Obituaries

June (Harter) Sturgeon

June (Harter) Sturgeon

Oct 27, 2015

June (Harter) Sturgeon

Age 85, of Louisville, OH. went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2015. Born June 13, 1930 in East Canton, OH.to Harry and Edith (Bohlen) Harter. She was a 1948 graduate of East Canton High School where she was a majorette. June was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of...

Ruth E. (Greenfield)  Yelichek

Ruth E. (Greenfield) Yelichek

Oct 25, 2015

Ruth E. Yelichek

Age 89, of Canton, passed away Sunday October 25, 2015 in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 10, 1926 in Canton to the late Floyd and Alvina (Scott) Greenfield. Ruth was a life resident of Canton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Yelichek in 1987;...

Kay F. (Skaggs)  Chandler

Kay F. (Skaggs) Chandler

Oct 23, 2015

Kay F. Chandler

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Friday October 23, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born March 6, 1936 in Ansted, WV to the late Wesley and Edith (Long) Skaggs. Kay was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Department of Veterans Administration, Canton. She is survived by four children, Monica (Tex)...

Robert A. Johnston

Robert A. Johnston

Oct 20, 2015

Robert A. Johnston

age 55, of Magnolia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 20, 2015 in his home. He was born October 23, 1959 in Canton to Frederick and Nedra (Walker) Johnston. Robert was a self-employed owner/operator of Johnston Trucking. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Johnston in 1995; one brother, John Johnston in 1992....

Louise I. (Hager)  Habrun

Louise I. (Hager) Habrun

Oct 19, 2015

Louise I. Habrun

Age 93, of East Sparta, passed away Monday October 19, 2015 in her daughter’s home. She was born December 5, 1921 in East Sparta to the late William and Elizabeth (Yenny) Hager. Louise was a life resident of East Sparta and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. In addition to her...

Virgie Louise Stull (Stull)  England

Virgie Louise Stull (Stull) England

Oct 19, 2015

Virgie Louise Stull England

Age 76, of Canton, passed away Monday October 19, 2015 in Aultman Compassionate Care. She was born January 3, 1939 in Pennsboro, WV to the late William and Elizabeth Marie (Kelley) Stull. Virgie was a Canton area resident most of her life and retired from Snelling Personnel. Virgie was very active with the...

Barry R. Stough

Barry R. Stough

Oct 8, 2015

Barry R. Stough

Age 72, of Minerva, passed away Thursday October 8, 2015 quietly surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1943 in Barberton, OH and had previously resided in Millersburg, OH. Barry retired from Colfor in Malvern and was formerly employed by Pep Drilling and Mid-East Trucking. He was a Vietnam Army veteran and...

Joseph R Hanson

Joseph R Hanson

Oct 1, 2015

Joseph R. Hanson

Age 59, of Alliance died Thursday, October 1, 2015 in his daughter’s home following an extended illness. Born May 16, 1956 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Olin and Josephine (Binion) Hanson. He was a life resident of Alliance and was a retired self-employed truck driver. Joseph was a member of East Sparta Church...

Helen (Henrich) (Henrich)  Cook

Helen (Henrich) (Henrich) Cook

Sep 29, 2015

Helen (Henrich) Cook

Age 96, of Canton, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1919 in Massillon to the late Albert and Myrtle (DeLitte) Henrich. She was a Canton resident for the past five years, prior to which she had resided in the Cleveland area. Helen was a graduate...

Edna L. (Poole)  Flowers McGuyrt

Edna L. (Poole) Flowers McGuyrt

Sep 26, 2015

Edna L. Flowers McGuyrt

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday September 26, 2015 in Stone Crossing Care Center. She was born February 10, 1931 in Flemming, WV to the late Earl and Ella Gay (Wilcox) Poole. Edna was a member of The Bible Church. She retired as a home health care nurse and also retired from...

Geraldine "Gerry" (Brediger)  Souders

Geraldine "Gerry" (Brediger) Souders

Sep 25, 2015

Geraldine “Gerry” Souders

Age 82, of Canton, passed away Friday September 25, 2015 in Brookdale Senior Care Center following an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1933 in Massillon, OH to the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Swihart) Brediger. Gerry was retired from Massillon State Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. “Tex”...

Elinora H. Peldunas

Elinora H. Peldunas

Sep 25, 2015

Elinora H. Peldunas

Age 93, of Canton died Friday September 25, 2015 in the Laurels of Canton. Born July 23, 1922 in Jessup, PA to the late Joseph and Genovieve (Jenkiewicz) Gustaitis. She was a Canton resident for the past 50 years. Elinora was a member of St. Mary’s/ St. Benedict Catholic Parish and a 40 year...

Sandra L. (Cable)  Oberly

Sandra L. (Cable) Oberly

Sep 24, 2015

Sandra L. Oberly

Age 71, of East Canton, passed away Thursday September 24, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born October 10, 1943 in Canton to the late Gerald W. and Catherine M. (Krall) Cable. Sandra was a life resident of East Canton and a 1961 graduate of East Canton High School....

Ruth N. (Sweasey)  Johnson

Ruth N. (Sweasey) Johnson

Sep 23, 2015

Ruth N. Johnson

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015 in her home. She was born February 24, 1924 in New Philadelphia, OH to the late Frank and Sarah (Price) Sweasey. Ruth was a member of Westbrook Park United Methodist Church where she formerly served as Director for the Meals on Wheels program. She...

Elizabeth K. Russ

Elizabeth K. Russ

Sep 23, 2015

Elizabeth K. Russ

Age 92, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015 in Bethany Nursing Home. She was born July 19, 1923 in Canton. Elizabeth was a life resident of Canton and member of Congregational United Church of Christ. She retired from the Hoover Company with more than 20 years of service and was formerly...

Eugene R. Petroli Sr.

Eugene R. Petroli Sr.

Sep 21, 2015

Eugene R. Petroli Sr.

Age 82, of East Canton died Monday, September 21, 2015 in his home following an extended illness. Born May 21, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to the late Frank and Lucille (Shenkle) Petraroli. He was a life resident of East Canton. Gene retired from Fresh Mark Foods and had previously been employed by Stark...

Gloria N. Clapper

Gloria N. Clapper

Sep 20, 2015

Gloria N. Clapper

Age 93, of East Canton died Sunday, September 20, 2015 in the Laurels of Canton following a brief illness. Born October 29, 1921 in Waynesburg, Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth (Smith) Spece. She was a life resident of the Waynesburg and East Canton areas. Gloria was a 1939 graduate of Waynesburg High...

Dale C. Foltz

Dale C. Foltz

Sep 19, 2015

Dale C. Foltz

Age 69, of Canton died unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 19,2015. Born February 15, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Cliff and Ruth (Fowler) Foltz. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1964 graduate of Canton South high School. He was a U. S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Dale...

G. Louise Nimon

G. Louise Nimon

Sep 18, 2015

G. Louise Nimon

Age 86, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Canton, Ohio died Friday, September 18, 2015 in Houston Hospice. Born February 1, 1929 in Flushing, Ohio to the late Thoborn and Josephine Isabelle (Walter) Williams. Preceded in death by one daughter, Rory Jean Nimon; three siblings, Arvella Michniak, Alice Scott and Donny Williams. She is...

Keith E. Kerr

Keith E. Kerr

Sep 16, 2015

Keith E. Kerr

Age 75, of Canton died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born December 30, 1939 in Trumbull County to the late Joseph Max and Elzada B. (Barnett) Kerr. He was a Canton resident since 1964. Keith was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by one...