James R. Long
Jan 27, 2019
James R. “Bob” Long, 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2019. He was born in Barberton on May 7, 1964 to George Long and the late Wanda Hosey Long. James was a graduate of Perry High School, served in the United States Army and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Edward C. Levy. He was a member...
Jack Thomas Mccarthy
Jan 27, 2019
Jack Thomas McCarthy, gained his wings on January 27, 2019 after a courageous battle with Loeys-Dietz syndrome. He was born on November 8, 2018 in Canton, Ohio to Thomas and Tracy (Fichter) McCarthy. Jack blessed the lives of all who knew him with his sweet dimpled smile and his strong will. His life was filled with unconditional love from...
William Dushon Pledgure
Jan 26, 2019
William Dushon Pledgure age 47 of Massillon passed away Saturday January 26th at Aultman Hospital. Shawn was born November 1, 1971 to the late William ‘Corky’ Pledgure & Dosha Danzy. Shawn was a 1991 graduate of Washington high School. He had been employed at ARE as a foreman for many years. In addition to his parents a brother, Carl...
Richard Thornton Myers
Jan 25, 2019
Richard “Dick” T. Myers, age 89 of Massillon passed away on January 25, 2019. He was born in Alliance to the late Theodore and Myrtle Myers on August 12, 1929. He was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School. Richard married Norma Jean Hollinger and they shared many years together until her passing in 2005. Richard owned Dick’s Appliance...
James "Jim" M. Gannon
Jan 24, 2019
James “Jim” M. Gannon, age 73, of Massillon passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was born on September 19, 1945, the son of the late William and Margaret (Toth) Gannon. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Stark State. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam...
James "Curt" Curtis Morrison
Jan 24, 2019
James “Curt” C. Morrison, age 69 of Massillon passed away on January 24, 2019. He was born in Massillon on October 31, 1949 to the late Dennis and Jessie (Thoburn) Morrison. He attended Washington High School. Curt served in the Air Calvary with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He worked as Steel Worker at Republic Steel until...
Janet D. Logan
Jan 24, 2019
“A Life of Love and Laughter” Janet D. Logan, age 82, of Massillon passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2019. She was born on June 23, 1936; a daughter of the late Walter Green and Analee Mizer. Jan graduated from Cambridge High School and attended The Ohio State University. Describing her childhood as “happy”, she often mentioned loving dancing with...
Donna J Marks
Jan 23, 2019
Donna J. Marks, age 70 of Canal Fulton, went to be with the LORD on January 23, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Canton on December 5, 1948; a daughter to the late Donald and Hallie O’Brien. She retired from Canton City Schools after 25 years of teaching. Donna had a...
Mary C. Blackburn
Jan 22, 2019
Mary C. Blackburn, 69, of Canton, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on October 21, 1949 in Canton to the late Robert W. and Mary (Hathaway) Baxter, Sr. She married Paul Blackburn on April 29, 1983 and they shared 35 loving years together. Mary was a member of First Assembly of God...
Thomas J Koteff
Jan 21, 2019
Thomas “Tom” J. Koteff, age 68 of Canton passed away on January 21, 2019. He was born on April 19, 1950 to the late John and Kathleen Koteff. He was a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Tom worked, where he was trained as a Tool and Die Maker at Hoover Company for over 30 years until...
Cora Sue Easterly
Jan 21, 2019
Cora Sue Easterly, 79, of Massillon, passed away on January 21, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1939 in Cascilla, Mississippi to John Raymond and Leon (Alexander) Lance. She married Franklin L. Easterly, Jr. on January 11, 1958 and they shared 59 loving years together before his passing in 2017. Cora was a member of Epworth United Methodist...
James Jon Lombardi
Jan 19, 2019
James Jon Lombardi, 81 of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, January19, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace. Jim and his brother Ed formed Lombardi Brothers Inc. Ed moved to Florida and Jim founded RELIABLE READY MIX, Canton,...
Kiel Joseph Dumas
Jan 19, 2019
Kiel J. Dumas, 20, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2019. He was born in Columbus on September 19, 1998. Kiel had a tremendous love for the Lord. He was studying animation while working two jobs. Kiel had an infectious spirit and made friends easily as people were drawn to his contagious smile. He left us too soon. Kiel...
Doris M Campanelli
Jan 19, 2019
Doris M. Campanelli, age 98, passed away on January 19, 2019. Before her passing she was blessed to have celebrated her 98th birthday with her family on December 28, 2018. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Evans. Doris was a 1937 graduate of Lehman High School. She was an employee of the...
Shirley R. Houston
Jan 18, 2019
Shirley R. Houston, 82 of Massillon, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019. Shirley was born on March 19, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Scales) Brown. She retired from Bridgestone / Firestone following 33 years of dedicated service as a legal secretary. She also retired from...
Nick J. Vrotsos
Jan 17, 2019
Nick Jim Vrotsos Born June 18, 1925 Monessen, PA Died January 17, 2019, Massillon, OH Nick was the son of Pandazis and Mary (Moutafis) Vrotsos. He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice (Groves); sister Lorraine; brothers James, George, Gus, Pete, John, and Tony. He is survived by Jerelyn (Simms), his wife of 65 years; sister Daisy Goscik;...
Robert L Jordan
Jan 16, 2019
Robert L. Jordan, age 90, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019, at Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton on January 24, 1928; a son to the late Welker and Gail Jordan. He graduated from McKinley High School and attended Bowling Green University, having played football at both schools. Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict....
Thelma A. Fetrow
Jan 15, 2019
Thelma A. Fetrow, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born in Massillon on January 19, 1926 to the late Fredrick and Cota (Moullin) Ruwadi. A 1944 Graduate of Washington High School, Thelma was an Ohio Bell retiree. She was a dedicated wife, mother and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. She is...
Donna L Mcfarland
Jan 15, 2019
Donna L McFarland, 56, passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2019. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28th, 1962. Donna had a huge heart that was filled with love for her kids, grandkids, her spouse, family, neighbors, and anyone she called a friend. She also had a love for her dog Abby and was very vocal about...
Ryan Steven Toth
Jan 12, 2019
Ryan Steven Toth, 29, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Steven and Gayle (Arnold) Toth. Ryan’s favorite hobbies included fast cars and playing video games. He will always be remembered as a caring and loving son, brother and especially a father. His children, Kilynn and RJ were his pride...
