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     Donna Dorothy McNutt was born on 19 February 1922 at Elliot, Morgan County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle.¹ Donna Dorothy McNutt married Stanley Leroy Shaner, son of Schuyler Colefax Shaner and Hulda Lavina Smith, on 17 January 1942 at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia.^1,3 Donna Dorothy McNutt died on 7 July 1987 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 65.^1,2 Her obituary read, "Donna D. Shaner, age 65, of Louisville, died Tuesday evening in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born on Glouster, OH, and had lived in Canton most of her life. A graduate of Canton South High School and attended Canton Actual Business College. A retired legal secretary. She attended First Friends Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley "Roy" Shaner, Feb 3, 1983; two sisters; five brothers. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (Wanda) Alexander of Louisville and Mrs. Alan (Penny) Rante of North Canton; one son, Stanley L. Shaner Jr. of Roswell, New Mexico; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs Lena Shaner of Sandyville, Mrs. Olive Cole of Steubanville, Mrs. Leah Blackburn of Navarre and Mrs. Lucy Cameron of Magnolia; one brother, Mitch McNutt of Chicago, IL. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave. with Pastor John P. Williams, Jr. officiating. Burial in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Unit of the American Cancer Society."⁴ She was buried at Melscheimer Cemetery, Pike Township, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2

     Stanley Leroy Shaner was born on 29 October 1916 at Homer Township, Morgan County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Schuyler Colefax Shaner and Hulda Lavina Smith.¹ Stanley Leroy Shaner married Donna Dorothy McNutt, daughter of William Charles McNutt and Mary Ann Tuttle, on 17 January 1942 at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia.^1,2 Stanley Leroy Shaner died on 3 February 1983 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 66.^1,2 He was buried at Melscheimer Cemetery, Pike Township, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2

     James W. Alexander Sr. was born on 12 November 1925 at Hickory, Burke County, North Carolina.^2,3 He was the son of Amos Hudson Alexander Sr. and Edith Lail.¹ James W. Alexander Sr. died on 24 August 2007 at North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 81.^4,3,5 His obituary read, "James W. "Jim" Alexander, Sr., age 81, of North Canton, OH, passed away Friday evening, August 24, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Hickory, NC on November 12, 1925 to the late Amos, Sr. and Edith (Lail) Alexander. He lived most of his life in the Canton, North Canton area. He served in the U.S.Army Air Force and was a graduate of McKinley High
School. Jim retired from his work as an estimator for the Whitacre Engineering Co after 52 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home: one daughter and son-in-law, Kris (Shaffer) and John Notarianni of Medina OH; one son, James W. "Jamie" Alexander, Jr. of Raleigh, NC; two grandsons Adam and Alex Notarianni of Medina, OH; two sisters, Betty Galliher of Canton, OH, Christine "Tine" Collins of Lakeside, CA; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard
"Pat" and Jackie Alexander of Chesterfield, VA; and many nieces and nephews. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Amos, Jr. and Richard "Dick: Alexander. Funeral Services will be held at 1;00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in the Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton with Keith LePage officiating. Friends may call two hours before services
(11 am-1pm) in the funeral home. Internment in Sunset Hills Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Canton Medical Foundation Cancer Center, 2600 6th St. SW, Canton, OH 44710 or to Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708."⁵ He was buried at Sunset Hills Burial Park, North Canton, Stark County, Ohio.^1,3

     Amos Hudson Alexander Sr. was born on 27 June 1895 at North Carolina.¹ He died on 1 June 1960 at Ohio at age 64.¹

     Edith Lail was born on 21 January 1898 at North Carolina.² She died on 13 December 1987 at Ohio at age 89.²

     Quinton Lincoln Blackburn was born on 2 July 1945 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Adams Blackburn and Leah Burdesta McNutt.¹ Quinton Lincoln Blackburn married Kathleen A. Brown.¹ Quinton Lincoln Blackburn died on 10 December 2001 at Summit County, Ohio, at age 56.^1,2,3 He was buried at Melscheimer Cemetery, Pike Township, Stark County, Ohio.²

