Obituary Listing

Aug 25, 2014

Jan Boston

Age 69, of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, in her home.  She was born in Wauseon, OH, a daughter of the late Carl and Velma (Given) Russell, grew up in Fayette, OH, and had been a resident of the Canton area many years.  Jan was a 1963 graduate of Fayette High School,...

Aug 20, 2014

Larry E. DePasquale

Age 65, of Canton, passed away Wed., August 20, 2014, in Mercy Medical Center.  He was born in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Simone and Caterina (Lecce) DePasquale, was raised in Martins Ferry, OH, and resided in the Canton area 16 years.  Larry was a 1967 graduate of St. John's Central High...

Aug 19, 2014

Pamela J. Sewell

Age 58, of East Sparta, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys (Totten) Leyda, and was a life resident of the Waynesburg /East Sparta area.  Pam was a 1974 graduate of Sandy Valley High...

Aug 16, 2014

Age 92, a resident of the Canton Christian Home, passed away there quietly in her sleep Sat., August 16, 2014.  She was born in Burgettstown, PA, a daughter of the late Bruce and Minnie (Ruth) McNinch, and had been a Canton resident since 1956.  As a child they moved to the family farm near Harlem Springs, OH, with Bruce...

Aug 15, 2014

Myrtle Viola Leak

Age 104, of Canton and formerly of Struthers, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014, in Aultman Compassionate Care Center.  She was born August 14, 1910, in Rootstown, OH, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Grate) Gue, and had been a life resident of Struthers until coming to Canton several years ago.  Myrtle...

Aug 13, 2014

Frank S. Kerekes

Age 91, of Massillon, passed away Wed, August 13, 2014, in Meadow Wind Health Care Center.  He was born in Magnolia, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Harsha) Kerekes, resided in Massillon since 2006, previously Magnolia all his life.  After leaving high school, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps for a couple...

Aug 13, 2014

BETTY M. DIDENTE,

age 80, of Waynesburg.  Survived by her husband, John DiDente.  According to her wishes, there will be no services.

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Aug 10, 2014

Robert J. Nardo

Age 68, of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Mercy Medical Center.  He was born in Nottingham, England, a son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Mathis) Nardo, resided in Carrollton two years, previously Waynesburg and Malvern all his life.  Bob was a 1964 graduate of Malvern High School, and retired from...

Aug 9, 2014

Martha "Marti" Rogers

Age 57, of Waynesburg, passed away Sat., August 9, 2014, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Route 43 south of Waco.  She was born in Old Fort, OH, a daughter of the late Mervin and Alberta (Tuttle) Ransom, and resided in Waynesburg 14 years, previously Canton.  Marti was a 1974 graduate of...

Aug 9, 2014

Richard L. "Dick" Reed

Age 66, of Louisville, passed away suddenly Sat., August 9, 2014, in Aultman Hospital.  He was born in Canton, a son of Pauline (Herstine) Reed, of Waynesburg, and the late Harvey Reed, and had been a Louisville resident since 1985, previously Canton and Waynesburg.  Dick was a 1965 graduate of Sandy Valley High...

Aug 7, 2014

Della M. Lake, age 65 passed away unexpectedly Thursday August 7th, 2014. She was born in Canton, OH on July 26th, 1949. She is the daughter of the late Bernabe and Dallie (Huff) Zermeno. She was preceded in death by her sister Lillian Reis. Della was a 1968 graduate of McKinley High School. She was self-employed and highly valued...

Jul 30, 2014

Diane S. May

Age 74, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., July 30, 2014, in Aultman Hospital.  She was born in East Sparta, a daughter of the late George Johnson and Ruth (Hammel) and Gene Allerton, and was a life resident of East Sparta and Magnolia.  Diane was a 1957 graduate of Sandy Valley High School.  She had...

Jul 28, 2014

Emery A. Hunt, Sr.

Age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014, in Rittenhouse Senior Care Center in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Burl and Zona (Greathouse) Hunt, and resided in Waynesburg 50 years until going to Indianapolis in 2009.  Emery retired in 1994 from The Timken...

Jul 20, 2014

Eileen Smith

Age 90, a resident of Windsor Medical Center, passed away there Sunday, July 20, 2014.  She was born in Malvern, a daughter of the late Fremont and Anna Catherine (Houze) Summers, resided in Louisville a number of years, and also spent time between Pine Island, and St. James City, FL, and Springwood Lake Campground in...

Jul 17, 2014

Jean A. Diotale

Age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Altercare of Nobles Pond.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Eugene and Carmela (Teolis) Melpignano, and was a life resident.  Jean was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Diotale,...

Jul 16, 2014

NANCY A MELPIGNANO,

Age 81, of Canton, passed away Wed., July 16, 2014 in the Laurels of Massillon.  Born in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late George and Elinor (McCallum) Martin, she had been a Canton resident over 60 years.  Nancy was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.  Preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Jul 16, 2014

William D. Thompson

age 63, of Canton, passed away Wed., July 16, 2014, at Turkeyfoot Golf Course after finishing a great round of golf, including winning the longest putt.  He was born in Willoughby, OH, a son of the late John and Nora (MacIntosh) Thompson, and had been a Canton resident since 1977.  Bill was a 1969...

Jul 9, 2014

Sharon Ann Mareno

Sharon Ann Mareno entered into eternal life on July 9, 2014.  She was born on August 28, 1961 in Canton, OH.  She attended GlenOak High School.  She was predeceased by her father, Richard Mareno.  Sharon leaves behind her loving mother, Neda (Peloso) Mareno, siblings, Annette (Joseph) Wagner, Jeanne (James) Ruberti, MaryAnn (Dick) McDaniel, Theresa...

Jul 9, 2014

Stephen R. Jacoby, Sr.

of East Sparta, passed away Wed., July 9, 2014, on his eighty-ninth birthday.  He was born in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Stephen and Katherine (Romisher) Jacoby, and had been an East Sparta resident most of his life.  He attended Canton South High School.  Stephen retired in 1983 from The...

Jul 3, 2014

Patricia A. "Patty Jo" Hager

Age 76, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Altercare of Louisville.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold "Bunny" and Pauline (Fry) Joseph, and was a life resident of Magnolia.  Patty was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School, and retired in 1994 from...