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Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson

Feb 27, 2017

DR. THOMAS L. WILSON,

Age 71, of North Canton, passed away Mon., Feb. 27, 2017.  Born Mar. 24, 1945, in Canton, a son of the late Wilbur and Velma (Schmeltz) Wilson, he had been a life resident of the Canton area.  Dr. Wilson retired in 2003 from McKinley High School as a Guidance Counselor.  Preceded in death...

Evelyn Gearhart

Evelyn Gearhart

Feb 24, 2017

Evelyn L. Gearhart

Age 93, formerly of Dellroy, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her daughter's home in Sebring, FL.  She was born in Cambridge, OH, a daughter of the late Vernon and Audrey (Bennett) Hockenberry, had been a Dellroy resident since 2000, previously East Canton many years, and Sebring since 2014.  Evelyn was a 1942...

Stan Geckler

Stan Geckler

Feb 21, 2017

STAN L. GECKLER,  1962-2017

Age 54, of Magnolia, passed away suddenly Tues., Feb. 21, 2017.  Born in Canton, a son of Mary Lou (Degy) Geckler and the late Jay Geckler.  Stan was a 1980 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and was employed at Fresh Mart, Inc.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, Cavs basketball and Cleveland Browns...

Karen L. Switzer

Karen L. Switzer

Feb 21, 2017

Karen L. Switzer   1957 - 2017

Age 60, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.  She was born in Avon Lake, OH, a daughter of the late William and Florence Chandler, and had been a resident of the Canton area since 2000.  Karen was a 1975 graduate of Avon Lake High School.  She was a...

Patricia Hobson

Patricia Hobson

Feb 21, 2017

Patricia (Phillips) Hobson   1938 – 2017

Age 79, of East Canton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.  She was born Feb. 1, 1938 in Lucasville, OH, a daughter of the late Harlan and Velma (Puckett) Blakeman, grew up in Fairhope, and was a resident of the Canton area most of her life.  Patty was a retired employee...

William K. Wallace

William K. Wallace

Feb 18, 2017

William K. Wallace     1920 – 2017

Age 97, of Canton, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Massillon, a son of the late Craig and Ruth (Shanover) Wallace, and had been a Canton resident since 1952.  Bill was a 1938 graduate of Massillon Washington High...

William Shisler

William Shisler

Feb 7, 2017

WILLIAM HOWARD SHISLER,

Age 86, of North Canton, passed away peacefully at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center on Feb. 7, 2017.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Howard and Ruth (Zerbe) Shisler, he graduated from McKinley High School in 1948.  William served in the U.S. Army for three years, two in Alaska.  Upon discharge he...

Iola Bryant

Iola Bryant

Feb 1, 2017

IOLA J. BRYANT, 1927-2017

age 89, of Malvern, passed away Wed., Feb. 1, 2017.  Born in Canton, a daughter of the late Clinton and Gertrude (Wilson) Brink., she was a 1945 graduate of Waynesburg High School.  Iola had worked as a seamstress at Canton Sportswear and was a member of Canton Eagles Aerie #141.  Preceded in death...

Charles Puckett

Charles Puckett

Feb 1, 2017

CHARLES E. PUCKETT,

age 81, of East Sparta, passed away Wed., Feb. 1, 2017.  Born in Spencer, WV, a son of the late Albert and Nettie (Brown) Puckett, he had been a longtime resident of this area. Charles retired from Geauga Plastics in 1997 after 30 years service as a Custodian and was a member of the...

Wendy Neice

Wendy Neice

Jan 31, 2017

WENDY A. NEICE,

Age 56, of Waynesburg, passed away Tues., Jan. 31, 2017.  Born in Canton, a daughter of Patricia (Sucheck) Neff and the late Rex Neff, she had been a life resident of Waynesburg.  Wendy was a 1978 graduate of Canton South High School, had worked as a M.A. for NeuroCare in North Canton and was...

Edna Jane Schaub

Edna Jane Schaub

Jan 31, 2017

EDNA JANE (HYATT) SCHAUB,

Age 92, of North Canton, passed away Tues. Jan. 31, 2017.  Born in Canton, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen (Parry) Hyatt, she had been a life resident of Canton.  Edna was a 1942 graduate of Lehman High School and attended the College of Wooster for two years before graduating from...

Marjorie Miller

Marjorie Miller

Jan 29, 2017

MARJORIE L. MILLER,

Age 103, of Waynesburg, passed away Sun., Jan. 29, 2017.  Born in Caldwell, OH, a daughter of the late William and Leora (Cunningham) Small, she had been a Waynesburg resident most of her life.  Marjorie was a member of the Fellowship of the Little Country Church and was proud to have worked at the...

Birdie Pullins

Birdie Pullins

Jan 23, 2017

Birdie Pullins

Age 91, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late George and Effie (Potter) Gardiner, and was a life resident of the Canton-Magnolia area.  Birdie was a 1944 graduate of Canton South High School, and retired from TRW in Minerva, after 32 years' service, where...

Walter L. Elliott

Walter L. Elliott

Jan 23, 2017

Walter L. Elliott

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.  He was born in Claysville, PA, a son of the late John and Alma (Plants) Elliott, and had been a resident of Canton since 1947.  Walter was a 1943 graduate of Morris Township High School in Prosperity, PA.  He retired in 1987 from Hercules...

Joseph Gingerich

Joseph Gingerich

Jan 9, 2017

Joseph Gingerich    1921 - 2017

Age 95, of Canton, passed away Monday, Jan.9, 2017.  He was born in Bunker Hill, (Holmes County) OH, a son of the late Joseph and Mattie (Miller) Gingerich, and had been a Canton resident 50 years.  Joe was a retired barber, having worked with Ray Unkefer at the Colonial Square Barber Shop. ...

George Eugene Close

George Eugene Close

Jan 8, 2017

George Eugene Close   1922 - 2017

Age 94, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, Jan.8, 2017 in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar.  He was born in East Sparta, a son of the late H. Gray and H. Laverta (Halter) Close and was a life resident.  Eugene was a 1940 graduate of East Sparta High School.  He retired in...

Gene Johnson, Sr.

Gene Johnson, Sr.

Jan 7, 2017

GENE D. JOHNSON, SR.,

Age 80, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., Jan 7, 2017.  Born in Waverly, OH, a son of the late Lloyd and Lucy (Claytor) Johnson, he had been a Magnolia resident for many years.  Gene owned and operated Gene's Crossroads Market until 2014.  He enjoyed gardening and had many friends in the community and...

William R. Schneider

William R. Schneider

Jan 7, 2017

William R. Schneider    1926 – 2017

Age 90, of East Sparta, passed away peacefully, Sat., Jan. 7, 2017, in Aultman Hospital.  He was born Jan. 25, 1926 in Sandyville, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Edna (Gately) Schneider, and was life resident of this area.  Bill was a graduate of East Sparta High School and...

Barbara E. Pontones

Barbara E. Pontones

Jan 6, 2017

Barbara E. Pontones

Age 87, of Waynesburg, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017.  She was born in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Roger and Marie (McCamant) Dieringer, and was a life resident.  Barbara was a 1947 graduate of Waynesburg High School, and was retired from TRW in Minerva, after 20 years' service, where she was an...

Sue Ann Wagner

Sue Ann Wagner

Jan 5, 2017

Sue Ann Wagner    1937 – 2017

Age 79, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Jan 5, 2017.  She was born in Cambridge, OH, a daughter of the late Clay and Charleen (Stewart) Long, and had been a Canton resident since 1972.  Sue was a 1955 graduate of Old Washington High School and also Columbus Business College.  She had...

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