Todd E. Schultz
Apr 20, 2020
Todd E. Schultz, 49, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. Todd was born on June 25, 1970 in Massillon, the son of Joseph Schultz and Tandy Sue (Ault) Schultz. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1989 graduate of Fairless High School. He worked at Aarons in Canton for many years. Todd...
Kelly Tunning Baker
Apr 20, 2020
Kelly Baker, 56, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1963 in Massillon, to the late Glenn and Shelba (Patterson) Tunning. She was a very kind-hearted and compassionate person which led her to a career with helping the developmentally disabled. Because she had such a loving personality, Kelly was known as a second...
Cona E. Blaylock
Apr 18, 2020
Cona E. Blaylock, age 76 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020. She was born in Marston, Missouri on August 14, 1943 to the late Thomas and Becky (Harden) McCool. She married Robert A. Blaylock on September 25, 1959 and they shared 60 years together. Cona was a Sales Representative for Trader Publishing...
James David Nichols
Apr 16, 2020
James David Nichols, age 69, passed away April 16, 2020, at his home in North Lawrence. Jim was a graduate of Lake High School. He retired as a union carpenter and enjoyed camping, listening to music, and spending time with his family. Jim had a huge giving heart and will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by his father...
Juanita C. Longshore
Apr 16, 2020
Juanita C. Longshore, 89, formerly of Massillon, passed away on April 16, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on April 29, 1930, to Charles and Mittice (Pate) Green. As a 1940's graduate of Washington High School, Juanita worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Massillon State Hospital and served as the Church Secretary for Shiloh...
Christopher L. Herron
Apr 15, 2020
Christopher L. Herron, 49, of Massillon passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his father, Ron & Betty (Barron) Herron of Dellroy, Ohio; mother, Rose (Halasinski) Herron of Massillon; son, Taylor King; brother, Kelly (Holly) Herron of Massillon; niece, Kearsi Gowins; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Along with being a...
Beverly Lou Rodgers
Apr 15, 2020
Beverly Lou Rodgers, age 71 of Canton, Ohio, passed away on April 15, 2020. She was born on February 8, 1949 in Richwood, West Virginia to John Sr. and Elizabeth Butcher. Beverly graduated from Timken High School in 1967. She married Robert on February 17, 1968. She loved making quilts for loved ones. She attended First Lutheran, Bethel Lutheran,...
Russell L Shilling
Apr 13, 2020
Russell L. Shilling, 67, passed away on April 13, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1952 to the late Clair and Irma (Fowler) Shilling. He was a 1970 graduate of Tuslaw High School and attended Faith Community Fellowship Church. Russ married the love of his life, Sandy Boyd, on August 7, 1971....
Melvin L. Dennis
Apr 13, 2020
Melvin L. Dennis, 88 of Perry Township, passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born in Akron on June 4, 1931 to the late Earl and Lorna (Aber) Dennis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star. Melvin worked at Republic Steel and retired from there after...
Terry Lee Gehring
Apr 12, 2020
Terry Gehring, age 65 of North Canton., died suddenly on April 12, 2020. He was born on September 17, 1954 in Massillon to the late John and Mary (Easterday) Gehring. He was a 1973 graduate of Perry High School. Terry worked as a Steel Worker for Republic Steel over 20 years until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, and beating...
Aster Louis Patterson
Apr 11, 2020
Aster Louis Patterson, 76, passed away on April 11, 2020, following a brief illness. Aster was born in Stillmore, Georgia on February 10, 1944. He was a long time member of The House Of God Church – Keith Dominion and was responsible for the erection of the current church sanctuary in Massillon, Ohio. He served as President of the...
Lawrence "Jeff" Kennedy
Apr 11, 2020
Lawrence “Jeff” Kennedy, 77, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Jeff was born on February 10, 1943 in Massillon, the son of the late Lawrence Jessie and Lottie (Fenski) Kennedy. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. Upon his graduation from High School Jeff was drafted into...
Dean C. Dennis
Apr 11, 2020
Dean C. Dennis, 65, of Louisville passed away April 11, 2020, and did so peacefully. He was preceded in death by his father Howard (Eleanor) Dennis and mother Pauline L. (Biggam) Dennis. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Carolyn L. (Gabel) Dennis; children Jillian R. Dennis, Nathan H. (Abigail) Dennis, and Jessica L Dennis; grandchildren Jay,...
Evelyn Williams
Apr 10, 2020
Evelyn Williams, 93, passed away on April 10, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born in Charleston, WV on July 15, 1926 to John E and Alberta (Rife) Spurlock. Evelyn was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple and was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Diana Riley, Debbie (Larry) Weaver, Becky...
Karen L. Vlad
Apr 10, 2020
Karen L. Vlad, 76, of Perry Township, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at her residence with her family at her side. Karen was born on October 18, 1943 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Warren and Dorothy (Beeson) Wilson, Sr. Karen loved going to garage sales and crafting. She was a huge Disney fan, and...
Sherry M. Sampsel
Apr 10, 2020
Sherry M. Sampsel, age 69 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on April 10, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her family. Sherry was born on February 14, 1951 in Massillon to Leroy and Mary (Phillips) Harrold. She was president of SMS Contractors, Inc, and the owner of Captain Dicks Drive Thru. Sherry is preceded by her parents. She is...
Janet L. Moore
Apr 9, 2020
Janet L. (King) Moore, age 76 of Massillon, passed away on April 9, 2020 in Canton. Janet was born on July 9, 1943 to Raymond and Marie (Greene) King in Ripley, West Virginia. Janet was and will always be an icon, mentor and caregiver to many. Family was always first. She was an avid volunteer for many charity functions...
Deliah D Shrewsbury
Apr 9, 2020
Deliah D. Shrewsbury, age 87 of Navarre, went home to be with the Lord on April 09, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1933 to the late Preston and Hattie Mills in Basion, West Virginia. She married and Carl M. Shrewsbury on June 01, 1950 and they shared 53 years together until his passing in 2003. Deliah was...
Margaret T Bryan
Apr 9, 2020
Margaret T. Bryan passed away on April 9, 2020. She was born in Alliance on May 30, 1922 to the late Guistina and Luigi Giovanelli. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1940. Margaret met her husband Charles at a Valentine Dance in 1942. They were married on May 1,...
Keith E. Mcguire
Apr 7, 2020
Keith E. McGuire, 69, passed away on April 7, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Harveyton, KY on May 24, 1950 to James L. and Constance L. (Robinson) McGuire. Keith was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School. After High School he graduated from Southern Ohio College with a diploma for Advance Computer Programming. He proudly...
