"My sympathies to DeeDee's family. She was a kind and caring person. She loved her family more than anything. I was lucky to be in her bunco club for a time. She shopped all year long for gifts for the family. Sunday dinners with her family will be missed. "
In loving memory of
Deanna Stambaugh
October 23, 1947 - September 7, 2020
Deanna Stambaugh
Canton - Deanna Stambaugh, 72, of Canton passed away on September 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 23, 1947 in Canton to Harold D. and Deloris J. (Silverstine) Gibson. Deanna married Keith M. Stambaugh on December 27, 1963. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2011. Also preceding in death is one sister Judy Anderson and two grandchildren. Surviving are two children; Rodney K. (Sue) Stambaugh and Teresa K. (Ken) Johnson both of Canton, one brother Harold D. "Dean" Gibson of Canton, seven grandchildren; Adam Stambaugh, Kera Stambaugh, Kristen Spague, Eli Stambaugh, Kyle Johnson, Angela Johnson and Tiffany Ward, eight great-grandchildren, two brother-in-law's; Don Stambaugh of Cuba and Tom Stambaugh of Canton, and five nieces and nephews.
Deanna worked as a coordinator for Head Start and was a member of the Women of the Moose. Her full time job was her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and aunt. Deanna loved hosting family gatherings and holiday dinners. She was a supportive friend to many in need of rides to doctors and shopping trips.
Graveside services will be 11 am Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Locust Lane Cemetery in rural Canton. Cremation rites have been accorded. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements. To make online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Dee Dee, as Judy called her was such a sweet lady. She volunteered at the church with Judy to help with funeral dinners and I worked with her. She seemed to be a very good cook and was willing to do anything. Love,sympathy and prayers to all of you. Katie Matusik "
"Rod I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I did not know her well but I know that with a son like you she must have been pretty awesome. God bless you!"
"Remembering Dee from 55 years ago when we worked together at Louie's Dari-Castle, I am sorry to read of her death. She was a wonderful person, full of laughter and smiles. She made my life happier and I have thought of her often over the years. I send condolences to her family with a prayer that her memory is always a blessing to you. "
"My deepest sympathies to Dee's family... She was a sweetheart, always loved talking to her at the family reunions or if we saw each other in the store somewhere..... God's blessing to all of you.... may she rest in peace.....Tina"
"My deepest sympathy goes to your family John Hineman"
"I'm so sorry about DeDe's passing. Condolences to her family, she was a nice person. Be thankful her life touched all of ours. may she rest in peace."
"Deanna was one super woman who could attend to everyones' needs!"
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May Jehovah sustain you through such great loss. "
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May Jehovah sustain you through such great loss. "
"We were so very sorry to hear about DeDe's passing. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by many. She is in Heaven with her sister Judy and the rest of her family who have gone on before. All of your family will be in our in thoughts and prayers. Jim and Marcie Myers"
"Rod, Teresa and family, I am so sad to hear about your mom. We worked together for many years and she was truly one of a kind. She was a hoot, always made us laugh and was just a good lady. I am thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time. "
"We are so saddened to hear about Dede. She was the best cinnamon roll and pizza maker ever! Dede will be missed by so many and it?s hard to imagine her gone. I will miss our lunches together. She was truly one of the best. "