Obituaries

Bessie M. Unkefer

Bessie M. Unkefer

Apr 21, 2007

Bessie M. Unkefer Bessie M. Unkefer, age 96, of Waynesburg, died Saturday April 21, 2007 in Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center following a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1910 in Waynesburg, OH, to the late James Herbert and Tina Myrtle (Christine) Weaver. Bessie was a life resident of Waynesburg and a life member of Indian Run Christian...

Judith A Miller

Judith A Miller

Apr 17, 2007

Judith A. Miller Judith A. Miller, age 74, of Canton, died Tuesday April 17, 2007 in St. Joseph Care Center. She was born January 24, 1933 in Canton to the late Lloyd and Clara (Seckler) Neel. Judith was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was formerly employed by the Hoover...

Betty Ann Garra

Betty Ann Garra

Apr 14, 2007

Betty Ann Garra Betty Ann Garra (McKinney), age 62, of Canton passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in The Laurels of Massillon surrounded by her family following an extended illness. Born Sept. 2, 1944 in Canton, OH. She had been a resident of Melbourne, FL. and Parkersburg, WV. prior to moving back to Canton. Preceded in death by her...

June W. McCarthy

June W. McCarthy

Apr 12, 2007

June W. McCarthy June W. McCarthy, age 87, of Canton died Thursday, April 12, 2007 in the Canton Regency following a brief illness. Born May 31, 1919 in Uhrichsville, OH. to the late Earl and Ida (Abel) Capper. June was a 1937 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. She was a Canton area resident for the past 50 years and retired...

Patrick T. Buxton

Patrick T. Buxton

Apr 12, 2007

Patrick T. Buxton Patrick T. Buxton, age 40, of Canton, died unexpectedly Thursday April 12, 2007 in his home. He was born March 2, 1967 in Canton to Dwight and Sue (Small) Buxton. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1985 graduate of Canton South High School. He was a self-employed re-upholsterer. He is preceded in death by...

Ralph H. Warren

Ralph H. Warren

Apr 10, 2007

Ralph H. Warren Ralph H. Warren, age 82, of Navarre, died Tuesday April 10, 2007 in Meadow Wind Health Care following an extended illness. He was born March 20, 1925, one of 14 children, in Lansing, MI, to the late Pearl and Grace (Millard) Warren. Ralph retired from Central Allied Enterprises, Inc. in 1974 after 27 years of service. In...

Elizabeth G. Schempf

Elizabeth G. Schempf

Apr 8, 2007

Elizabeth Grace Schempf Elizabeth Grace Schempf, age 84, of Louisville, died unexpectedly Sunday April 8, 2007 in the Chapel at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born December 9, 1922 in Stark County to the late Charles C. and Janet (Wilkinson) Ream. Elizabeth was a Louisville resident for the past 8 years. She was a graduate of Canton South...

Burley Ray Davis

Burley Ray Davis

Apr 8, 2007

Burley Ray Davis Burley Ray Davis, age 74, of Canton, died Sunday April 8, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 1, 1932 in Elkhurst, WV, to the late John and Maggie (Shamblin) Davis. He was a Canton area resident since 1952, retiring from the United States Postal Service in 1990 after 30 years of...

Verna M. Kautz

Verna M. Kautz

Apr 6, 2007

Verna M. Kautz Verna M. Kautz, age 86, of Canton, died Friday April 6, 2007 in St. Luke Lutheran Community following an extended illness. She was born April 25, 1920 in Caldwell, OH, to the late Robert F. and Grace V. (King) Clark. Verna was a Canton area resident most of her life and retired from McCrory's Five and Ten...

Kathryn A. Kaser

Kathryn A. Kaser

Apr 2, 2007

Kathryn A. (Snode) Kaser Kathryn A. Kaser, age 90, passed away Monday April 2, 2007 in her beloved home. She was born July 29, 1916 in Canton to the late Arthur and Alice Snode. She was a life resident of the Stark County area and an East Canton resident for the past 65 years. Kathryn was a faithful member of...

Mary L. Brock

Mary L. Brock

Apr 1, 2007

Mary L. Brock Mary L. Brock, age 99, of Canton, died Sunday April 1, 2007 in the Canton Christian Home following a brief illness. She was born February 10, 1908 in Beallsville, OH, to the late James R. and Evalena (Stidd) Thornberry. Mary was a Canton area resident since 1952 and retired from W.T. Grant Company in 1962. She was...

Amella M. Herman

Amella M. Herman

Mar 29, 2007

Amella M. Herman Amella M. Herman, age 89, of Louisville died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Aultman Hospital with her family by her side following a brief illness. Born in Canton, OH. on July 3, 1917 to the late Roy and Ida (Richards) Teis. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a member of Mt. Tabor United...

James E Bertram

James E Bertram

Mar 29, 2007

James E. Bertram James E. Bertram, age 70, of Canton, died Thursday March 29, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1936 in North Industry, OH. to the late William and Grace (Brumbaugh) Bertram. James was a Canton area resident most of his life and was an Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is...

Frances E Clayton

Frances E Clayton

Mar 29, 2007

Frances E. "Fran" (Lynch) Clayton Frances E. "Fran" (Lynch) Clayton, age 55, of Canton, died Thursday March 29, 2007 in her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was born in Canton to the late Francis L. and Alice R. (Dome) Lynch. She was a life resident of the Canton area and a 1969 graduate of...

Jennie Birtalan

Jennie Birtalan

Mar 28, 2007

Jennie Birtalan Jennie Birtalan, age 82, of East Canton, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday March 27, 2007 in Crandall Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1924 in Canton to the late Anton and Jennie (Zlosel) Ceh. Jennie was a life resident of the East Canton area and a 1942 graduate of East...

Donald Ohler

Donald Ohler

Mar 21, 2007

Donald "Doc" Ohler Donald "Doc" Ohler, age 72, of Canton, died Wednesday March 21, 2007 in his home following an extended illness. He was born April 24, 1934 in Canton to the late Albert and Sarah (Pyle) Ohler. He was a life resident of the Canton area, retiring from Value City Furniture in 2004 after 15 years of service. Donald...

Betty J Hadden

Betty J Hadden

Mar 20, 2007

Betty J. Hadden Betty J. Hadden, age 67, of Canton, died Tuesday March 20, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1939 in Blairsville, GA, to the late Derwood and Nettie (Hedden) Henson. Betty was a Canton area resident most of her life. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Charles W Wells

Charles W Wells

Mar 19, 2007

Charles W. Wells Charles W. Wells, age 74, of Canton, died Monday March 19, 2007 in his home following an extended illness. He was born August 6, 1932 in Carter County, KY, to the late John Langley and Thelma Beatrice (Stanley) Wells. He was an Army Veteran and a Canton area resident since 1957. Charles retired from Gregory Galvanizing in...

Virgil C. Garner

Virgil C. Garner

Mar 18, 2007

Virgil C.Garner Virgil C. Garner, age 83, of Canton died Sunday, March 18, 2007 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Battlesburg, OH. on January 5, 1924 to the late Clyde and Catharine (Brothers) Garner. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Retired from Republic Steel and had been...

Thelma L. Nelisher

Thelma L. Nelisher

Mar 14, 2007

Thelma L. Nelisher Thelma L. Nelisher, age 85, of Canton died in her home on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Born January 2, 1922 in Massillon, OH. to the late Ben P. and Bernice (Harter) Allen. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1940 graduate of McKinley High School. Member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Preceded in death...