Novella B Van Almen
March 30, 1931 ~ August 24, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years OldNovella Van Almen, 86, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 24th, at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. Born in Valley, North Carolina on March 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Luke and Bertha (Hughes) Gouge, also preceded in death by 1st. husband Ike Osborne, 2nd. husband Edward Van Almen, 2 sons Ronnie Osborne, Ricky Osborne, and step son Jimmy Van Alman. She was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. She is survived by 4 daughters Sandy Condello, of San Clemente, CA, Sharon Shaw, of Canton South, Vicki Houtz, of North Canton, Tammy Popa, of Canton South; 2 sons Roger Osborne, of Canton, Todd Van Almen, of North Canton; 3 step sons Eddie Van Almen, of Canton South, Danny Van Almen, of Plain Township, Bobby Van Almen, of Marion, OH; brother Robert Gouge, of Canton; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- granddaughter. A special thanks to Jen Reese of Aultman Hospice. Funeral Services will be held August 31st, at 2PM in the Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Kampert officiating. Friends may call from noon til time of services also on Thursday in the funeral home. Burial to follow in the Northlawn Cemetery. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.