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Norita "Annie" Lightfoot

Norita "Annie" Lightfoot

Jul 24, 2021

Norita "Annie" Lightfoot

Age 81, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., July 24, 2021.  She was born May 12, 1940 in Canton, a daughter of the late Lewis Rice and Dorothy (Neading) Rice Patterson Richenbach, and was a life resident of East Sparta.  Annie was a 1958 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  She had worked at...

Delores A. Cook

Delores A. Cook

Jul 24, 2021

Delores A. Cook

of North Canton, passed away Sat., July 24, 2021, one day before her 91st birthday.  She was born July 25, 1930 in Canton, OH, was raised in Louisville, and had been a North Canton resident most of her life.  She was a 1948 graduate of Louisville High School.  Delores had worked at the Hoover...

Evelyn I. Stark

Evelyn I. Stark

Jul 20, 2021

Evelyn I. Stark

Age 92, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  She was born Oct. 24, 1928 in Bridgewater, IA, a daughter of the late Harlan and Violet (Gardner) Rechtenbach, and had been a resident of Canton and North Canton since 1952.  After graduating from high School, she attended C. E. School of Commerce...

Walter J. Geckler

Walter J. Geckler

Jul 19, 2021

Walter J. Geckler

Age 73, of Canton, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was born August 18, 1947 in Canton, a son of the late Walter M. "Tubby" and Hazel (Broad) Geckler, and resided all his life in Canton, Magnolia and East Sparta.  Walter was a 1965 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and retired in...

Judith M. Arrington

Judith M. Arrington

Jul 13, 2021

Judith M. Arrington

Age 78, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021.  She was born Feb. 26, 1943 in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter of the late Jerome and Jane (Turner) Breen. Judy was raised on The Rancho El Canelo in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and was a resident of Waynesburg and Canton most of her...

Ralph W. Dazey

Ralph W. Dazey

Jul 12, 2021

Ralph W. Dazey

Age 94, of East Sparta, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021.  He was born June 20, 1927 in Richville, OH, a son of the late Charles and Vesta (Phillips) Dazey, and was a life resident of this area.   Ralph was a 1947 graduate of Canton Township High School where he excelled at football under...

Joseph Jackson Sterling

Joseph Jackson Sterling

Jul 2, 2021

Joseph Jackson (Jack) Sterling

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  He was born Dec. 24, 1939 in Crellin, MD, a son of the late John and Odessa (Carskadon) Sterling, was raised in West Virginia, and had been a Canton resident since 1957.  Joe was a 1957 graduate of Tygarts Valley High School in...

Raymond P. Hockenberry

Raymond P. Hockenberry

Jun 26, 2021

Raymond P. Hockenberry

Age 79, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., June 26, 2021.  He was born April 21, 1942 in Malvern, OH, a son of the late Delmar and Frances (Eibel) Hockenberry, and was a life resident of this area.  Ray retired from Metalico Annaco where he was a crane operator.  He loved all the dogs he...

Barry R. Braucher

Barry R. Braucher

Jun 24, 2021

Barry R. Braucher

Age 77, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 28, 1943 in North Canton, a son of the late Carl and Essie (Cox) Braucher, and was a life resident.  Barry was a 1961 graduate of North Canton High School.  He retired...

Cindy L. Arnold

Cindy L. Arnold

Jun 20, 2021

Cindy L. Arnold

Age 67, of Canton, passed away Sun., June 20, 2021.  She was born Dec. 12, 1953 in Canton, a daughter of the late William and Lucille (Koon) Fiddler, grew up in East Sparta, and had been a Canton resident many years.  Cindy was a 1971 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a 1973...

Ladeane I. Fetters

Ladeane I. Fetters

Jun 19, 2021

LaDeane I. Fetters

Age 93, of Canton, formerly of East Sparta, passed away Sat. June 19, 2021.  She was born July 29, 1927 in Mineral City, a daughter of the late Clifford and Kathryn (Broad) Steinbaugh, and resided in East Sparta most of her life.  LaDeane was a 1945 graduate of Mineral City High School.  She worked...

Dorothy E. Winter

Dorothy E. Winter

Jun 19, 2021

Dorothy E. Winter

Age 96, of Carrollton, passed away Sat., June 19, 2021.  She was born July 25, 1924 in Louisville, OH, and had been a resident of the Carrollton area since 1984.   She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Morges and the DAV Auxiliary.   She was preceded in death by her husband of...

John Robert Lindesmith

John Robert Lindesmith

Jun 18, 2021

John Robert Lindesmith

Passed away suddenly on the afternoon of June 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was 60 and taken away too soon. John was the second of four children to Jim and Carol (Lewers) Lindesmith. Graduate of McKinley High School, class of '79 and University of Dayton, class of '83. Member of St....

Carol Ann Pfau

Carol Ann Pfau

Jun 18, 2021

Carol Ann Pfau

Age 83, of Louisville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 from an extended illness.  Carol was born August 19, 1937 in Alliance Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert and Ann (Trombitas) Fraraccio.  She lost her mother Ann to Lupus when Carol was 10 years old.  Carol graduated from Alliance High School in 1955. ...

Stephen Kiba

Stephen Kiba

Jun 14, 2021

STEPHEN G. KIBA,

Age 63, of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord Mon., June 14, 2021, in Akron.  Born July 4, 1957, in Barberton, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Husack) Kiba, Sr.  Stephen was a 1975 graduate of Wadsworth High School, served with the U.S. Navy, and was the Owner/ Operator of...

Linda E. Anthony

Linda E. Anthony

Jun 2, 2021

Linda E. (DeLuca) Anthony

Age 77, of Canton, passed away Wed., June 2, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer.  She was born January 12, 1944 in Canton, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Roof) DeLuca, and was a resident of the Magnolia/Waynesburg area most of her life.  Linda was a 1962 graduate of...

Janice F. Parkinson

Janice F. Parkinson

May 30, 2021

Janice F. Parkinson

Age 78, of Massillon, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Jan. 9, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Edna (Anthes) Faulkner, and had been a resident of the Canton area since 1963.  Janice was a 1961 graduate of Cincinnati...

Mary Balasko

Mary Balasko

May 29, 2021

Mary Balasko

Age 101, of Canton, passed away Sat., May 29, 2021.  She was born August 24, 1918 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Kiryan) Balasko, and was a life resident of Canton.  Mary retired in 1981 from Hercules Engines, and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish.  In addition to...

Jackie L. Jett

Jackie L. Jett

May 29, 2021

Jackie L. Jett

Age 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Sat., May 29, 2021.  He was born June 29, 1946 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Opie and Virgie (Facemier) Jett, grew up in Nitro, WV, and had been a Waynesburg resident most of his life.  Jack was the retired self-employed owner of his tire business. ...

Daniel D. Klotz, Sr.

Daniel D. Klotz, Sr.

May 28, 2021

Daniel D. Klotz, Sr.

Age 80, of Sandyville, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021.  He was born Nov. 18, 1940 in Malvern, OH, a son of the late Chester and Hilda Klotz, and resided in Sandyville 51 years.  He retired in 2000 from Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. after 30 years' service where he was an electrician.  Dan was...

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