Willetta Mae Murray
Feb 1, 2019
Willetta Mae Murray, age 84 of Massillon passed away Friday February 1, 2019 at Amherst Meadows. “Billie” as she was known by her friends and family, was born November 20, 1934 in Steubenville to the late Wilford & Cecelia (Montebello) McDermitt. She attended the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1956. For 32 years she was a Labor...
Carl E. O'Brien
Jan 29, 2019
Carl E. O’Brien, 91 of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Carl was born on May 24, 1927 in Canton, the son of Pearl O’Brien. He was a WWII Army veteran Paratrooper. Carl worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad as an engineer and retired after 38 years of service. Along with his mother,...
Lois Kathleen Lindsay
Jan 29, 2019
Lois K. Lindsay, age 93 of Newman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19, 1925 in Newman to the late Edward and Violet (Stock) Sherret. She was also blessed with a wonderful step mother Carrie Sherret. Lois worked at Ohio Optical but gave up...
Barbara Ann Byer
Jan 28, 2019
Barbara Ann Byer, 71, passed away surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 2, 1947 in Massillon to the late Robert and Lucille (Oliver) Taylor. Barbara retired from the Heinz Company and was a member of The Son’s and Daughter’s of Herman. She was a dedicated wife,...
Joseph S. Cammarata
Jan 28, 2019
Joseph S. Cammarata, 84, passed away on January 28, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Canton. Joe was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School and retired from Ford Motor Company after thirty years of service. He was an avid golfer and loved trips to his home in Garden City SC. His...
Melvin E. Dennis
Jan 28, 2019
Mel E. Dennis, 62 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019. Mel was born on March 15, 1956 in Massillon, the son of the Melvin L. and Joyce (Bennett) Dennis. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon, and a 1976 graduate of Perry High School. Mel owned and operated Mr. Mulch. He was known as a...
Jerry W. Blankenship
Jan 28, 2019
Jerry W. Blankenship, 59 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. Jerry was born on June 4, 1959 in Welch, WV the son of the late Oney and Juanita (Sizemore) Blankenship. Jerry enjoyed watching sports, especially his favorite teams, the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes. Jerry also had a love for dogs. He was a...
Kathleen Ann Natoli
Jan 28, 2019
Natoli, Kathleen Ann (Kathy) (May 4, 1947- January 28, 2019) On Monday, January 28, 2019, Kathy Natoli, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother passed away at the age of 71 years old. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Annette and Joseph Natoli, and grand-daughter Breann Boswell. Kathy will be forever remembered by her son Michael Natoli and his...
James E. Fowler
Jan 27, 2019
James E. Fowler, 76, passed away on January 27, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in New Lexington on September 21, 1941 to the late James and Mary (Padgett) Fowler. James had worked for Dyneer and Ohio Grating. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed all of Massillon Sports. He is survived by his wife, Linda...
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...
