Obituaries

Richard L. Fecik

Richard L. Fecik

Jul 16, 2008

Richard L. Fecik Richard L. Fecik, age 71, of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 20, 1937 in Canton to the late George and Margaret Fecik. He was a life resident of the Canton area and was the owner/operator of Rich Electric and...

Anna Householder

Anna Householder

Jul 14, 2008

Anna Householder Anna Householder, age 88, of East Canton, passed away Monday July 14, 2008 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1919 in Irondale, OH, to the late Sylvester and Maria (Theodore) Ferri. Anna was an East Canton resident since 1957 and had attended Fellowship of Grace Church. In addition to her parents, she...

June M. Smith

June M. Smith

Jul 10, 2008

June M. Smith June M. Smith, age 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday July 10, 2008 in her home following an extended illness. She was born February 10, 1931 in Clarington, OH, to the late Madison and Carrie (Meeker) McIntire. June was a Louisville area resident for the past 27 years and a member of New Life Ministries. In addition...

Pauline M. Neininger

Pauline M. Neininger

Jul 7, 2008

Pauline M. Neininger Pauline M. Neininger, age 90, of East Canton, passed away Monday July 7, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born August 28, 1917 in Canton, to the late August and Adeline (Swanson) Scharver. Pauline was a 1935 graduate of North Canton High School and a life resident of the Canton area. She...

Janet M. Shafer

Janet M. Shafer

Jul 5, 2008

Janet M. Shafer Janet M. Shafer, age 80, of Canton, passed away Saturday July 5, 2008 in Altercare of Navarre following an extended illness. She was born April 6, 1928 in Howenstine, OH, to the late William and Leah (Yarger) Dayton. Janet was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1946 graduate of Canton South High School. She...

William E. Smith

William E. Smith

Jul 4, 2008

William E. Smith William E. Smith, age 77, of Navarre, passed away Friday July 4, 2008 in Affinity Hospital, Doctors Campus, following a brief illness. He was born October 11, 1930 in Memphis, TN, to the late Lamar and Viola (Knowles) Smith. William was an East Canton resident for 46 years, retiring from Union Metal Manufacturing Co. in 1986 after...

Kathryn M. Byers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....