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Michael J. Mokodean, Jr.

Michael J. Mokodean, Jr.

Oct 10, 2014

MICHAEL J. MOKODEAN, JR.,

Age 90, of Canton, passed away Fri., Oct. 10, 2014.  Born in Canton, a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Stroia) Mokodean, he had been a life resident of Canton.  He was a 1941 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and served with the U.S. Army during WWII.  Michael was a member...

Claire L. King

Claire L. King

Oct 5, 2014

Claire L. King

Age 93, a resident of the Canton Regency, passed away there  Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014.  She was born in East Liverpool, OH a daughter of the late Gordon and Mary Catherine (Satow) Cook, and was a Canton resident most of her life.  Claire attended McKinley High School and was a member of St. Michael...

Dorothy J. Williams

Dorothy J. Williams

Oct 4, 2014

DOROTHY J. WILLIAMS,

Age 83, of Monroe, GA, passed away Oct. 4, 2014.  Born in Clare, MI, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (McVay) Bradley, she had been a life resident of Canton.  Dorothy retired from the Salvation Army store where she was a cashier.  Preceded in death by her husband, Russell Williams, on May...

Vernard A. Shuman

Vernard A. Shuman

Oct 4, 2014

VERNARD A. SHUMAN,

Age 90, of Somerdale, passed away Oct. 4, 2014, in his residence.  Born in Barnesville a son of the late Francis and Jessie (Calhoun) Shuman, he had been a life resident of the Somerdale/Mineral City area.  Vernard was a 1942 graduate of Mineral City High School and retired from U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. in...

Carolyn J. Spangler

Carolyn J. Spangler

Sep 29, 2014

CAROLYN J. SPANGLER,

Age 76, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Mon., Sept. 29th, 2014, in Myrtle Beach, while on vacation.  She was born in Canton, a daughter of the late George Stark and Esther Pickens, and had been a life resident of Canton.  Carolyn was a member of Church of the Lakes, United Methodist.  Preceded in death...

Ruth D.  Collinsworth

Ruth D. Collinsworth

Sep 28, 2014

RUTH D. COLLINSWORTH,

Age 79, of Sandyville, passed away Sept. 28, 2014.  Born in Lindentree, OH, a daughter of the late George and Bertha (Clark) Russell, she had been a resident of Sandyville since 1966.  Ruth retired from U.S. Ceramic Tile Co. and was a member of Sandy Valley Eagles #3228.  Preceded in death by her husband,...

Victor Yoho

Victor Yoho

Sep 27, 2014

W. Victor Yoho

Age 94, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., Sept. 27, 2014, in Manor Care.  He was born in Buffalo, OH, a son of the late Roy and Marie (Clendenning) Yoho, and had been an East Sparta resident since 1942.  He retired in 1976 from the Timken Co. after 34 years and nine months service,...

Delores A. Lorenzoni

Delores A. Lorenzoni

Sep 24, 2014

Delores A. Lorenzoni

Age 83, of Magnolia, passed away Wed., Sept. 24, 2014, in Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar.  She was born in East Sparta, a daughter of the late George and Stella (Deetz) Meininger, and was a life resident of this area.  Delores was a 1948 graduate of East Sparta High School, and had been a...

Walter E. Vorhees

Walter E. Vorhees

Sep 24, 2014

Walter E. Vorhees

Age 92, of Waynesburg, passed away Wed., Sept. 24, 2014, in Aultman Hospital.  He was born in East Sparta, a son of the late Walter and Odessa (Newland) Vorhees, and had been a Waynesburg resident since 1968.  Walter was a 1942 graduate of East Sparta High School.  He retired in 1984 from Diebold Inc.,...

Gaynalee E.  George

Gaynalee E. George

Sep 21, 2014

GAYNALEE E. GEORGE,

Age 83, passed away on September 21, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. Gay was born on April 27, 1931 in Wintersville, Ohio to the late Emma (Kuster) and D.F. Stonebraker.  She lived most of her life in Canton.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by her husband of sixty-three...

Shannon Olander

Shannon Olander

Sep 16, 2014

SHANNON L. OLANDER,

Age 25, of Malvern, passed away suddenly on Sept. 16, 2014.  Born in Las Vegas, NV, a daughter of Lee Iglehart, of Malvern, and Craig and Denise Olander, Sr.,  of East Sparta.  Also survived by three daughters, Shamelass Bates and Stormy and Riley Cutlip, two sons, Owen Cutlip and Ryan Cutlip, Jr., and two...

Jenelle Bernal

Jenelle Bernal

Sep 11, 2014

JENELLE E. BERNAL,

Age 43, of Canton, passed away Thur., Sept. 11, 2014, in Akron General Medical Center.  Born in Las Vegas, NV, a daughter of the late Jimmie and Opal (Smith) Fair, Sr., she had been a resident of the Canton area for ten years.  Survived by her husband, Ricardo Bernal, with whom she would have...

Dorothy Daniels

Dorothy Daniels

Sep 11, 2014

DOROTHY E. DANIELS,

Age 91, of Canton, passed away Thur., Sept. 11, 2014, in Altercare of Navarre.  Born in Canton, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Grace (Haefner) Pyle, she had been a life resident of Canton.  Dorothy was a 1941 graduate of Lehman High School and was employed at the former Bridal House on N....

Jan Boston

Jan Boston

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,...

Larry E.  Depasquale

Larry E. Depasquale

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...

Pamela J. Sewell

Pamela J. Sewell

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...

Hilda M. Draher

Hilda M. Draher

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...

Myrtle Leak

Myrtle Leak

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...

Frank S. Kerekes

Frank S. Kerekes

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...

Betty Didente

Betty Didente

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.

Gordon (330)866-9425

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