Obituaries

Ann R Meiser

Apr 25, 2019

Ann R. Meiser

Age 67, of Canton died Thursday, April 25, 2019 in her home. Born October 4, 1951 in Canton, Ohio to the late Duart “Pete” and Gladys (Sparks) Meiser. She was a life resident of Canton and retired from Aultman Hospital in 2017 with 39 years of service. She was a member of St Mary’s...

John F. Burick

Apr 22, 2019

John F. Burick

Age 94, formerly of Latrobe, PA and Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Monday April 22, 2019 in his Florida home, peacefully, surrounded by his family. John honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Burick; parents, John and Anna Burick; two...

Bertha R. (Rogers) Unkefer

Apr 21, 2019

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Bertha R. Unkefer

Age 80, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019 in Canterbury Villa of Alliance. She was born April 18, 1939 in Lisbon, OH to the Late Herman A. and Leona A. (Morrow) Rogers. She was an East Canton resident most of her life. Bertha was a member Minerva Christian Church and...

Charles O Griffin

Apr 21, 2019

Charles O. Griffin

Age 87, of Canton died Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his home. Born January 31, 1932 in Jackson County, WV. to the late George and Beulah (Brock) Griffin. Charles retired from K. Hovanian Homes and was formerly employed by the Dyneer Corporation.  Preceded in death by his wife, Ada Rosalie Griffin in 2016; a...

Barbara C. (Martin) Belew

Apr 21, 2019

Barbara C. Belew

Age 79, of East Canton, passed away Sunday April 21, 2019. She was born February 18, 1940 in Alliance, OH to the late Samuel C. and Renna E. (Grant) Martin. Barbara retired from Alpha Enterprises in 2002. She is preceded in death by an infant brother, Gary Martin and an infant sister, Cheryl Martin....

Riley R. Dedmon

Apr 20, 2019

Riley R. Dedmon

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Saturday April 20, 2019. He was born March 30, 1930 to the late Riley and Beatrice (Wood) Dedmon. Riley was a life resident of Canton and a 1948 graduate of Canton Township High School. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Riley retired from The Timken Company in...

Michael A. Riffle

Apr 18, 2019

Michael A. Riffle

Age 57, passed away Thursday April 18, 2019. A private family gathering will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.

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Robert W DeVault

Apr 17, 2019

Robert W. DeVault

Age 83, of Canton died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Glenwood Care and Rehab. Born July 21, 1935 in Guernsey County, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Eva (Cale) DeVault. He was a Canton area resident most of his life having also resided in North Carolina for 30 years. Robert served his country in...

Joseph A. "Comanche" Kostka

Apr 17, 2019

Joseph A. “Comanche” Kostka

Age 90, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 17, 2019 in his home. He was born March 12, 1929 in Weirton, WV to the late Joseph and Mary Kostka. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Joseph retired from DeVille Lumber Company after 40 years of service and was a self-employed...

Katherine I "Kate" (Snyder) Mottice

Apr 17, 2019

Katherine I. “Kate” Mottice

Age 88, of East Canton, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2019. She was born May 25, 1930 in Canton to the late Donald and Mildred (Engle) Snyder. Kate was a member of Indian Run Christian Church and attended Beech Mennonite Church where she was active with the women’s sewing group. She formerly served...

Jack W. Morris

Apr 16, 2019

Jack W. Morris

Age 89, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday April 16, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. He was born April 26, 1929 in Canton. Jack retired from the Timken Company after 11 years of service, owner/operator of the former Morris Lawn Care for more than 30 years and had worked as a florist. He was a...

Donna J Barnes

Apr 14, 2019

Donna J Barnes

Age 91, of Bolivar, OH. passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. Born June 11, 1927 in Canton, Ohio to the late Harry and Elizabeth (Myers) Bechtel. She was a Bolivar resident for the past 10 years prior to which she resided in the Canton South...

Loretta Mae Krause

Apr 12, 2019

Loretta Mae (Rice) Krause

Age 80 of East Canton has gone to spend eternity with God and those gone before after a long fight with cancer on April 12, 2019. Loretta was born October 24, 1938 to the late Lawrence Sr. and Mary (Glass) Rice. She was a former member of Valley Chapel Church where she was...

Dorothy M Rebstock

Apr 10, 2019

Dorothy M. Rebstock

Age 79, of Canton died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Aultman Hospital. Born April 1, 1940 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late William and Grace (Crock) Hill. Dorothy retired from the Timken Company and Stark County Board of Development Disability where she was a bus driver. She was a member of St. Mary’s/St. Benedict...

John R. "Jack" Barnard

Apr 9, 2019

John R. “Jack” Barnard

Age 87 of Canton passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. Born March 7, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to the late Quentin and Agnes (Sanderson) Barnard. He was a life resident of Canton and retired from Canton Drop Forge after many years of service. Jack was an active member of the...

Barbara A. (White) Vaught

Apr 7, 2019

Barbara A. Vaught

Age 84, of East Canton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 7, 2019. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church and formerly employed by E Z Method Driving School for 25 years. Barbra Ann Vaught was the very heart and essence of her family. She created a nurturing and unique bond with...

Daniel H. Olson

Apr 1, 2019

Daniel H. Olson

Age 74, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 1, 2019 in his home. He was born October 5, 1944 in Canton to the late Hugo and Irene (Vanstrom) Olson. Dan was a 1962 graduate of Glenwood High School and attended the University of Cincinnati. He was a U.S. Airforce Vietnam Veteran. Dan was...

Margaret L. Clapper (Klopfenstein) Hartmann

Mar 30, 2019

Margaret L. Clapper Hartmann

Passed away Saturday March 30, 2019 at the age of 99. Margaret was born April 29, 1919 to the late John and Nettie (Yutzler) Klopfenstein. Margaret was the last remaining graduate of East Canton High School class of 1936. She taught at East Sparta Elementary and retired from Canton Local School District in...

Kelly L Shannon

Mar 29, 2019

Kelly L. Shannon

Age 48, of Canton passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born January 25, 1971 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Rita (Volk) Shannon. She was a life resident of Canton. Kelly was a 1989 graduate of Canton South High School where she was a cheerleader, member of...

Donald V Kintigh

Mar 28, 2019

Donald V. Kintigh

Age 97, of East Canton died Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Carroll Health Care Center. Born November 9, 1921 in Canton, Ohio to the late Ova and Elmira (Sickafoose) Kintigh. He was a life resident of the Canton area and a U.S. Army WWII veteran. Donald retired from Wilkof-Morris. He was a member of...