All Obituaries

Brandi S. Schondelmeyer   Age 37, of Canton, died Sunday evening following a brief illness. Born in Rochester, PA she had lived in the Canton area for last several years. She was a 2001 graduate of Western Beaver High School, Beaver, PA, worked as a driving instructor for Great Lakes Truck Driving School, volunteered at Foundations Recovery and was a member of First Christian Church. She is survived by her mother: Catherine (Frank) Schwing of Canton; sisters: Marsha (John) Howell of...

John L. Slomsky,   Age 82, of Canton, died Dec. 19, 2019 while at his winter home in Englewood, Florida. Born in Canton, he was the son of the late John and Pauline (Reibenstein) Slomsky. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1955 and the University of Dayton. He was a mechanical engineer and was retired from Mactac. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. John is survived by his loving wife: JoAnn (Bolovan) Slomsky; sons: John (Lynn) Slomsky of...

Nicholas R. Gussett,   Age 49, of Canton, died Sunday evening in his home following a brief illness. A life resident of the Perry Twp/Canton area he was son of the late Jerry and Eustaquia ”Stucky” Gussett. He was a 1988 graduate of Central Catholic High School, a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and had worked in sales for many years. He is survived by his brother: Jerry (Jena) Gussett of Canton; sisters: Tina Shondrick of Cathedral City, CA, Helen Chapman...

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Jack   Age 80, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Canton died Oct. 25, 2019 following a brief illness. Born in Canton she was the daughter of the late Stepon & Eufinia (Nitu) Cindea. Elizabeth was a graduate of McKinley High School and furthered her education at Stark Technical College.  Her employment included working for the Stark County School System, Sugardale Foods and with her husband Harold at the family business the Earl B. Jack Funeral...

Sumner W. Day Age 94 of North Canton, died Tuesday, November 19 at the House of Loreto following a brief illness.  Born in Tiffin Ohio to Sumner and Beulah Day, he lived in the Canton/North Canton area most of his life.  He was a 1943 graduate of Lehman High School, and a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and retired from Eppy’s Chevrolet after 49 years of service.  He was a member of the Stark County Power Squadron and volunteered as an assistant Boy Scout Master...

Marjorie S. Vance,   Age 70, of North Canton died Sunday following a brief illness. Born in Akron she was the daughter of the late George & Betty (Daily) Schofield and lived in the North Canton area most of her life. She was a 1967 graduate of Hoover High School, Aultman School of Nursing and worked as an LPN. Her hobbies included playing cards and baking. She is survived by her sons: Gregory (Erin) Vance of Uniontown, Joseph (Kristen) Vance of North Canton; sisters: Dr. Barbara...

Patrick R. Quinlan   Age 64, died Thursday following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton he was the son of the late Charles & Marie (Cholley) Quinlan. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School class of 1973, Kent State University, Canton City Schools Adult Education Nursing Program and retired from V.O.C.A. Pat was a member of Christ the Servant Catholic Church and the Massillon Amateur Radio Club, his call sign was: KA8DAL. He is survived by his wife: Diane (Rhoads)...

David J. Piero, Sr. Age 83 of Canton, Ohio passed away in his ‘man cave’ surrounded by his loving wife and family on Wednesday evening. Dave, often referred to by family as ‘superman,’ was an avid fisherman, legendary craftsman and a handyman that always knew how to fix every problem. Nothing was more important to him than God, family, fishing and of course, Notre Dame football. But, not necessarily in that order.   Dave, together with his loving wife of...

Mary Jane Mullane,   Age 90, of Canton died Thursday following an extended illness. Born in Shamokin PA, she lived in the Canton area most of her life. She was a graduate of Mount Marie Academy, was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and retired from the J.C. Penny Company. She is survived by her son: Joseph (Karol) Mullane of Canton; daughters: Kathleen {Richard) Reed of Canton, Colleen Pannell of Newcomerstown, OH, Mickey Huprich of Canton; brothers: Jack (Sue) Schleig, Michael...

Jack W. Shanower, age 81, of Canton, died Monday following an extended illness. Born in Edinburgh, Ohio he was the son of the late Olen & Cora (Mathias) Shanower and lived in the Stark County area most of his life. He was a 1956 graduate of Marlboro High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Force Reconnaissance and retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1991 as a letter carrier. His memberships included Christ the Servant Catholic Church, Canton Council #341, K of...