Donald E. Ragon
Nov 4, 2007
Donald E. Ragon Donald E. Ragon, age 89, of East Sparta, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 4, 2007 in Affinity Medical Center, Massillon, OH. He was born March 11, 1918 in Hunt City, IL, to the late Simon and Lydia (Mendenhall) Ragon. Donald was a life resident of the Canton area and upon retirement, he had resided in Sebring,...

Leland E. Covert
Nov 4, 2007
Leland E. Covert Leland E. Covert, age 79, of Canton, passed away Sunday November 4, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following and extended illness. He was born May 17, 1928 in Bakersfield, CA, to the late Charles and Elva (Myers) Covert. Leland was a graduate of Woodsfield High School and a Canton area resident since 1950. He retired from the Diebold...

Marilyn F. Krantz
Nov 3, 2007
Marilyn F. Krantz Marilyn F. Krantz, age 79, of Navarre, passed away Saturday November 3, 2007 in her home following an extended illness. She was born June 30, 1928 in East Sparta, OH. to the late Arthur and Helen (Exline) Lanzer. Marilyn was a life resident of the East Sparta and Navarre area and a 1946 graduate of Canton Township...

Lawrence E. Bagent
Nov 1, 2007
Lawrence E. "Bud" Bagent Lawrence E. "Bud" Bagent, age 78, of Canton Township, passed away Thursday November 1, 2007 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1929 in Dresden, OH, to the late Hugh Kenneth and Virginia (Garver) Bagent. Bud was a life resident of Canton Township and a 1947 graduate of Canton Township High...

Wanda June Boylan-Van Horn
Oct 29, 2007
Wanda June Boylan-Van Horn Wanda June Boylan-Van Horn, age 76, of East Canton, died Monday October 29, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born January 30, 1931 in Jackson, OH, to the late Harry L. and Ruth E. (Glass) Perkins. Wanda was a 1949 graduate of Perrysville High School and an East Canton resident since 1972....

Jay H. Young Sr
Oct 28, 2007
Jay H. Young Sr. Jay H. Young Sr., age 87, departed from this life Sunday October 28, 2007. Jay was a life resident of East Sparta and was proud that he was a descendant of the founding family in Pike Township. He was a 1938 graduate of Canton Township High School. He served during WWII in the Army Air Corps....

Helen L. Pfiester
Oct 28, 2007
Helen L. Pfiester Helen L. Pfiester, age 87, of Clearwater, FL. died Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL. She was born December 15, 1919 in Marietta, OH. to the late Edwin Roscoe and Bertha Mae (Abbott) McCoy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger L. Pfiester; five brothers, Romeo A., Willis E., Dorris E.,...
Donald G. Potter
Oct 28, 2007
Donald G. Potter Donald G. Potter of Canton died October 28, 2007 on his 89th birthday in Roselane Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Canton, OH. on Oct. 28, 1918 to the late John H. and Mary (Krajick) Potter. He was a life resident of Canton and was of Catholic faith. He was a 1938 graduate of McKinley...

Clarence L. Frasher
Oct 26, 2007
Clarence L. Frasher Clarence L. Frasher, age 86, of Canton died Friday, October 26, 2007 in his daughter's home following a brief illness. Born February 7, 1921 in Barnesville, OH. to the late Grover C. and Laura B. (Wilkes) Frasher. He was a Canton area resident most of his life and a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Retired from Babcock and...

Cyndia S. McNutt
Oct 24, 2007
Cyndia S. McNutt Cyndia S. McNutt, age 56, of Canton died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 1, 1951 in Canton, OH. to the late Clarence and Vivian (Snyder) Jack. She was a life resident of Canton and affiliated with the Salvation Army Canton Citadel Corps. Cyndia was an avid drag racer and...

Raymond F Saunier
Oct 22, 2007
Ray F. Saunier Ray F. Saunier, age 63, of Malvern, passed away Monday October 22, 2007 in Great Trail Care Center following an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1944 in Alliance, OH. and was a 1963 graduate of Marlington High School. Ray retired in 2005 from the Youngstown Dioceses where he was employed by St. Joseph's Catholic Church,...

Dean V. Goodwill
Oct 16, 2007
Dean V. Goodwill Dean V. Goodwill, age 93, of Canton, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born April 19, 1914 in Macksburg, OH, to the late William and Anna E. (Clark) Goodwill. Dean was a 1933 graduate of Macksburg High School and a Canton area resident most of his life. He...

Linda Kay Varner
Oct 16, 2007
Linda Kay Varner Linda Kay Varner, age 55, of Louisville, was called home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, Tuesday October 16, 2007. She was born January 8, 1952 in Canton and was a life resident of the Louisville area. She was a 1970 graduate of Louisville High School. Linda Kay truly loved raising her children and being a...

Ronnie G. Pendergrass
Oct 14, 2007
Ronnie G. Pendergrass Ronnie G. Pendergrass, age 52, of Denver, NC, passed away Sunday October 14, 2007 in his home following a one year battle with cancer. He was born October 14, 1955 in Canton and was a 1973 graduate of East Canton High School. Ronnie was a resident of Denver, NC. For the past 20 years, prior to which...

Bettilu Bower
Oct 13, 2007
Bettilu Bower Bettilu Bower, age 78, of Canton died Saturday, October 13, 2007 in McKinley Health Care Center following an brief illness. Born May 15, 1929 in Shadyside, OH. to the late Floyd and Nita (Watson) Brown. She was a Canton area resident most of her life and formerly employed by Canton Local Schools where she worked in the cafeteria....

Janet Rupert
Oct 12, 2007
Janet M. "Jackie" Rupert Janet M. "Jackie" Rupert, age 78, of Canton died Friday, October 12, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born October, 23 1928 in Huntingdon, PA. She was a Canton resident since 1952. Preceded in death by her husband, Blair S. Rupert in 2000; infant daughter, Judy Marie Rupert; a sister, Ellen Sheldon. Survived...

Kenneth M. Bracken
Oct 11, 2007
Kenneth M. Bracken Kenneth M. Bracken, age 82, of Canton died Thursday, October 11, 2007 in his home following a brief illness. Born August 11, 1925 in Canton, OH. to the late Paul E. and Goldie (Daniels) Bracken. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1943 graduate of Canton Township High School. Kenneth was a WWII U.S. Army...

Billy Joe Gifford Sr
Oct 10, 2007
Billy Joe Gifford, Sr. Billy Joe Gifford, Sr, age 75, of Bolivar died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Brecksville V.A. Hospital following an extended illness. Born December 27, 1931 in Shinnston, WV. to the late Chester E. and Edna O. (Levick) Gifford. He was a Canton and Bolivar area resident for the past 51 years. Retired from Babcock and Wilcox....

Betty J. Heisler
Oct 6, 2007
Betty J. Heisler Betty J. Heisler, age 85, of Canton died Saturday, October 6, 2007 in her sister's home following a brief illness. Born November 27, 1921 in Massillon, OH. to the late William H. and Marie D. (Dauer) Harbaugh. She was Canton area resident most of her life and also resided in Melbourne, FL. for 23 years. Retired from...

Nancy Lee Owens
Oct 1, 2007
Nancy Lee Owens Nancy Lee Owens, age 70, of Cambridge, OH, passed away Monday October 1, 2007 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born November 3, 1936 in Massillon, OH. Nancy was an East Canton area resident most of her life and had resided in Cambridge since 2000. She was employed by Guernsey Industries Workshop and attended Trinity...