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Phyllis J. “Phee” Nees

Phyllis J. “Phee” Nees

Jul 25, 2019

Phyllis J. “Phee” Nees, age 91, of Louisville, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 25, 2019 in the Compassionate Care Center at Aultman Woodlawn in Canton, Ohio.Phyllis was born August 25, 1927 in Louisville, Ohio to the late Ralph E. and Dorothy L. (Harsh) Cassler. She was a graduate of Louisville High School class of 1945 and class Valedictorian. She...

Robert A. Gladden

Robert A. Gladden

Jul 17, 2019

Robert A. Gladden, age 75, passed away July 17, 2019. He was born June 11, 1944 in Delaware, OH to the late Robert W. and Lillian (Hunt) Gladden. He was a member of Trinity Gospel Temple.Robert is preceded by a half-brother, Dennis Gladden and son-in-law, David Wells.He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carole (Joy) Gladden; daughters,...

Peggy Jane Phelps

Peggy Jane Phelps

Jun 26, 2019

Peggy Jane Phelps of Canton, Ohio passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2019 at the age of 74. The Good Lord called Peggy home after a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born on June 11, 1945 in Canton to the late Carroll and Audree (Miller) Dornhecker. She lived her life devoted to...

Hester J. “Jean” Fisher

Hester J. “Jean” Fisher

Jun 23, 2019

Hester J. “Jean” Fisher joined her best friend and husband of 55 years on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 following a prolonged illness.Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Fisher Sr., mother, Mary Moss, father, Cecil Clark Sr., step-father, Rex Moss and brother, Robert Walter Clark.Jean is survived by her children, Donald R. Fisher, Mary I. McIntyre, Barbra...

Eleanor (Givens) Metzger

Eleanor (Givens) Metzger

Jun 22, 2019

Eleanor (Givens) Metzger entered eternal rest on June 22nd at the age of 93. For 51 years, she was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Metzger, Sr. who died on July 29,1998. She was born on February 11, 1926, in Canton, the daughter of the late Major Fred and Hilda (Stuckert) Givens.Eleanor graduated from Louisville High School, attended St. Mary’s...

Paul E. Popovich

Paul E. Popovich

Jun 21, 2019

Paul Popovich, age 89, of Louisville, Ohio passed away June 21, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1929 to the late John and Anna (Renskoski) Popovich. Paul was a graduate of Timken High School and was then employed by Ford Motor Company for over 43 years. He was an avid golfer and was very dedicated to his family. Paul...

Carol Hershberger

Carol Hershberger

Jun 14, 2019

Carol Hershberger born June 8, 1945 in Parkersburg West Virginia passed away Friday June 14, 2019 at Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. Carol was a devoted partner to Richard Bryant and loving mother to daughter Heather Hall. She enjoyed life and longed for family vacations to Gatlinburg and Myrtle Beach. She loved every moment and was completely in love...

Jane A. Bradshaw

Jane A. Bradshaw

Jun 14, 2019

Jane A. Bradshaw, age 82 of Louisville, passed away peacefully June 14, 2019 surrounded by family.Jane was born November 17, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to the late Charles and Jeanette (Scanlon) Besselman. Jane was a 1955 graduate of Louisville High School. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was a woman with strong faith, a great love...

Maurice E. Bresson

Maurice E. Bresson

Jun 11, 2019

Maurice E. Bresson of Louisville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family June 11, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born October 3, 1930 in Canton to the late Russell and Burdell (Haas) Bresson. Maurice was a proud army veteran of the Korean War. He was self-employed and retired in 1995. He was a member...

Marie T. Elkins

Marie T. Elkins

Jun 5, 2019

Marie T. Elkins of Canton, Ohio went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2019 at the age 80. She was born September 11, 1938 in Grafton, WV to the late Denzil and Bernadine (Barnes) Mayle. Marie was an avid Cleveland sports fan and loved following her Indians. Marie was known and loved...

Donald W. Phares

Donald W. Phares

May 31, 2019

Donald W. Phares, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio and graduated from Jackson High School. Don and his brother, Jim, worked at and co-owned the family business, The Quality Dry Cleaners, which was started in 1947 by their parents. On November 18, 1984 Don married Gail Lilley...

Sadie Marie (Erwin) Smith

Sadie Marie (Erwin) Smith

May 27, 2019

Sadie Marie (Erwin) Smith of Canton passed away May 27th, 2019 at the age of 95. Sadie was born May 8,1924 to the late Charles and Clarabelle (Linard) Erwin. She worked at the Timken Company and Sugardale Foods. Sadie was a faithful member of St Michael’s Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family and tending to her garden....

Richard Lee Porco

Richard Lee Porco

May 24, 2019

Richard Lee Porco, age 60, of Louisville, OH, passed away following an extended illness, surrounded by loved ones, on May 24th, 2019. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Louisville area. He was a graduate of Perry High school. Following high school, he married and had four children. He dedicated his life to them.Richard is preceded in death by his...

Catherine Mary Monnot

Catherine Mary Monnot

May 21, 2019

Catherine Mary Monnot, born two months and three weeks early on March 31, 1963, left this earth on May 21, 2019. Catherine Mary’s early birth left her with a diagnosis of Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and profound mental retardation. She was dependent on the care of others for all aspects of daily living for her entire life. While she was...

Michael Allen Hinkle

Michael Allen Hinkle

May 20, 2019

Michael Allen Hinkle of Canton, OH passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2019 at the age of 58. He was born February 5, 1961 in Parkersburg, WV. Mike was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and current employee of the Timken Steel.Mike is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Robin (Ward) Hinkle; parents, George and Carol...

Mary A. Cuenot

Mary A. Cuenot

May 7, 2019

Mary A. Cuenot, age 88, of Canton died peacefully Tuesday, at her daughter Bernadette’s residence, where she made her home, following a short illness. Born March 25, 1931, Mary was proud to note that it was the same day as the feast day of the Annunciation of Mary which celebrates the Christian belief that the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary...

James B. Lowry

James B. Lowry

Apr 26, 2019

James B. Lowry age 63, of Louisville, OH passed away April 26, 2019 following a brief illness. He was born April 12,1956 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Barbara (Paul) Nay and late William Lowry. Jim was known as a devoted father, grandfather and loyal friend. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and watching sports in his spare time. He was a...

Joyce Marie (Ward) Harris

Joyce Marie (Ward) Harris

Apr 23, 2019

Joyce Marie (Ward) Harris, born August 6th 1943, passed away at her home on April 23rd 2019 at the age of 75. She battled a terminal illness with everything she had. She was surrounded by all her children and family when she left us to go home to the Lord.She is preceded in death by her father, Bryce and mother,...

Ashley Marie Porco

Ashley Marie Porco

Apr 15, 2019

Ashley Marie Porco, age 33, passed away suddenly Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Louisville, Ohio. Ashley was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 28th, 1985. She was a lifelong resident of Louisville, Ohio, graduating from Louisville High School in 2004. After graduating from high school, Ashley became a mother to beautiful daughters and devoted her life to caring for them....

Elizabeth Ann Marchand

Elizabeth Ann Marchand

Apr 8, 2019

Elizabeth “Betsy” Marchand, 75, devout disciple of Jesus Christ, passed over from this world to the Father on April 8, 2019. Born on December 7, 1943, she was a 1961 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High school. Betsy was a woman of great faith, powerfully demonstrating her belief in God by the gentle works of love she carried out in...

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