John Anthony Desantis
Nov 23, 2018
John Anthony DeSantis, 64 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. John was born on February 17, 1954 in Canton, the son of the late Helen (Hukill) DeSantis. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1972 graduate of Washington High School. John worked for the City of Massillon for over 30 years. Following retirement...
Michael J. Sabol
Nov 22, 2018
Michael J. Sabol, 87 of Jackson Township, passed away on November 22, 2018 four days after the passing of his wife Geraldine “Gerry” Sabol. Mike was born on April 19, 1931 in Donora, PA and was the son of the late John and Anna (Psenicnak) Sabolcik. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, he went on to a...
Margaret Ruth Doll
Nov 21, 2018
Margaret Ruth Doll, 92, of Massillon, passed away on November 21, 2018. She was born in Massillon on April 7, 1926 to the late Louis and Juliet (Berger) Skolmutch. Margaret worked for Bowers Elementary School as a librarian for many years and worked at Central Trust Bank. She was also a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ....
Janet F. Smith
Nov 21, 2018
Janet F. Smith, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born on December 15, 1934 to the late Dewey and Della Keith in Akron, Ohio. She married Jimmie L. Smith on June 8, 1958 and they shared 57 years of marriage together at his passing in 2015. Janet’s proudest accomplishment was being a mother to...
Marie D. Musisca
Nov 20, 2018
Marie D. Musisca, 86 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born on January 25, 1932 in Canton and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Alexander) Ross. Marie had been a beautician and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carol Ann Balizet
Nov 19, 2018
Carol Ann Balizet, 68, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2018. She was born on July 21, 1950 in Canton to the late Donald August & Rita Virginia (Schindler) Balizet. Carol was a member of the Triosis, Red Hat Society and of Rivertree Christian Church where she also worked for 12 years doing housekeeping. Prior to working...
Geraldine M. Sabol
Nov 18, 2018
Geraldine M. “Gerry” (Troychak) Sabol, 78 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born in North Charleroi, PA on January 19, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Cyril and Anna (Puskar) Troychak. Gerry worked as a teller at Central Trust Along with her parents, she was preceded...
Judith A Bishop
Nov 17, 2018
Judith A Bishop, 76, of Massillon, went home to be with the LORD on November 17, 2018. She was born August 14, 1942, a daughter of the late John and Georgie Kasunick. She was retired from Central States Can/Crown Cork & Seal. Judith enjoyed music, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Judith leaves behind to cherish her...
Wayne Edward Gallion Sr.
Nov 17, 2018
Wayne E. Gallion Sr., age 72 of Massillon, passed away on November 17, 2018. He was born in Massillon to Mary Elizabeth (Still) and the late Bernard V. Gallion Sr. He was a graduate of Washington High School. Wayne married Judy Hahn on September 27, 1980 and they shared over 38 years together. Wayne served his country in the...
Judith A Smith
Nov 17, 2018
Together Again Judith A Smith, age 80, of Massillon, went to be with the LORD on November 17, 2018. She was born on June 4, 1938, in Massillon; daughter of the late Betty J Swihart. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed time with her family and loved her grandchildren dearly. Judith was preceded in death by her mother;...
Orpah Moore
Nov 17, 2018
Orpah Moore, 71, passed away on November 17, 2018 at Amherst Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Massillon, Ohio. She went home at 7:30 A.M., while surrounded by loved ones. Orpah was born to Mobley and Geneva Bryant on October 2, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio. After high school she worked at a “mom and pop” grocery store in Weirton,...
Sandra Kyles
Nov 17, 2018
Sandra Kyles, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 12, 1955 to Waymon and Lorene (Austin) Kyles She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was a graduate of Conroy Culinary School in Pittsburgh, PA. Sandra is survived by her two children, Bobbi Lee Kyles and Anthony Kyles;...
Jeffrey A. Sandrock
Nov 16, 2018
Jeffrey A. Sandrock, age 65 of Massillon passed away at his residence on November 16, 2018. Jeff was born June 11, 1953 in Massillon to Clifford & Norma (Thomas) Sandrock. He was a 1971 graduate of Tuslaw High School. He recently retired from RW Screw after 46 years. His hobby was woodworking and personal passion was riding his motorcycle....
Sally A. Crookston
Nov 16, 2018
Sally A. Crookston, 78 of Massillon, died Friday evening, November 16, 2018, surrounded by her husband, David J. Crookston, and their three children in Country Lawn Center, near Navarre, where she had resided for nearly three years. She had been ill for eight years. Sally was born March 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Schneider)...
Thomas D Mccune
Nov 15, 2018
Thomas D McCune, 52, of Navarre, went to be with the LORD on November 15, 2018. He was born on January 1, 1966, son to Herbert and Reliah McCune. He graduated from Washington High School in 1986. From there he went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Thomas had a passion for music and played with his band...
Stephen Charles Soni
Nov 15, 2018
Stephen Charles Soni died Thursday evening, November 15, 2018, in Austin, Texas, aged 31 years old. He graduated North Canton High School in 2006 and the New York University with a double major in Economics and Applied Mathematics in 2011. He was a principal in the company CrowdStrike, a leading internet security firm. Stephen found peace in his many...
Greg Vetter
Nov 14, 2018
Greg W Vetter, 56, of Canton passed away in a work related accident on November 14, 2018. He was born in Orrville on February 6, 1962, a son of the late Ronald and Rita Vetter. He graduated from Chippewa High School and Hamrick Truck Drivers School. He drove for Pepsi for over 20 years, and recently drove for Avalon...
Milan Aralica
Nov 14, 2018
Milan Aralica, 70 of Canton, Ohio, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on February 15, 1948 in Croatia and was the son of the late Dragan and Dragica (Zivkovic) Aralica. Milan was a crane operator at Republic Steel for 30 years and was a member of St. George Serbian Eastern Orthodox...
Barbara Lynne Miller
Nov 14, 2018
Barbara Lynne Miller, age 68, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Barb fought strong and faithfully during a brief illness, but now rests in her Savior’s arms, at peace. In 2009 she retired from the City, then was immediately hired at Akron Children’s Hospital. At the age of 61, she returned...
Savanna F. Twiddy
Nov 13, 2018
Savanna Twiddy, 21 of Clinton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes. She was born on April 22, 1997 in Charlotte, NC. She was a student at Ross College and was studying to be a veterinary technician. Savanna was a kind soul and loved fishing and the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her father Eric Twiddy....
