Obituaries

Nov 29, 2016

Jackie Miller

87, died November 29, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Lee Miller and two sons. Survived by two daughters, Barbara LaLonde and Pam McFrederick; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Visitation hours will be Saturday Dec. 3, 2016 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave.

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Nov 28, 2016

James A. Davis

Age 78, of North Canton, passed away Monday November 28, 2016 in his home following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1937 in Canton to the late Walter A. and Viola E. (Henry) Davis. Jim retired from Republic Locker and Storage and was a member of Indian Run Christian Church. He was...

Nov 24, 2016

Helen J. Shine

Age 91, of Magnolia died Thursday, November 24, 2016 in Park Village Health Care Center, Dover. Born April 26, 1925 in Tippecanoe, Ohio to the late Raymond and Pearl (Ross) Humphrey.  Helen retired from Dr. Richard Walter Dental Practice in East Sparta after 48 years. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church....

Nov 23, 2016

Lonnie M. Hamill

Age 87, of East Sparta died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Born August 30, 1929 in Oakland, Maryland to the late Alvin and Florence (Baker) Hamill. He was an East Sparta resident since 1965 and was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from the Timken Company...

Nov 22, 2016

Larry E. Poletsky

Age 77, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born August 6, 1939 in Canton to the late John E. and Florence (Anderson) Poletsky. Larry retired from Republic Technologies after 25 years of service and was employed by Mercy Medical Center and United Security Services. He...

Nov 21, 2016

George M. Robinson

Age 66, of Minerva, passed away unexpectedly Monday November 21, 2016 in his home. He was born March 7, 1950 in Canton to the late George K. and Ethel F. (Westerh) Robinson. George was a 1968 graduate of East Canton High School and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was an independent drywall hanger...

Nov 20, 2016

Robert W. “Butch” Rarric

Age 68, passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 unexpectedly in his home. He was born August 18, 1948 to the late William and Vivian Pauline (Gastin) Rarric. Butch retired from Ohio Metal Working Products in 2008 and was formerly employed by Stark Ceramics for many years. In addition to his parents, he is...

Nov 19, 2016

Russell E. Unkefer

Age 79, of Minerva passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 19, 2016 following an extended illness. Born March 16, 1937 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late Ralph and Bessie (Weaver) Unkefer. He was a Minerva resident for the past 51 years and a U.S. Army...

Nov 19, 2016

Gertrude C. Spencer

Age 97, of Canton died Saturday, November 19, 2016 in her home. Born February 24, 1919 in Alvy, West Virginia to the late William E. and Emma L. (Hamilton) Baker. She was a Canton area resident since 1946. Gertrude was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ and Stepping Stones. Preceded in death...

Nov 18, 2016

Cynthia A. Rush

Age 76, of East Canton died Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1940 in Canton, Ohio to the late Walter “Dub” and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Angeli. She was a life resident of Canton and was formerly employed as a Bell telephone operator. Cynthia was an active...

Nov 15, 2016

Anita Kay Nitzu

Age 70, of Canton died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging following a brief illness. Born May 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Donald and Venetia Schario. Anita was a life resident of Canton and a 1964 graduate of Canton Timken Senior High School. She is...

Nov 11, 2016

Joye E. McBride

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Friday November 11, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. She was born April 12, 1938 in Hopedale, OH to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Boals) Wallace. Joye was a 1956 graduate of Hopedale High School. She was a licensed cosmetologist for many years and was employed by several dry cleaners...

Nov 10, 2016

Ada M. Baker

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born November 4, 1925 in Carrollton, OH to the late Upton and Savilla (Boyd) Gween. Ada was a 1943 graduate of Carrollton High School. She retired from Canton Local Schools as a bus driver after 20 years of...

Nov 8, 2016

Kenneth L. Rupp

Age 76, of Paris, OH, passed away Tuesday November 8, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1940 in Maximo, OH to the late Lawrence and Lucille (Paulus) Rupp. Kenneth retired from American Steel Foundries, Alliance after 38 years of service and was a member of the SAS Pigeon...

Nov 7, 2016

Florence Boekel

Age 78, of Louisville, passed away Monday November 7, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. She was born November 30, 1937 in Patras, Greece to the late Peter and Maria (Andreou) Plomaritis. Florence was a Louisville resident for the past 16 years and retired from Altercare of Navarre after 17 years of service. She was a member...

Nov 7, 2016

Kevin D. Brechbuhler

Age 55, of Canton died Monday, November 7, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. Born August 6, 1961 in Canton, Ohio to Willard and Donna Jeanne (Steiner) Brechbuhler. He was a life resident of the Canton area. Kevin was affiliated with North Industry United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Lula Steiner, Maynard “Pete” and...

Nov 4, 2016

Wanda L. Brechbuhler

Age 93, of Canton, passed away Friday November 4, 2016 in Altercare of Nobles Pond. She was born January 17, 1923 in Navarre, OH to the late Paul R. and Bula E. (Pfouts) Fair. Wanda was a 1940 graduate of Navarre High School and owner/operator of the former Wanda’s Beauty Salon in Navarre for...

Oct 28, 2016

"Together Again"

Gene A. DeVore

Age 85, of Magnolia, Passed away Friday October 28, 2016 in Hennis Care Center of Bolivar. He was born May 4, 1931 in Canton to the late Ralph and Georgia (Nelson) DeVore. Gene was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from the Teamsters Local #92....

Oct 27, 2016

Raymond P. “Butch” Billman

Age 89, of East Canton, passed away Thursday October 27, 2016 in Altercare of Louisville. He was born February 28, 1927 in Waynesburg to the late Guideon and Ruth (Whyde) Billman. Ray served 11 years in the U.S. Army during both WWII and the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff...

Oct 26, 2016

Evelyn M. Pachuta

Age 89, of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 18, 1927 in Senecaville, OH to the late Frank and Martha (Dutko) Kozar. She was a Magnolia resident since 1982. Evelyn had served as a secretary for the Pentagon prior to her marriage. She was a faithful...