All Obituaries

Charles W. Shirey, 1945-2019   Age 73, of Canton, died Saturday evening following an extended illness. A life resident of Canton he was the son of the late Roy & Grace (Dettling) Shirey and was a graduate of McKinley High School. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and for many years was the owner/operator of Chuck’s Towing Service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son: Shawn Shirey who died in 1968. He is survived by his wife: Barbara...

Margaret E. (Piero) Wallis, 1934-2019   Age 85, of Homestead FL, died Friday May 17, 2019, following an extended illness. Born and raised in Canton, OH she had lived in Florida for the past 60 years. She was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School, Cleveland St. John School of Nursing and retired as a registered nurse from St. Frances Hospital in Miami Beach, Fl. Growing up in Canton she was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and while living in Homestead she was a member...

Virginia L. Bolender 1930-2019   Age 89, of Canton passed away Tuesday in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Ginny is survived by her loving family: son Charles H. “Chip” (Darby) Bolender of N. Canton; grandson: Andrew C. (Brittany) Bolender of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter: Lauren A. Bolender of Alpharetta, GA; great- grandson: Camden Bolender; several nieces and nephews. Ginny was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Hamilton) Bichsel. In...

Virgil J. Steiner, 1943-2019   Age 76, of North Canton died Monday following a brief illness. Born in Canton he was the son of the late Earl and Hilda (Diana) Steiner, was a graduate of Jackson High School and Cleveland Engineering. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. For more than 50 years he was the owner of Steiner Landscaping, which fulfilled his passion.  He attended The Chapel of Green with his family.  Virgil was an avid golfer and belonged to several area golf...

Richard George Bing, age 90, of Canton passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at the House of Loreto following an extended illness. Born in Canton, June 5, 1928, Dick was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Brubach) Bing.  He graduated from Lincoln High School, attended Creighton University, graduated from the University of Miami (FL) and the William McKinley School of Law.   Dick was an established attorney in Canton who maintained his office until he was 89.  Prior to his...

Catherine C. (Thouvenin) Hudy   Age 98, of East Canton, died Wednesday in Oak Hill Manor Care Center following an extended illness. A life resident of Stark County she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Clementine (Frank) Thouvenin and was a member of St. Mary/St. Benedict Catholic Parish. She is survived by her son: Thomas Hudy Jr, of Carrollton, OH; daughter: Carol Mick of Paris, OH; grandchildren: Thomas Hudy III, Richard Hudy Jr., James Hudy; great-grandchildren: Brittney,...

Margaret M. Andorka 1924-2019   Passed away at St. Joseph Care Center on Saturday April 6, 2019 at the age of 94. A life resident of the Canton area she was the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Murray) Hanlon. She was a graduate of Mount Marie Academy, a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Canton Garden Club where she served as president and enjoyed gardening and sewing.  She is survived by her husband: John Andorka of the home; sons: Gregory (Catherine) Andorka...

Elena A. Borges (Leni), Age 67, of Miami FL, died Saturday in the Laurels of Massillon. Born in Havana Cuba and lived in Miami most of her life. Her passions included music, clothing design, knitting, crocheting and, above all, being surrounded by friends and family. She is survived by her mother: Elena F. Borges of Miami; son: Francisco (Cristina) Gonzalez Abreu Jr. of Canton; daughters: Dr. Elena K.(Steve) Norch of Canton, Monica (Mark) Winter of Canton, Arianna (Thomas) Fogerty of Long...

Mary F. Evans,   Age 83, of Canton, died Tuesday following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton she was the daughter of the late James & Mary (Mogus) Robbins. She was a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School and worked as a housekeeper for both St. Peter’s Catholic Church Rectory and Emmaus Retired Priest House. Her memberships include St. Peter Catholic Church, St. Peter’s Ladies Guild/Women’s Club and the St. Peter’s Altar Rosary Society. She is...

Daniel V. Brislen, age 67, of Canton died Sunday following a brief illness. A life resident of Canton he was the son of the late William and Arthella (Love) Brislen. He was graduate of Perry High School, retired from Danner Press and was a member of the Slovak Home Club. He is survived by his wife: Karen (Sprankle) Brislen of the home; sons: Michael (Carrie) Brislen, Robert Clapper; daughters: Holly (Walter) Powers, Cherie (Tom Dent) Clapper, Marlena Clapper; sister: Colleen (Diane) Brislen;...