Steven Samar Rogers Aka Sav
Feb 3, 2021
A special request from Samar’s Family is that NO “R.I.P. T-SHIRTS” be worn to the services but, instead can be worn at the repass only.* He was preceded in death by his grandfather James E. Smith Sr. Steven Samar Rogers, 28, of Canton, sadly and unexpectedly was taken away from his beloved family and friends on February 3, 2021....
Ordell L. Nyheim
Feb 3, 2021
Ordell L. Nyheim, age 95, of Canton passed away on February 3, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Ordell served in the Navy during WWII on a troop ship in the south pacific as a gunner’s mate. He met his wife Vivian shortly after the war and settled in Canton in 1950. Ordell...
William "Bill" E. Williams
Feb 2, 2021
William (Bill) Eugene Williams, 95, of Jackson Township, passed away on February 2, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Kay (Kerlin) Williams with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Bill was born on August 8, 1925 in Massillon City Hospital to the late Virginia Irene (Lutz) Williams and Vernon Leroy Williams. He graduated from Washington High School...
Ruth V Buckwalter
Feb 2, 2021
Ruth V. Buckwalter, age 90 of North Lawrence, went home to be with the Lord on February 02, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1930 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur and Mary (Weiser) Essick. She married Ray L. Buckwalter on September 03, 1948 and they shared 69 years together until his passing in 2018. Ruth worked...
Shirley Jean Pildner
Jan 31, 2021
Shirley Jean Pildner, age 76 of North Canton, passed away on January 31st, 2021. Shirley was born on April 10, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio to Eugene and Della (Miller) Colucy. Just like the lyrics in her favorite song, Shirley strived to live her life as a “Humble and Kind” person. Her gentle and loving spirit always ensured that the...
Vickie Anna Smith
Jan 30, 2021
Vickie Anna Smith, 70, of Brewster, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on September 29, 1950, in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Herbert) Elliott. Vickie loved to read. Mostly though, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Along with her parents, she...
Bobby Joe Lewis
Jan 30, 2021
Bobby Joe Lewis "BJ" 62, Passed away in his home on January 30, 2021. Bobby Joe was born on November 13, 1958 in Canton, Ohio. Son to the late Joe Lewis (October 13, 1988). Survived by his mother; Dolores Holloway, (3) Children & (8) grandchildren. Bobby Joe was a hardworking, family focused Son, Father and Grandpa. "Gone But never...
R. Damon Ring
Jan 29, 2021
R. Damon Ring passed away 29 Jan 2021 at his home in Beach City, OH with his wife Debbie by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left nothing on the table with this final challenge. Damon was born in Roanoke, VA on April 27, 1962, and moved around during his childhood graduating from Duluth...
Darlene Toth
Jan 29, 2021
Darlene Kresovich Toth (1934-2021) left this Earth on January 29, 2021, to join her husband Frank R. Toth (1935-2019) of 46 years, her parents Mike and Agnes Kresovich, two sisters Stella Kresovich and Sadie Kresovich Penley (Delos), and three brothers Steve Kresovich (Mary), George Kresovich, and Mark Kresovich. She is survived by her brother Michael Kresovich, sister Charlotte Kresovich,...
Richard D Corban
Jan 28, 2021
Richard D. Corban, age 86, died on January 28, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1934 to Earl and Kathryn Corban. He graduated from Washington High School and was an electrician all his life. He was active in Tuslaw Lions Club. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Shirley (Campton) Corban, and children, Karen (Denny) Ellerbeck, Kay (Rob)...
Mardelle Elizabeth Lee
Jan 27, 2021
Mardelle E. (Baker) Lee, age 97, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021. As were her long time wishes, Mardelle passed away at home with her loving daughter by her side. She was born at the Beach City farmhouse on April 14, 1923 to Lloyd and Gertrude (Knodel) Baker. She married Thomas Altland of Massillon in 1943...
Wayne C Webb
Jan 26, 2021
Wayne C. Webb, age 77 of Massillon, passed away on January 26, 2021. Wayne was born on May 23, 1943 in New Philadelphia to Eugene and Eva (Williams) Webb. He was named Boy of the Year from the Massillon Boys and Girls Club in 1958. He enjoyed softball and played on a league until he was 48 years old...
Vincent Leo Drouhard
Jan 26, 2021
Vincent Leo Drouhard, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Vince was born January 1, 1929, to Edward and Laura (Wepler) Drouhard. He attended Saint John High School (Central Catholic) and John Carroll University, then graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Pharmacy. He worked at Gray Drugs in Massillon and at Briner's Drug Store....
David G. Klar
Jan 25, 2021
David G. Klar, age 82, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at Aultman Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Michelle (Bill) Rose and Diana (Fred) Davis; 6 grandchildren Billy (Danielle) Rose, Brett Rose, Kyle Davis, Kayla Davis, Stephanie Klar and Ronald Klar; and his girlfriend Shirley A. Wilson. He was preceded...
Peter "Pete" Dimitroff
Jan 25, 2021
Peter “Pete” Dimitroff, 92, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1928 in Barberton. He attended Massillon Washington High School. Served in The United States Navy during WWII and received a Medal of Victory World War II. In 1954, he joined in Holy Matrimony with Roberta Hardesty Dimitroff, whom preceded him in death in...
Ella Lee Mccleskey
Jan 24, 2021
Ella Lee McCleskey, age 83 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on June 13, 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Charles and Sally Huffman. She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was married to the late Roger McCleskey until his passing in 1990. Ella...
Betty Jane Tasseff
Jan 24, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Jane (Reed) Tasseff announces her death at the age of 93 on January 24, 2021. As were her long time wishes, Betty passed away at home surrounded by family members. Born April 9, 1927 in Orrville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert James and Lillie Belle...
Cw Jackson
Jan 23, 2021
CW Jackson, age 84, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord on January 23. 2021. He was born April 16, 1936, to Pierce Jackson and China K. Little in Honoraville, Alabama. On December 2, 1952, CW married Flora Webb. To this union were born four children, James L. Jackson, Centhyia A. Jackson, Kenneth W. Jackson, Sr. and...
David Andrew Eller Sr.
Jan 23, 2021
David Eller went home to be with his heavenly father on January 23rd after a brief illness. He was born in Canton, January 10th, 1951 to Andy and Inez Eller. He attended Lincoln High School. He married Dolores (Zahm) Eller and spent 51 wonderful years together. Dave proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from...
Ida Pedrotty
Jan 21, 2021
Ida Pedrotty, age 93, of Massillon, peacefully passed away due to natural causes (Non COVID-19) on January 21, 2021. She was born in Rancone, Austria on December 13, 1927 to the late Henry and Theresa Pizzini. Ida was 1945 graduate of Washington High School She married Wilbert M. Pedrotty Jr., on October 18, 1947 and they shared 71 years...
