Obituaries

Newton G. Sparks

Newton G. Sparks

Jan 10, 2006

Newton G. "Sparky" Sparks Newton G. "Sparky" Sparks, age 82, of Canton, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Born July 11, 1923 in Minneapolis, NC, to the late Samuel and Nelia Sparks. He passed peacefully in Aultman Hospital with his wfe, Lucille, at his side. A decorated WWII Army veteran having served in the...

Emerson Werley

Emerson Werley

Jan 9, 2006

Emerson R. Werley Emerson R. Werley, beloved father, Grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away on Monday, January 9th and entered God's promised rest. Emy, age 87, was a long-time resident of East Canton. He was a cherished member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in East Canton where he belonged to the Mary and Joseph Sunday School Class. Emy was...

Kathy S. Dazey

Kathy S. Dazey

Jan 9, 2006

Kathy S. Dazey Kathy S. Dazey, age 52, of Canton, died Monday January 9, 2006 in Aultman Hospital following a two year battle with cancer. She was born September 5, 1953 in Canton, to Robert and Shirley (Johnson) Secrest. Kathy was a life resident of the East Canton and Canton area and a 1971 graduate of East Canton High School....

Deborah K.S. Clapper

Deborah K.S. Clapper

Jan 6, 2006

Deborah K.S. Clapper Deborah K.(Scharnagl) Clapper, age 50, of East Canton, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006 in Aultman Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Camdon, NJ, on Sept. 26, 1955 and was an East Canton resident since 1992, prior to which she had also resided in Homestead, FL. Employed with Aultman hospital and was a member of Alumni and...

Imogene Richeson

Imogene Richeson

Jan 2, 2006

Imogene "Jean" Richeson Imogene "Jean" Richeson, age 83, of Robertsville, died Monday January 2, 2006 in Aultman Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Georgia, March 3, 1922 to the late Fred and Bessie (Wallace) Clark. She was a Robertsville resident since 1945, and retired from Merit Plastic. Jean was a member of Christ Memorial Church, Robertsville, where she was...

Joyce T. Fleishour

Joyce T. Fleishour

Jan 2, 2006

Joyce T. Fleishour Joyce T. Fleishour, "young at heart," of Canton, died Monday , January 2, 2006 in Altercare of Canton. Born on June 6, 1921 in Massillon OH, and was a life resident of the Canton area. Formerly employed by the Timken Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick J. "Flash" Fleishour in 1984; one sister, Ruby Regiec...

Joyce A. brooks

Joyce A. brooks

Dec 28, 2005

Joyce A. Brooks Joyce A. Brooks, age 86, of Canton, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005 in Altercare of Navarre. Born Sept. 11, 1919 in East Sparta, OH. to the late Clyde and Clara (Wenger) McFarren. She was a Canton area resident most of her life, having also resided in Carrollton, OH. from 1961-1999. Joyce was a self-employed beautician, working from...

George Fehn

George Fehn

Dec 25, 2005

George Fehn George Fehn, age 83, of Louisville, died December 25, 2005 in his home following an extended illness. Born August 4, 1922 in Canton, OH. to the late George and Anna (Kobel) Fehn. He was a Louisville resident for the past 50 years and was a WWII Army veteran. George retired from LTV Steel, Berger Division, in 1973 after...

Pearl A. Creighton

Pearl A. Creighton

Dec 21, 2005

Pearl A. Creighton Pearl A. Creighton, age 91, of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2005 in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. She was born, March 23, 1914 in Canton, OH. to the late Otto and Grace (Miller) Thouvenin. Pearl was a life resident of the Canton and Waynesburg areas. Member of Indian Run Christian Church and was a...

Barbara A. Reti

Barbara A. Reti

Dec 20, 2005

Barbara A. Reti Barbara A. Reti, age 73, of Canton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in the Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 29, 1932 in Canton, to the late Wilbur and Mary (Motts) Smith. Barbara was a life resident of Canton and a 1950 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church....

