroe. Mary was a Canton area resident since 1970 and was formerly employed by the Ohio Power Company, T....

Foster R. Waers

Foster R. Waers

Sep 1, 2008

Foster R. Waers Foster R. Waers, age 73, of East Canton died Monday September 1, 2008 in the Acute Care Specialty Hospital following a brief illness. Born December 25, 1934 in Canton to the late Elias and Mildred (Vincent) Waers. He was an East Canton resident most of his life and was of Christian faith. He retired from Ford Motor...