
Kathryn M. Byers
Jul 3, 2008
Kathryn M. Byers Kathryn M. Byers, age 89, of Louisville, passed away Thursday July 3, 2008 in St. Joseph Care Center following an extended illness. She was born September 12, 1918 in Canton, OH, to the late Edward L. and Florence (Elkins) Jacobs. Kathryn was a graduate of McKinley High School and Kent State University. She was a Louisville resident...

James E. Strait Sr
Jul 2, 2008
James E. Strait, Sr. James E. Strait, Sr., age 64, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Aultman Hospital. He was born January 28, 1944 in Robertsville, Ohio to the late Rev. Harry L. and Hazel (Pritchard) Strait. James was a lifelong resident of the Robertsville and Canton area. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist...

Wilma D. McCray
Jul 2, 2008
Wilma D. McCray Wilma D. McCray, age 57, of Canton died Wednesday July 2, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born November 9, 1950 in Canton, OH. and was a life resident. Preceded in death by her mother, Elsie R. Lucas. Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Mike Hennessey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and...

Helen Baier
Jul 2, 2008
Helen R. Baier Helen R. Baier, age 77, of Louisville died Wednesday July 2, 2008 in her home. Born April 10, 1931 in Canton, OH. to the late Byron P. and Florence R. (Baker) Ellington. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a former employee of Molly Stark. Helen formerly attended Highland Park Wesleyan Methodist Church. She...

Marion D. Crawford
Jun 30, 2008
Marion D. Crawford Marion D. "High Pockets" Crawford, age 90, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday June 30, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born December 1, 1917 in Elkins, WV, to the late Dale W. and Belva L. (Yokum) Crawford. Marion was a Waynesburg resident since 1978 and a member of First Christian Church of Malvern....

William P. Kramer
Jun 25, 2008
William P. Kramer Sr. William P. Kramer Sr., age 65, of Carrollton died Wednesday June 25, 2008 in his home following an extended illness. William was born March 7, 1943 in Canton, OH. He attended McKinley High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a Carrollton resident for the past eight years. Member of St. Mary's of Morges...

Stella K. Cooley
Jun 23, 2008
Stella K. Cooley Stella K. Cooley, age 110, of Canton, passed away Monday June 23, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1897 in Johnstown, PA. to the late John and Rose (Hessler) Heider. Stella was a Canton resident since 1929. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Cooley in...

Viola M. Inboden
Jun 20, 2008
Viola M. Inboden Viola M. Inboden, age 92, of East Sparta, passed away Friday June 20, 2008 in The Laurels of Massillon following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1915 in East Sparta, OH. to the late Homer and Pearl (Geckler) Schaub. Viola was a 1935 graduate of East Sparta High School and a graduate of Canton Actual...

Victor R. Ujcich Sr
Jun 20, 2008
Victor R. Ujcich Sr. Victor R. Ujcich Sr., age 73, of Canton, passed away Friday June 20, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born May 19, 1935 in Canton, to the late Joseph and Mary Ujcich. Victor was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School. He retired from...

Marjorie Shafer
Jun 20, 2008
Marjorie Shafer Marjorie Shafer, age 83, of Canton, passed away Friday June 20, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1925 in Clarington, OH, to the late John and Eva (Ault) Schilling. She was a Malvern, East Canton and Canton area resident for the past 33 years. Marjorie enjoyed spending time with family...

Holly C Litten
Jun 15, 2008
Holly C. Litten Holly C. Litten, age 51, of Canton, passed away Sunday June 15, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born April 19, 1957 in Canton. Holly was a life resident of the Canton area. She is preceded in death by her father, William Fernandez; one sister, Rebecca D. Dadisman. She is survived by...
Betty G. Mathews
Jun 13, 2008
Betty G. Mathews Betty G. Mathews, age 54, of Canton died Friday, June 13, 2008 in Manor Care Health Services following an extended illness. Born May 9, 1954 in Canton and was a life resident. She was a 1973 graduate of Canton South High School. Member of Market Avenue Church of Christ was she had been a former Bible School...
Joseph W. Nelson
Jun 13, 2008
Joseph W. Nelson Joseph W. Nelson, age 36, of Navarre died unexpectedly Friday June 13, 2008 in Akron General Hospital. He was born March 15, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Joseph was a member of the Big Wheels and Omens Motorcycle Clubs. Survived by his wife, Paula K. Nelson of Akron; four step-children; four step-grandchildren; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Todd...

Leon Dedmon
Jun 10, 2008
Leon Dedmon Leon Dedmon, age 93, of Carrollton, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2008 in Great Trail Care Center. He was born March 7, 1915 in Tennessee, to the late Charles and Rhoda (Hughes) Dedmon. Leon retired from Portec in 1971 after 25 years of service and had resided in Florida and Alabama, prior to returning to the Carrollton area....

Jerry D. Rabb
Jun 3, 2008
Jerry D. Rabb Jerry D. Rabb, age 65, of Dellroy, OH. passed away Tuesday June 3, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born June 11, 1942 in Akron to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Rayke) Rabb. Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Hoover High School and an Army Veteran. He was a resident of...

Groff C. Starkey
Jun 2, 2008
Groff C. Starkey Groff C. Starkey, age 90, of Canton, passed away Monday June 2, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born April 19, 1918 in Smithfield, WV, to the late Lafayette and Mary Alice (Snodgrass) Starkey. Groff was a WWII Army veteran and a Canton area resident since 1946. He retired from the U.S. Postal...

Annie Ruth Gibson
May 30, 2008
Annie Ruth Gibson Annie Ruth Gibson, age 91, of Massillon passed away Friday morning May 30, 2008 in Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood, West Virginia. Ruth was born in Replete, West Virginia to the late Bolten and Ila (Chipps) Bickel. Preceded in death by her husband, Dana "Peck" Gibson; four brothers, Joyce, Oney, Oval and Buddy Bickel; three sisters, Goldie Myers,...

Walter Hoover Sr
May 29, 2008
Walter Hoover Sr. Walter Hoover Sr., age 66, of Canton died Thursday, May 29, 2008 in Meadow Wind Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born January 20, 1942 in Canton to the late Ralph J. and Mary M. (Sheppard) Hoover. He was a life resident of Canton and a U.S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed by Ecko Products and...

Randy L. Yenny
May 26, 2008
Randy L. Yenny Randy L. Yenny, age 53, of Canton died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 11, 1954 in Canton and was a graduate of Canton South High School. Randy retired from the Timken Co. in 2003 after 30 years of service. Member of Steel Workers Union Local #1123. Preceded in death...

John A. Erbland
May 26, 2008
John A. Erbland John A. Erbland, age 79, of Canton, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 in Meadow Wind Health Care. He was born October 2, 1928 in Canton to the late Heinz and Helen (Uebing) Erbland. John was a Canton area resident most of his life where he had attended McKinley High School and played for the legendary Bup...