Melvin Buckley

Melvin Buckley

Dec 20, 2005

Melvin Buckley Melvin Buckley, age 77, of Canton, died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born December 10, 1928, in Dayton, OH. to the late George D. and Leona O. (Woodard) Buckley. He was a Canton area resident since 1953 and a Korean War Navy Veteran. Melvin retired from East Ohio Gas in 1987...

Margaret L. Clapper

Margaret L. Clapper

Dec 19, 2005

Margaret L. Clapper Margaret L. Clapper, age 93, of Canton, died Monday December 19, 2005 in Canton Christian Home. She was born February 13, 1912 in East Canton to the late Alph T. and Emma J. (Schramn) Clapper. Margaret had resided in Florida for 17 years; prior to which she resided in Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, where she served...

Judie Shank

Judie Shank

Dec 19, 2005

Judie Shank Judie Shank, age 44, of Canton, passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 in Mercy Medical Center. Born November 4, 1961 in Canton, to the late James E. and Jean B. (Orkis) Shank. She was a life resident of Canton and a 1980 graduate of Timken High School. Judie was employed by Crown Cork and Seal for the past...

Clyde Landon Buchanan

Clyde Landon Buchanan

Dec 15, 2005

Clyde Landon Buchanan Clyde Landon Buchanan, age 92, of Canton, died unexpectedly, Thursday December 15, 2005 in Aultman Hospital. He was born August 24, 1913 in Minneapolis, NC to the late Mack and Allie (Green) Buchanan. He was a WWII Navy veteran and was part of the Normandy Invasion. He was a Canton resident for the past 70 years, retiring...

Louise E. Davis

Louise E. Davis

Dec 13, 2005

Louise E. Davis Louise E. Davis, age 89, formerly of East Canton, died Wednesday, December 13, 2005 in Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, OH. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother and grandmother. Louise was born April 18, 1916 in Westchester, NY. to the late Frank and Mary (Cheis) Daros. She was a graduate of Croton Falls High School, Croton,...

Elizabeth Ann Brechbuhler

Elizabeth Ann Brechbuhler

Dec 10, 2005

Elizabeth Ann Brechbuhler Elizabeth Ann Brechbuhler, age 85, of North Industry, OH, died Sat. Dec. 10, 2005 in Samaritan Hospital, Ashland, OH, following a brief illness. Born Sept. 26, 1920 in Canton, OH, to the late Virgil and Leslie (Jolly) Norris. She was a life resident of North Industry, OH, and a dedicated and loving homemaker, mother, grandmother as well...

Paul H. Schenck

Paul H. Schenck

Dec 5, 2005

Paul H. Schenck Paul H. Schenck, age 85, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 5, 2005 in Amberwood Manor. He was born January 5, 1920 in Oakmont, PA. He was a resident of New Philadelphia for the past 4 years, prior to which he had resided in Virginia and North Carolina. Paul retired from Chrysler Motors, Twinsburg, in 1978 after...

Judith Ann Simia

Judith Ann Simia

Dec 1, 2005

Judith Ann Simia Judith Ann Simia, age 62, of Massillon, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 1, 2005 in Aultman Hospital. She was born May 1, 1943 in Canton to Loren and Betty (Filliez) Greenfield. She was a life resident of the Canton and Massillon area. Judith is preceded in death by her father, Loren Greenfield. She is survived by her husband,...

Floda O. Siers

Floda O. Siers

Nov 26, 2005

Floda O. Siers Floda O. Siers, age 93 of Louisville, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 in St. Joseph Care Center following an extended illness. Born Oct. 7, 1912 in Glenville, WV, to the late George and Mary (Reed) Yerkey. She was a resident of Rogers, OH. and Lower Salem, OH. most of her life. Member of Lakemount Church of Christ,...

Eileen O. Hollender

Eileen O. Hollender

Nov 26, 2005

Eileen O. Hollender Eileen O. Hollender , age 89, of Minerva, OH. died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 in Hanover House following an extended illness. Born July 18, 1916 in Pekin, OH. to the late James and Bessie (Glass) Brothers. She was a life resident of Minerva and member of the Minerva Great Trail Community Church of God. Preceded in death...