All Obituaries

Laura L. Lasick,   Age 94, of Louisville, died Saturday following an extended illness. Born in Woodsfield, Ohio she was the daughter of the late: Julius and Clara (Biedenbach) Haren and lived in the Canton area most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph Altar Rosary Society. She is survived by her sons: Jeffrey (Lois) Lasick of North Canton, Stephen (Cheryl) Lasick of Canton, Joseph (Janet) Lasick, Jr. of Lake Topps, WA; daughter: Linda (Barry)...

Joan D. Woodring,   Age 88, of Louisville, passed away Thursday following complications from Covid-19. Born in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late: John & Lucille (Hammes) Maierhofer and had lived in the Canton area most of her life. She was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School, a member of St. Peter Catholic Church where she served as a eucharistic minister. She is survived by her son: Joseph (Amanda) Woodring of Parma; daughters: Linda (Dave) Smith of East...

John I. Kristoff, Jr.   Age 63, of Canton, died Monday following a brief illness. Born in the Republic of Panama, he had grown up in Canton before moving to Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida then returned to Canton one year ago. He was a 1974 graduate of McKinley High School, worked at Timken Mercy Medical Center in Canton and the Sea Ranch Club in Lauderdale by the Sea where he recently retired as Chief Maintenance Engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents: John & Olga...

James (Jim) Edward Wise December 12, 1921 – July 13, 2020     James (Jim) Edward Wise was born on December 12, 1921 in Canton, Ohio.  He died peacefully in his home on July 13, 2020 at age 98.   Preceded in death by his parents, James Sebastian and Florence Mabel (Valot) Wise, and his four brothers: Dick, Glen, Bill and Bob and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.    Survived by his wife, June DeRoche Wise whom he married May 17, 1947 at St. Joseph...

Kristine Keeton,   Heaven received an angel when Kristine Keeton, age 54, passed away July 5, 2020 in Atlanta, George after a year long battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Canton, Ohio she was the daughter of George and Emily Keeton. Kristine graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, Ohio in 1984. She spent 25 years in the service industry working for Sysco Foods and U.S. Foods in sales, corporate training and national accounts management. Kristine will be...

Margaret L. “Peg” Lesh,   Age 85, of Navarre died Tuesday following an extended illness. Born in Kensington, Ohio she had lived in the Stark County area most of her life. She was a graduate of Malvern High School class of 1953, a member of Canton St. Mary / St. Benedict Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Church Choir and St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society. She is survived by her sons: Scott Lesh, David Lesh both of Navarre; daughters: Margaret “Maggie”...

Marsha Alice Yaw Nau  age 87, died Friday afternoon at her home in Canton, Ohio, following a courageous battle with cancer. Marsha was born in 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio and was the eldest daughter of the late Leland and Oral B. Yaw (Davis). Marsha attended Cambridge High School and moved to Canton, Ohio.  She married Clyde Frances Nau in 1953 and they settled in Canton for the rest of their married lives. Marsha raised 5 boys and was very social with family, friends, and...

Ronald G. Melegari   Age 83, of West Salem, OH died Thursday following an extended illness. Born in Canton he was the son of the late: George and Eleanor (Magnetto) Melegari and had lived in Louisville before moving to West Salem thirteen years ago. He was a 1955 graduate of Timken High School and retired from AT & T. He is survived by his wife: Linda (Armstrong) Melegari of the home; sons: Brian (Jennifer) Melegari of Inman, SC, Jeffery (Renee) Melegari of Fairbanks, AK, Scott...

Harvey M. Baumgardner   Age 81, of Massillon, died Saturday in Aultman Compassionate Care. Born in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late: Merle & Lois (Bender) Baumgardner and lived in the Canton/Massillon area most of his life. He was an avid opera fan, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and playing cards. He is survived by his brothers: Phillip Baumgardner of Waynesburg, Gary (Nancy) Baumgardner of Canton, Mark Baumgardner of Canton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In...

Myron L. Pandrea   Age 75, of Canton, died Friday in St. Joseph Care Center following an extended illness. A life resident of Stark County he was the son of the late: Nicholas and Emily (Dragus) Pandrea. He was a graduate of Louisville High School Class of 1962, served in the U.S. Marines and retired from Canton City Schools. His memberships included Christ the Servant Catholic Parish, Canton Council #341, K of C and the American Legion Canton Post #44. He is survived by his wife:...