Justin James Ward
Mar 12, 2019
Justin James Ward, age 10, of Jackson Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2019. He was born on June 17, 2008 in Canton, Ohio to Justin Ryan Ward and Joanna Rae (Tarry) Ward. James was an outgoing, ambitious, smart and athletic boy. He excelled in sports, especially at lacrosse, basketball, and football. Whenever he talked about his athletic...
Margaret E Long
Mar 11, 2019
Margaret E Long, age 80 of Massillon, went home peacefully to be with the LORD on March 11, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born on March 8, 1939; in Barnesville, Ohio; a daughter of the late Emery and Leona (Jefferies) Reed. She was employed with Central States Can for 15 years and retired from Echo in 1993. She...
Catherine M. Quinn
Mar 11, 2019
Catherine M Quinn, age 97 of Richville, went to be with the LORD on March 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lambertville, Michigan, on February 28, 1922; a daughter of the late Steven and Josephine (Ratajczak) Rochowiak. She was a member of St. Clements Parish since 1951 and volunteered her services in the Kitchen at...
H. Gene Thornberry
Mar 11, 2019
H. Gene Thornberry, 90, passed away on March 11, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Newcomerstown on August 8, 1928 to Harold and Mary (Foraker) Thornberry. Huck was a great pitcher in his youth and was once scouted by Major League Teams. He worked for Republic Steel, where he was the Recording Secretary of Local 1124,...
Mary Katherine Barber - Sturm
Mar 10, 2019
Mary Katherine Barber – Sturm, 62, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Mary was born on January 18, 1957 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Fields) Barber. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1975 graduate of Perry High School. Mary worked for St. Mary’s Catholic School...
William "Billy" Lewis Arnold Ii
Mar 10, 2019
William “Billy” L. Arnold II, age 60 of Perry Twp. passed away on March 10, 2019. He was born in Massillon on July 12, 1958 to the late William and Anne Arnold. Billy was a 1976 graduate of Perry High School. Billy was self-employed. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, helping friends, The OSU Buckeyes, SpongeBob SquarePants and most importantly spending...
Shirley M. Nichols
Mar 10, 2019
Shirley M. Nichols, 83, of Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1935 in Clendenin, West Virginia to the late Roy and Lydia (Walker) Shafer. Shirley retired from Affinity Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for 30 years. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling and attending bus trips to...
Thomas M Benson
Mar 10, 2019
Thomas M Benson, age 64 of Massillon, passed away on March 10, 2019. He was born on March 10, 1955; a son to Willard and Mary Benson. Thomas served in the US Navy from 1975-1978. Calling hours will be held from 4-5pm on Friday, March 22, 2019, in the Paquelet Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the Ohio...
Kenneth George
Mar 9, 2019
Kenneth Eugene George, 93 passed away peacefully of natural causes March 9, 2019, in Huntington Beach, CA where he had resided for the past 5 years. He was a longtime resident of Massillon and former owner of Ohio Car & Truck Leasing in Canton. He Proudly served in the U.S. Navy, Preceded in death by his father Lester S....
John C Kerner Jr.
Mar 8, 2019
John C Kerner Jr., age 89 of Canal Fulton, passed away March 8, 2019. He was born in Neodesha, Kansas on February 6, 1930; a son to the late John and Ada Kerner Sr. John served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1952. He was a loader at Nickle’s Bakery. John married Sharie Heidy on August 26, 1960. John was...
Richard "Dick" William Knerr
Mar 8, 2019
Richard “Dick” William Knerr, age 89 of Magnolia, passed away on March 08, 2019. He was born in Canton on July 27, 1929 to the late William and Lydia (Kisner) Knerr. He was a 1948 graduate of Canton South High School. He married Donna Lee Daley on September 11, 1954 and they shared 49 years together until her passing...
Tricia Lynn Parker
Mar 7, 2019
Tricia Lynn Parker, 49, of Massillon, went home to the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Tricia was born on January 7, 1970 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of William and Linda (Corbett) Parker. Tricia was a 1989 graduate of Perry High School. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jasmine...
Donald George Hendricks
Mar 7, 2019
Donald G. Hendricks; 80, of Massillon, Ohio died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2019 following a brief illness. Born July 17, 1938 in Phillipsburg, Pa, he was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth (Varner) Hendricks., his wife of 49 years; Nancy (Davis) Hendricks, a sister; Letitia Jean Hendricks, and his brother; George Hendricks,...
James D. Royer
Mar 6, 2019
James D. Royer, 74, passed away on March 6, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on July, 23, 1944 in Dennison to Robert and Elva (Dryden) Royer. James retired from Ohio Packaging. He was known for his sense of humor and his ability to talk. He was a Cleveland Browns fan, and he loved to go camping,...
Pamela "Pam" Kay Miner
Mar 4, 2019
Pamela “Pam” K. Miner, age 62 went home to be with the Lord on March 04, 2019. She was born on September 19, 1956 to the late Billy and Manila Brakefield in Beckley, West Virginia. She was a 1975 graduate of Tuslaw High School and was a graduate of Stark Technical College. She married Larry D. Miner on July...
Louise "Chookie" Resanovich
Mar 3, 2019
Louise “Chookie” Resanovich, 85, passed away on March 3, 2019. She was born on September 24, 1933 in Midland, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Dorothy (Vuich) Susich. She married Joseph Resanovich on February 13, 1955 and they shared 63 loving years together before his passing on December 21, 2018. Chookie was a devoted member of St. George Serbian...
Vincent Alexander Clay
Mar 2, 2019
Vincent Alexander Clay gained his wings on March 2, 2019. He was born in Canton on January 31, 2019; a son to Sydney Lowery and Preston Clay. He lived a short life but was loved by many. He is survived by his parents, his grandparents Scott Lowery and Barb Watson; sister Alexzandria Adler; and his many aunts and uncles....
Johnny R. Longshore
Mar 2, 2019
Johnny R. Longshore, 73, passed away on March 2, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on July 7, 1945 to Willie and Lillie (Potter) Longshore. Johnny was a veteran of The United States Army. He was a good hearted man, who never met a stranger. He was a big Massillon football fan and was awarded...
Sara J. Sago
Mar 1, 2019
Sara J. Sago, 74, passed away on March 1, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born in Justus on July 1, 1944 to Stanley and Anna (Berquist) Sago. Sara loved her nephews and nieces. She was well known for her sense of humor. She retired from Massillon Community Hospital after 26 years of service. She is survived by...
Elizabeth A. Huff
Mar 1, 2019
Elizabeth A. Huff, 91, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born on July 6, 1927 in Logrow, WV the daughter of the late Michael and Dorti (Harvan) Sifro. She lived most of her life in the Warren, Ohio area where she grew up and raised her family. Elizabeth enjoyed playing cards and doing crafts....