     Kathleen A. Brown was born on 11 March 1953 at Alliance, Ohio.¹ She married Quinton Lincoln Blackburn, son of Joseph Adams Blackburn and Leah Burdesta McNutt.¹ Kathleen A. Brown died on 1 November 2007 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 54.¹ Her obituary read, "Kathleen A. Mann, age 54, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Alliance, Ohio on March 11, 1953. Kathkeen was a member of Trinity Gospel Temple and the McKinley Eagle's Aerie #2370. She enjoyed baking and had a great sense of humor. She deeply loved her grandchildren and will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Kathleen was preceded in death by her mother Delores Brown and a granddaughter Anna Dekowski. Survivors include her loving husband of 21 years Richard T. Mann; two daughters and son-in-law Annette and Wayland Faulkner and Christine and Richard Dekowski; grandchildren Jaylin and Jarred Clax, Nyla Faulkner, Emma and Nicholas Dekowski; four sisters Jane (Scott) Schrader, Mary Tessanne, Patty (Dean) Elsass and Elizabeth (Brian) BAir;
10 neices and nephews and her faithful dog Sydney. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 am in the Reed funeral home Canton Chapel with the Rev. Jeanne Charlikowskyi officiating. Calling hours will be Monday fron 6-8 pm in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Reed Funeral Home to help the family defray expense."² She was buried at Bergholz Cemetery, Bergholz, Jefferson County, Ohio.¹

     Earl Wesley Chesser was born on 4 March 1939 at Athens County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of William Isaiah Chesser and Lula Mae McNutt.¹ Earl Wesley Chesser died on 24 April 1990 at Athens County, Ohio, at age 51.^1,2 He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Athens County, Ohio.^1,2

     William Lee Chesser was born on 3 September 1940 at Athens County, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of William Isaiah Chesser and Lula Mae McNutt.¹ William Lee Chesser died on 4 December 1995 at Logan, Hocking County, Ohio, at age 55.^1,2 He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Athens County, Ohio.^1,2

     Edith Eileen Duncan was born on 25 July 1927 at Ohio.^3,4 She was the daughter of Harlan Otis Duncan and Ellen Durindy McNutt.¹ Edith Eileen Duncan married Wesley Webster Keirns, son of Marvin Riley Keirns and Alena May Carpenter, in August 1949.¹ Edith Eileen Duncan became Jeffrey Howard Keirns's adoptive mother in April 1978.² Edith Eileen Duncan died on 21 April 2009 at Pickering House, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, at age 81.¹ Her obituary read, "Edith Keirns, age 81 of Lancaster (formally of Athens), passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Pickering House. She was born on July 25, 1927 to the late Harlan and Ellen Duncan. Edith was a volunteer at Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was a wonderful, loving mother who is truly loved and will be greatly missed. Edith was proceded in death by her husband, Wesley Keirns; and infant son, Wesley Otis Keirns. Edith is survived by her son, Ed (Deb) Keirns; daughter, Rose (Roger) Vamos; daughter, Lucille (Craig) Walker; son, Clarence (Charlene) Keirns; son, Mick (Cheryl) Keirns; daughter, Marie (Charles) Mullet; daughter, Eileen (Mike) Bieber; daughter, Becky (Keith) Oatney; son, Jeffrey (Lori) Keirns; Edith was blessed with 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Rauch officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Ohio. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to FairHoPe Hospice and the Pinkering House."⁵ She was buried on 24 April 2009 at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Athens County, Ohio.^1,2

     Wesley Webster Keirns was born on 7 June 1885 at Ames, Athens County, Ohio.^3,4 He was the son of Marvin Riley Keirns and Alena May Carpenter.¹ Wesley Webster Keirns married second Edith Eileen Duncan, daughter of Harlan Otis Duncan and Ellen Durindy McNutt, in August 1949.¹ Wesley Webster Keirns died on 30 November 1972 at Millfield, Athens County, Ohio, at age 87.^3,4 His obituary read, "Wesley W. Keirns, 87, of Millfield Route 1 was dead on arrival at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital early Thursday. Born in Athens County, he was a son of the late Marvin and Sarah Keirns. He had spent all of his life in Athens County. He was a retired coal miner and farmer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Tippie Keirns; a daughter, Mrs. Orpha Morgan, and two sons, Webster and Otis. Surviving are his second wife, Edith Duncan Keirns; nine daughters, Mrs. Glenna Mohney, Mrs. Doris Evener and Mrs. Lucille Bateman, all of Millfield, Marie, Eileen and Rebecca Keirns, all of the home, Mrs. Mae Showers of Athens Route 1, Mrs. Carol Gaston of Athens and Mrs. Rose Vamos of Athens Route 3; five sons, Willis of Chauncey, Dan of Millfield and James, Clarence and Thomas, all of the home; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Stella Love of Millfield Route 1; four brothers, Fred, Gilbert, Walter and Carl, all of Millfield Route 1. Services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Hughes Funeral Home by the Rev. Fred Crabtree. Burial will be at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Saturday."¹ He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield, Athens County, Ohio.^1,2,3

     Marvin Riley Keirns was born on 22 July 1863 at Ohio.¹ He died on 2 March 1954 at Ohio at age 90.¹

     Alena May Carpenter was born in 1867 at Ohio.¹ She died on 25 November 1922 at Ohio.¹