Obituaries
Stephanie B. Peoples
Jan 8, 2022
Stephanie B. People, 60, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Stephanie was born on April 6, 1961, in Massillon, the daughter of Cleam and Karrie (Thompson) Peoples. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1979 graduate of Washington High School. Stephanie enjoyed drawing, music, and movies. She was a die-hard Pittsburg Steelers fan. Stephanie...
Sylvester Houston
Jan 8, 2022
Sylvester Houston, 82 of Massillon, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Sylvester was born on September 10, 1939, in College Park, Georgia the son of the late Rufus Benjamin Houston and Lula (Luke) Houston. Sylvester entered the Marines in 1958. After his honorable discharge in 1962, he relocated to Massillon where he...
Doris A Weaver
Jan 7, 2022
"Together Again" Doris A Weaver, 91, of Massillon passed away on January 7, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She married the love of her life, Sheldon “Whitey” Weaver, on July 6, 1956 and shared 63 wonderful years together. Doris spent much of her time as a dedicated home maker. Although Doris was born and raised...
Albert J. Simia
Jan 7, 2022
Albert Simia, 93, died on January 7, 2022. He was born October 18, 1928 in Canton the late Louis & Aurora (Ciccone) Simia. He grew up in the corn center in Canton and attended McKinley High School. In his younger days he worked as a plasterer for several years until he opened Alcarr’s Lounge in 1972, where he worked...
Larry E Stolicny
Jan 7, 2022
Larry E Stolicny, 83, of North Canton, passed away surrounded by his family on January 7, 2022. He was born on February 10th, 1938 to the late Joseph and Bessie (Toth) Stolicny. Larry was married to the love of his life, Patricia, for 57 years. He was a proud member of the Air Force branch of the military, where...
Bobby E. Thompson
Jan 6, 2022
Bobby E. Thompson, age 75 of Canton, passed away on January 06, 2022. He was born in Alabama on June 05, 1946, to the late Bishop and Vilettie (Bodiford) Thompson. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. After military service Bobby worked briefly at Timken Roller Bearing, and later went onto work as a Hair Stylist...
Ruth E Moulos
Jan 5, 2022
Ruth E. Moulos, age 83, of Navarre, passed away on January 05, 2022. She was born in Brewster, Ohio on March 09, 1938 to the late Walter and Ruth (Strohl) Rupert. She was a 1956 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She married William Moulos on January 19, 1957 and they shared almost 60 years together until his passing...
Dennis E. Kindell
Jan 5, 2022
Dennis E. Kindell, 51, gained his wings on January 5, 2022. He was born in Canton, on June 22, 1970. Dennis was known for his sense of humor, the life of the party he loved to make people laugh. He loved to work on electronics and cars. He was dedicated to his family and friends. He is survived by...
Myrna J. Kandle
Jan 5, 2022
Myrna J. Kandle, 78, of Massillon, passed away at home on January 5, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Massillon on July 2, 1943 to James Kalleker and Shirla (Sword) Spangler. Mryna was very involved in her community and knew so many people that she was like a second mom to most. She met...
Rev. Terry P. Weirich
Jan 4, 2022
Rev. Terry P. Weirich, 79, of Massillon, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Terry was born on June 2, 1942, in Massillon, the son of Arden and Esther (Minke) Weirich. He was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Terry was a State Highway Patrolman from 1964-1974. In April of 1979, the family...
Lisa Kay Snyder
Jan 4, 2022
Lisa Kay Snyder of North Lawrence, age 56, passed away January 4, 2022. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Timothy Snyder and all who knew her.
Marilyn J. Kellman
Jan 4, 2022
Marilyn J. Kellman, 85, of Navarre, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on October 3, 1936 to the late William and Hazel (Woods) Kurtz and graduated from Navarre High School and Ohio University. Marilyn attended summer school in Boulder, Colorado where she met her beloved husband, Robert...
Harold Rohr
Jan 4, 2022
Harold Rohr, 77, of Jackson Township, passed away on January 4, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1944 in Massillon. Harold was a Jackson High School graduate and retired from the Hoover Company. He was also a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church in Massillon. Harold married the love of his life, Sally Swonger and they shared 49...
Howard E. Parker
Jan 4, 2022
Howard E. Parker, 73, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 04, 2022, after a courageous, five-year battle with ALS. Howard was born on May 17th, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Howard W. and Elverna (Maurer) Parker. He was a 1966 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Howard worked at Xcel Mold and Machine Company for 44...
Mark Steven Dowd
Jan 3, 2022
Mark Steven Dowd departed this life on January 3, 2022 at his home in Massillon. He had been in ill health the last three months, and was ultimately diagnosed with small cell cancer shortly before his death. He was 56 years old. Mark was born on May 25, 1965 to Joyce and David Dowd, Jr. of Massillon, Ohio. He...
Stella J. Crescenze
Jan 3, 2022
Stella Crescenze, RN., 90, passed away on January 3, 2022. She was born in Weirton, WV on March 12, 1931 to the late George and Mary (Buljanovic) Fabianich, Sr. She was a graduate of Massillon Hospital School of Nursing and retired as the head of the OB Department at Massillon Community Hospital. Stella loved hosting holiday dinners for her...
Vincenza A. "Verna" Swad
Jan 3, 2022
Vincenza A. “Verna” Mazzarella Houck Swad, 100, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Verna was born on June 22, 1921, in Canton, the daughter of Leonardo and Pasquelina (Panella) Mazzarella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Swad. She is survived by her children, Hala Shearer, Russell (Lisa) Houck, Susan (Larry) Pitts,...
Richard G. Findlay
Jan 2, 2022
Richard G. Findlay, 83, passed away on January 2, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1938 in Canton. Richard attended Canton South High School and was a veteran of The United States Army. He was aa a retiree of Timken Company. Richard is survived by his former wife, Carol Findlay. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Carolyn Elizabeth Fisher
Jan 2, 2022
Carolyn Elizabeth Fisher, 77, passed away unexpectedly after contracting covid, on January 2, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic/Mercy Hospital. She was born on October 28, 1944 in Massillon to the late James L. and Ann M. (Grant) Fisher. Carolyn was a graduate of Washington High School and was the Co-owner of Carol K’s Restaurant. She also worked for Gerber Poultry...
Jeremy Austin Hill
Jan 2, 2022
Jeremy A. Hill, age 28 of Canton, passed away after a brief illness on January 02, 2022. He was born on June 04, 1993 in Massillon to Barbara and Dwight Hill III. He was 2011 graduate of Canton South High School. Jeremy worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Rite Aid/Elixir. He enjoyed gaming, bringing his car to his Dad...
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