Dorothy Swisher Long
Nov 23, 2020
Dorothy Swisher Long passed away November 23, 2020 at the age of 97. Born in Massillon to the late Wilson & Grace (Schultz) Swisher and lived here her entire life. Graduated from Washington High with the famous Class of 1940 which she was very proud of and a true Tiger fan. She loved to travel including several countries. Worked...
Gary Lee Price
Nov 22, 2020
"Together Again" Gary would like everyone to know that he has been reunited with his high school sweetheart Judy, to whom he was married for 56 years, and many friends and family that have gone before him. At the age of 82, he has lived a full life. Gary, who is a 1957 graduate of Timken High School, retired...
Robert Ewing Watterson
Nov 22, 2020
Robert “Bob” E. Watterson, Sr., age 83 of Massillon, passed away in his home on November 22, 2020. Bob was born on June 9, 1937 in Centerville, Ohio to William and Opal (Cunningham) Watterson. Bob served in the US Airforce. He worked for the State of Ohio as a Maintenance Technician at the National Guard Armory for 30 years...
Evelyn Provitt
Nov 22, 2020
Evelyn Provitt, 90, of Massillon passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Evelyn was born April 27, 1930, in Massillon, daughter of Alfonse and Lucrie Provitt. She graduated from Washington High School in 1948 and went on to get her nursing degree from Zanesville Hospital in 1952. She worked at Massillon State Hospital for several years before moving to...
Shanta Bhagat
Nov 22, 2020
The family will be streaming the visiation and ceremony beginning at noon on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Facebook Live Streaming
David J. Stanford
Nov 22, 2020
David J Stanford, age 90 of Massillon passed away peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1929 in Bowdil to David and Olive (Buckey) Stanford. Dave was a 1949 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was retired from...
Abigail "Abby" Vanest
Nov 21, 2020
Abigail “Abby” Vanest, age 23, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1997 in Canton to Aubrey Leapline-Juszli and Danny Vanest. Abby was a 2016 graduate of Perry High School and majored in Cosmetology. Abby was an entrepreneur and the owner of Adore Studio in Canton. She enjoyed spending...
Joyce Belva Wheeler
Nov 21, 2020
Joyce Belva Wheeler, age 74 of Massillon, passed away as beautifully as she lived on November 21, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Joyce was born on August 15, 1946 in New Matamoras, Ohio to James and Nola Wheeler. She was the oldest of four siblings. She graduated from Tuslaw High School. She worked for Central States Can/Crown...
Dorothy Grace Cindric
Nov 21, 2020
Dorothy Grace Cindric, 91, of Plain Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1929 in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Percy and Bertha (Warner) Cann. Dorothy enjoyed reading, crocheting, looking up family genealogy, swimming at the Y.M.C.A, and spending time with her family. She was adopted as a child and took pride...
Robert "Bunny" Henry Davis
Nov 21, 2020
Robert “Bunny” Henry Davis, age 75, formally of Pittsburgh, passed away on November 21, 2020. Bunny was born on July 29, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Millvale High School in 1963 and was a Correctional Officer for the State Correctional Institute of Pittsburgh for 20 years until he retired. Bunny served in the US Navy on the...
Patrick T. "Popo" Garvey
Nov 20, 2020
Patrick T. “Popo” Garvey, Sr., age 86, of Jackson Township, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 20, 2020. Patrick was born on November 12, 1934, in Baltimore, MD the son of Patrick & Leona (Wiland) Garvey. He was a United States Army veteran. He met the love of his life, Toni Russo at the roller-skating rink....
Esther E. Lowther
Nov 20, 2020
Esther E. Lowther RN, 89, passed away on November 20, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born Masury on June 26, 1931 to Peter J. and Ruth (Decker) Van Lanen. Esther retired from Massillon Community Hospital. She loved camping and traveling. She is survived by her children, David (Beverly) Lowther and Holly Dalton; grandchildren, Dustin (Teresa), and Sarah;...
David Bruce Tilley
Nov 20, 2020
David Bruce Tilley, 68, passed away on November 20, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on June 1, 1952 to Bruce and Helen (Myers) Tilley. David was a graduate of Jackson High School and Stark State College. He worked as a computer operator for Affinity Hospital. He was a member of Life Hope Church. Dave...
Wayne Claude Dettweiler
Nov 20, 2020
Wayne C. Dettweiler, 86, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on November 11, 1934 to Henry and Hazel (Wagner) Dettweiler. Wayne was a veteran of The United States Army and retired from Republic LTV Steel in 1994. Wayne had a loving and caring heart. He is survived by his...
Joseph F. Fisher
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph F. Fisher, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on June 30, 1941 to Fredrick and Eulalia (Hippler) Fisher. A graduate of Washington High School, Joe retired from SARTA and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He never met a stranger and loved the art of...
Patricia Louise Wyman
Nov 19, 2020
Patricia L. Wyman, 80, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1940 to the late Steve and Mary (Fritz) Soltas. Patricia grew up in Akron, Ohio, and graduated in 1957 from Kenmore High School. She attended Baylor University where she obtained her license to practice as a...
Roy E Barth
Nov 19, 2020
Roy E. Barth, age 63 of Massillon, passed away in his home on November 19, 2020. Roy was born on July 12, 1957 in Massillon to Donald and Elsie (Martin) Barth. He graduated from Washington High School in 1975 and attended Kent State University. He worked as a letter carrier at the Massillon Post office for almost 25 years,...
Ruth E. Chapman
Nov 19, 2020
"Together Again" Ruth E. Chapman, 92, of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ruth was born on November 4, 1928 in Jackson Township, the daughter of Jess J. & Helen (Sheridan) Rogers. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1948 graduate of Jackson High School. Ruth at one time had multiple pen pals that...
Ronald P. Davis
Nov 18, 2020
Ronald P. Davis, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Ron was born on July 4, 1943 in Massillon, the son of the late Donald E. & Eleanore B. (Reichel) Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked as an LPN at Rescare Group Homes and as...
Terri Ann Pope
Nov 18, 2020
Terri Ann Pope, age 72 of Massillon, passed away peacefully after a long courageous fight with cancer on November 18, 2020. Terri was born on January 22, 1948 in Massillon to Thomas Altland and Mardelle (Baker) Altland Lee. She was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School. She was a longtime caregiver of children and was a published author...
