Barbara Ann Ferrell
Jan 17, 2020
Barbara Ann Ferrell, age 82, a life-long resident of Massillon passed away on January 17, 2020, following a brief illness, surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on November 2, 1937, to the late Herman and Mae Rita Wentzel. She was a member of the Columbian Ladies’ Guild where she volunteered with Bingo Nights. Barbara was active with...
Maria Heltai Sera
Jan 17, 2020
Maria Heltai Sera, 95, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2020. Maria was born on August 4, 1924 in Kormend, Hungary, the daughter of Joseph and Maria (Kovacs) Heltai. She was a nurse in Hungary during WWII. She and her family moved as refugees to Canton in December of 1956. Two or three years later she got...
Paul M Medure
Jan 16, 2020
Together Again Paul M. Medure Jr., age 75, of Canton passed away on January 16, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on April 12, 1944, to the late Paul Sr. and Elizabeth (Zimbello) Medure. Paul retired from Timken. He enjoyed restoring vintage cars, model trains, love of golf, beloved family and pets. Paul was preceded in...
Sarah L. Cotton
Jan 16, 2020
Sarah L. Cotton, 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2020. She was born in Bucyrus on June 25, 1965 to Cletus and Marilyn (Miller) Kanney. Sarah grew up on the family farm near New Washington and graduated from Buckeye Central High School, Class of 1983. She attended The Ohio State University and then went back to school later...
Larry A. Haymaker
Jan 14, 2020
Larry A. Haymaker, 76, of Jackson Twp. passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born in Canton June 17, 1943 to William A. and Mildred L. (Rubel) Haymaker. Larry was a graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1961 and was a veteran of The United States Navy. He founded Haymaker Tree and Lawn in 1968, and...
Robert Craig Jackson
Jan 14, 2020
Robert Craig Jackson, 74, of Massillon, Ohio, died peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on January 14, surrounded by family, after a very lengthy battle with numerous health problems. Born in Jamestown, New York, on May 3, 1945, to Robert and Dolores Jackson (Forsberg), Craig was a 1963 graduate of Jamestown High School. Craig enlisted in the United States Navy...
Joan L. Burtt
Jan 14, 2020
Joan L. Burtt, age 80 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2020. She was born on May 01, 1939 in Massillon to the late Altha (Rowland) and Clement Rook Sr. She was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School. She married Donald E. Burtt on May 13, 1961 and they shared almost 38...
Rosemary "Sandy" Piaskowski
Jan 12, 2020
Rosemary “Sandy” Piaskowski (Zarcufsky), 81, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1938 in Shenandoah, PA, the daughter of Walter and Anna Zarcufsky. She was a devout Catholic. Sandy retired from Jackson Schools where she was a cook and head cook at Amherst Elementary school. After her retirement, she attended Mass...
Linda J. Huddleston
Jan 11, 2020
Linda J. Huddleston, passed away January 11, 2020 into the arms of Jesus after a difficult battle with cancer. Linda, age 68, resided in Jackson Township. She was born on Staten Island, New York November 7, 1951 to her parents Albert and Elinor Johanson. She married Barry Huddleston in September 1973. Linda and Barry were married for 46 years...
Peggy C. Hudson
Jan 10, 2020
Peggy C. Hudson, 95, passed away on January 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Stone, KY on August 23, 1924 to Norman C. and Nellie (Bell) VanLier. The family moved to Midland, PA, where Peggy graduated high school, and worked in the steel mill, while men of the city were called...
Leona "Lee" J. Annen
Jan 10, 2020
Leona “Lee” J. Annen, 92, of Massillon, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1927 to the late Albert and Maud (Pritchard) Gessner. Lee was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her life centered on her family, especially her two granddaughters. She loved attending any events the girls had and was their biggest supporter....
Phyllis M. Stuck
Jan 9, 2020
Phyllis M. (Martin) Stuck, age 91, passed away January 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, OH. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Orrville, OH to Leslie and Nancy (Wagner) Martin. Phyllis graduated from Wooster High School and Massillon School of Nursing. She worked as an RN at Massillon City and...
William "Bill" S. Merriman
Jan 9, 2020
William “Bill” S. Merriman IV, age 53, of Homerville passed away on January 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton on May 15, 1966, to William and Sandra Merriman. He was a 1985 graduate of Perry High School and enlisted to the Ohio Army National Guard where he served for 6 years. He was...
Sandra "Sandy" Barker
Jan 8, 2020
Sandy Barker, 79, of Alliance, passed away on January 8, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Caldwell, Ohio on September 12, 1940 to the late Howard and Ruth (Boothby) Haines. Sandy married her beloved husband,Harold “Bud” Barker on July 2,1960 and shared 59 wonderful years together. In her earlier years, Sandy worked for...
Rebecca "Becky" Gillespie
Jan 6, 2020
Rebecca “Becky” Gillespie, age 72 of Massillon, passed away in Canton on January 6, 2020. Becky was born on March 21, 1947 to Harold and Edith Lewis in Massillon. She made caring for her husband and her family her life’s mission. Becky was an amazing cook and could taste something once and recreate it even better in her kitchen....
Timothy "Tim" Don Serra
Jan 6, 2020
Tim Serra, 77, of Massillon, passed away January 6, 2020 after a brief illness. Tim was born on July 24, 1942 in Canton, Ohio. Tim was a proud graduate of Jackson high school class of 1960, he also earned a degree In Advertising Illustration from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He married the love of his life, Joyce (Slodysko)...
Louise J. Caracillo
Jan 5, 2020
Louise J.(nee Villella) Caracillo, age 88, of Massillon, passed away on January 05, 2020. She was born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Francesco and Maria (Reda) Villella. She married Dominick “Mickey” Caracillo in 1949 and they shared 63 years together until his passing in 2012. Louise retired from Superior Meats after 31 years of service; served as the...
Jeanette Shell
Jan 5, 2020
Jeanette Shell, age 61, of Massillon, was blessed with her heavenly wings on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born May 3, 1958 in Orrville, Ohio to the late Willie D. and Goldie (Jordan) Shell. Jeanette attended Orrville City Schools, graduating in 1976. After high school, she was employed as a secretary for Rubbermaid in Wooster, Ohio. Later Jeanette...
Nobuko "Judy" Ono Marthey
Jan 4, 2020
Nobuko “Judy” (Ono) Marthey, age 85 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2020 in her home. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Fukuoka, Japan to Ryusaku and Kuniko (Nakamura) Ono. Judy loved cooking, gardening, and her family. She is preceded by her parents, and siblings, Ikuko Mason, and Hikoroku Ono. She is survived by her...
Lorene Alberta Pearson
Jan 4, 2020
Lorene Alberta Pearson, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born in Sharon, PA on July, 16, 1930 to Samuel S. and Minnie H. (Shultz) Myers. Lorene was a graduate of Hickory High School, Class of 1951. She started working in 1964 at Harter Bank and Trust Co. / Society Bank and...
