Susan J. Zantene
Nov 4, 2023
Susan J. Zantene, age 75, passed away on November 4, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Aurora, Missouri, to Bennie J. and Delagene (Davis) Fugitt.
Susan was the former owner/operator of Design One Hair Studio for 22 years. She also taught cosmetology at five Stark County high schools. Susan was a member of North Industry Christian Church and...
Kenneth Alan Douglass
Nov 4, 2023
Kenneth Alan Douglass was born in Canton, OH on November 4, 1961, and passed away on his 62nd birthday on November 4, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter, Meghan; son, Patrick; parents, Kendal and Judith Douglass; sister, Debbie (Andy) Roth; niece, Jillian (Luis) Reyna.
Ken is preceded in death by his grandparents, Adrian and Grace Douglass, and William and...
Debra J. Leglise
Nov 3, 2023
Debra J. Leglise, age 68, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1955, in Canton, OH, to Howard and Yvonne (Feathers) Dyer.
Debra received an associate degree from Brown Mackie College in accounting. She was also a timekeeper at Midvale Speedway.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Candi Wilcox (Raymond Kerstetter); son, James...
Anna Christina Myers
Nov 3, 2023
Anna Christina Myers, age 48, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1975, in Waikiki, HI to Douglas Rehm and Joanne Moore. Anna was full of life and laughter. She loved giving hugs and had a contagious laugh. She will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her father, Douglas Rehm; mother Joanne (Larry)...
William J. Young
Nov 2, 2023
William J. Young, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2023. Bill “Santa” Young was born in Johnstown, PA on April 3, 1946, to John and Ethel Young. He spent the early years of his life in Meyersdale, PA and the last 59 years in Canton, OH.
Bill was an Army veteran and served his country in Vietnam. Upon completion...
Eileen T. Miller
Oct 30, 2023
Eileen T. Miller, 95, passed away on October 30, 2023, after a long life and a long illness. Predeceased by her husband Stanley, son Michael, granddaughter Elizabeth, and her parents Clyde and Frances Larke, she is survived by her children and their spouses: Joan and Bob Rogoz, Dr. Sally Miller and Dr. Chip Styer, Dave and Linda Miller, Steve and...
Lt. Col. Linley C. Hawthorne
Oct 28, 2023
Len, 76, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, to William and Mary Lou (Dreher) Hawthorne.
He graduated from Canton South High School in 1965; Len served his country honorably in the United States Army for over 26 years. He was highly decorated, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross,...
Linda Irene Battista-Dray
Oct 26, 2023
Linda I. Battista-Dray, age 82, passed away on October 26, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1941, in Canton to Clifford and Irene (Roth) Thomas.
She graduated from Lincoln High School. Linda received her BA in Education from Kent State University and her MA in education from the University of Miami in Florida. After student teaching at Canton...
Gary Ray Cline
Oct 25, 2023
Gary Cline, age 69, passed away on October 25th, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23rd, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, to Arthur “Ray” and Charlotte (Worthen) Cline. He graduated from Timken High School in 1973, where he studied Machine Shop. Gary devoted 34 years to the Hoover Company located in North Canton,...
Bryan S. Billman
Oct 19, 2023
Bryan S. Billman, age 56, passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1967, in Canton, OH, to Raymond and Eleanor (Beddell) Billman.
He graduated from Canton South High School in 1985. Bryan served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was the Director of Landscaping at Holland Management.
Those left to cherish his...
George J. Vrabec Sr.
Oct 19, 2023
George Joseph Vrabec Sr. (Smokey), age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 19, due to natural causes. Smokey was born on April 1, 1944, in Clarksburg, WV, to Lucy (Rollins) and Joseph Vrabec. From the age of 9, he was raised by his stepfather, Lonnie Nazelrod. He graduated from Canton South High School and worked his entire career as...
George Darrah
Oct 17, 2023
George Darrah, age 83, passed away on October 17, 2023, after a brief illness.
He was born on June 6, 1940, in Canton to the late Myron and Sarah (Chaney) Darrah.
George was a graduate of East Canton High School and Kent State University. He proudly served his country honorably in the United States Army. George’s working career started at...
Howard Scharver
Oct 16, 2023
Howard D. Scharver, age 94, passed away on October 16, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1929 in Canton, OH to Walter and Francis (Berlyoung) Scharver.
Howard was a life resident of the Canton and Magnolia area. He was an Electrical General Foreman for Republic Steel where he retired.
Those left to cherish his memory are children, Bob (Kendi)...
Yvonne R. Crisp
Oct 16, 2023
Yvonne R. Crisp, age 86, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to John August and Margaret E. (Miller) Brand.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons Jeffrey (Diana) Crisp, Mitchell Crisp, and Michael Crisp; beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Crisp;...
Donna M. Anderson
Oct 15, 2023
Donna M. Anderson, age 95, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1928, in Leetonia, Ohio, to Merle and Annie (Clapsadle) Nimon.
Donna is a 1946 East Canton graduate and resided in the Canton Local area most of her life. She was employed by Diebold and the E. W. Bliss companies, a member of Lowell Church...
Lawrence A Miday
Oct 10, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” A. Miday Jr., age 90, passed away on October 10, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1933, in Canton to Lawrence Sr. and Susan (Hoff) Miday.
Larry was a 1952 graduate of Carrollton High School and a life resident of Carroll County. He was a veteran of the US Navy, retired from the United States Department of Defense,...
Robert D. Shroyer
Oct 9, 2023
Robert D. Shroyer Sr. “Pap”, age 88, passed away on October 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1934, in Jerome, Pennsylvania, to Melvin and Alma (Bowman) Shroyer.
Bob attended school at CTHS in Davidsville, Pennsylvania; he was employed by Republic Steel as a mill worker and truck driver; member of East Canton Church of...
Kathleen “Kathy” Kostka
Oct 5, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” (Davis) Kostka and her beloved husband of nearly 44 years, Joseph “Mike” Kostka, passed away following a tragic accident, both aged 66. They always rode together—Kathy always behind Mike—and so also in death. Mike worked in the mill for years as a steelworker at Republic Steel, and Kathy in a variety of jobs to support their family.
They...
Joseph "Mike" Kostka
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph “Mike” Kostka and his beloved wife of nearly 44 years, Kathleen “Kathy” (Davis) Kostka, passed away following a tragic accident, both aged 66. They always rode together—Kathy always behind Mike—and so also in death. Mike worked in the mill for years as a steelworker at Republic Steel, and Kathy in a variety of jobs to support their family.
They...
Thelma N. Barrick
Oct 3, 2023
Thelma N. Barrick, age 99, passed away on October 3, 2023.
She was born on November 28, 1923, in East Canton, Ohio, to Benjamin and Lotie (Fogle) Clapper, and remained a life resident of the East Canton area.
Thelma retired from Merit Plastic Company in 1980 after 10 years of service, attended Christ Memorial Church in Robertsville, member of Fraternal...
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