All Obituaries

Ann Marie Smith   Age 88 passed away suddenly on September 22, 2022 following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Stark County she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Lena Khourey. She was a 1951 graduate of Central Catholic High School, worked for Canton Municipal Courts as an assignment commissioner, Lake Township as zoning inspector, Trumbull Industries as a kitchen and bath designer. She was lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Ann Marie is survived by her son and...

Joseph C. Angione   Age 95, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022. He was born August 23, 1927 Joe was preceded in death by his parents Catherine and Michael Angione, wife Clara Angione, daughter Carol Riddell; Brothers Robert, Michael, Larry Angione and sister Margaret Duhon. He is survived by his children, Larry (Jean) Stevens, Chuck (Chonna) Angione, Rick (Larna) Angione, Bill (Diane) Angione; sisters, Clara Wartman, Donna Swick, Dolores Wisenbarger, Karen...

JoAnn Slomsky, age 85 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Slomsky, and her parents, John and Anna Bolovan. Jo Ann was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church. JoAnn is survived by her loving children: sons: John (Lynn) Slomsky of Westerville, Jeff Slomsky (Elaine) of Canton; daughter: Jill (Brian) Keller of Canton; grandchildren:  Alexa...

Christopher M. Keithan   Age 38, died Wednesday August 31, 2022 following a brief illness. Born in Meriden, Conn he lived in the Stark County area for the last seventeen years. He was a 2002 graduate of Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Conn. was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Operation Enduring Freedom working as helicopter mechanic and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. He was employed by Irock Crushers LLC and enjoyed tinkering on anything with a motor. He is...

Joan M. Malloy   Age 76, of North Canton, died Wednesday August 17, 2022 following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton/North Canton area she was the daughter of the late James and Lucille (Mitchell) Dyer. She was a graduate of Timken High School and retired from A.P.V. Engineered Castings as CFO. She is survived by her son Marty Malloy of Canton and granddaughter: Cadie Malley. A memorial service is being planned for the family at a later date. The Wackerly Funeral Home is in...

John David Dragomier, age 80, entered The Church Triumphant on Saturday, August 6, 2022 to be with Our Lord after an extended illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 9, 1941. Mr. Dragomier had quite an extensive career. He proudly served our country for four years active duty with the U.S. Navy, assigned to the Destroyer U.S.S. English (DD 696) as a Machinery Repairman 2rd class. He retired from Thomas & Betts Corporation in Southaven, MS in 2001 where he was employed as both a...

Alice J. Woodring   Age 59, of North Canton, died Friday at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Canton, OH.  she was the daughter of the late: Joseph C. and Joan J. Woodring (Maierhofer) and had lived in the North Canton/Canton areas all of her life. She was a 1981 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. She was formerly employed by Stark MRDD and made a difference in so many individual's lives. Her kindness at work and home was paired with...

Richard (Dick) Lewis Pike age (82) went home to be with his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 20th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by his children.  Dick was born in Madison, OH on June 12, 1940 to Walter and Shirley Pike. He graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH and went on to attend Bowling Green University where he met the love of his life, Jo Ellen (Petry). They married on May 5th, 1962 and spent 58 wonderful years together, raising their three children,...

Carl A. Thoman III, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Stark County, he was the son of the late Carl and Helen (Carmany) Thoman Jr., graduated from Louisville High School, and retired as owner/operator of Kitchens & More, Inc. in Uniontown. He was a member of Paradise United Church of Christ in Louisville where he served as an Elder and Deacon. Carl enjoyed fishing at Leesville Lake even though he didn’t catch as...

Van Allen Breedlove, age 38, of Canton died July 13, 2022. He is survived by his daughter: Lasey Breedlove, mother: Theresa (Lombardi) Breedlove and sister Alice Breedlove..He worked as a tree trimer while living in Florida several years ago. Funeral services for the family will be held at the Wackerly Funeral Home with Amy Downard officiating.